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CCD is pleased to announce a second retreat for pastors wanting to
learn more about church (and clergy!) “revitalization.” The retreat,
entitled “Equipping our Pastors,” will be held February 1-3, 2005 and
hosted by the Church of the Chimes in Sherman Oaks, California. The
retreat will be lead by the Rev. Patti Dando Haaheim.
Patti has lead revitalization retreats at NA churches across the
country. The focus of this retreat will be on the pastors – bringing
resources and new ideas for pastors to meet the new and changing needs
of the churches they serve.
Attention will be paid to pastors’ personal vision for ministry, and its
relation to the ministry of their church. Time for devotions and
discernment will be made.
Presentations will alternate with times for discussion and reflection.
Meals and hospitality will be provided by the church.
The cost of the event will be $75 per person, the lion’s share of costs
being underwritten by a Wish List grant to CCD. Attendees will be
responsible for their own travel and housing arrangements (rooms have
been reserved at several local hotels). Those flying in can make
connections through the Burbank or LA airports.
Read what Rev. Patti writes: “Revitalization begins with our clergy
feeling prepared and enthusiastic about the future, ready to look at the
new ways that our churches are being formed and the new needs of people
that our churches must address. Come to this retreat prepared to be
encouraged, enriched and engaged!”
If this sounds good to you, please be in touch with us. You can call us
at the office, or link to registration information and materials on the
NA website. Either way – whatever it takes! – we hope to see you there!
Rev. John Carson,
Associate Executive Secretary
for Missions, Church Development, and Regional Partnerships
P.S. Tremendous thanks to those who contributed to One Great Hour of
Sharing Funds directed to Florida Hurricane Victims. The generosity of
churches and individuals totaled more than $10,000!
NAPFers/HOPEers: YOU ARE INVITED
Be part of a wonderful experience at the International Congregational
Fellowship Youth Conference in Greece and Albania this summer, July
20-27, 2005. We will gather on the island of Corfu and enjoy Greek
hospitality, do some work with the local Greek church, spend time
getting to know other cultures of the world and travel to Albania to
work with new churches there. Registrations are being taken now, and
information, pictures and forms are available at www.intercong.org.
There is no better way to make friends with other Congregational Youth
around the world, and what is better than traveling and serving in a
foreign country?? For any questions, contact Rev. Patti Haaheim at
revpatti@yahoo.com or 952-432-4408.
There is a concurrent Adult/Family Conference being offered at the same
hotel, so parents are encouraged to be part of the adventure too!!
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