(This page remains online to show one of the mission
events
that took place during General Convention.)
Convention participants and visitors are welcome.
Presentation and discussions of the life in our Church
are offered with box lunches, on six days during the 1:15
– 2:15 p.m. recess.
Presenters and moderators bring a wide variety of experiences
and credentials to the table for our edification, consideration
and discussion. Seating is limited; therefore it is suggested
that you return the reservation form, below, as soon as possible.
Luncheon Schedule
Wednesday, July 5th –
Congregational Ministries: “Gospel Based Discipleship”
We are being challenged in the next Triennium to:
Make Disciples, Promote Diversity and Enhance Communications. Gospel
Based Discipleship is one of the tools that combine these three
challenges into a way of life.
Saturday, July 8th –
Africa Staff Team: “The Church in Africa”
The hopes and heartaches
of life and work in Africa today will be shared by Bishop Edward
Neufville of Liberia and Bishop Simon Chiwanga of Tanzania; the
Rev. Dr. Marc Nikkel, long-term mission partner for Sudan, and other
missioners serving in Uganda, South Africa and Madagascar. Hosted
by the Africa Staff Team of the Episcopal Church Center.
Monday, July 10th – Peace and Justice:
“Striving for Justice and Peace”
Staff members from Peace and Justice will share what happens
to all those social policy resolutions adopted by General Convention.
A checklist of resources will be offered and time for questions
and sharing from participants will be encouraged as time allows.
Tuesday, July 11th – Ministries with Young People:
“Resources for Ministering to the Youth of our Church”
Join other church
leaders in the areas of Children’s, Youth, Young Adult, Higher
Education, and Christian Education Ministries for a time of
sharing, networking and learning. We’ll have a chance to
make collegial connections that will extend beyond the time of General
Convention and look at resources to help you in your ministry.
Wednesday, July 12th – Transitions
Project: “Fresh Start”
This project deals with the first two
years of ministry of a congregation and clergyperson. The project
is sponsored by the Church Deployment Office, the Office for Ministry
Development, and Cornerstone, with support from the Assistant to
the Presiding Bishop for Program.
Thursday, July 13th – Ecumenical: “Let
us break bread together”
A conversation about
our ecumenical life in the Episcopal Church. Let us share a meal
and talk together about God’s plan for the unity of the
Church. Episcopal Church Center Office of Ecumenical and Interfaith
Office staff members, Midge Roof and David Perry will share in the
discussion.
To reserve a luncheon place, fill
in the form below
and then press the "send in the reservation" button.
(Signs and the convention registration desk will direct you
to the room at the Convention Center for the luncheons.)
Bring your payment to the lunch.
Checks or cash accepted.
Make checks payable to: DFMS - Ministry Lunches
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