Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ: Welcome to the 2015 Ministry Fair: Re-Imagining the Household of God. This year, we have again organized the Ministry Fair to reflect our diocesan commitment to the Five Marks of Mission as the way we live out our baptismal ministry as members of the household of God. The Five Marks of Mission, developed by the Anglican Consultative Council between 1984 and 1990, have won wide acceptance across the Anglican Communion, and have given congregations and dioceses around the world a practical and memorable "checklist" for mission activities. I hope that what you learn and experience at Ministry Fair 2015 will inspire and strengthen your commitment to live as a disciple of Jesus Christ and to participate in the Reign of God. I look forward to seeing you there! The Rt. Rev. Wendell N. Gibbs Tenth Bishop of Michigan
THE FIVE MARKS OF MISSION 1.
To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom
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To teach, baptize and nurture new believers
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To respond to human need by loving service
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To seek to transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and to pursue peace and reconciliation
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To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth
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CONTENTS Page Ministry Fair Schedule
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My Schedule for the Day
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Keynote Speaker
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Workshop Sessions
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Workshops at a Glance
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General Information
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Registration Form
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SCHEDULE Registration, Coffee & Pastries (Barth Hall)
8:00 a.m.—9:00 a.m.
Keynote: Tom Brackett (Barth Hall)
9:00 a.m.—10:15 a.m.
Workshop Session I
10:30 a.m.—11:45 a.m.
Lunch (Barth Hall)
11:50 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
Mission Budget Conversation (Barth Hall)
12:30 p.m.—1:00 p.m.
Workshop Session II
1:15 p.m.—2:30 p.m.
Workshop Session III
2:45 p.m.—4:00 p.m.
The Mission Budget Committee of Diocesan Council invites everyone to participate in the Mission Budget Conversation. This conversation will satisfy the canonical requirement to discuss “the development of the formula for congregational asking”, which has been set by the diocesan convention. Budget conversations are a great way to learn how your money is being spent to support mission throughout the diocese and to share your opinion about spending priorities.
MY SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY Keynote: Tom Brackett (9:00 a.m.—10:15 a.m.) Workshop Session I (10:30 a.m.—11:45 a.m.) Workshop Session II (1:15 p.m.—2:30 p.m.) Workshop Session III (2:45 p.m.—4:00 p.m.)
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER: 9:00 a.m.—10:15 a.m. We are pleased to welcome
The Rev. Thomas Brackett
Our keynote speaker on May 2 at the Re-Imagining the Household of God event will be The Rev. Thomas Brackett. He will help us look at what it means to be the household of God here in Michigan by looking at the lens of economy. How have we been shaped by the economy of the world and how might we begin to live into God's economy. Tom has been passionate about lively and transformative communities of faith for thirty-one years of ordained life. Originally ordained as a Baptist, he studied ecumenical approaches to church growth and leadership development in eight very different cultures from 1980 to 1986. Later, he explored liturgical renewal and culturally sensitive evangelism, especially in Korea and Japan. His undergraduate studies focused on new leadership models for the 21st century, as well as the power of storytelling and metaphor to transform communities, compelling them to take courageous action, together. He has led two church plants, twenty years apart and is quick to point out that he has learned from his failures (as well as his successes) in church planting and congregational renewal. He is certified as an Executive Coach as well as a Process Consultant and offers his gifts as a Strategist and Communicator via a compassionate coaching delivery style. Since his ordination in the Episcopal Church, Tom has studied the impact of postmodernity on worship and the arts, as well as on organizational development. He has revitalized a campus ministry, served as a Rector in three very different parishes, led a turn-around process in a rural Maine ambulance service and served as the Vicar of a diocesan homeless ministry. As the Episcopal Church Center's Missioner for New Church Starts and Missional Initiatives, Tom consults with diocesan leadership teams across the Episcopal Church. His training and consulting focuses on the nurture and support of leaders committed to congregational redevelopment, as well as sponsoring and sustaining new forms of ministry. He facilitates assessments and skill development for leaders at all levels, choosing to work primarily within intentional Communities of Practice. Though he primarily offers his ministry in person, he is also certified in online curriculum development for graduate level learning communities.
