| Volume VIII, Issue 3 |
theNEWs |
April 2008
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Alban Seminars Coming Up
The Alban Institure has announced several seminars for continuing and professional development. For more information or to sign up, visit the website at www.alban.org.
A New Vision for the Long Pastorate
Is burnout threatening to create a gap between your pastoral effectiveness and your congregation's competing expectations? Come and join a master of the art of the long pastorate, building a peer community of personal and congregational insight. (Course description)
Where & When
Laws Lodge Conference Center at Louisville Seminary, Louisville, KY
April 28 - 30, 2008
Leader: Ed White, Alban consultant
Talking through the Tough Stuff
How to Transform Conflict Through Dialogue
Learn how to transform conflict by understanding the importance and power of dialogue. You will learn theories of dialogue, how to use story and metaphor, and practical methods and techiques for large- and small-group dialogue and deliberation. (Course description)
Where & When
Palisades Retreat Center, Federal Way, Washington
May 13 - 15, 2008
Leader: Susan Nienaber, Alban senior consultant
Next Presbytery Meeting
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 9:30am
Hebron Church
Staunton
Announcement and Directions
www.shrenpres.org
Youth ConferencesThrow Open the Doors!
The Bible is full of stories that teach us that the good news is meant to be shared! God calls us to reach out and invite others to join us on our journey of faith and mission in the world.
Shenandoah Presbytery has 25 slots reserved for week 3 of the Montreat Youth Conferences. That is July 6-12, 2008. Opportunities like this come along only once a year and now is the time to step up and reserve your youth for this outstanding faith-building experience.
Youth who are currently in grades 9-12 are invited to join the group. Pre-registration deadline is set for April 30, 2008. More information and forms are available online at www.shenpres.org/SPYCEindex.html.
The Paddy Run Outdoor Ministry Committee is hosting a workshop designed
to familiarize you with Camp Paddy Run and help you design a quality retreat
for your youth. The workshop will focus on the importance of outdoor ministry
in our Presbytery as well as teach leaders invaluable skills for planning
a fun, safe and meaningful event. For more information, go to www.camppaddyrun.org .
The Bible is full of stories that teach us that the good news is meant to be shared! God calls us to reach out and invite others to join us on our journey of faith and mission in the world.
Shenandoah Presbytery has 25 slots reserved for week 3 of the Montreat Youth Conferences. That is July 6-12, 2008. Opportunities like this come along only once a year and now is the time to step up and reserve your youth for this outstanding faith-building experience.
Youth who are currently in grades 9-12 are invited to join the group. Pre-registration deadline is set for April 30, 2008. More information and forms are available online at www.shenpres.org/SPYCEindex.html.