THE 26 TH CRAIGVILLE THEOLOGICAL COLLOQUY

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1 THE 26 TH CRAIGVILLE THEOLOGICAL COLLOQUY JULY 13 17, 2009 Spirituality and the Holy Spirit: A New Awakening for the Church? Five days of interrelated Biblical Reflection, Worship, theological study, hands-on Workshops and small group discussion At the Historic CRAIGVILLE CONFERENCE CENTER, CRAIGVILLE, MASSACHUSETTES, CAPE COD Endorsed by The Commission for Leadership Development of The Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ and The Craigville Colloquy Planning Committee

2 WHAT IS THIS COLLOQUY ABOUT? This Colloquy is a wonderful opportunity for local pastors, denominational leaders, teachers, seminarians and laity to share a week studying critical Biblical passages relevant to the Holy Spirit, experience Spirit-centered worship, attend major presentations on Spirituality and the Holy Spirit, finding a breathing place for the Word and learning and participating in Taize chant. In addition you will be able to take part in various related workshops such as Embodied Spirituality, Centering Prayer, Art and Spirituality, The Spirituality of Music, Celtic Spirituality and Messy Spirituality. THE CRAIGVILLE CONFERENCE CENTER The Colloquy takes place in the New England village of Craigville, located on a bluff overlooking Nantucket Sound. Housing is in the comfortable main Lodge and Inn and in various guest houses scattered throughout the Conference Center. Bedrooms are single or multiple occupancy, almost all with private baths. Several afternoons are left for participants and their families to participate in trips for Whale or Seal Watching, shop in the quaint nearby towns and enjoy free access to the famous Craigville Beach on the Cape Cod National Seashore. There is even time for a quick trip to famous Provincetown, Mass. on the tip of the island! Who will be leading us? Dr. William Herzog II will again lead our Bible Reflections. Dr. Herzog is an ordained Baptist minister. He is a graduate of Harvard University, receiving his MDiv. from American Baptist Seminary of the West and his doctorate from Claremont Graduate School. Before assuming his present position as Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty for Andover Newton Theological School, Dr. Herzog served as dean at Central Baptist Theological Seminary and Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School. His special interest is New Testament and the historical Jesus, and he is the author of two books on the subject. Dr. Mark Burrows Dr. Burrows will be presenting a theological overview of the topic. He is Professor of the History of Christianity and faculty director of the program in Worship, Theology and the Arts at Andover Newton Theological School. His current research and writing projects explore the nexus on mysticism, spirituality and poetics, with a particular interest in developments spanning the medieval and modern periods. Mr. Andy Lang Mr.Lang will give a Plenary Presentation on Lectio Divina: breathing space for the Word of God. He is Minister for Web community at the United Church of Christ national office in Cleveland, Ohio. He is the creator of the church s first online Christian community at i.ucc.org. In recent years his work has centered on the use of online communities as authentic experiences of prayer and pastoral care. Mr. Joe Toritto Mr. Toritto will give a Plenary Presentation on Taize Worship and Chant. An exciting musical leader (who knows all the parts), Mr. Toritto will teach us to sing Taize chants accompanied by periods of worship and meditation.

3 Workshops: Centering Prayer - Rev. Armand Proulx Embodied Spirituality Rev. Gabrielle Chavez Celtic Christianity Today - Rev. George Cairns Spirituality and Art Rev. Cara Hochhalter Spirituality and Music Mr. David Debick Messy Spirituality Rev. Jurgen Hilke For more information please see our website: Scholarships The Committee has a modest scholarship fund to aid persons who would like to attend but have financial difficulty. If you require financial help call one of Committee members listed on the website. If you can help with the Fund, please indicate your gift on the registration form. Childcare The Colloquy Committee requests that you specify any childcare needs on your reservation form. The Committee will try to make informal arrangements. Special Needs If you have special dietary or health needs, please include these with your registration

4 REGISTRATION AND COSTS Complete the registration form in this brochure and mail it with your $100 per person deposit (Includes $80 non-refundable registration fee). $460 Overnight Participant (Registration, 4 nights, 12 meals, linen and beach club membership) $290 Commuter (no overnight) (Registration, 4 lunches and dinners, beach club membership) $280 Non-Participating Spouse $210 Youth, ages 6 through 18 FREE Under age 5 Registration deposit is due by June 1, 2009 TO REACH CRAIGVILLE Take Route 6 to exit 5. Go straight across Route 149 onto Service Rd. Take the first right onto Old Stage Rd. Proceed to stop sign and take a left. Go straight, crossing Route 28 at the light, following signs to Craigville Beach. When ocean is on your right, watch for the sign for the Conference Center on the left. Turn left into the village and follow the sign to the office. Telephone: Fax: craigvillecc@capecod.cod Website: CRAIGVILLE CONFERENCE CENTER 39 PROSPECT AVENUE CRAIGVILLE, MA 02632

5 REGISTRATION FORM Mail To Craigville Conference Center 39 Prospect Avenue Centerville, MA Name (print as name is to appear on attendance roster) Spouse Participant Non-participant Children (include ages) Address Street City Zip Telephone Church Affiliation I will be willing to make a Scholarship Gift of $ Enclosed is my/our $100 per person deposit, which includes a $80 non-refundable participant fee.