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SESSION I WORKSHOPS: 10:30 a.m.—11:45 a.m. Cruzando La Frontera: Mission and Latin@ Ministries
(Mark #1)
Presenter: The Rev. Juan Perez
Do you know what our diocese is doing in SW Detroit? Are you looking for ways to inspire your church community to proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom? This workshop will explore the Five Marks of Mission in the contextual setting of SW Detroit and provide tools for mission development for your worship community. Juan is the Curate Missioner for La Iglesia Detroit: Sta. Teresa Y San Juan.
Conversation with the Diversity Task Force
(Mark #3)
Presenters: The Rev. Bill Hale & Emery Dumas
The Lower Peninsula Diversity Task Force has been formed by the three dioceses in the lower peninsula of Michigan to create a new educational model for dealing with racism and other unjust structures while affirming the power of our differences and the richness these differences bring to the beloved community. We are attempting to build upon approaches, such as Anti-racism training mandated by the Episcopal Church, in order to create an even more positive means of embracing all differences: culture, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, ability, and gender to name several primary areas. The call to acceptance and true reconciliation among people is at the core of the Gospel, all called to be “a new creation” in Christ. At the heart of this vision of the beloved community centered on Christ is a striving for and commitment to real justice in the institutions which we hope to see transformed by understanding and love of all our neighbors. We invite all to attend this presentation about this work in a spirit of openness and willingness to share your experience, your interests, and your own contributions to the discussion. With your help, we can move forward to creating a new model for approaching issues which today divide and threaten our society.
Going Further
(Mark #All)
Presenter: The Rev. Tom Brackett Tom will continue the dialogue from the keynote session about re-imaging the household of God.
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SESSION I WORKSHOPS: 10:30 a.m.—11:45 a.m. How to Get Children and Youth Interested and Engaged in the Five Marks of Mission
(Mark #All)
Presenter: Eric Travis
Discuss and discover ways to engage young people in the Five Marks of Mission. • • • • •
To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom To teach, baptize and nurture new believers To respond to human need by loving service To seek to transform unjust structures of society To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth
Eric is the Youth and Young Adult Missioner for the Diocese of Michigan.
Regional Transportation Issues
(Mark #3,4,5)
Presenters: Marie Donigan & William O’Brien Public transit in Metro Detroit does not work. You need a car to get to jobs, healthcare, schools and universities, shopping areas and entertainment. The State Legislature created the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) to transform this unjust and unsustainable situation. RTA leaders want grass-roots input to the new plan which will be taken to voters in Nov. 2016. Episcopal congregations can play an important AND exciting role in this common good effort to improve lives of everyday people in Greater Detroit. Learn how in this workshop. Marie Donigan is the representative from Harriet Tubman Center/Metro Coalition of Congregations, a faith-based community organizing group that is actively working on the public transit issue. She is also an Episcopalian and an active member of St. John's, Royal Oak. Marie's number is 248-5052195. Bill O'Brien is the Executive Director of Harriet Tubman Center. http://tubmanorganizing.org/ staff/.
Service and Transformation: The Detroit Water Struggle Presenters: The Rev. Bill Wylie-Kellerman and members of St. Peter’s, Detroit
Using film, biblical reflection, and storytelling, this workshop will offer an account of and invitation to the ongoing work around just access to water as a public trust. Special attention will be given to the relationship of congregations and communities in Wayne, Macomb, and Oakland counties covered by the "Great Lakes Water Authority."
