Our Mission
Helping a diverse community of churches navigate change and conflict in order to build unity for the sake of mission
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Better Together Workshops
Better Together helps churches embody Christ-centered unity in a divided world. In partnership with The Colossian Forum, we offer one-day workshops that equip leaders and congregations with practical tools to transform conflict into deeper fellowship.
These gatherings are designed for pastors, staff, councils, committees, and community partners who want to learn how to navigate differences faithfully and strengthen partnerships for mission.
📅 One-Day Workshops
Practical training • Intentional fellowship • Christian conflict transformation
Winter and Spring 2026 workshops have concluded! Better Together hosted 5 workshops across 4 states (and online!) Thank you for all who participated!
Threads Monthly Webinar Series
Better Together hosted Threads — a live, online conversation where church leaders explore how unity is nurtured, diversity is celebrated, and mission is strengthened with Christ at the center.
Each month featured leaders from different contexts sharing stories and practices that weave into a larger movement of renewal.
📅 Live Monthly Webinars
Real conversations • Diverse voices • Christ-centered mission
Future webinars will resume in Fall 2026. Click the button below for access to recordings.
The third annual
Convening
of a Community of Churches 2026
United in Mission: Engaging Communities for Christ’s Kingdom
Better Together hosted a gathering on May 1 and 2, 2026, which focused on reconnecting with our communities in ways that do good and restore hope. Pastors, ministry leaders, council members and anyone passionate about making a difference were invited to strengthen their partnership with and increase their impact in their community. Better Together invited World Renew and other organizations to facilitate sessions rooted in Asset‑Based Community Development and community engagement so that our churches can make a lasting difference.
Our Work
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Convenings
Better Together has hosted three public convenings — in August 2024, May 2025, and May 2026 — drawing leaders from churches across the country. These gatherings created space for worship, fellowship, learning, and listening, strengthening unity across differences.
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Retreats
In February 2025, Better Together gathered pastoral leaders from the Community of Churches in Orlando, FL, for a time of rest and renewal. Later that year, in October and November, two retreats were hosted at The Abbey of the Genesee in Piffard, NY.
Our next retreat is planned for October 27-30, in Estes Park, CO. We look forward to this time for our church leaders to gather in a beautiful part of the country.
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Community of Churches [CC]
Pastors and leaders participating in the Community of Churches Project gather monthly in cohorts. These meetings focus on practical topics that help congregations build ecumenical partnerships in their local communities — strengthening unity and mission where it matters most.