The five cities in S4's Congregational Learning Process will draw on insights from religious leaders and knowledgeable church consultants, to create learning communities for both pastoral and lay leaders. Our team will work directly with groups of congregations to guide each congregation through a carefully designed learning process, this includes trainings, guidance, and - above all - community.


The CLP will show congregations that they are not alone in these struggles, but actually facing a common set of problems and opportunities. Through this, these congregations will gain clarity about their own values and mission, and learn how to adapt their ministries to their changing contexts, while drawing on practices from their theological and ecclesial traditions.

COHORT CITy churches

First Austin: a baptist community of faith

901 Trinity Street, Austin, TX 78701

The people of First Austin are committed to helping others. Our family of faith lives out the Gospel by connecting with ministries dedicated to embodying goodness and proclaiming hope to our world.

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St. Paul’s United Methodist church

90 Columbia Ave Hartsdale, New York, NY

At St. Paul’s United Methodist Church “no matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey you are welcome here!” St. Paul’s is a diverse Christ-centered community, embracing and enriching others to know, love and serve Christ.

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First Congregational United Church of Christ Corvallis

4515 W Hills Rd, Corvallis, OR 97333

First Congregational Church of Corvallis is a progressive, Open and Affirming church with a strong commitment to social justice. We celebrate compassion, diversity and inclusivity, respecting people wherever they may be on their faith journey.

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Covenant United Church of Christ

1130 E. 154th Street, South Holland, IL 60473

Covenant United Church of Christ is called by Christ to connect the disconnected to Christ and equip the connected to be like Christ. - Matthew 28:16-20

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Brooke Road United Methodist Church

1404 Brooke Rd, Rockford, IL 61109

The mission of The United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

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Rendall Memorial Presbyterian Church

59 W 137th St #61, New York, NY 10037

To win persons to Christ by spreading the Good News that God is good and God is our salvation.

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Central Presbyterian Austin

200 E. 8th St, Austin, TX 78701

Deliberately diverse and fully inclusive, Central Presbyterian Church in downtown Austin is a community of Christian faith where each person is welcomed as a unique child of God.

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Genesis Presbyterian Church

1507 Wilshire Blvd, Austin, TX 78722

Rooted in Worship, Growing in Christ, Reaching to Neighbors in East Austin

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Wicker Park Lutheran Church

1500 N Hoyne Ave., Chicago, IL 60622

As a passionate, Christian community, we are committed to nurturing and building up the body of Christ through welcoming, creative, and diverse ministries.

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Colonial Church in Prairie Village

7039 Mission RoadPrairie Village, KS 66208

Small enough to know your name, big enough to make a difference

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Fauntleroy Church, United Church of Christ

9140 CALIFORNIA AVENUE SOUTHWEST, SEATTLE, WA, 98136

Our mission is to follow Jesus Christ by worshipping and learning together, caring for ourselves and others, and working to preserve justice, peace, and the sanctity of God’s world.

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