(Mark #All)
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SESSION I WORKSHOPS: 10:30 a.m.—11:45 a.m. Islam: Getting to Know Your Muslim Neighbors
(Mark #4)
Presenter: The Rev. Canon Bob Hart
Southeast Michigan hosts one of the largest populations of Muslims outside the Middle East. Bob will lead an overview of Islam, its history, practices, diversity, and beliefs, along with a discussion on how to get to know your Muslim neighbors and perhaps sponsor an interfaith dialogue in your parish. Bob is the Canon for Ecumenical and Interfaith Ministry for the Diocese of Michigan and a Board Member of the Interfaith Leadership Council of Metro Detroit.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS Whitaker Celebration June 3, 2015 @ 6:30-9:30 pm The Cathedral Church of St. Paul Detroit, MI All are welcome! The 181st Convention of the Diocese of Michigan October 23/24, 2015 Suburban Collection Novi, MI
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SESSION II WORKSHOPS: 1:15 p.m.—2:30 p.m. And God Saw That It Was Good
(Mark #4,5)
Presenter: The Rev. Michelle Meech
We know we are on target with the Mission of Christ when we bear evidence of the Five Marks of Mission. The 5th Mark is: To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth. As humans in 21st century America, we sometimes forget how human-centric we can be and how the everyday decisions we make have an impact on the life of this planet and the balance of elements that sustains our collective life. Grounded in the theology of creation found in Genesis, this workshop will help us to be more attuned to our decisions and offer a list of resources to develop a congregational ministry focused on our responsibility to sustain and renew the life of the earth. Michelle is the Ministry Developer for the Diocese of Michigan.
Being or Being Noticed? Identity and Being-Based Leadership
(Mark #1,3)
Presenter: The Rev. Canon Ron Spann
This workshop starts from the important insight that leadership must be grounded in a solid sense of being. How do you pursue your growth as a human being rather than as a human doer so that your action flows from being? No wonder St. Paul prays for the inner being to be strengthened by the power of God’s Spirit (Eph. 3:16)! Identity grounded in being distinguishes leaders who provide what Rabbi Edwin Friedman called a non-anxious presence. It keeps leaders focused on growing inwardly solid versus accruing a bagful of management tricks, a tempting shortcut to mature leadership. Participants will do some “being” exercises in reflective writing and sharing. They will then become familiar with a handout/mini-tool, “Being or Being Noticed?” as a practical aid/take-away for referring their ongoing choices and actions to their essential identity, and not to a false self. Ron is the Director of the Christ Church Grosse Pointe Spirituality Center. He combines this with a vocation as Spiritual Director and as a licensed PRH educator (Personality and Human Relationships, an international school of adult formation).
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SESSION II WORKSHOPS: 1:15 p.m.—2:30 p.m. Connecting the Household With Video Technology
(Mark #1,2,5)
Presenters: The Rev. Deacon Tim Spannaus & The Rev. Eric Williams
Free and low-cost video and other technologies provide congregations with tools to build their communities of faith. From recording sermons to share with those unable to be in church to using web conferencing to save time and travel costs, the web gives us tools to bring people together. This session will share specific information on video and conferencing as tools that are within the reach of almost any congregation. Tim is a deacon serving at St. John’s, Royal Oak and Eric is the Director of Whitaker Institute of the Diocese of Michigan.
Healing Broken Bodies: Putting Missional Theology into Practice
(Mark #All)
Presenters: The Rev. Bill Danaher, Felix Rogers and Katie Knoer Mission does not define what we do, but who we are. God’s mission begins with the sending of the Son and Spirit in the creation, redemption, and reconciliation of the world. To be connected with God in any way, therefore, is to be caught up into God’s mission. Our challenge is to be faithful to what God is already doing in our midst. In this presentation, we step back to review the theology that generated the Five Marks of Mission in 1986, particularly focusing on an historic document issued in 1963 entitled “Mutual Responsibility and Interdependence in the Body of Christ.” Then we step forward to look at how this theology is transforming our work at Christ Church Cranbrook, in particular our relationships with local and global communities and agencies. Bill, Felix and Katie are from Christ Church Cranbrook.
