LIBERATING CREATION: Developing leaders for change
April 19, 20, 21 2013-Nashville, Tennessee
A retreat presented by the Progressive Episcopal Church
'Christ the Liberator'~sculpture by Eder Portahla
Many are familiar with the ideas of Liberation Theology and Creation Spirituality. But how do we incorporate their principles into our individual and community ministries?
"Liberating Creation: Developing leaders for change' is a retreat experience presented by the Progressive Episcopal Church to introduce laity and clergy to practical ways of embracing Liberation Theology and Creation Spirituality as guiding forces of contemporary ministry.
Liberating Creation: Developing Leaders For Change is an ecumenical retreat and is NOT limited to laity, ministries or clergy of the Progressive Episcopal Church. All are welcome to participate.
"Liberating Creation: Developing leaders for change' is a retreat experience presented by the Progressive Episcopal Church to introduce laity and clergy to practical ways of embracing Liberation Theology and Creation Spirituality as guiding forces of contemporary ministry.
Liberating Creation: Developing Leaders For Change is an ecumenical retreat and is NOT limited to laity, ministries or clergy of the Progressive Episcopal Church. All are welcome to participate.
REGISTER ONLINE HERE...
THE RETREAT EXPERIENCE
DATES: April 19, 20, 21 2013 Friday-Saturday-Sunday
LOCATION: Mercy Retreat Center, Nashville, TN [see facilities here]
COST: Including room for 2 nights, meals and retreat: $185
Commuter rate: (Includes meals and retreat only. No rooms.) $85
HOST: Diocese of Cumberland, Progressive Episcopal Church
FACILITATORS:
Bp. Jack Stafford
Bp. Maryann Gonzales
Bp. Linda Marie Nelson
Rev. Ron Thompson
GENERAL RETREAT SCHEDULE
Friday, April 19, 2013
Reception
Dinner
Vespers (Evening Prayer) and Meditation
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Lauds (Morning Prayer) and Meditation
Breakfast
Session One-Liberating Creation, Bp. Jack Stafford
Breakout Sessions
Session Two-'The Work of the People: Liturgy and Liberation', Bp. Jack Stafford
Liturgical Workshop
Dinner
On Saturday evening we will celebrate the ordination of new priests from the Diocese of the South and the Diocese of Cumberland and the consecration of the newly elected Bishop of the Diocese of the Delta.
Vespers (Evening Prayer) and Meditation
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Breakfast
Fellowship
Eucharist
LOCATION: Mercy Retreat Center, Nashville, TN [see facilities here]
COST: Including room for 2 nights, meals and retreat: $185
Commuter rate: (Includes meals and retreat only. No rooms.) $85
HOST: Diocese of Cumberland, Progressive Episcopal Church
FACILITATORS:
Bp. Jack Stafford
Bp. Maryann Gonzales
Bp. Linda Marie Nelson
Rev. Ron Thompson
GENERAL RETREAT SCHEDULE
Friday, April 19, 2013
Reception
Dinner
Vespers (Evening Prayer) and Meditation
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Lauds (Morning Prayer) and Meditation
Breakfast
Session One-Liberating Creation, Bp. Jack Stafford
Breakout Sessions
- Recovering the Divine Feminine, Bp. Linda Marie Nelson
- Human Rights-Human Liberation, Bp. Jack Stafford
- Living and Liberating Creation-Bp. Maryann Gonzales
Session Two-'The Work of the People: Liturgy and Liberation', Bp. Jack Stafford
Liturgical Workshop
Dinner
On Saturday evening we will celebrate the ordination of new priests from the Diocese of the South and the Diocese of Cumberland and the consecration of the newly elected Bishop of the Diocese of the Delta.
Vespers (Evening Prayer) and Meditation
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Breakfast
Fellowship
Eucharist
REGISTER ONLINE HERE...
The Exodus, by Beshalach