Saturday, May 2First Baptist Church, Asheville

8:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m.Doors open 7:45 a.m.

The Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina presents its 2015

Ministry & Mission Conference

How Can We Sing the Lord’s Song in a Foreign Land?

• First Baptist is a large, domed churchvisible from Interstate 240 at theCharlotteStreetexit.Theaddressis5OakStreet.

• Interstate 40 runs east andwest andintersectswith I-240onboththeeastandwestsidesofAsheville.

• UseI-240towarddowntownAsheville.

• TaketheCharlotteStreetExit5Bandgosouth.Youwillseethechurch.

• TurnrightonCollegeStreetandanotherrightonOakStreet.

• Freeparking is available at the churchorjustacrossOakStreetattheHealthDepartment.

• The registration area is on the sideofFirstBaptistoppositethelargedome.

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How Can We Sing the Lord’s Song in a Foreign Land?

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

7:45 a.m.- 8:45 a.m.Follow signs from parking lot. Pick up your badge and packet. Coffee and pastry available

8:45 a.m. Welcome in SanctuaryMusic provided by the All Souls Cathedral Children’s and Youth Choir. Announcements and Introductions in the Sanctuary (NO food or beverages, please!)

9 a.m.-9:50 a.m. Keynote, The Rt. Rev. Rob Wright

10 a.m.-12 noon Morning Workshops(See packet for room assignments.)

12 noon-12:40 p.m. First Lunch group in Dining Room(Others, please visit displays and Malaprop’s Bookstore.)

12:40 p.m.-1:20 p.m.Second Lunch group in Dining Room

1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Afternoon Workshops

Please thank the First Baptist Church staff for graciously hosting our event.

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WHAT IS THE CONFERENCE?Thisannualdiocesangatheringoffersadayoflearningandgrowthforall.Workshopsprovideinformation,ideasandhands-onlearningexperiencesrelatedtoallfacetsofcongregationallife.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?ALL are invited, especially new leaders and clergy,wardens, vestrymembers,treasurers,administratorsandcommitteechairsforstewardship,educationandoutreachministries.You areinvited.Theofferingsarebasedonrequestsfromparishes,ministryarealeadersandfromindividualswhoattendedpreviousconferences.Allarewelcome.Inviteyourneighbors!

PARKINGCarpoolingisrecommended!Parkingisfreeandadjacenttoourmeetingspace.Amplehandicappedparkingspacesareavailable.Signsdirectyoufromtheparkinglot.ParkingisalsoavailableacrossthestreetattheHealthDepartment.

REGISTRATION & INFORMATION LOCATIONRegistrationisonthesideofFirstBaptistoppositethelargedome.Followthesigns.Checkinandpickupyournametagandpacketcontainingamapandschedule.Information,firstaid,andlost-and-foundareintheregistrationareafrom8a.m.until4p.m.Coffeeandpastriesareprovidedbeforetheopening.Pleasevisitthedisplaysandbookstoreduringlunch.

DRESSCasual,comfortabledressandwalkingshoesarerecommended.ALLconferencesessionsareintheFirstBaptistChurchbuilding,includinglunch.Nofoodorbeveragesinthesanctuary!

LUNCHMeat or vegetable lasagna, salad, bread, and choice of desserts, tea, coffee, andwater.Bringyourownrefillablewaterbottleorbuyadiocesanwaterbottlefor$7.

BOOKSTORE Malaprop’sisprovidingourbookstore.

SPECIAL NEEDSPleaseindicatespecialneedsonyourregistrationform.

CHILD CAREChildcareisnotprovided.

COSTSRegistrationis$27ifpaymentisreceivedatthediocesanofficesbyApril10and$37ifpaidbyApril22.Registrationonlineispreferred.Workshopsarefilledonafirst-come,first-servedbasis.Registrationsmustbemadewithpayment.Registrationincludescoffee,muffinsandlunch.Refundsarenotavailable.AfterApril22,walk-inregistrationfeeof$45mustbepaid;itwillincludelunch.

QUESTIONSCallyourrector,seniorwardenorKathyAtkinsonat828-669-6101oremail:genkathy@aol.com.Thebookletandformsareavailableatwww.diocesewnc.org.Fromthehomepage,SCROLLdowntoUpcomingEventsandchooseM&MConference.

