CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE MINISTRY TRAINING

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Culturally Responsive
Ministry Training (CRMT)

A mandatory continuing education program for all authorized ministers in the New York Conference — building more inclusive, culturally aware congregations.

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Overview

CRMT

GSi31 Resolution #10 – 2017

“calls upon all the judicatory and educational settings of the denomination to include the study of cultural diversity/sensitivity and institutional racism in clergy preparation and continuing education, and as a requirement for maintaining standing for all persons engaged in authorized ministry within and on behalf of the United Church of Christ.”

— Thirty-First General Synod of the United Church of Christ

In support and compliance with this resolution, the New York Conference has developed a Culturally Responsive Ministry Training (CRMT) program. Each association Committee on Ministry has adopted this as a mandatory requirement for all authorized ministers.

Curriculum

Three-Module Rotating Curriculum

The full CRMT curriculum consists of 3 distinct cultural training modules, each offered on a rotating two-year cycle. A different module is offered every two years.

Module 01

Completed

Culture & Race

Summer 2022 – May 2024

Completed – Returns Summer 2028

Module 02

Currently Active

Culture & Sexuality / Gender

Summer 2024 – June 2026

Now Enrolling

Module 03

Coming Soon

Culture & Disabilities

Summer 2026 -May/ June 2028

Starting Summer 2026

Session Format

How Sessions Work

Each CRMT session is 6 hours, conducted via Zoom. Each module is developed by a team with a combination of personal and professional knowledge of the issue, and sessions are led by a pair of facilitators. As modules rotate, they are updated to reflect current concerns.

Registration Fees

Training Fees

Participant Type	Fee
Authorized ministers in the New York Conference	$55
Retired ministers in the New York Conference	$10
Participants outside the New York Conference	$75 (+$20 additional)
Retired ministers outside the New York Conference	$35