Ministries Gathering

The Episcopal Diocese of Western Michigan’s Annual Ministries in Education & Formation Gathering

January 30-31, 2009

[click here to download pdf flyer and registration form for the event]

[click here to download ONLY the registration form]

 

Keynote Speaker:  Ruth Ann Collins

From the Episcopal Church Center, the Associate Program Officer, Adult Formation, Evangelism and Congregational Life Center

 

Breakout Groups:  This year we are focusing on things you can “take home & use”.  Break out groups will include information on children, youth, young adult and adult ministries along with “one room schoolhouses” and formation options for smaller congregations.  If you have suggestions for a break-out group or would like to lead one, please contact Gennie Callard.

There will be one track featuring The Great Emergence, the new book by Phyllis Tickle.  If you would like to be a part of this discussion, it would be helpful to have read the book. 

Click here to view Phyllis Tickle's website

 

Who is invited?  Laity and clergy who participate in the ministries of education and formation in their parishes and in the Diocese. 

Date        

January 30-31, 2009

Friday – 10:00am –5:00pm   (registration beginning at 9:00am)

Saturday – 9:30am – 3:00pm    (registration & breakfast at 8:30)

Cost

$40.00 per person  (Financial assistance is available through the Diocese - contact Gennie Callard to inquire)  The price of the conference is offset by the Diocesan budget & The Episcopal Church. 

Registration

By January 21

Click here to download the registration form

(269-381-2710) Click here to e-mail Gennie Callard

Location

The event itself is held at St. David’s, Lansing

1519 Elmwood Drive  * Lansing, MI 48917

Click here to view St. David's website - with directions

Overnight accommodations are on your own.  We have reserved a block of rooms at the Sheraton, Lansing.  At the group rate, the cost of a room is $94, guaranteed if you make your registration before January 7 by calling (517) 323-7100.

click here to view Sheraton, Lansing hotel website

  

There are many other hotels in the area. 

Click here to view the St. David's website with lodging additional lodging information

 

[click here to download pdf flyer and registration form for the event]

[click here to download ONLY the registration form]

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