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TheRightRev.RobertC.WrightisthetenthbishopoftheEpiscopalDioceseofAtlanta,whichcoversnorthandcentralGeorgiaandembraces110worshippingcommunities.AtthetimeofhiselectioninJune2012,hehadservedtenyearsasrectorofSt.Paul’sEpiscopalChurchinAtlanta.Priortothat,hewasaschoolchaplainandonthestaffoftheCathedralofSt.JohntheDivine,NewYorkCity.

Sincebecomingbishop,WrightaddressedtheGeorgialegislatureaboutguncontrol,spokeupforMedicaidexpansionandhasbeenavocalandactiveopponentofthedeathpenaltyinGeorgia.Incom-memorationofthebirthdayofDr.MartinLutherKing,heprayedwithaCityofAtlanta sanitationcrewbeforetakinganearlymorningshiftonthebackofacitygarbagetruck.

Wright,51,wasborninaRomanCatholicorphan-ageinPittsburgh,Pennsylvania,andwasadoptedatninemonthsofage.Aftergraduatinghighschool,heservedfiveyearsintheU.S.Navy.WhileattendingHowardUniversityinWashingtonD.C.,heworked

asachildadvocatefortwomayors.HeearnedanM.Div.fromVirginiaTheologicalSeminaryanddoctorofdivinitydegreesfromtheUniversityoftheSouthandtheVirginiaseminary.HeismarriedtoBeth-SarahWright,Ph.D.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERBishopRobWright

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DiscipleshipinChangingTimesAM

What is God’smission for this world in thetwenty-firstcenturyandhowcanwebeleaderswithastrategy?

This workshopwill focus on finding ways toconnectpurpose,leadership,andadaptationforsuccessful discipleship. The topicswill includediscerning and finding a purpose for our lives/churches consistent with our deepest values;findingwaystomobilizepeopletosolveproblemsthat confront them, and conducting thoughtfulleadership experiments undeterred by thepossibilityoffailure.

ClearlyweastheChurchmustfindwaysnottobe stuck inold responsesbut also avoid losingourcentralmission inanattempttobetrendy.Truediscipleshipmeansbeingfaithful,responsive,andeffective.

The Rt. Rev. Robert Wright,BishopoftheDioceseofAtlanta,GAandourkeynotespeaker.

welcome!ConferenceparticipantsmustsignupforanAMandPMworkshop.Thereisonefull-dayworkshopcalled“DismantlingRacism”(workshop#20).Registerearlysoyouwillgetyourfirstchoices;workshopsarelimitedto35unlessindicatedotherwise.Wehighlyrecommendusingtheimprovedon-lineregistration!Ifyoudonotuseacomputer,pleaseusetheformonthebackofthisbookletorpickupacopyatyourparishandmailitwithyourchecktothediocese(seeaddressonthebackpageofthisbooklet).Mailearlysoitarrivesbythedeadlinesstatedabove.

in a strange land...

HowtoSinginaStrangeLand: GoDeep,GoOut,GoTogetherPM

TheRev.Dr.ElaineHeath(MethodistministerandprofessoratPerkinsSchoolofTheology)saysthatinthisdayandtimetherearethreemovementsweneedtomake:togodeep,togoout,togotogether.

Thatis,weneedtobeginwithsomecontemplativepractice.Wegoinwardtodeepenourprayerlife,our knowledge of scripture, our self-awareness,alltocultivateourconnectiontoGod.There’sareasonJesussendsthedisciplesoutortellsthemtheywillmeethimontheroad.WegoouttoextendourselvesasinstrumentsofGod’swilltochangetheworld.Weparticipate inGod’smakingtheworldright.Finally,wegotogether.Christianityisalwaysaboutcommunion.WegrowasweareabletoseethefaceoftheLordinoneanother’sfaces.Thisworkshopwillexplorethesethreemovementsandengageindiscussionabouthowweasfollowersof Jesus can embrace these in our personaljourneys aswell as our corporate journey as aChurch.The formatwill be presentation, smallgroup,anddiscussion.

The Rt. Rev. G. Porter Taylor, Bishopof theEpiscopalDioceseofWNCwillleadthisworkshop.

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Jesus in India PM Since2005,theEpiscopalDioceseofWNChasbeeninacompaniondioceserelationshipwiththeDioceseofDurgapur,WestBengal,India,justnorthandnorthwestofCalcutta.WhathasthisgottodowithJesus?HowmightyourworshippingcommunitybenefitfrombeingengagedwiththisChristiancommunity?Doyoufeelcalledtolearnmoreandatthesametimeexperiencetheunknown,thefarawayandthedifferent?Comeandsee!ThissessionwillgiveyouanopportunitytohearfrompeoplewhohavebeentoIndia,whohaveworshippedwithourcompanions,andwhoseliveshavebeenchangedthroughtheexperience.Thenexttripwillbein2016.The Rev. Dn. Annie Fritschner,currentlyonleaveisservingFirstMethodistChurchinHendersonvilleasministerofcongregationalcare.ShehasbeentoourcompaniondioceseinIndiaanumberoftimesandwillsharephotosthatdelightanddisturb.

