Clergy Retreat: "This Odd and Wondrous Calling" scheduled for April 9-11
A Time A Part for Clergy for Rest, Play, Creativity and Renewal
Monday, April 9, 2018 – Wednesday April 11, 2018
As rich as the season of Lent into Easter is, it can often be a “full” time for clergy who are seeking to provide meaningful journeys of faith for those they serve during this time. In the Easter days that follow this time, Leslee Wray is offering a two-day retreat for clergy who might welcome some rest and renewal.
Drawing upon Lillian Daniel’s and Martin B. Copenhaver’s book, This Odd and Wondrous Calling: The Public and Private Lives of Two Ministers, Leslee, along with her husband Dan, will be leading a time a part for rest, play, creativity and renewal at The Saint Francis Prayer Center in Stoneville, NC April 9 – 11, 2018.
Time for stories, good conversation, reflection, solitude and exploring some creative and holistic means of grace such as photography, writing, yoga, and art will be offered as participants are invited to bless and affirm “this odd and wondrous calling” to representative ministry.
Cost for Room, Board and Programing:
Double: $250
Single $300
All interested participants please email Leslee Wray at lindentreeministries@gmail.com to make a reservation. DOWNLOAD RESERVATION FORM
Continuing education funds are available through the Board of Ministry for those who qualify.
The link to the application is: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4fsGSzsZ_jxWWFzd0dfNzNwOVk/view
Resources for Vital Congregations
CHURCH LEADERSHIP
Lewis Center for Church Leadership
Lewis Center for Church Leadership: Books
Lewis Center for Church Leadership: Serve Your Neighbor
GBHEM Leadership Resources
Living Faithfully: Human Sexuality and the United Methodist Church
Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations
Ted Talks: The Power of Vulnerability
Ted Talks: The Price of Invulnerability
Meditations on the Ministry of All Christians
DISCIPLE FORMATION:
A Disciple’s Path; A Guide for United Methodist
Lewis Center for Church Leadership: Adult Christian Studies from the Wesley Ministry Network
Traveling Together: A Guide for Disciple Forming Congregations
WESLEYAN STUDIES:
Living As United Methodist Christians
Methodist Doctrine: The Essentials
Reclaiming our Wesleyan Tradition: John Wesley’s Sermons for Today
John Wesley Sermons: Anthology
REACHING PEOPLE:
Evangelism & Theology in the Wesleyan Spirit
Fresh Expressions: Dinner Church
Lewis Center for Church Leadership: Reach New Disciples
Lewis Center for Church Leadership: 50 Ways to Reach People
Community: The Structure of Belonging
RESOURCES TO CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY:
GRANTS:
The Royce and Jane Reynolds Ministry Fund Grants
OTHER:
The Appalachian District Church Vitality Team has been prayerfully seeking ways to help support you and the ministries of your local congregation during this COVID-19 pandemic. Together they have diligently researched and connected with others throughout the conference and our denomination to identify resources and offer them to you. We hope they will be helpful to you and bless you greatly in leading your churches and communities through this unprecedented time. We are very grateful to the District Vitality Team and other contributors for their great work on this resource.
This faithful team has created three documents, two of which you are receiving today. They include:
- Family Home Worship – designed to help families establish a regular worship space within their homes as well as a time where they can worship together.
- Tech Strategies – to help guide you in selecting effective tools and resources within your budget to best communicate in the digital world.
We believe these resources will be of great benefit to you. Also know that the District Vitality Team is available to answer any questions you might have in regards to the documents attached. If you have questions, you may email Rev. Howard Fleming at hfleming@wnccumc.net.
- Resources