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2009 Fall Conference Agenda

Monday, October 5th through October 7th 2009.

Monday, October 5th
2:00 p.m. Checking In
Sharing Perspectives on Urban Ministry in The Episcopal Church
6:00 p.m. Supper
Urban Ministry Program
Wesley Theological Seminary, Mt. Vernon UMC, Asbury UMC (link)
8:00 p.m. Compline
Tuesday, October 6th
8:30 a.m. Bible Study
9:30 a.m. Pioneering the Future of Ministry Formation: Learning from the Fresh Expressions Movement

The Rev. Thomas Brackett
Program Officer for Church Planting and Ministry Redevelopment
Episcopal Church Center

  • Midwifing as a metaphor for the ministry of the future.
  • Exploring new models of ministry appropriate to emerging realities in US Christianity.
  • Exploring examples of “Pioneering Ministry” in the Church of England’s Fresh Expressions Movement.
  • Practical approaches to identifying, nurturing and training new midwives in our faith communities.
12:10 p.m. Tuesday Concert
1:00 p.m. Street Church
2:00 p.m. Lunch
3:00 p.m. Pioneering the Future of Ministry Formation: Part II

Continuing the conversation, creating action plans, and sharing resources.
6:00 p.m. Supper

The Laughing Man Tavern
7:30 p.m. Pioneering the Future of Ministry Formation: Part III (Optional)

Small group work
8:30 p.m. Compline
Wednesday, October 7th
8:30 a.m. Bible Study
9:30 a.m. Making Plans for Church in Metropolitan Areas
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