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Religion in World News and Diplomacy AM&PM

Dr.ElizabethColtonwillconducttwoseparatebutrelatedworkshopson“Religion&thePoliticsofGlobalImages.”Theroleofreligionontheworldstage,theimagesofparticularreligions,andthelinkedrolesofpoliticsandthenewsmediainpresenting,manipulating,distorting,andperpetuatingimagesandideasofreligionwillallbeexamined.Ineachworkshoptheroleofpersonalfaithinnewsanddiplomacywillbeconsidered.Thesetwoworkshopsaredesignedtoflowtogetherbutalsoeachstandsonitsowninlookingatreligionandworldaffairstoday.Participantsarewelcometosignupforbothoronlyone.

Themorningworkshopon“ReligioninWorldNews”will focusoncurrentissuesinwhichreligion(orthenameofreligion)isviewedasthesubjectofthenews,oftenblamedasthesourceofinternationalconflict.ThisfirstworkshopwilllookatthewayssuchnewsstoriesarecoveredgloballyandintheU.S.mediaandwilllookatobstaclestoreportingnewsofreligion.AM

Theafternoonworkshopon“Religion&WorldDiplomacy”willfocusonthemanywaysinwhichreligionispartofinternationaldiplomacyintoday’sworld.Thisworkshopwillconsiderdiplomaticinitiatives,includingnotonlyofficial-formaldiplomacybutalsocitizen-localdiplomacyinresolvingreligiousconflictandpromotingfreedomofreligionasabasichumanright.PM

Dr. Elizabeth ColtonisanAshevillenativewhogrewupatTrinityChurch.Asdiplomat,journalist,educator,anthropologistandauthor,shehasworkedinmorethanonehundredcountriesonsixcon-tinents,withaspecialfocusontheMiddleEast&SouthAsia.BeforejoiningtheForeignService,Dr.ColtonwasajournalistforABCnewsandothermedia,andhasbeenaFulbrightscholar,universityprofessorandnewspapereditor.SheisagraduateofRandolph-MaconWoman’sCollegeandholdsaPh.D.fromtheLondonSchoolofEconomics.

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Singing the Lord’s Song in Creole and Spanish: Mission & Ministry in Haiti, CubaAM

Haiti andCubaaregeographically veryclose to theUnitedStatesbut in theirFrenchCreoleandSpanishCaribbeanculturestheyrepresentexpressionsofbeingtheChurchthatareverydifferentfromtheirNorthAmericanneighbors.ThechurchesinbothofthesecountrieshavebenefitedfromcompanionrelationshipswiththeWNCDiocese.HighlandsFriendsofHaiti(HFOH)isaministryoftheChurchoftheIncarnation.Since2001theyhavesupportedHaitiansworkingtoimprovethelivesoftheirpeopleintheCentralPlateauthrougheducationandagriculturalprojects.WorkshopleaderswillsharetheirexperiencesinmissionandministryinHaitiandCubaandhelpparticipantsdiscoverhowtheymightbecalledtohelp.

The Rev. Dr. Brent NorrishasbeenrectorofSt.Mary’sChurchinAshevillesince2005.HehasservedontheDioceseCommissiononLiturgyandMusic,StandingCommittee,andiscurrentlytheDiocesanEcumenicalOfficer.SincehiscollegedayswhenheservedasavolunteerinmissioninHaitiBrenthashadanabidinginterestandconnectiontotheChurchintheCaribbean.HehasbeenpartofcompanionrelationshipsinHaiti,theDominicanRepublic,HondurasandmostrecentlyinCuba.

Jane ChalkerhasledgroupstoHaitimanytimesayearsince2001.SheisaDistinguishedCom-municantoftheDiocese,hasservedontheFoundationBoardandhasservedasJr.andSr.WardenatChurchoftheIncarnationinHighlands.

