Changing pastors is part of the connectional life of The United Methodist Church. The transition workshops hosted by each district are designed to support pastors changing appointments and congregations getting new pastors this year. The goal is to ease stress and make a smooth transition.

Pastors and transition teams from churches undergoing changes in pastoral leadership this year are expected to attend a workshop.

Who is on the transition team? Transition teams should have four to eight members including the current pastor, lay leader, Staff Parish Relations Committee representatives, and others with skills for this work. Team members should be people who work well with others. 

The links below will take you to the calendar and more details about each event. Details will be added as they become available. 

If you have questions, contact your district office. Find a list here.

Central MA Transition Workshop
May 6, 2017

Connecticut/Western MA Transition Workshop
April 8, 2017

Metro Boston Hope Transition Workshop
May 20, 2017

Mid-Maine Transition Workshop
April 23, 2017
May 21, 2017

New Hampshire
May 6, 21017

Northern Maine Transition Workshop
April 29, 2017

RISEM Transition Workshop
May 6, 2017
May 20, 2017

Tri-State
May 13, 2017
May 15, 2017

Vermont
May 20, 2017