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Hello All, I hope this information finds you all well. Take some time to look at some of the interesting opportunities coming up for the summer months. If you have any news you would like shared with the diocese, be sure to email me by the 15th of this month ( kdixon@diocese-eastcarolina.org). Enjoy the Day! Keri Dixon Communications Officer 252.522.0885 ext. 226 |
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Pre-General Convention Deanery Meetings are Being Planned
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Be sure to keep your eye out for dates and times for the Pre-Convention Deanery meetings. Meetings are being planned for mid June.
General Convention Deputies will be available at these meetings to take questions and discuss what they expect will be major topics covered during the General Convention in July.
Check the diocesan website regularly for more information on the deanery meetings and the 76th General Convention.
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2009 Journey of Faith Applications
Now Being Accepted
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Dear Friend,
On behalf of Columbia Theological Seminary's Center for Lifelong Learning, I am happy to announce Journey of Faith: A Pilgrimage of Discernment for Ministry. This special program will allow 20 mid-career pastors to make a unique pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Traveling to the roots of our faith, participants may deepen their spiritual journey, clarify their call to ministry, and gain valuable insights.
Please consider this opportunity for yourself and share this information with others who may be interested in participating.
May God continue to strengthen each of us as we seek to discern and live our calling to ministry in the rapidly changing contexts of the 21st century.
In Christ,
Dent Davis
Dean and Vice President for Lifelong Learning
404-687-4558
davisd@ctsnet.edu
P.S. Please note that applications must be postmarked by June 22, 2009.
Cost
Nearly all participants' costs for the pilgrimage, orientation and follow-up retreats are covered through a generous gift from the Holy Land Institute for Pastoral Renewal of the CF Foundation.
Dates
September 22-24, 2009
Orientation Retreat (The Emory Conference Center)
October 28-November 11, 2009
Pilgrimage
January 5-7, 2010
Follow-up Retreat (seminary campus)
June 22, 2009 is the deadline for completed applications. Space is limited to 20. Participants will be notified of acceptance by July 6, 2009.
Requirements for Participation
· Pastors of any denomination are eligible to
apply
· Must be between the ages of 35-55
· 5 years of ordination
· Current service in a congregation
· Completion of application, including 2 letters
of reference
Information and Application Materials
http://www.ctsnet.edu/LL/Journey.aspx
Journey of Faith brochure
Questions
Deedra Rich, Program Coordinator
404-687-4557 journeyoffaith@ctsnet.edu
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"Safe Church" Congregational
Survey Available
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(From the Episcopal Church Center)
Dear Parishes and Rectors,
During the 74th General Convention a resolution B008 "Protection of Children and Youth from Abuse" was passed which articulates the church's commitment to providing a safe environment for children and youth. Please go to the website address below (you may have to copy the address and paste it in your browser) and fill out the congregational "Child Abuse Awareness Survey".
Congregational Survey
http://www.surveygoldplus.com/s/D4A4906C56C24AAE/32.htm
The results of the survey will indicate what assistance if any our office might provide you in establishing and or maintaining present polices and trainings. In addition to the congregational survey, each Diocese is being asked to participate in a diocesan survey.
Help make this a safe church for our young people:
Sheryl Poole
Associate Program Officer
Congregational Learning
Safe Guarding God's Children
and
Ruth-Ann Collins
Associate Program Officer
Congregational Learning
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You Are Invited to
Anam Cara/Soul Friend
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Clergy Support Group
Purpose: To form a collegial clergy community
Through the Following Practices:
Practicing Community-by opening ourselves in trusting relationships
Theological Reflection and Discernment-including worship, prayer, open sharing of spiritual questions and struggles
Examining our leadership in our faith community-through written case studies
Soul Development- by finding ways to cultivate and water our souls.
Structure:
One full day every month, with June and July free
One retreat annually of two nights and three days
Weekly, informal time over coffee, or lunch, or perhaps electronically or conference phone call. To be determined by the group.
Place of Meeting:
Considering Fort Caswell Baptist Assembly on Oak Island.
Fee:
To be determined. Denominational or other funds may be available, in addition to payment from each participant.
Timeline:
Two-hour initial meeting in May, to meet each other, discuss structure, fees, ground rules, etc.
Two-day retreat in September, to use the practices listed above, deepen community, and test the participants' commitment. [At the end of the retreat, participants are expected to declare if they intend to continue for the year. The group would then be closed to new participants through the following June.]
Facilitator:
Bill Ratliff, Ph.D.-Retired Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling, Earlham School of Religion. Raised a Baptist, went to Yale Divinity School and doctorate with Wayne Oates at Southern Baptist Seminary, Louisville, KY. Was on pastoral team at Ravensworth Baptist Church, Annandale, VA, for 4 years as Minister of Counseling & Teaching. Now Quaker; have published, led numerous workshops and conferences, and recently facilitated an Anam Cara Clergy Group in Northern Virginia that still continues.
For More Information:
Contact Bill Ratliff-910.399.6051.
billrtlff@yahoo.com
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Moment of Zen
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From Bishop Daniel's trip to the Dominican Republic
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