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7 The Truth is ONE--What All the World’s Religions Have in CommonPM

Allofushavebeenbombarded,especiallyrecently,withthedifferencesbetweenreligions--howourtradition(s)ofChristianitydifferfromotherformsoffaith,especially,perhaps,Islam.Historically,Chris-tianity,Islam,Judaism,Hinduism,andBuddhismactuallyhaveevenmoreincommon,itmightbe,thanthatwhichseparatesthem.Thiscoursefocusesonwhatallofthesefaithsshare--notwhat,sadly,sooftentearsthemapart.

Stephen Wilkersonhasspentmostofhisprofessionalcareerasaphysician.Beforeenteringmedicine,hereceivedaPh.D.fromDukeUniversityinhistory.MorerecentlyhecompletedaPh.D.programinmythologicalstudiesatPacificaGraduateInstitute,whichincludedacarefulstudyoftheworld’sreligions.

8 Using Social Media SafelyAM

Thistimelypresentationwillbeabouthowtousesocialmediaeffectivelyandsafelytoreachthewid-estaudiencewithyourmessageandhowtoprotectyourselfandyourchurch/groupfromsomeoftheproblemsthatcanhappenwithouttheuseofastrongsocialmediausepolicy.NeedtoknowHOWtouseFacebookandTwitter?Thatwillbecoveredalso!

The Rev. Rob LundquististhepriestatHolyFamily,MillsRiverandtheUNCACampusChaplain.

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Checking Our Pulse: Measuring and Improving Vitality in our Parishes PM

Isyourparish’sheartbeatstrongandvital?Orisitslowanderratic?Thisworkshopwillhelpparishleadersdiscernthelevelofvitalitywithinthe lifeof theirparishandprovidetools formakingcongregations strong, vital, energetic,andfocused.The Rev. Dr. Gary Butterworth isco-chairofCongregationalVitalityMinistryintheDiocese ofWesternNorthCarolina. GaryinitiallyattendedaCongregationalVitalityTraintheTrainerworkshopintheDioceseofSeattle.Hewasa30+yearUnitedStatesNavalOfficerwhoalsoearnedanMBAinnegotiationandconflictmanagementandacertificateinOrganizationalLeadership.GaryistheRectoratAll Saints,Gastonia, andhas served theresincemid-2012.

The Rev. Chris Beebe is co-chairof Congregational Vitality Ministry inthe Diocese ofWesternNorth Carolina.She became involved in congregationaldevelopmentasalaypersoninthe1990s,andhasstudiedattheKaleidoscopeInstituteintheDioceseofLosAngelesand theCollege forCongregationalDevelopmentintheDioceseofOlympia.ChrishasbeenRectorofSt.Francis,Rutherfordton,sinceJune,2011.

The Healing Power of Restorative Justice AM

Restorative Justice principles are consistentwith the Christian mission to reconcilepeoplewithoneanother.Whileourcriminaljusticesystemisoftencalled“thebestintheworld,”manywouldagreeitcouldbebetter.DiscoverhowRestorativeJustice,anapproachtocrimethataddressestheneedsofthevictims,theoffendersandthecommunity.Itcanassistvictimsinhealing,toholdoffendersaccountableandofferthemawaytorepairasmuchaspossiblethedamagetheyhavecaused.

M. Jean Parks, Ph.D., isapsychologistandpastoralcounselor inprivatepractice inAsheville,NC. She became involved inRestorative Justicewhen she tried to havea victim-offender dialogue with the manconvictedofmurderinghersister.

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IN OUR LOCAL AREA....

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11 Church Wealth and the Lord’s Song... The Church Impact! Initiative: Tending Our Responsibilities, Scaling Our Mission PM

TheEpiscopalChurchUSAandassociatedorganizationsholdinvestableassetsof$20BB+andwhiletheseassetsenablethechurchtomeetfiduciaryresponsibilities they also and simultaneously, hold great potential to scalemissiontolevelsneverbeforeconsideredpossible.Church Impact!isanewinitiative focusedonscalingchurchresources inservicetomission.ComelearnabouttheopportunityChurch Impact!holdsforthechurchatthelocal,nationalandglobal level. We’llconsiderthepotentialofChurch Impact!toinformandexcitestewardshipintheparish,evangelismwithMillennials,andmissionathomeandabroad.

The Rev. Judith Whelchel hasworked fornearly twentyyears focusingontheconnectionsofthedeepspiritualityofthewisdomtraditionsandtheworkofpeaceandjustice.ShewasthefoundingVicaroftheChurchoftheAdvocate,co-founderofRoomintheInn,AshevilleandservedasaretreatleaderandprogramfacultywiththeInstituteforServantLeadership.Martin Darby spentacareerinmultinationalbusinessandretiredin2006asCEOoftheUSoperationofCoatesInkstobecomePresidentandExecu-tiveDirectorof the Institute forServantLeadership.Martin is founderoftheMRDGroup,aleadershipconsultancywhichworkswithchurchesintheareasofleadership,stewardshipandchurchdevelopment.

