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1 The stones of the wall will cry out, and the beams of the woodwork will echo it. Habakkuk 2:11 (NIV) JULYW 1-3, 2015 F EDNESDAY RIDAY The Fifth Episcopal District CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SUMMIT Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel To the The 5 Las Vegas, Nevada

2 Bishop Theodore Larry Kirkland Supervisor Mary L. Kirkland Dear Fifth District Family and Friends, As we prepare for A Call to the Wall 5, I write this letter with both a sense of excitement and trepidation. I am excited about the program we have planned for you, but at the same time I am aware that this is my last opportunity to host and plan this epic event as your Episcopal Servant. It is my hope that every Presiding Elder, Pastor, Adult, Young Adult, and Child will be in attendance at the Christian Education Summit, and ready to participate in every facet of this event. Your efforts and support are vitally needed for the success of this venture. I thank Dr. Timothy Tyler, our Fifth District Dean, and his staff, for putting together a quality line up of preachers, teachers and instructors for A Call to the Wall 5. In keeping with the theme: Stones of Justice Speaking Truth from the Wall, this years Christian Education Summit will provide a meaningful intersection between faith and social justice. Again, I urge everyone to plan to be in attendance at A Call to the Wall 5. I look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas on July 1st 3rd, Yours in the Faith, The Right Reverend Theodore Larry Kirkland Presiding Prelate, Fifth Episcopal District Chairperson The Reverend Dr. Timothy E. Tyler Pastor Shorter Community AME Church Denver, Colorado WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, :00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 2:00 PM Component Business Sessions/Meetings Registration Call to the Wall Choir Rehearsal Call to the Wall 5 Orientation Bishop Theodore Larry Kirkland Dr. Timothy E. Tyler 2:30 PM Plenary Session From Selma to Ferguson: Black Lives Matter Panelist: The Honorable John Lewis (Invited) The Reverend Traci Blackmon, Tara Thompson 5:00 PM Dinner (on your own) 7:00 PM Worship at the Wall Love Feast Preacher: The Reverend Dr. Kenneth Marcus 9:30 PM Youth/Young Adult Choir Rehearsal THURSDAY, JULY 2, :30 AM 7:30 AM 8:00 AM 8:45 AM 9:45 AM 10:15 AM 11:45 AM 1:00 PM 2:30 PM 4:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 10:00 PM A Call to the Wall Prayer Lab Breakfast (on your own) Registration B3 Brick Building Bible Study Instructor: The Reverend Dr. Barry Settle Announcements Track I Call to the Wall Sessions Worship at the Wall Preacher: The Reverend Claudine Murphy Lunch (on your own) Track II Call to the Wall Sessions Track III Call to the Wall Sessions Dinner (on your own) Worship at the Wall Holy Communion Preacher: The Right Reverend John F. White Late Night at the Wall FRIDAY, JULY 3, :30 AM Call to the Wall Prayer Lab 7:30 AM Breakfast (on your own) 8:45 AM B3 Brick Building Bible Study Instructor: The Reverend Dr. Barry Settle 10:15 AM Track IV Call to the Wall Sessions Noon Worship at the Wall Preacher: The Reverend Rodney Smith 7:00 PM Youth/Young Adult Experience Attire: Casual Thursday: Communion Service Casual White Friday: Call to the Wall T-Shirt (Order on Registration Form)