Hello, My Name Is ___________.
(Mark #1)
Presenter: Rick Schulte
Every church, no matter what the size, needs a communications strategy. What does your church do to reach its members? How do you make yourself known to potential new members? Do you have a real social media presence and an updated website? We'll answer these questions, and we'll happily look at your church's strategy. (Be prepared with samples of what your church is currently doing -- it'll make for an interesting discussion!) Rick is the Director of Communications for the Diocese of Michigan.
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SESSION II WORKSHOPS: 1:15 p.m.—2:30 p.m. Lenten Journey Books—Our Roadmap
(Mark #1,2)
Presenters: Amy Kohair & Kate Hartwell—St. James Episcopal Church, Grosse Ile Our Lenten Journey books are filled with the voices of men, women, teens, and children from the St. James Episcopal Church family on Grosse Ile. Each page of our book has a scripture reading from the liturgy of the day and anyone who wants to contribute to this much loved project chooses a day based upon how that scripture “speaks” to them. They then write personal reflections and prayers and their words come straight from their hearts, led by the spirit, and are as individual as God made each of us. The result is amazing and very inspirational! Amy Kohair and Kate Hartwell will share with you their roadmap of how they have approached this very rewarding ministry, so that you can share this joyful project with your church family. Plenty of ideas, suggestions and handouts will be available.
Now the Eyes of My Eyes Can See, Now the Ears of My Ears Can Hear: A Bible Study on Jesus, the Good News and The Purity Code
(Mark #2,4)
Presenter: Joe Summers
A text without a context is a pre-text. So many Christians cannot hear the Good News of the New Testament because of failing to understand the context of the purity code at the time of Jesus. Understanding this context helps to reveal the nature of God's radically inclusive love and generosity and Jesus passion in challenging injustice, oppression and discriminatory structures and practices. It also fundamentally challenges many peoples basic assumptions about how we are to read the Bible. This Bible study is intended to give its participants some basic tools to be able to talk with others about the Good News and the purity code and Christian ethics. Joe is the Program Coordinator of Oasis TBLG Ministry and the Vicar of The Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, Pittsfield Township.
Pastoral Care Issues for LGBTQ People
(Mark #3,4)
Presenter: The Rev. Marcia Ledford
"LGBTQ+ people have some unique pastoral needs. This workshop will explore those areas in order to equip clergy and lay pastoral ministers in their work. Crisis care and common pastoral issues will be addressed. Time for discussion and questions will also be included. JOIN US!" The Rev. Marcia Ledford founded The Lazarus Lives! Project in 2013 to provide pastoral care and counseling to LGBTQ youth in the City of Detroit.
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SESSION II WORKSHOPS: 1:15 p.m.—2:30 p.m. Stereotypes: If You Really Knew Me
(Mark #4)
Presenter: Eric Travis
An interactive look at how stereotypes can separate us from each other and ways we can break down these barriers. Stereotype (noun) Dictionary - a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing. Urban Dictionary - A stereotype is used to categorize a group of people. People don't understand that type of person, so they put them into classifications, thinking that everyone who is that needs to be like that, or anyone who acts like their classifications is one. This workshop will offer an interactive look at how stereotypes can separate us from each other and ways we can break down these barriers. Eric is the Youth and Young Adult Missioner for the Diocese of Michigan.
Towards the Divine, Amongst the Diverse: Creating a Safe Space for Conversation About Diversity
(Mark #4)
Presenter: Kevin O’Connor—St. Michael’s, Grosse Pointe Woods This workshop will: ♦ ♦
Define diversity and its benefits. Create awareness of: How personal behaviors affect interactions. Stereotypes and prejudices. Tools and procedures to handle sensitive diversity issues. Increase awareness to valuing diversity.
Kevin is a vestry member of St. Michael’s, Grosse Pointe Woods. He works for UAW/FCA US LLC (Chrysler) as a Special Assigned appointee of the UAW Chrysler Department. He is a liaison to UAW Employee Assistance Professionals and trains both union and management in diversity, respectful workplace interactions and sexual harassment prevention.