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In a Strange Land #1 How to Sing in a Strange Land PM Porter Taylor#2 Discipleship in Changing Times AM Rob Wright#3 Religion in World News AM Elizabeth Colton#4 Religion and World Diplomacy PM Elizabeth Colton#5 Jesus in India PM Annie Fritschner#6 Singing the Lord’s Song in Creole and Spanish AM Brent Norris, Jane Chalker#7 The Truth is ONE PM Stephen Wilkerson#8 Using Social Media Safely AM Rob Lundquist

How Can We Sing the Lord’s Song?

Through Art, Music and Self-Awareness...

#17 Praying with Our Hands PM Kathy Wright#18 Found Art, Found Theology AM Mary Logan#19 Sacred Journey of Dementia PM Mahan Siler #20 Dismantling Racism All Day Bill Mance#21 Recovery and Healing from Addiction AM Priscilla Wodehouse, Commission on Recovery#22 Pleasure Unwoven PM Commission on Recovery#23 The Enneagram & Authenticity AM Gus Boone#24 Vital Liturgy AM Scott White, Cynthia Banks, Todd Donatelli, Kyle Ritter#25 Living Compass AM Robbin Whittington#26 Resting in God PM Rob Field, Becky Hannah#27 Faith Formation and the Smart Phone PM Lifelong Christian Formation, Carrie Craig

In Our Local Area...

#9 Checking Our Pulse PM Gary Butterworth, Chris Beebe#10 Healing Power of Restorative Justice AM Jean Parks#11 Church Wealth and the Lord’s Song PM Judith Whelchel, Martin Darby #12 Mutual Ministry Review PM Bill Livingston#13 Evangelism is Not a Bad Word AM Shannon Morris#14 Independent Congregations PM Dorrie Pratt, Lee Berger, John Russell, Bernadette Moore, Pamela Hemphill, Shannon Morris, Jeff Long#15 Might You Be a Deacon? AM Kristi Neal#16 Welcoming the “Nones” AM Rob Field, lay leaders from St. Phillip’s Brevard

Ministry & Mission Conference Committee

Kathy Atkinson, Chair

The Rev. Beth Darling

Micki Hill

Judith Hoy

Diane Mance

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Doing Mutual Ministry Review and the New Diocesan MMR PolicyPM

AtoolforcreatinghealthyandvitalparishesistheMutualMinistryReview(MMR),aprocessto identify and celebrate parish strengths.Further,itisaprocessforaVestryandRectortomeet together toreview their relationship,theparishmissionandvision,identifystrengths,andtoconsiderGod’sinvitationtoaction.OurDioceseimplementedapolicyrequiringparishescomplete this process and thisworkshopwillexplainthesteps involved intheMMRreview.Therewillbeopportunities forquestionsanddiscussion.

The Rev. Bill LivingstonhasledMMRsessionsforovertenyears,assistedindraftingtheDiocesanMutualMinistry Review Policy, andtrainedthediocesanapprovedMMRconsultants.WithabackgroundasatherapistandCEOinpublicmentalhealthservicespriortoseminary,heisnowastaffmemberofCREDOandservesas a spiritual director for theAcademy forMissionalWisdom.

Evangelism is Not a Bad WordAM

Today’sevangelismdoesnotinvolvestandingonastreetcorner,usingamegaphone,orcarryingasign.ItissharingthatspecialsomethingthatkeepsyoucomingbackSundayafterSunday.Itiswelcoming,smilingandcaring.Inthisworkshopwewilldiscusshowyoucaninformthosesearchingforaspiritualhomeaboutyourchurchbyusingmediaresourcesthatareinexpensiveandreadilyavailable.Whatwillyouneed?Onlyadesiretosharethechurchyoulove.Allmaterialswillbesupplied.

Shannon MorrisisaparishioneratStMary’sandStStephen’sinMorgantonwhereheservesontheVestryandWelcomingCommittee.ShannonischairofthediocesanEvangelismCommittee.Beforeretiringhewasresponsible forsurveyingeducationalneeds fortheCollegeofAgricultureandLifeSciencesatUNCandthendevelopingeducationalprogramstosatisfythoseneeds.

