Upcoming Workshops

Wednesday, June 10 | 10:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM MT / 12:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM ET

June can be one of the best times to pause, evaluate, and prepare before the busy fall season arrives. How are you using the quieter rhythms of summer to clean up systems, refresh your website, organize calendars, update forms, plan major events, or rethink communications workflows? Join us for a collaborative conversation about working smarter now so that September doesn’t arrive in full chaos mode. Facilitated by Mike Orr, Canon for Communications and Evangelism, the Episcopal Church in Colorado.

June 17 (Third Thursday of the Month, excluding July and December): 9:00 AM PT / 10:00 AM MT / 11:00 AM CT / 12:00 PM ET

Join us for a time of sharing, troubleshooting, and honing our Realm skills in support of our missions and ministries.

Hosted by Janey Griggs Salazar, Administrative Assistant and Benefits Coordinator for the Episcopal Church in Colorado

Tuesday, June 23 | 10:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM MT / 12:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM ET

Caffeinated Church's Show & Tell initiative is built on a simple premise: the mainline church doesn't need to reinvent itself to reach younger and disconnected audiences. It just needs to say out loud what it already is. That work starts with how churches show up on social media.

This workshop is a window into what that looks like in practice. Cynthia Dvorak is one of the Show & Tell Equipping Congregations consultants currently working with churches across Colorado. She brings a social media strategy framework designed specifically to reach Gen Z, Millennials, and Latino communities who are spiritually curious but disconnected from institutional church life.

Cynthia's background makes her particularly suited to this conversation. A screenwriter and former television producer with a master's degree from UCLA, she spent 20 years at Access Hollywood and was The Simpsons' first-ever intern! She knows how stories work and what makes people stop scrolling. Now back in Colorado, she's channeling that expertise into helping churches share their most compelling narratives authentically, not through polished announcements, but through real stories that meet people where they are.

We'll talk about content that connects, which platforms to focus on and why, and how to shift from broadcasting to genuine storytelling. Come ready to think differently about who you're trying to reach.

Thursday, June 25 | 10:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM MT / 12:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM ET

Sometimes the best ideas are already sitting in someone else's church office.

Join us for a collaborative show-and-tell where church administrators, communicators, and ministry leaders share one practical tool, process, resource, or workflow that has made their work easier, more effective, or more sustainable. Bring a communications calendar, volunteer system, meeting template, event checklist, AI prompt, spreadsheet, signage idea, or anything else that's working well in your context.

This isn't about having all the answers—it's about learning from one another. Come ready to share, steal a few good ideas, and leave with at least one thing you can put to use before the busy fall season begins.

Facilitated by Ashley Graham-Wilcox, Independent Church Consultant.

Saturday, July 18 | 8am - 1pm PT / 9am - 2pm MT / 10am - 3pm MT / 11am - 3pm MT

Whether you're a volunteer who suddenly became "the communications person," a pastor wearing one more hat than expected, a church administrator, or someone who simply wants to help tell your congregation's story more effectively, this workshop is designed for you.

Think of it as a practical, approachable Communications 101 course for churches. This hands-on intensive is designed to help you build a strong foundation in the essential skills communicators need today. Together, we'll explore graphic design, marketing and advertising, layout and publication design, website development, and the practical realities of communicating in small and mid-sized congregations.

We'll discuss best practices, budgeting, free and low-cost resources, workflow strategies, and the common challenges church communicators and administrators face. Along the way, you'll gain practical tools, real-world examples, and ideas you can immediately apply in your congregation or organization.

This is an excellent alternative to a large conference—especially for volunteers, part-time staff, clergy, and those who are new to communications work. Instead of trying to absorb dozens of workshops over a weekend, you'll spend a focused day building confidence, learning core skills, and connecting with others doing similar work.

By the end of the day, you'll leave more grounded, more confident, and better equipped to share your church's story with clarity, creativity, and purpose. Whether you're creating a bulletin, building a website, promoting an event, designing a graphic, or helping shape your congregation's communications strategy, this workshop will give you a practical place to start.

Wednesday, August 12 | 10:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM MT / 12:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM ET

Church communicators and administrators often live in a world where every request feels immediate, important, and last-minute. How do you navigate competing priorities, unrealistic timelines, clergy and staff expectations, and the emotional labor of trying to keep everything moving? Together we’ll share practical strategies for setting healthier workflows, clarifying priorities, and reducing unnecessary communication panic.

Wednesday, September 9 | 10:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM MT / 12:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM ET

Many churches fall into the habit of promoting every event equally and wondering why people stop paying attention. How do we move from simply announcing things to communicating with greater intention and clarity? We’ll discuss audience fatigue, prioritization, messaging strategy, and how churches can better align their communications with mission rather than just maintaining a crowded calendar.

Wednesday, October 7 | 10:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM MT / 12:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM ET

Volunteers are essential to church life, but managing communication, expectations, scheduling, and follow-through can sometimes become a ministry of its own. What systems, tools, and practices help create healthier volunteer cultures and clearer communication? Join us as we share frustrations, successes, and practical ideas for working with volunteers in ways that are sustainable and life-giving.

Wednesday, November 4 | 10:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM MT / 12:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM ET

In many churches, one person may function as the communicator, administrator, tech support, designer, calendar manager, and event coordinator all at once. How do you decide what truly matters, simplify what no longer serves your ministry, and avoid burnout when resources are limited? This conversation will focus on practical ways to streamline work, set realistic expectations, and create healthier rhythms in small church settings.

Thursday, November 12 | 8am - 1pm PT / 9am - 2pm MT / 10am - 3pm MT / 11am - 3pm MT

Whether you're a volunteer who suddenly became "the communications person," a pastor wearing one more hat than expected, a church administrator, or someone who simply wants to help tell your congregation's story more effectively, this workshop is designed for you.

Think of it as a practical, approachable Communications 101 course for churches. This hands-on intensive is designed to help you build a strong foundation in the essential skills communicators need today. Together, we'll explore graphic design, marketing and advertising, layout and publication design, website development, and the practical realities of communicating in small and mid-sized congregations.

We'll discuss best practices, budgeting, free and low-cost resources, workflow strategies, and the common challenges church communicators and administrators face. Along the way, you'll gain practical tools, real-world examples, and ideas you can immediately apply in your congregation or organization.

This is an excellent alternative to a large conference—especially for volunteers, part-time staff, clergy, and those who are new to communications work. Instead of trying to absorb dozens of workshops over a weekend, you'll spend a focused day building confidence, learning core skills, and connecting with others doing similar work.

By the end of the day, you'll leave more grounded, more confident, and better equipped to share your church's story with clarity, creativity, and purpose. Whether you're creating a bulletin, building a website, promoting an event, designing a graphic, or helping shape your congregation's communications strategy, this workshop will give you a practical place to start.