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SESSION III WORKSHOPS: 2:45 p.m.—4:00 p.m. Basic Will and Estate Planning for Clergy and Congregants
(Mark #3)
Presenter: Geoffrey A.D. Smereck, JD, Attorney at Law Attorney Geoffrey Smereck presents this seminar to teach clergy and congregants the basics of will preparation and estate planning. Add to your pastoral care capabilities by becoming more knowledgeable about the pastoral care needs in settling affairs and adult guardianships so you may better advise those who are burdened with serious family care-management issues and other family crises. Geoffrey Smereck is and has been an active attorney in good standing in the State Bar of Michigan since Nov. 1978—36 years.
Engaging the Secular Soul
(Mark #1,2)
Presenter: Pastor Ken Wilson
An overview of perspectives, strategies, and practical tips to make faith accessible to the fastest growing segment of the American religious landscape, the religiously unaffiliated. (Metro Detroit ranks 8th in the nation for this group.) Surprisingly, to effectively welcome this group is to make faith alive for church veterans as well. Perspectives like: we need connection more than we need answers Strategies like: don't be afraid of your own secular soul (and preach to it every Sunday) Practical tips like: take the hymnal-BCP-program fumbling out of every liturgy Ken Wilson is co-pastor (with Emily Swan) of Blue Ocean Faith, Ann Arbor, a brand-new progressive evangelical congregation in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Ken is the founding pastor of a church that began in his living room in 1975, grew to an average attendance of 600, and planted three other churches. Ken is married to Julia Huttar Bailey, priest-in-charge at Trinity, Farmington Hills.
How to Start Up a Prison Ministry Presenter: The Rev. Dcn. Linda Shafer
In many of our churches no need is more neglected than the ministering to victims of crime. One of the most neglected is the family of the offender; seldom considered a victim. Incarceration has become widespread in our state and throughout the USA. Percentages of those untouched grow smaller by the day. Whether we are two or three or the entire congregation, prison ministry can be pursued in a multiple variety of ways. Join us to hear from others who work in this field. Linda is the deacon at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Brooklyn.
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SESSION III WORKSHOPS: 2:45 p.m.—4:00 p.m. Incarnational Community and the Five Marks of Mission
(Mark #All)
Presenter: Canon Jim Gettel
Does your church community truly show forth God's love? Are the elements of our church mission such as evangelism, formation, outreach, social justice and caring for the environment coming from a Beloved Community? Why does this matter and how do we strengthen these foundations for reaching the world? Jim is the Canon for Congregational Life for the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan.
LGBTQ: Why and How the Church Can Be Welcoming and What Young People Can Teach Us
(Mark #3,4)
Presenter: Eric Travis
Is your parish struggling with sexuality/gender identity and how faith and Christianity fit in? Do you wonder if LGBTQ and the Church can fit together? Join us for this time of exploration and discussion on these and other questions you may have. Eric is the Youth and Young Adult Missioner for the Diocese of Michigan.
One Body We: Working Together as We Advocate for Justice and Peace
(Mark #4)
Presenters: Covenant 5
We thank and encourage our congregations who are implementing one or more General Convention 2012 justice-and-peace resolutions. Members of these congregations and others-- let's gather to discuss our Vision, Mission, Goals and Strategies as we advocate for human worth and dignity, justice and peace. What have we learned from our experience to share with others? What would we like to learn from others? Our past and present work will inform our future actions. We are pursuing reconciliation and peace as we respond to human need by transforming unjust structures of society.
