5/12/2019 1 Comment #32 - From stage coach to KindleFriday 1-2:30 pm
Presenters Maryfran Crist, Province V Rep, Church Periodical Club Cai Amrstrong, President, Church Periodical Club Workshop Description This is an inter-generational workshop from preschool to all ages of adults. Combine a some history of book sent to the West (ie Indiana, Illinois Michigan) etc to present MOP Miles of Pennies which funds can fund kindle downloads to all forms of the written word. Everyone is encouraged to bring their pennies to BPG to see if we can collect at mile of pennies - that 84, 480. Everyone will leave with ideas to raise funds, ideas for grants, and their own coloring book to take home.
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5/12/2019 1 Comment #33 - Reading and access to the written word essential for all Beloved CommunitiesFriday 3-4:30 pm
Presenters Andrea Heckner Maryfran Crist, Province V rep, Church Periodical Club Cai Amrstrong, President, Church Periodical Club Workshop Description Explore with Andrea the benefits of ministry of the written word. Learn how this ministry is a justice issue as well as outreach and in reach. Join is designing programs for all ages as well as all age groups. Goal is to raise awareness of impact of low literacy, lack of access to written materials To understand that these issues have economic, social justice, isolation as well as health ramifications Learn ways the church can respond both within the congregation and the community In a Beloved Community needs can not be ignored but we are called to find ways to be advocates for change and hope. 5/12/2019 2 Comments #34 - God's Mission has a ChurchSaturday, 10:30 am - 12 noon
Presenter: Teresa M. Wakeen Priest Missioner, The Church at Crossroads - Episcopal, Detroit, MI Workshop Description We all love the Church and while God does too, the mission of God is always guiding the Church into the world where God is already abundantly planting. Church planting is about joining with the people and places where God's action is already happening. What then is our job? Told in the context of a three year church plant, The Church at Crossroads- Episcopal, Detroit, the workshop will explore ideas of God's calling and our listening; deeply considering mission and vision; listening and discerning new understandings for the shape of ministry; going through "doldrums," embracing others widely, waiting on the Spirit, keeping faith and other topics. Come join the discussion, see what and where God is guiding you and those who would join with you. Find and follow God into the world. Rejoice and be Glad! 5/11/2019 1 Comment #35 - Bread for the JourneySaturday 10:30 am - 12 noon
Presenter: Sharon Ely Pearson, Church Publishing Inc. Sharon Ely Pearson is an editor with Church Publishing Incorporated (CPI) with experience in Christian formation on the local, judicatory, and church-wide level. Known for her knowledge of the variety of published curricula across the church, she has also had her hand in the birthing of many books, including the recent Faithful Celebrations: Making Time for God series and is part of the Presiding Bishop’s Way of Love Working Group. She lives in Norwalk, Connecticut. Workshop Description A well-known religious educator, Thomas Groome, has described the purpose of Christian religious education as “leading people out into the kingdom of God.” Jesus showed us the way – he taught about it and led people into it. Modeling Jesus’ teaching, we understand the goal of education in the church is not just producing bigger and better programs; it is not just increasing knowledge; it is not just “getting people involved.” We are called to lead people out into the kingdom of God. Come… share… learn… simple ways to transform your Christian education and formation ministries that support, nurture, and feed all who are on a journey of faith toward the Kingdom. Saturday 10:30 am - 12 noon
Presenter: Sharon Ely Pearson, Church Publishing Inc Sharon Ely Pearson is an editor with Church Publishing Incorporated (CPI) with experience in Christian formation on the local, judicatory, and church-wide level. Known for her knowledge of the variety of published curricula across the church, she has also had her hand in the birthing of many books, including the recent Faithful Celebrations: Making Time for God series and is part of the Presiding Bishop’s Way of Love Working Group. She lives in Norwalk, Connecticut. It has been estimated that at least 50% of those confirmed drop out of active church membership. Reviewing the history of confirmation and the faith development of adolescents, as well as their cognitive, emotional and physical growth stages, can perhaps inform our understanding of how we can develop a better model of youth preparation. Hear the findings of The Confirmation Projectand how our churches can tap into the data, moving from a “rite of passage” to a piece of one’s lifelong faith journey. Share your best practices and struggles as we talk about a strategy to tap into confirmation as a new opportunity to engage youth (and their parents). Saturday 10:30 am - 12 noon
Presenters Mimi Shipp, Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Assistant for Ministry Support, Webster Groves, MO Mimi is a retired design/construction professional whose bucket list included working at Emmanuel. She started there in 2015 and immediately realized that the overall communications were stale and ineffective. Through quick research and solid examples for clergy approval, Emmanuel found its way to the 21st century! Beth Felice, Diocese of Missouri Workshop Description When was the last time you took a critical look at the various communication media types and their effectiveness? How do we form and build community through bulletins, inserts, newsletters, emails, banners, and advertising? It can be overwhelming but does not need to be. We will walk through initial steps and questions that will lead you to engaging content, impactful design, and how to find and use resources. Friday, 3-4:30 pm
Presenters: Leah Wiste, Michigan Interfaith Power & Light Representatives from the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan and St. Peter's Episcopal Church (Detroit) Workshop Description This workshop is about the different ways congregations and people of faith can respond to some of the most pressing issues of our time: climate change and environmental degradation. It will look at how and why one Detroit congregation installed rooftop solar and the ways that members of one Episcopal Diocese are advocating for change. Presenter Andrea Mysen, Diocese of Chicago Victor Conrado Gregg Morris Workshop Description The College for Congregational Development (CCD) is a training program designed to equip lay and ordained leaders to develop healthy, vital congregations of all shapes, sizes, and contexts. We cover a multitude of areas in CCD, and our newest unit addresses cultural competency. All of us have culture, and in fact, operate within multiple cultural contexts in our lives. Culture is like the air we breathe - we move about in it constantly, mostly at an unconscious level. The effectiveness with which we interact and communicate with the cultures of others is called intercultural competence. In this workshop we will use a tool called the Intercultural Development Continuum to help us assess our own attitudes, comfort, and effectiveness in interacting with different cultures, and talk about ways to increase our own and our congregations’ cultural awareness. We will also briefly talk about the Chicago CCD program, which is open to lay and ordained leaders from any diocese. 5/11/2019 0 Comments #40 - Altar GuildSaturday 10:30 am - 12 noon
Presenters David Hawley-Lowry, Grace, Holland, MI Sandi Snellink Linda Busman Workshop Description Altar guild gathering! Friday 3-4:30 pm
Presenter: Courtney Reid, Diocese of Chicago Workshop Description Do you ever wish for conversations that are more authentic, more productive, and lead to desired outcomes. Come learn more about tools and strategies to have conversations that can make a difference in your church, your community, your career, and your life. |
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