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Independent Congregations Learn to Sing Harmony PM

Hearthestoriesoftheblendingofparishes:twoin Franklin,NC to becomeAll Saints EpiscopalChurchandtwoinMorganton,NCtobecomeSt.Mary’sandSt.Stephen’sEpiscopalChurch.HowweretheyabletorelinquishtheirindependencetobecomelivingsymbolsofGod’sreconciliationthroughJesusChrist?HowdidtheycometogetherinsingingtheLord’ssong?Whataretheirhopesforthefuture?

PanelfromAllSaints,Franklin:The Rev. Dorrie Pratt, Rector ofAll SaintsEpiscopalChurchinFranklin,NCMrs. Lee Berger,currentlyco-Sr.WardenMr. John Russell,currentlyco-Sr.WardenPanelfromSt.Mary’sandSt.Stephen’s:Ms. Bernadette Moore,formerlySeniorWardenofSt.Stephen’sMs. Pamela Hemphill,formerlyTreasurerofSt.St.Stephen’sMr. Shannon Morris,formerlySeniorWardenofSt.Mary’sMr. Jeff Long,formerlySeniorWardenofSt.Mary’s

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Praying With Our HandsPM

ThisclassofferingwillexplorethegiftofcraftwhichGodhasgivenus.Craftersofyarnandfabricwillcometogethertoexplorethegiftswemakeforthecomfortofothers.Bringyourknitting,crochet,quiltblocksandotherworkyoudoinyourlap.Wewillsitandworkwhileweshareideasandpatterns.Prayershawl,chemocaps,preemiesets,blankets,quiltsandanyotherthingyoumakeregularlyforthecomfortofothersiswhatwewanttotalkabout.Wewilldiscusshowtostartagroupinyourparish,patternstoshare,howtoexpandyourministryandotherresources.Itwillbeafunworkshop!

Kathy WrightisacommunicantofGoodShepherd,Hayesville.Shehasknitted,crochetedandsewnmostofherlife.Shebelievesinthespiritualhealingthatagiftofcraftcanbringtoapersonwhohurtsoristroubled.ThePrayerShawlMinistryinherparishhasgivenawayover600shawls,hats,babyblanketsandpreemiesetsoverthetenyearsofitsministrytopeopleallovertheU.S.andinternationally.

Welcoming the “Nones”... to Church! AMAccordingtothePewResearchCenter,one-fifthoftheU.S.publicarereligiouslyunaffiliated,thehighestpercentageeverpolled.Thesearethe“Nones.”Yetsomeparishesarefindingwaystoappealtotheun-churchedandtheNones.Comehearwhatwe’rediscoveringandshareyourownexperiencesandbestpractices.

Panelledby:The Rev. Rob Field.RobhasbeenrectorofSt.Philip’sfor17yearsandhaspresented at theM&MConference.He isalways looking forways to go deeper in hisownfaith.LayleadersfromSt.Philip’sparishinBrevardwill joinRobtoofferwhattheyhavebeenlearninginthisarea.

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15 Might YOU Be A Deacon?AM

Whatisadeacon?Comefindout!Theworkshopwilladdressthedutiesofadeaconin westernNorthCarolina, the discernmentprocess,andtheeducationrequired.Theworkshopwillbeledbydeaconsanddeacons-in-process.

The Venerable Kristi Neal---Archdeaconof theDiocese ofWNC, deacon at St. James,BlackMountain,advocateforchildrenandpubliceducation,memberoftheCommissiononMinistry,deputy to the78thGeneralConventionofTheEpiscopalChurch.

THROUGH ART, MUSIC AND SELF-AWARENESS....

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Found Art, Found Theology: Transformation AM

When a broken or discarded objectmeets theartistic imagination, two things happen. It callsout, is‘beheld’, celebrated as valuable, perhapseven beautiful.Then,with curiosity, humor, andtheabandoningofpreconceptions,animaginativeterritoryopens.Addpaint,context,noticehiddenmetaphors,andwhatoncewasrefuse,becomesanewbeing.IsthisnotlikethelifeoftheSpiritinus,inourcommunities,whereGodtransformsus?Sometimeswecallitredemption.Hands-on,quietengagementwillbeone-thirdofthetimetogether.Nosuppliesneeded.

Mary Loganisanartistwithalovefortheology.She’saretiredUMCpastoralcounselor.Formanyyears,herSeedsofLightStudioinAtlantawasa germinating bed for the use of lectio divina,centering prayer and the creative imagination insmall spiritual direction groups. She is affiliatedwithSt.JamesinBlackMountain,andhasinitiatedanArtWallthere.

