DioSWVA Parish Leaders Workshop April 23-24, 2010 10 a.m. 4 p.m. St. Paul s Episcopal Church, Salem, Virginia Faith Formation in the Future: Discerning a Path for the Journey Keynote Speaker: Sharon Ely Pearson Join us for: Workshops that will challenge and encourage you Fellowship with clergy and lay leaders Information and ministries from around the diocese Sharon Ely Pearson, Christian Formation Specialist for Church Publishing Incorporated/Morehouse Education Resources, will join us to talk about possible scenarios of what faith formation might be like in the future and who our audience might be from those who are totally apathetic to organized religion to those who are fully engaged in living out their baptismal promises. Other Workshops to Include: Children s Curriculum Youth Ministry Faith Goes to College Adult Education Planning Social Media and Your Church Church Polity Registration packets will be mailed mid-february Contact Jenny Dye jdye@dioswva.org for more information. Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia 1-800-346-7982 * P.O. Box 2279 * Roanoke, VA 24009
Parish Leaders Workshop April 23-24, 2010 Faith Formation in the Future: Discerning a Path for the Journey Keynoter: Sharon Ely Pearson 2 Keynote: Faith Formation 2020: Exploring the Future of Christian Formation in our Congregations What will Christian Formation look like in ten years? Many essential factors will determine a vibrant Christian formation program in the future. Discover some of the research conducted by an ecumenical think tank, as we explore the four scenarios that could impact our formation programs. From the totally apathetic to organized religion to those who are fully engaged in living out their baptismal promises, our churches will need to be ready for whatever new paradigm exists in the future in order to survive. Using The Charter for Lifelong Christian Formation passed at the 2009 General Convention, we will apply these scenarios to determine how our churches can be places where we empower all to live a Christian life of meaning and purpose. Workshop: One Size Does Not Fit All: How To Choose a Curriculum for Children & Youth Using the lens of your church s mission statement as well as your programmatic framework, we will explore the various types of curricula: lectionary-based, scope & sequence, Montessori-type, Rotation Model, and thematic. We will learn an approach for evaluating and assessing materials that will benefit your church community in choosing the right programs for your children and youth. Workshop: Faith Is a Verb: Attending to the Needs of Adult Formation Adults want their church to offer Bible Study, and when offered, only a few people show up. Discover ways to design appropriate adult formation offerings that fit the needs of seekers, scholars, and everyone in between. By understanding adult stages of faith development and exploring the variety of programs, resources, and curricula, you will be able to design your own menu of opportunities to engage adults in living out their Christian faith. Bio: Sharon Ely Pearson joined Church Publishing, Inc. in 2007 as their first Christian Formation Specialist after ten years as Children s Ministries and Christian Education Coordinator for the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut. With a B.S. in Special Education, she has a certificate in Christian Education from Hartford Seminary and a Master s degree in Christian Education from Virginia Seminary. Her thesis, A Theology of Confirmation for the 21 st Century, was the spark for new diocesan guidelines implemented in 2005 in Connecticut and modeled by many others since then. She is the author of The Prayer Book Guide to Christian Education, 3 rd edition, published by Morehouse Publishing in 2009.
