2014 Christian Formation Conference June 9, 2014 – June 13, 2014 OPTIONAL EARLY ARRIVAL ON JUNE 8 The largest event of its kind in the Episcopal Church, the Christian Formation Conference is four days of learning, fellowship, refreshment and renewal with some of the Church’s top educators. The 86th Christian Formation Conference at Kanuga …
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    November 12 – 14, 2013 Starting New Worshipping Communities focuses on discerning how to develop a particular project or a judicatory strategy for forming new worshipping communities. Through presentations, small group discussions, coaching sessions, worship, and mission practices, participants will discover how to develop a new ministry that fits into their context. The …
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  September 9-11, 2013 School of Christian Vocation and Mission at Princeton Theological Seminary Overview The Urban Ministry Conference is a gathering of pastors and congregational leaders engaged in urban ministry, or discerning their vocation to urban ministry. Participants will gather in a peer learning environment to be able to articulate the challenges and skill …
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  Summer School 2013: Politics, Planning and Parishes   George Sumner/Steve Shaw   Tuesday August 27th, 2013 to Friday August 30th, 2013   Politics, Planning and Parishes (George Sumner/Steve Shaw) WYP2701HS Aug 27 -30,  9:00 to 15:00, M-F Urban congregations exist within a community where all land uses are coordinated through official plans to ensure …
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  Momentum is the banner for Church Planting Canada’s 2013 Church Planting Congress for a number of reasons. “When we had our first congress many years ago, most of us involved in church planting were looking for others to help us along the way. We started! Working together and developing methods and spiritual empowerment led …
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  Wednesady, May 15 (6 pm supper) to Friday, May 17 (1 pm) Join us for an opportunity to discover how Hillhurst United Church in Calgary, AB has moved from a near death experience, to a vibrant and active community. ‘It’s not what you do, it’s who you are that matters most.’ We will explore …
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  September 28, 2013 RENEW: ADULT FAITH FORMATION A series of critical conversations for congregational ministry teams hosted by Luther Seminary. Gain fresh ideas and insights for cultivating the faith lives of adults in your congregation. Reduced tuition of $39 per person when two or more persons from the same congregation register at the same …
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  May 20 – 22, 2013 WELCOMING NEWCOMERS : HOW TO STOP THE REVOLVING DOOR Learn to facilitate newcomer participation in congregations. This will be particularly helpful for leaders frustrated that newcomers remain on the periphery or disappear soon after visiting or becoming members. Learn to discern the differences between the established congregation, which cares …
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  Workshop ID: G13S427 Dates: April 8, 2013 – April 13, 2013 Price: $325.00 Ghost Ranch has a long tradition of supporting those in ministry with rich respite and continuing education. In 2013, we will dedicate two special weeks to helping support those in all fields of ministry (ordained and lay). Arrival (Monday afternoon) and …
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  Online Course   Parish Leadership   with The Rev. Dr. Bob Honeychurch