Dismantling RacismALLDAY

Thisworkshophasbeencarefullydesignedtoexploreandhelpustalkaboutadifficultsubject.Members of theDiocesan Commission toDismantleRacismwillsharepersonalstoriesof how they have beenwounded by racismandhowtheyarehealing.Theywilltalkaboutpeopleandeventsthattaughtthemaboutraceandaboutbeingdifferent.Throughinteractiveexercises participantswill uncover personalbiasesandstereotypesandlearnhowracismisstructured.Theywillexploretheimpactofbiasesandthemeaningofwhiteprivilege.Theworkshopwilloffertake-homeresources.Thisfull-dayworkshopisrequiredforallworkers,leaders and clergy in the diocese every fiveyears.(AM&PM)

Bill MancehasbeeninvolvedwiththeCommission toDismantle Racism since itsinceptionin1994.Heisaco-leaderoftheCommission and amember of St.Matthias’Church inAsheville.Other leaders includelong-term,experiencedCommissionmembers.

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The Sacred Journey of DementiaPM

This workshop will highlight the sacrednessinherent in aging and in particular its hiddenpresence indementiaandtheir families.Thisgift,withpotentialfortransformationinalldirections,invitesnaming,valuingandembracingbythechurch.

Rev. Mahan Siler(BA,BD,STD)isaretiredpastorwhoseministryhasbeenequallydividedbetweenbeingapastorandworkingwithpastors.Hecurrently has a special interest in exploring thegraceandgiftsofaging.

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Pleasure Unwoven PM

Thissessionwill focusonthefilmPleasure Unwoven, an excellent presentation on thephysiology and psychology of the disease ofAddiction.This fascinatingmovie is produced byaphysicianinrecoverywhosoughttoanswerhisownquestionsastowhetherornotAddictionisadisease.Anyonewhodealswiththisdiseaseintheirlife,woulddowelltoseethisexcellentmovie.

Members of the Commission on Recoverywillbeonhandtoanswerquestions.

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23 The Enneagram and Authenticity: “Be who you is, not who you ain’t!” (advancedlevelworkshop)AM

It’s about turning hatred into compassion.It’s about turning rejection into acceptance.It’s about turning fear intowonder. Whileit is interesting to noticeoneormoreofthese qualities taking shape in another, thetruepoweroftheenneagramexperienceisuncovering the layers of“the small self” toreveal“theauthenticself”inone’sownperson.Enneagramtraininghelpsusliveauthenticallyin peacewith justice asGod intends. Thisworkshop will explore in some detail themovementwithintheLevelsofDevelopmentwhichweall experienceday inanddayout.Only those having a basic understanding ofthepersonalitystructuresasdesignatedbytheenneagramshouldregisterforthisworkshop.Please indicateyourenneagramtypeon theregistrationform.

The Rev. Gus Boone,trainedbyDonRisoandRussHudson,isanexperiencedenneagramteacherwholivesinMontreat,NorthCarolina,withhiswifeSharon.

Recovery and Healing from AddictionAM

Thisworkshopwill beadiscussionofthesurrender,experience,strengthandhopeofthosewhohavespenttimeina12-StepProgram.Everyoneisinvitedtohearhowpeoplehavecopedbefore, during and after recovery. A period oftimeforquestionswillbeallowedandmaterialswillbeavailable.

The Rev. Dn. Priscilla WodehouseandThe Commission on Recovery.TheCommissionis dedicated to the education and assistance ofthosewhoneedhelprecoveringfromthediseaseofAddiction.Initseffortstolendspiritualsupportto the recovering community, two retreats areplannedfortheyear.

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Vital Liturgy: Encounter with the Sacred AM

Peoplearehungryforspiritualpractice.Weseemyriadsofbookspublishedonprayer,contemplation,lectiodivina,practicingtheliturgicalyear,pilgrimage,communalengagementand social involvement.Vital liturgy feeds all these hungers; these practices are thefoundationsofliturgy,ofourcommunalpractice.

Ancientritual infreshexpressionisoneofthemostsignificantgiftsofourtradition.Whatdoesittaketoimagine,create,reflectupon,makemistakesandgrowfromfindingfreshexpressionsinourancientrites?Thisworkshopwillshareexamplesofthiskindofworkanditsfruitfromparishesinthediocese.Wewilltalkabouthowtoexploreourrespectivecommunity’srhythmsandparticularities,howwedesign,examineandlearnfrommistakes,andhowlayandclergyworktogethertocreateliturgiesthatbringusintodeepexperiences.