3 THURSDAY MORNING TRACK 1: 10:15 AM 11:30 AM CLERGY TRACK C1 - Reading the Biblical Text through a Social Justice Lens -- The entire Bible was written under some type of cultural domination and oppression. This workshop will explore the reading of various texts from the eyes of the oppressed as well as the oppressor. C2 - Community Activism as a Church Growth Strategy Often, many Pastors see church growth as starting from the inside and working towards the community. What would happen if we redefined church growth as acting on the outside and inviting the community to come inside? This session will invite dialogue about sanctified community activism. M1 - Notes of Resistance, Songs of Hope -This is a 4-Session workshop for Choir Members, Directors, and anyone who loves to lift their voice in praise. YOUTH TRACK Y1 - Non-Violent Resistance Boot Camp -This workshop is an inter-active session designed to teach youth how to actively protest through non-violent strategies and techniques. Y2 - Exploring the N Word -- Where did the N word come from? Should we use it? Can it be a term of endearment? This discussion will press young people to critique and think about the words we hear and sometimes verbalize. YOUNG ADULT TRACK YA1 - Changing the Culture by Crafting the Narrative -- This session will present young adults with opportunities and suggestions for becoming Change Agents in the community. YA2 - Choosing a Career for the Long Haul -- Some jobs are great for the present, but offer little future benefit. This session will help young adults to move from the just-a-job to the career stage of life. ADULT EVANGELISM TRACK AE1 - Constant Prayer for Consistent Power -- No prayer, no power-much prayer, much power This session will teach Lay Leaders how to develop a prayer life that gets results. CC1 - When Little Voices Want to Be Heard -- This session will teach little ones about the Civil Rights Movement and afford them the opportunity to create their own protest movement. THURSDAY AFTERNOON TRACK 2: 2:30 PM 3:45 PM CLERGY TRACK C3 - Reading the Biblical Text through a Social Justice Lens (Repeat of C1) C4 - Take Thou Authority -- What does it mean when the Bishop entreats preachers to take thou authority? How can Clergy live out their call so that they are not tempted to give the authority back? This session will explore the meaning of servant-shared authority. M2 - Notes of Resistance, Songs of Hope YOUTH TRACK Y3 - Non-Violent Resistance Boot Camp (Repeat of Y1) Y4 Exploring the N Word (Repeat of Y2) YOUNG ADULT TRACK YA3 Changing the Culture by Crafting the Narrative (Repeat of YA1) ADULT EVANGELISM TRACK AE2 - Sharing My Faith and Shedding my Fear -- Sometimes sharing our faith in Christ with other people can be intimidating. This session will help Lay Leaders effectively witness the love of Jesus with other people. AE3 - A Confirmed Call without the Collar -Does everyone who is called to do ministry need to wear a collar and a cross? This session will help guide Lay Leaders into doing effective ministry. CC2 - IMATTER -- In this session, the children will use various art forms to create their Vision Board, expressing who they are in Christ. The Vision Boards will be displayed during the Call to the Wall. THURSDAY LATE AFTERNOON TRACK 3: 4:00 PM 5:15 PM M3 - Notes of Resistance, Songs of Hope SPECIAL SESSIONS SS1 - Daughter s Dialogue -- This session will be an inter-generational discussion between Seasoned Women, Young Women and Girls about living faithfully despite life s challenges. SS2 - Man Talk -- This session will be an inter-generational discussion between Seasoned Men, Young Men and Boys about living faithfully despite life s challenges. SS3 - Gold Nuggets from a Senior Pastor -This workshop affords a Senior Pastor the opportunity to share both the pitfalls and victories of living out the ordained call from their personal experiences. CC3 - Stories from the Elders -- Every child enjoys a well-read story. In this session, Seasoned Saints will read stories about famous African Americans and discuss them with the Little Saints. FRIDAY MORNING TRACK 4: 10:15 AM 11:30 AM CLERGY TRACK C5 - Community Activism as a Church Growth Strategy (Repeat of C2) C6 Take Thou Authority (Repeat of C4) M4 - Notes of Resistance, Songs of Hope YOUTH TRACK Y5 - What does it Matter that I Matter? -Why is it important to lift up the slogan Black Lives Matter? This session will encourage young people to positively reflect on their gifts and graces, and discover what it is that makes them a valuable part of the human race. Y6 - What You Know About Jesus? -Often, young people (and older people) find it difficult to verbally express what they know and feel about Jesus. This session is designed to assist youth clearly articulate their faith in Christ. YOUNG ADULT TRACK YA4 - Relationships with Realistic Expectations -- Young adults can begin lifelong relationships with lofty expectations. This session will empower young adults to craft realistic expectations that will insure successful relationships. ADULT EVANGELISM TRACK AE4 - A Faith Based Approach to Community Activism -- This session will look at the components that made the Civil Rights Movement a faith-based movement. We will discuss the importance of faith in creating cultural and societal change. SPECIAL SESSION SS4 Getting Fit for the Fight This interactive low-impact work-out session will incorporate spiritual principles with practical exercise that will help you kick-start a healthy living attitude. CC4 Justice Songs for Little Warriors Ain t gonna let nobody, turn me round! This session will explain and teach songs of faith and protest to our children.

