Special Clergy News -- draft 3

The Clergy Day on Tuesday, September 13, has been canceled due to Bishop Mathes' travel schedule. He's headed to Ecuador for House of Bishops. The content planned for tomorrow, discussions about the bishop's sabbatical, will be presented during our Clergy Conference. Please register today to reserve your spot and stay up to date on the latest news. 

DATE: October 3-5, 2011

LOCATION: Vina de Lestonnac Retreat Center

39300 De Portola Road, Temecula 92591

Clergy Conference is fast approaching! We will gather Monday - Wednesday, October 3-5, 2011.

Professor Lisa Kimball will give the keynote address on the theme, "Beyond Bells, Whistles and Walls: Christian Formation Across the Lifespan." 

Bishop Mathes encourages everyone to stay at the retreat center. 

BIO: Read about Lisa Kimball    

 

Lodging 

Lisa Kimball, Ph.D. is the director of the Center for Ministry of Teaching at Virginia Theological Seminary.

$390 Single room accommodations and meals

$325 Double room accommodations and meals
$165 for commuters (meals only)

Schedule
Monday, October 3 
1:00 - 3:00pm   Registration
3:00 - 5:00pm   Focused welcome activity
5:00pm            Reception
6:00pm            Dinner 

7:00pm            Time with Bishop Mathes

 

Tuesday, October 4
8:00am   Breakfast
9:00am   Morning Prayer
9:30am   Session 1: Lisa Kimball
12:00pm  Lunch
Leisure afternoon
5:00pm   Reception
6:00pm   Dinner
7:00pm   Session 2: Lisa Kimball
9:30pm   Compline

Wednesday, October 5
8:00am   Breakfast and Checkout
9:30am   Session 3: Lisa Kimball at St. Thomas of Canterbury, Temecula
11:30am  Holy Eucharist at St. Thomas-of-Canterbury, Temecula  

 

Join Bishop Mathes as he shares the fruits of his sabbatical. While at Virginia Theological Seminary, our bishop focused his studies on the rites of baptism, confirmation and exploring ways to be a teaching church. As a scholar-in-residence, he began a manuscript that is now being edited for publication. The book explores what it means to baptize, to confirm and particularly to initiate adults into these ancient rituals. Come hear about his studies, thoughts and ideas for the future. This is an opportunity to respond to the bishop's work and give your input. Join in the conversation. All are welcome.

 

Wednesday, October 12, 7-8:30 p.m.      Trinity, Escondido

 

Thursday, October 20, 7-8:30 p.m.          St. Paul's Cathedral

 

Wednesday, October 26, 5-6:30 p.m.      St. Margaret's, Palm Desert

 

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Questions?

Registration Questions: please contact Isabel Lynne, 619-481-5455.

Programmatic Questions: please contact the Rev. Canon Suzann Holding, 619-481-5452.