April 23-24, 2010 Parish Leaders Workshop Friday Workshops 12:40-1:30 Session 1 Friday Agenda 10-10:30 Opening Activities 10:30-12 Keynote 12-12:40 Lunch 12:40-1:30 Small group session 1 One Size Does Not Fit All: How To Choose a Curriculum for Children & Youth Taking Care of Your Financial Future Who Cares for the Care- Givers? How Clergy Can Stay Centered and Vital in the Stress of Ordained Ministry 1:40-2:30 Small group session 2 Faith Is a Verb: Attending to the Needs of Adult Formation Is the Episcopal Church Heirarchical? Taking Care of Your Financial Future 2:30-2:45 short break 2:45-3:35 Small group session 3 Say What? The ABC s and 123 s of Diocesan Youth Ministry 3:35-3:50 Closing One Size Does Not Fit All: How To Choose a Curriculum for Children and Youth Sharon Pearson Using the lens of your church s mission statement as well as your programmatic framework, we will explore the various types of curricula: lectionary-based, scope & sequence, Montessori-type, Rotation Model, and thematic. We will learn an approach for evaluating and assessing materials that will benefit your church community in choosing the right programs for your children and youth. Taking Care of Your Financial Future Pattie Christensen Assistant Vice President, Retirement Programs and Services, Church Pension Fund. This workshop will provide you with the tools to help determine if you are on track for retirement. We will discuss cash management, saving for retirement, including information on lay pension plans, and other components of financial planning, plus interactive tools that are available to you. Who Cares For the Care-Givers? How Clergy Can Stay Centered and Vital in the Stress of Ordained Ministry Rev. Kent Tarpley Rector of St. John s Episcopal in Wytheville VA. Father Tarpley has degrees in theology and clinical social work, as well as certificates in spiritual direction and congregational development, and has been in parish ministry for 27 years. A presentation of self-care strategies for clergy refreshment and renewal, despite the many demands of ordained ministry today. There will also be an opportunity for collegial sharing of what works. 1:40-2:30 Session 2 Faith Is a Verb: Attending to the Needs of Adult Formation Sharon Pearson Adults want their church to offer Bible Study, and when offered, only a few people show up. Discover ways to design 3
Parish Leaders Workshop April 23-24, 2010 Resources for leaders The titles below are available in the Bishop Marmion Resource Center. Please visit the website to learn more or check out these resources: www.bmrc-online.org The Vestry Handbook by Christopher L. Webber Radical Welcome by Stephanie Spellers 5 Keys for Church Leaders by Kevin Martin Leading the Change in the Congregation by Gilbert Redle The Book of Uncommon Prayer by Steven Case Human Resources Practices for Lay Employees in Episcopal Churches by Church Insurance Christianity for the Rest of Us by Diana Butler Bass The World Café by Brown, Isaacs, et al. The Essential Parish Nurse by Deborah Patterson The Complete Training Course for Altar Guilds by B. Don Taylor Mission: The Small Church Reaches Out by Anthony Pappas and Scott Planting Inside the Small Church by Anthony Pappas The Great Emergence by Phyllis Tickle Christian Social Witness by Harlod Lewis A New Dictionary For Episcopalians by John Wall Friday Workshops appropriate adult formation offerings that fit the needs of seekers, scholars, and everyone in between. By understanding adult stages of faith development and exploring the variety of programs, resources, and curricula, you will be able to design your own menu of opportunities to engage adults in living out their Christian faith. Is the Episcopal Church Hierarchical? What does that mean? Join Chancellor Mark Loftis to learn the ins and outs of the Episcopal Church structure. Participants will also learn about the role of diocesan boards and committees and how our structure relates to the Constitution and Canons of the General Convention. Taking Care of Your Financial Future repeat of first session 2:45-3:35 Session 3 Say What? John Cornthwait and Taryn Anderson, Carilion Clinic Is the latest web lingo over your head? In this beginner workshop, learn the basics of social media and the best ways to communicate online. Find out the do's and don'ts of Facebook and Twitter, why people love blogs, and the top 10 reasons you should have a Web site (and what to do once you have one). The ABC's and 123's of Diocesan Youth Ministry Aimee Bostwick SYE/ FYE /MOM #VI /Happening/YMT/ Winterlight-- If these expressions leave a puzzled look on your face, then please join Aimee Bostwick, our Diocesan Youth Coordinator, for a brief tutorial on what they mean. Not only will you learn what they mean but how life changing these events have become in the lives of many youth around our diocese. Most of our focus will be on the Journey to Adulthood curriculum and our newest youth event, Happening. 4
