Publications : NA News : January, 2002

 

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National Association of Congregational Christian Churches,  P.O. Box 288, Oak Creek, WI  53154
414-764-1620 
Email: naccc@naccc.org   Web Site: http://www.naccc.org

Third Congregational Symposium
January 24-27, 2002
First Congregational Church of Los Angeles

A three-day scholarly Congregational symposium, entitled "'. . .yet more truth and light': Congregationalism, Covenant, and Community." Presenters will include nationally-prominent scholars, authors and Congregational Pastors. Registration packets are available through the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles. Call 213-385-1341 or visit their web site at: www.fccla.org. You can also obtain some information from Phil Jackson or Karen Frazzell at 800-262-1620. Registration Fee: $110 (Covers all meals and program materials)
 

Youth Leader Retreat
February 28 - March 3, 2002
Lake James Christian
Conference Center,
Angola, Indiana

"Refresh My Ministry for Youth
Revitalization for Youth Leaders"
FEATURING: JAY LAFFOON
$125 includes housing, meals, and shirts

As the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches enters the 21st Century, the nature of ministry to young generations faces many exciting yet difficult challenges. Ministry to young generations of our churches may look very new and at times different. What can our churches and leaders expect to be prepared to do to offer the best ministry, resources, and worship for the 21st Century NACCC Church?

Some of our goals and topics:
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Retivalize Youth Ministry
-Strengthen our Leadership
-Offer youth a strong foundation of 
  faith, and a community of love
 


New England
Congregational
Ministers' Convocation

January 28 - 30, 2002
Bangor Theological Seminary
Bangor, Maine

The program will be built on the Bangor Theological Seminary Convocation. Some portions of the program will be shared and some will be separate. The speakers will be Fred Craddock and Dr. Luke Johnson. We will have our own banquet Tuesday evening and additional opportunities for fellowship throughout the three days.

Through a generous grant by the Division for Ministry, the Bangor Theological Seminary Convocation and NACCC Banquet will be free for all who register. You must make your own motel reservation at: The Best Inn, 207-947-0566 at $39.94 per night which includes breakfast. Call Phil or Karen at the NACCC, 1-800-262-1620 for a Convocation registration form.
 


33rd Annual Congregational Ministers'
Convocation

April 8-11, 2002
Center for the Development in Ministry, Mundelein, Illinois

"The Three R's: Respite,
Revision, and Renewal"

The Convocation begins with registration at 3:00 on April 8 followed by dinner at 5:30. The main speakers with be Dr. Robert Webber who will speak on "Worship, Evangelism, and Nurture Mission of the Church _ 1. Renewing your Worship, 2. The Worship Mission of the Church I, and 3. The Worship Mission of the Church II." Dr. Margo Stone will speak on 1. "The Call: Altar-ing or Alter-ing" and "Spinning, Orbiting, or Centering?"

Other special portions of the program include Worship, Spiritual Journeys, Communion, and, probably most importantly, fellowshipping with other NACCC ministers.

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