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Rockford/DeKalb clergy retreat -Jan. 7-8

Location: Bishop Lane Retreat Center, 7708 E McGregor Rd, Rockford, IL

Jan. 7-8, 2018

LEADING IN SUCH A TIME AS THIS

Presenter: Dave Nuckols 

  • Member of The Commission on a Way Forward
  • Treasurer of The Connectional Table
  • Lay Leader of the Minnesota Annual Conference
     

Dave will lead us in conversations about the work of The Commission, how we are preparing for and handling conversations in our congregations, and what unity means in our current situation.

Dave hopes to gain insights from working with us to take back to the Commission.

Participants read “God Unbound” by Elaine Heath prior to the retreat. This is meant to help prepare us spiritually for the journey.

Sunday, Jan. 7

5pm-Registration
6pm-Dinner
7pm-Worship
8pm-Fellowship

Monday, Jan. 8

7:30 am-Breakfast
8:30 am-Devotions
9:00 am-Workshop
12:00 pm-Lunch
1:00 pm-Workshop
3:30 pm-Closing
4:00 pm-Departure

1 CEU will be available for all who participate throughout Monday plus read the book, God Unbound by Elaine Heath and turn in a one-page summary by February 1.

Register Here

$60 for commuters
This includes the workshop, CEU, Sunday dinner and Monday breakfast and lunch.

$75 for overnight
This includes the workshop, CEU, all meals, and overnight accommodations.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL THE REGIONAL OFFICE:
815-561-8285

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