April 23-24, 2010 Parish Leaders Workshop Saturday Workshops 12:40-1:30 Faith Is a Verb: Attending to the Needs of Adult Formation Sharon Pearson Adults want their church to offer Bible Study, and when offered, only a few people show up. Discover ways to design appropriate adult formation offerings that fit the needs of seekers, scholars, and everyone in between. By understanding adult stages of faith development and exploring the variety of programs, resources, and curricula, you will be able to design your own menu of opportunities to engage adults in living out their Christian faith. Faith Goes to College Carol Sutton-Abaire Ministering from a distance - ideas, suggestions, and strategies for the home church to nuture the faith of their young adults away and at home. Wardens Best Practices Bishop Powell and Carey Harveycutter St. Paul s, Salem So you re a Warden- Any idea what is facing you? 1:40-2:30 One Size Does Not Fit All: How To Choose a Curriculum for Children and Youth Sharon Pearson Using the lens of your church s mission statement as well as your programmatic framework, we will explore the various types of curricula: lectionary-based, scope & sequence, Montessori-type, Rotation Model, and thematic. We will learn an approach for evaluating and assessing materials that will benefit your church community in choosing the right programs for your children and youth. Saturday Agenda 10-10:30 Opening Activities 10:30-12 Keynote 12-12:40 lunch 12:40-1:30 Small group session 1 Faith Is a Verb: Attending to the Needs of Adult Formation Faith Goes to College Wardens Best Practices 1:40-2:30 Small group session 2 One Size Does Not Fit All: How To Choose a Curriculum for Children & Youth Communal Discernment 2:30-2:45 short break 2:45-3:35 Small group session 3 Say What? The ABC s and I23 s of Diocesan Youth Ministry 3:35-3:50 Closing 5
Parish Leaders Workshop April 23-24, 2010 Saturday Workshops Communal Discernment David Wolfe and Linda Kusse-Wolfe are recorded Friends (Quaker) ministers with ministry backgrounds in several denominations and pastoral care settings. If you ve wondered how your parish might practice discernment together, join David and Linda in an exploration of communal discernment. In this experiential workshop, you ll learn ways to listen for God s call as a parish. 2:45-3:35 Say What? John Cornthwait and Taryn Anderson, Carilion Clinic Is the latest web lingo over your head? In this beginner workshop, learn the basics of social media and the best ways to communicate online. Find out the do's and don'ts of Facebook and Twitter, why people love blogs, and the top 10 reasons you should have a Web site (and what to do once you have one). The ABC's and 123's of Diocesan Youth Ministry Aimee Bostwick Description: SYE/ FYE /MOM #VI /Happening/YMT/ Winterlight- If these expressions leave a puzzled look on your face then please join Aimee Bostwick our Diocesan Youth Coordinator for a brief tutorial on what they mean. Not only will you learn what they mean but how life changing these events have become in the lives of many youth around our diocese. Most of our focus will be on the Journey to Adulthood curriculum and our newest youth event Happening. Resources for leaders: Websites with information for clergy and lay leaders: Alban Institute - www.alban.org Bishop Marmion Resource Center www.bmrc-online.org Church Publishing Inchttp://www.churchpublishin g.org/ National Network of Episcopal Church Employees www.episcopalchurch.org/n nlp.htm Studying Your Congregation and Community http://ecusa.anglican.org/gr owth_60791_eng_htm.ht m?menupage=50929 6
April 23-24, 2010 Parish Leaders Workshop Parish Leaders Workshop Registration Name: Parish: City: Email: Phone: I want to attend Friday Saturday Both Friday and Saturday Friday Workshop Choices 12:40-1:30 Workshop: 1:40-2:30 Workshop: 2:45-3:35 Workshop: Saturday Workshop Choices 12:40-1:30 Workshop: 1:40-2:30 Workshop: 2:45-3:35 Workshop: Vegetarian or other dietary concerns: Registration must be received with payment by April 2, 2010 Please send to: Parish Leaders Workshop * P.O. Box 2279 * Roanoke, VA * 24009 Cost is $30 per person for 1 day or $45 for both days. Lunch is included in the price. Scholarships are available. Questions or concerns please contact Jenny Dye at 540-342-6797 or jdye@dioswva.org. 7
Top 10 Reasons You Should Come to Parish Leaders Workshop An opportunity to visit historic Salem, Virginia Seamless workshops covering formation for children, youth, young adults, and adults Last year included coloring, fortune telling, a clown, a hiker, and Holy Conversations think what you might get this year! Meet and greet with other clergy and lay leaders Sharon Pearson s keynote Workshops and information to help you lift up your parish ministry Does your parish use Facebook? Twitter? Learn about what you can do for your parish using social media Attend for the low price of $30 per person for one day or $45 for both days Information for parishes of every size Meet diocesan staff and find out how they can support the ministry of your parish A Prayer for Mission (Diocese of Massachusetts) O gracious and loving God, you work everywhere reconciling, loving, and healing your people and your creation. In your Son and through the power of your Holy Spirit, you invite each of us to join you in your work. We, young and old, lay and ordained, ask you to form us more and more in your image and likeness, through our prayer and worship of you and through the study of your scripture, that our eyes will be fully opened to your mission in the world. Then, God, into our communities, our nation, and the world, send us to serve with Christ, taking risks to give life and hope to all people and all of your creation. We ask this in Jesus name. Amen.