Community Events & Gatherings

Explore our upcoming town halls, conferences, and community events designed to support and uplift rural and small-town leaders.

Our Upcoming Events

No upcoming events! Will Update soon!

Thu

Nov 19

Nov 19 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Strengthen Your Congregation Workshop Series: Where Your Story Begins

Join us for a powerful virtual event with opportunities for interactivity

 

Date: Aug 21
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Cost: Free
Venue : Aymer Center, NC United States

Registration will open soon

Our Past Events

Thu

Aug 21

Aug 21 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Strengthening Congregations: Phase Two

"Sacred Spaces, Secure Places: Building a Protected Faith Community"

Join us for a powerful in-person workshop focused on practical strategies for building a stronger, more sustainable faith-based community.

Topics we covered:

  • Church Insurance
  • Grant Writing

Fri

May 31

May 31 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Strengthen Your Congregation Workshop Series:
"Sacred Spaces, Secure Places: Building a Protected Faith Community"

Join us for a powerful in-person workshop focused on practical strategies for building a stronger, more sustainable faith-based community.

Topics we covered:

  • Grant Writing
  • Financial Sustainability
  • Outreach Within Your Congregation – Part 1
  • Location Security

From Our Church Community to You

Our small church rarely gets opportunities like this. The HoodEmpowers event brought us tools, encouragement, and a sense of unity we didn’t even know we were missing. We left feeling uplifted, equipped, and ready to serve our community with new purpose
Pastor Angela M.
New Light Baptist Church
Being in a rural area, we often feel overlooked. But HoodEmpowers made us feel seen. The sessions were relevant, Spirit-led, and deeply empowering. This wasn’t just an event — it was a spiritual recharge
Deacon James W
Grace Chapel Fellowship

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Host a Community Event

Support rural and small-town leaders by hosting an event with The Institute for Rural and Small-Town Ministry & Leaders. Whether you’re interested in a focused Town Hall Meeting or inviting us to your next community gathering, we’re here to uplift and empower!