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You are invited to come and experience a week of restoration, fun, and learning as we gather together for worship, classes, conversation, and Bay Area sight-seeing! A Week of Renewal at PLTS promises to offer five days of exciting time with new and old friends, knowledgeable faculty, and exploring Berkeley and San Francisco. Participate in classes during the day and explore Tilden Park, see the Golden Gate Bridge, attend a Giants game, or see a show in the evening!
A full schedule and more information are available below, or online here. Don't miss out; register online today!
Outstanding Classes Mornings 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Reclaiming the "E" Word  Tom Rogers, Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary How might our witness in the world to the Good News be enhanced as Lutherans if we reclaimed 'evangelical' as central to our identity? What would culturally sensitive evangelism look like? In addition, this class will explore the connection between evangelism and justice as a full expression of an 'evangelical' faith. Prophets Then and Now  Steed Davidson, Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary This course explores the social location, function and office of the prophet in the ancient world as the basis for understanding a modern conception of prophetic preaching. The aim of the class is to integrate the preaching tradition of the prophet in its broadest sense into the routine of pastoral work.  Justice for a New Day: Anarchism and Christianity Victor Thasiah, California Lutheran University As the church continues to do justice, what can it learn from social movements like Occupy Wall Street? What is the connection between recent anarchist interventions and the church's work for justice? Are there new ways for the church to show up in public space? Afternoons 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. The Global Luther  Jane Strohl, Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary An African Lutheran Bishop once observed that "for us the date the first white missionary landed in Africa is more important than 1517." The Lutheran faith has not just been carried to other lands; it has taken root there and borne new evangelical fruit. We will explore the story and witness of some of these churches in Asia and Africa.  The Economy: Jesus,Luke/James/USA/El Salvador David Balch, Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary These discussions will be informed by Biblical material, the perspectives Dr. Balch gained on sabbatical last spring in Argentina, Puerto Rico, and El Salvador, and a book by Hacker and Pierson entitled Winner-Take-all Politics. This is a critical time to reconsider the church and theology in fashioning a just economy. Special Events - Monday, 12:30 p.m. - Lunch in Sawyer Dining Room
- Tuesday, 7 p.m. - Informal wine and cheese with President Anderson in Sawyer 7
- Wednesday, 7 p.m. - Dessert and conversation with Faculty
- Thursday, 4:45 p.m. - Eucharist in the Chapel, followed by dinner with President Anderson at 5:45
- Case conference for those interested. TBD
Daily Schedule - 7:30-8:30 a.m. - Continental Breakfast outside the chapel
- 8:30-9:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer
- 9:15-12:15 p.m. - Morning Classes
- 1:30-4:30 p.m. - Afternoon Classes
Costs Tuition for One Class: $275 Tuition for Two Classes: $400 Hospitality: $75 (includes 5 breakfasts, Monday buffet lunch, and regular morning coffee or tea) Monday buffet lunch only: $15 Box Lunches: $11 each Housing: Costs range from $20/night to $70/night. See below Housing PLTS Dorm - single: $40 per night PLTS Dorm - double: $20 per person, per night PLTS Canyon Room w/ private bath: $70 per night CDSP Dorm w/ shared bath: $45 per night (1 twin, 1 double, or 2 double) 
Deadline to register is May 31, 2013. Contact Gretchen McDonald with any questions. This promises to be a rich week for learning, prayer, conversation, and rest. We hope you will join us! | 
It's a New Year and resolutions, goals, hopes, and dreams are on my mind and perhaps they are for you as well. Whether you are hoping to make a little more time in your day for prayer, eat more fruits and vegetables, or run your first marathon, I invite you to let a new idea grow into a daily spiritual practice. It's not easy to learn something new or change a daily routine, but God is constantly encouraging us to grow into the future and neither dwell in the past nor stay stuck in the present while walking with us on our journey. So in the spirit of this time of year when many of us are making resolutions, this issue is dedicated to wellness. Relax, grab a cup of your favorite drink, and be inspired by the stories of alumni, students, and friends of PLTS, whose lives have been transformed and are now inspiring others. Beginning in February, we hope to continue featuring a wellness piece. If you have a story or ideas to share, we would love to hear them and please email me anytime! 
By The Rev. Jeff Thiemann
"People ask how it was that I, a PLTS graduate approved for ordination in the ELCA, became United Methodist minister. I usually respond, 'It's a long story.' "
A campus student group, PLTS Being Well, provides a space for students to gather, share ideas, and support one another in efforts to live holistically healthy lives. 
Community Lunch on Wednesdays following worship provides an opportunity for fellowship and nourishment with healthy food. 