4 Opening Plenary Session From Selma to Ferguson: Black Lives Matter INVITED THE HONORABLE JOHN LEWIS United States House of Representative Georgia s Fifth Congressional District THE REVEREND TRACI BLACKMON Christ The King United Church of Christ St. Louis, Missouri A Call to the Wall 5 Wednesday Opening Love Feast Service Thursday Holy Communion Service Turner Chapel AME Church Marietta, Georgia 16th and 18th Episcopal District African Methodist Episcopal Church THE REVEREND DR. KENNETH MARCUS THE RIGHT REVEREND JOHN F. WHITE Headquarters Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada Group Code: AMEC Thursday Noon Worship Service THE REVEREND CLAUDINE MURPHY St. Luke AME Church St. Louis, Missouri Friday Noon Worship Service THE REVEREND RODNEY SMITH Parks Chapel AME Church Dothan, Alabama $105 night (+ 12% tax) Reservation Deadline: Monday, June 15th Bible Study Instructor THE REVEREND DR. BARRY SETTLE First AME Church Kansas City, Kansas Psalmist/Choir Clinician THE REVEREND MAURICE WRIGHT St. John AME Church Fort Mitchell, Alabama

5 A Call to the Wall 5 - Registration AGE GROUP EARLY REGISTRATION REGISTRATION ON-SITE REGISTRATION THRU MAY 31 ST JUNE 1 ST 15 TH Children: 6 11 $85 $110 $135 Youth: $85 $110 $135 Young Adults: $115 $140 $165 Adults: 36+ $115 $140 $165 JUNE 16 TH JULY 3 RD ONE FORM PER PERSON PLEASE PRINT (Registration is transferable/non-refundable by June 15 th.) CONFERENCE [ ] Pacific Northwest [ ] Desert Mountain [ ] Midwest [ ] California [ ] Missouri [ ] Southern California [ ] Out of District Guest/Visitor Presiding Elder District: Local Church: First Name: Last Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Cell Phone: CALL TO THE WALL T-SHIRT Child $10 [ ] Small [ ] Medium [ ] Large Adult: $15 [ ] Small [ ] Medium [ ] Large $20 [ ] 1X [ ] 2X [ ] 3X $25 Indicate size if larger than 3X: REGISTRATION SUMMARY CHILDREN/YOUTH (6-17) YOUNG ADULT/ADULT (18+) T-SHIRT TOTAL: $ (INCLUDES 2 BREAKFASTS/2 LUNCHES THURSDAY/FRIDAY) $ $ $ [ ] CHECK/MONEY ORDER ENCLOSED [ ] CREDIT/DEBIT CARD MAKE CHECKS/MO PAYABLE TO DESERT MOUNTAIN CONFERENCE CREDIT/DEBIT CARD PAYMENTS ACCEPTED (4% SERVICE WILL BE APPLIED TO TOTAL) CREDIT/DEBIT CARD (YOU MAY FAX THE FORM TO ) CARD #: ZIP CODE OF CREDIT/DEBIT CARD: EXP. DATE: SECURITY CODE: SIGNATURE: Credit/Debit Card Only Fax Form to or to calltothewall@aol.com Confirmation will be sent to the Cell Phone or listed above, Please mark all that apply: [ ] Child 6 11 [ ] Youth [ ] Young Adult [ ] Adult 36+ [ ] Clergy [ ] Clergy Family Org. [ ] WMS [ ] Lay Organization [ ] Music Ministry [ ] YPD [ ] Church School Mail completed form and payment to: A Call to the Wall 5 Shorter Community AME Church 3100 Richard Allen Court Denver, CO Thursday 10:15 AM Thursday 2:30 PM Thursday 4:00 PM Friday 10:15 AM SUCCESS STRATEGY SESSION Please select one Session Code per Track. [ ] C1 [ ] C2 [ ] M1 [ ] Y1 [ ] Y2 [ ] YA1 [ ] YA2 [ ] AE1 [ ] CC1 [ ] C3 [ ] C4 [ ] M2 [ ] Y3 [ ] Y4 [ ] YA3 [ ] AE2 [ ] AE3 [ ] CC2 [ ] M3 [ ] SS1 [ ] SS2 [ ] SS3 [ ] CC3 [ ] C5 [ ] C6 [ ] M4 [ ] Y5 [ ] Y6 [ ] YA4 [ ] AE4 [ ] SS4 [ ] CC4

6 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SUMMIT WALL5 TO THE A CALL Fifth Episcopal District c/o Shorter Community AME Church 3100 Richard Allen Court Denver, Colorado A Call to the Wall 5 Stones of Justice Speaking Truth from the Wall July 1 3, 2015 The 5th Episcopal District CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SUMMIT Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada The Right Reverend Theodore Larry Kirkland Presiding Prelate