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SESSION III WORKSHOPS: 2:45 p.m.—4:00 p.m. Opening the Mystical Heart
(Mark #2)
Presenter: The Rev. Michelle Meech What is mysticism? What place does it have in today’s Church? Mystics are often painted as people who are ungrounded, preferring to pray in a sanctuary rather than be in the world as a minister. But the mystical heart is one that both opens us up to the depths of our own soul and keeps us present in the world around us. The mystical heart is one that enables us to be in this world but not of it so that we can bring our full selves to the world and be more aware of God’s presence in it so we come to learn that mission is not something we do, but who we are as beloved children of God and as the Body of Christ. We will discuss the nature of mysticism and you will be introduced to some practices and tools designed to help you in connecting to and opening your own mystical heart. Michelle is the Ministry Developer for the Diocese of Michigan.
Servant Ministry in the Church and in the World
(Mark #2,3)
Presenter: The Ven. Linda MacDonald
There will be discussion about servant ministry as a response to our baptismal covenant. How it is different than just doing "good things". It will continue to then define servant ministry as expressed in diaconal ministry, lay and ordained. This class would be helpful to all who serve God and the Church by helping others. Linda served as a deacon and archdeacon in the Diocese of Michigan since her ordination in 1994.
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SESSION III WORKSHOPS: 2:45 p.m.—4:00 p.m. Workshop: Music with Ana Hernandez
(Mark #1,2)
Presenter: Ana Hernandez
Ana Hernandez, sacred musician More information on this workshop is forthcoming. Stay tuned! Ana is a composer, arranger, and performer of sacred music. She is also a member of the recording group HARC. For more than a decade, she has conducted workshops that encourage people to explore the effects of rhythm and chant on their bodies. Read more about Ana and take a listen at www.anahermusic.blogspot.com.
Worshiping and Ministering in Spanish: How Do We Get There? A First Approach
(Mark #1,2)
Presenter: Sylvia Maria Booth
Are you noticing increasing numbers of Latino neighbors and parishioners, and wondering how you can reach out to them or create a deeper connection? How about mixing some Spanish into your coffee hour, Ministry or Worship? Examples of Latino Ministry initiatives in Dioceses such as Nevada have brought to light the deep connection felt by even bilingual and bicultural Latinos when praying, worshipping or relating to others in Spanish. But, how to go about becoming conversant enough in Spanish? What would a Worship and Ministry centered Spanish class focused on your needs look like? We´ll take this first approach to answering these questions together, in a meeting of the minds that will be part Spanish class demo, and part facilitated conversation. In the demo, I´d like to give you a taste of Spanish learning through the communicative approach – focused on speaking and listening skills, fun tasks and situational practice. I would also like to hear your needs, your questions, ideas and inspirations, or concerns about what you would like to see included in a Spanish language program. Please come prepared to discuss these.The videos from the Episcopal Diocese Latino Ministry Page may be helpful as a catalyst for reflection: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/es/page/ministerio-latinohispano. Sylvia has been a Spanish, French and Italian instructor at Berlitz Language School in Bingham Farms for two years, and has seven years´ experience as a CELTA-trained Teacher of English as a Foreign Language. She has a Doctorate in Latin American Studies from the Sorbonne Nouvelle University in Paris, and has lived in various Latin American countries for over 9 years. She is a (Jan. – Nov. 2014) EYSJ Alum, and pursuing the process.
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WORKSHOPS AT A “GLANCE� Barth Hall Registration, Coffee & Pastries (8:00 - 9:00 a.m.) Keynote Speaker: The Rev. Thomas Brackett (9:00 - 10:15am) Lunch (11:50 - 12:30 p.m.) Mission Budget Conversation (12:30 - 1:00 p.m.) Session I 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
Session II 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
Session III 2:45 - 4:00 p.m.
