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| Pastoral Care and Special Workshops Descriptions |
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Workshop: Contemporary Worship Design Worship that engages people takes thought, prayer, design and more, and taps into creative and artistic skills, bringing a palate of sight and sound interacting with the congregation and drawing them into worship of God. Can this be done in a faithful prayer book tradition? Yes! This workshop will examine the landmines in this endeavor and chart a course to a successful and meaningful worship experience for all ages. Topics include: music; liturgy; media; technical design; resources; and graphics, blending ancient and modern styles. |
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Anti-Racism Training Participants will be made aware of the anti-racism initiative adopted by the General Convention of the Episcopal Church. Topics will include the biblical foundations of ethnic and organizational differences, the concepts of righteousness and leadership as required by our church and the law, and the creation of an awareness of, and breaking down of, barriers to inclusiveness. |
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Seeking Excellence in Christian Education Building on a review of best practices and policies in use in our diocese, this is a unique opportunity to review requirements for a safe church, volunteer recruitment and curricula. Lively discussion will provide the opportunity for discovering how to improve your program by learning from others who are also committed to quality Christian formation for children. |
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Parish Health Ministry Parishioners often need support with the challenges of the healthcare system. This four-Saturday series (February 7, March 7, April 18, and May 2, 2009) will provide the student with the tools to develop and maintain a parish health ministry program that encourages health and wellness while supporting members as they navigate their way through medical issues and related decisions. |
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Evangelism: A Way of Life and Growth This workshop will present styles of personal evangelism so that participants can discover a way of bringing others to Christ that will work for them and enable them to bring others into a deepening faith in Christ. Participants will find their own faith deepened and strengthened as they learn to share with others the hope and love they find in Jesus Christ. |
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Pastoral Care and Ministry This series will explore the ministry needed by parishioners and families as they seek healing and wholeness in the midst of life’s challenges. Lay individuals involved in pastoral care in the parish are encouraged to attend. |
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Basics of Parish Pastoral Ministry Caring for one another is one of our most important parish ministries. These two workshops, in the fall and spring, will provide attendees with the tools for creating and maintaining a strong caring ministry in their parish; new material will be offered during each workshop. |
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Lay Eucharistic Minister/Lay Eucharistic Visitor This course prepares lay persons to be Lay Eucharistic Ministers. Course material includes an historical overview, the Canons of the Church, diocesan guidelines and pastoral issues. After completing this course, students who desire to be licensed must discuss licensure with their rector. |
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You're Elected, Now What? Vestry Membership
101 This retreat will be co-sponsored with Canterbury Retreat and Conference Center. Participants will have the opportunity to explore all aspects of vestry service and will look at the responsibilities and challenges of this important ministry. |