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05/05/2008-05/10/2008
Conferences |
Annual Recreation Workshop: With Arms Wide Open |
Montreat Conference Center
Montreat, North Carolina |
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Annual Recreation Workshop: With Arms Wide Open
The Annual Recreation Workshop (ARW) is a five-day training event for recreation ministry. The workshop is designed for pastors, educators, church instructors, and anyone interested in recreation leadership.
ARW is connected to the Presbyterian Church (USA) and welcomes all denominations to participate.
Details at www.recreationworkshop.org.
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05/12/2008-05/14/2008
Continuing Education |
Faithfulness in a Multi-Faith World |
Union-PSCE
Richmond, Virginia |
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Karen-Marie Yust, associate professor of Christian Education, Union-PSCE
What is one concern that all religious traditions have in common? They all seek to nurture children and youth in the beliefs and practices of their faith community. From the nurturing practices of other traditions, Christians can learn ways of engaging our own young people more fully and effectively in exploring and living out their faith. Participants will discover how other traditions use storytelling, rituals, acts of justice, cultural resistance, and other common methods to form children’s religious identity. Not only will this help us hone our own methods, it will give us greater appreciation for the wisdom of other traditions and our ability to partner with one another in caring for the spiritual lives of children and youth. |
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4/28/2008 |
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No (Ordained pastors, CLP, Church Educators) |
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05/19/2008-05/22/2008
Continuing Education |
Healthy Congregations |
Union-PSCE
Richmond, Virginia |
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Edward A. White, Senior Consultant, Alban Institute
Based on family systems theory and the work of Rabbi Edwin Friedman, the Rev. Peter Steinke developed an excellent curriculum exploring how congregations become healthy and what constitutes healthy leadership. Among the topics addressed will be: accepting differences, focusing on strengths, responding to anxiety and change, managing conflict, acting flexibly and creatively, healthy leadership, the congregation’s “immune system,” healthy interdependence, empowering others, and offering hospitality. |
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5/5/2008 |
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No (Ordained pastors, CLP, Church Educators) |
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06/08/2008-06/11/2008
Continuing Education |
Summer Leadership Conference |
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
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Summer Leadership Conference
Title: Ourselves, Our Families, Our Congregations
Now in its 68th year, this annual conference provides spiritual enrichment and growth for clergy and church membership.
Keynote Speaker: Ronald Richardson Former Clinical Director of the North Shore Counseling Center, a pastoral counselor and author.
Sponsored By: Continuing Education
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06/10/2008-06/10/2008
Continuing Education |
Summer Discovery |
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
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Summer Discovery
Summer Discovery is held in conjunction with the Seminary annual Leadership Conference. In addition to the opportunities provided in the other Pittsburgh Experience days, participants share in worship and workshops with national church leaders.
Sponsored By: Admissions Office
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06/11/2008-06/15/2008
Conferences |
Springtime Writers’ Retreat |
Mandala Center
Des Moines, New Mexico |
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Springtime Writers’ Retreat
Got a story waiting to be written? A poem? A children’s book? An article or sermon? Maybe you simply need some time to get your thoughts in order, to let your work take shape before you begin. Or maybe you are stuck in the middle of a writing project and need to get going again. This retreat is for all who write or want to write. You will have plenty of free and uninterrupted time to think, reflect and write, as well as opportunities to discuss your work with other participants and writing instructor Sharon Niederman.
Each day, the group will meet for breakfast, map out goals and strategies for the day, and discuss any questions or issues being worked on. The remainder of the day is available to write, meditate, hike, reflect, walk, rest, or simply enjoy the beauty of springtime at the center. Evenings will be devoted to discussions of issues related to writing and sharing writing for those who wish to do so.
Sharon Niederman is an award winning New Mexico author, journalist and photographer. The author of six non-fiction books, Sharon has made her living as a writer for 15 years and published thousands of articles in regional and national publications. Her debut novel, Return to Abo, published by the University of New Mexico Press, was a finalist for the 2006 Willa Literary Award in Contemporary Fiction. For more information, visit Sharon’s website at www.sharonniederman.com.
Enrollment is limited so register early.
The fee of $500 includes a private room and all meals.
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06/19/2008-06/22/2008
Conferences |
Exploring with Photography |
Mandala Center
Des Moines, New Mexico |
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Exploring with Photography
Explore the breathtaking Hi-Lo country surrounding The Mandala Center with free lance photographer, editor of Guestlife New Mexico and former New Mexico Magazine photo and travel editor Steve Larese. Climb volcanoes, explore out-of-the-way places and enjoy beautiful sunsets and starry nights while honing your photography skills with your film or digital camera. In addition to travel photography, specific areas such as photographing art, people, architecture, food and any other subjects students wish to focus on will be covered. You may contact Steve at stevelarese@yahoo.com if you have questions about the workshop content.
Fee: $400.
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