Cruzando La Frontera: Mission and Latin@ Ministries (Perez)
And God Saw That It Was Good (Meech)
Basic Will and Estate Planning for Clergy and Congregants (Smereck)
Conversation with the Diversity Task Force (Hale & Dumas)
Being or Being Noticed? - Identity and Being-Based Leadership (Spann)
Engaging the Secular Soul (Wilson)
Going Further (Brackett)
Connecting the Household With Video Technology (Spannaus & Williams)
How to Start Up a Prison Ministry (Shafer)
How to Get Children and Youth Interested and Engaged in the Five Marks of Mission (Travis)
Healing Broken Bodies: Putting Missional Theology into Practice (Danaher, Rogers & Knoer)
Incarnational Community and the Five Marks of Mission (Gettel)
Regional Transportation Issues (Donigan & O'Brien)
Hello, My Name Is _________. (Schulte)
LGBTQ: Why and How the Church Can Be Welcoming and What Young People Can Teach Us (Travis)
Service and Transformation: The Detroit Water Struggle (WylieKellerman & St. Peter's, Detroit)
Lenten Journey Books Our Roadmap (Kohair & Hartwell)
One Body We: Working Together as We Advocate for Justice and Peace (Covenant 5)
Islam: Getting to Know Your Muslim Neighbors (Hart)
Now the Eyes of My Eyes Can See, Now the Ears of My Ears Can Hear: A Bible Study on Jesus, the Good News and The Purity Code (Summers)
Opening the Mystical Heart (Meech)
Pastoral Care Issues for LGBTQ People (Ledford)
Servant Ministry in the Church and in the World (MacDonald)
Stereotypes: If You Really Knew Me (Travis)
Workshop: Music with Ana Hernandez
Towards the Divine, Amongst the Worshiping and Ministering in Diverse: Creating a Safe Space for Spanish: How Do We Get There? Conversation About Diversity A First Approach (Booth) (O'Connor)
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GENERAL INFORMATION SITE INFORMATION
Registration will take place at The Cathedral Church of St. Paul and Diocesan Center beginning at 8am. The Cathedral is located at 4800 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201 (313-832-4400)
REGISTRATION
Registration forms with lunch reservations are due April 24. “Walk-in” participants are welcome at the workshops, but reservations for lunch must be made in advance.
REGISTRATION FORMS CAN BE MAILED TO Ministry Fair 2015 Diocese of Michigan Attn: Beth Rowley 4800 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI 48201
OTHER ASSISTANCE
If you have any questions, need additional booklets, or need any other assistance, please contact Beth Rowley at (313) 833-4421 browley@edomi.org
COST
Registration to Ministry Fair is $15 per person. A box lunch is an additional $10 charge per person. Please make checks payable to: “Diocese of Michigan”.
DIRECTIONS & PARKING
The Cathedral Church of St. Paul and Diocesan Center are located at 4800 Woodward Avenue in the Detroit Cultural Center Area across from Wayne State University. A lighted, monitored parking lot is behind the Diocesan Cathedral Center. It is entered via a one way alley -- Cathedral Lane -- from eastbound Warren Avenue. Attendant will direct to overflow parking if necessary. Entry into the building during regular business hours is through the rear entrance on Cathedral Lane. Please visit www.detroitcathedral.org and click on the link “directions & parking” for detailed driving directions.
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Ministry Fair 2015 Registration Name ___________________________________________________ Home Address____________________________________________ City/State/Zip____________________________________ ________ Phone______________________ Email________________________ Congregation _________________________ City________________ (If registering multiple participants, please complete a form for each individual)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE to reserve a lunch is April 24th.
Reservations Registration Fee—$15 Regular Box Lunch—$10 Vegetarian Box Lunch—$10 Total amount enclosed $ __________________________________ Checks payable to “Diocese of Michigan”
Pre-registration is Required to Reserve a Lunch! “WALK-IN” PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED & WELCOME!
Mail your lunch reservation no later than April 24 to: Ministry Fair 2015 Diocese of Michigan ♦ 4800 Woodward Avenue ♦ Detroit, MI 48201 Questions, please contact: Beth Rowley at 313-833-4421 or browley@edomi.org On-line Registration: www.edomi.org/household
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The Rt. Rev. Wendell N. Gibbs, Jr., Tenth Bishop