2006 Ministry Fairs
Cathedral without Walls: Connecting Communities
As in previous years,
the 2006 Diocesan Convention will be preceded by all-day ministry
fairs (10:00
A.M. to 4:00 P.M.) offering opportunities for learning in the morning
and pre-convention information sessions in the afternoon. All
are welcome and encouraged to attend all or part of either of these events.
Choose from a variety of seminars in the morning. Worship and break bread
together. Participate in the Pre-Convention Hearings.
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October 7,
St. Mark’s Church, Springfield
October 21, Trinity Church, Shelburne
Agenda
10:00—11:45
am Seminars
(Each
seminar is offered once)
12 Noon Eucharist with Bishop Ely presiding and preaching
12:45—1:30 pm Lunch (bring your own!)
1:30—4:00 pm Diocesan Ministry Presentation and Pre-Convention Hearing
Seminars
I. CONNECTING
THROUGH LITURGY AND MUSIC
The Book of Revelation challenges us to imagine
the consummation of all things as a party – the marriage supper
of the Lamb – at which “every family, language, people, and
nation” sings
the praise of the One who sits upon the throne. Drawing children into
the liturgical and musical life of the worshiping community offers them
deep connection with God’s love and access to this vision. Come
experience ways and resources for children and adults to gather at the
Lord’s feasting table, in prayer
and song.
Presenter: Mark A. DeW. Howe, Canon Precentor
II. CONNECTING
THROUGH CHRISTIAN FORMATION
While Christian Formation is at the heart
of what helps us grow together in community, it is challenging to develop
and sustain good programs. Yet within our worship communities we have
everything that is needed to create programs which support the formation
of individuals and groups. This workshop will teach a model of theological
reflection which can be adapted for many contexts, and will consider
the use of organic, homegrown programs in place of costly pre-packaged
curricula.
Presenters: The Rev. Tanya R. Wallace, Canon Educator; Stan
Baker, MA, Clinical Director, Howard Community Services
Presenters: The Very Rev. Kenneth W. Poppe, Dean and Rector; Lynn Bates, Canon to the Ordinary
