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Join the 2027–2028 Learning Season
Each person who is interested completes their own interest form. Here’s how it works.
Each person, their own form We want to learn about each person’s experience, interests, and preferred Learning Table. Multiple people from the same organization may participate and may choose different Tables. Organizations joining the grant-funded affinity cohort confirm their commitment by December 1, 2026, and submit a signed letter of support by January 15, 2027.
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Express your interest. Each interested individual completes the form, identifying their organization, learning interests, preferred Table, and availability. Open the interest form (opens in a new tab).
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Connect with the TNN Convener. Kristina Frugé follows up about your interests, participation, and grant eligibility.
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Confirm organizational participation. Eligible organizations joining the grant-funded affinity cohort confirm their commitment by December 1, 2026, so we can plan the grant application. They then submit a signed letter of support by January 15, 2027, identifying their participating staff and confirming their capacity to participate.
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Help shape your Learning Table. Participants help refine their Table’s focused question and develop its learning plan.
For grant funding, each Thriving Congregations organization may be a funded partner in only one affinity cohort. Individuals outside Thriving Congregations should contact Kristina.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Does each person fill out their own interest form?
Yes. Each interested individual completes the form, so we can learn about your experience, interests, preferred Table, and availability. Submitting a form does not commit your organization to the affinity cohort.
Can multiple people from my organization participate?
Yes. Each person completes their own form, and colleagues may choose different Learning Tables. Organizations joining the grant-funded affinity cohort confirm their commitment by December 1, 2026, then submit a signed letter of support by January 15, 2027.
Is TNN the same thing as a grant-funded affinity cohort?
No. TNN is a broader network incubated and convened by Parish Collective. The grant would support a particular learning community within the wider network. Participation in TNN is not necessarily limited to grant-funded organizations.
Can I participate if my organization isn’t part of the grant-funded cohort?
Potentially. Opportunities may be available for people outside the grant-funded cohort, with arrangements still to be clarified. The grant permits a Thriving Congregations project to be a funded partner in only one affinity cohort. Contact Kristina to talk through your situation.
Why join TNN instead of forming my own affinity group?
TNN offers an existing network of practitioners, shared learning infrastructure, relationships, and support from Parish Collective. It’s particularly useful if you want to learn across organizations and build collaborations that can continue beyond the grant.
How would grant funding work?
If awarded, grant funding would be pooled and administered by Parish Collective, not distributed as set amounts to individual organizations. Exact Table allocations and covered expenses are not yet finalized. See how the grant fits.
What will the February opening retreat cost?
Parish Collective will cover the costs of hosting the February 12–14, 2027 retreat at Montreat. Participants should plan to cover their own travel. Some travel assistance may become available, but we can’t guarantee it yet, and we’ll share updates as soon as we know.
How much time will participation require?
Approximately 3–5 hours per month, plus retreats and travel. Members are asked to attend both retreats and participate actively in a Learning Table.
Are the frameworks on this site finished?
No. The seven components, the engagement journey, and the proximity-and-place framework are working drafts from TNN’s first year. They are starting points for the next season’s learning, not validated research or measurement tools.
What happens if the grant isn’t awarded?
TNN’s longer-term purpose is broader than the grant, but the proposed funded activities and financial support are contingent on an award. Parish Collective would reassess the scope and participation arrangements if the application is unsuccessful.
There’s room at the table.
Bring your experience, your questions, and your hopes for the neighborhoods you serve.
Express Interest (opens Google Form in a new tab)Questions? Kristina Frugé, TNN Convener · kristina@parishcollective.org