The Rev. Dr. R. Scott White-ScottWhitebecamethe15thRectorofTrinityChurchinOctoberof2012.Alife-longEpiscopalianandgraduateofRhodeIslandCollege,heattendedGeneralTheologicalSeminaryinNewYorkandtheVirginiaTheologicalSeminaryinAlexandriawhereheearnedaDoctorofMinistrydegreeinMinistryandLeadershipDevelopment.

The Rev. Cynthia Banks-CyndiBanksisRectoratSt.Luke’sChurchinBoone,NC.CyndiandthecongregationatSt.Luke’shavediscoverednewwaystoworshiptogether.Theenergygeneratedbyparishgroupshasfedliturgicalinnovation,andthefruitsoftheircollaborativeeffortshaveledtotwonewservices,aswellasachangetotheworshipschedulethathashadsurprisingandwonderfulresults.

The Very Rev. Todd Donatelli-ToddDonatellihasbeentheDeanoftheCathedralsince1997.PriortothatheservedasCanonatSt.Andrew’sCathedralinJackson,Mississippi and as PriestAssociate at St. Bartholomew’sChurch,Atlanta.Toddwasordainedpriestin1988.

Kyle Ritter -KyleisCanonforMusicattheCathedralofAllSouls.HeservesonthenationalboardoftheLeadershipProgramforMusicians,aswellasservingaschairoftheMentoringProgramfortheAssociationofAnglicanMusicians.KylealsoservesontheDiocesanLiturgyandMusicCommission.

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Living CompassAM

LivingCompassworkshop,groundedinScriptureandthetraditionoftheChurch, isa faith-basedwellnessministry for individuals, families, andcongregations. Many adultswant to considerquestionsabouttheirlivessuchas:“Whatmattersmosttome?”“Whereismylifeoutofbalance?”Thisisaworkshopthatprovidestoolsandtrainingforseekinganswerstolife’squestionsandtofindhealthandwellness.Pleasejoinustolearnaboutthiswaytofindgreatermeaningandhealthybalanceforlife’sjourney.

Robbin WhittingtonisExecutiveDirectoroftheCenterforSpiritualResources,asharedministryoftheCathedralandtheDiocese.Sheisacerti-fiedLivingCompassWellnessAdvocateTrainerandwillhostaLivingCompasscongregationalwellnesstraininginourdiocesein2016.

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Faith Formation in the Age of the Smart Phone PM

FindingtherelevanceofChurchandengagingpeopleincommunityarecontinuouschallengestotheformationoffaithintoday’sworldofSmartPhones,socialmedia,andscatteredschedules.Thisworkshopwillincludeconversationsontopicssuchas:Whyallthesesuddenchanges?Technologyasapathwaytofaithformation;andWhatarepeopleseeking?Resourceswillbeavailable,bothnewandtried-and-true.

Facilitators for this workshop are members of the Lifelong Christian Formation Committee including the Rev. Carrie Craig.

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Resting in God: An Introduction to Centering PrayerPM

CenteringPrayerisasimplebutprofoundcontemplative practice offering a path forpersonaltransformationinChrist.Basedontheteachings of theChristian contemplative heri-tage,reachingfromtheearlyDesertFathersandMotherstoTheCloudofUnknowing,StJohnoftheCross,andStTeresaofAvila,thisworkshopwillofferabriefintroductiontoCenteringPrayerandthe“essentials”ofthepractice.TherewillbeaperiodofCenteringPrayer,andtherewillbetimefordiscussionandsharingaboutindividualpractices and the value of having a centeringprayergroup.

The Rev. Rob FieldisrectorofSt.Philip’sEpiscopalChurch inBrevard.He is a foundingmemberofContemplativeOutreachofWesternN.C.(ThomasKeating’s internationalorga-nization) and facilitates twoweeklyCenteringPrayergroups.RobhasbeenrectorofSt.Philip’ssince1997.

Becky Hannah is a founding memberofContemplativeOutreachofWNCandcurrentlyserves as coordinator for the chapter. Beckyserves on the 12-stepOutreach LeadershipTeamwhichoffersretreatsandworkshopsaboutCenteringPrayer.

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REGISTER EARLY!Completeyourregistrationonline(seebelow)orcompleteapaperregistrationformandreturnitwiththefeetothediocesanofficeassoonaspossible.Sessionsarefilledonafirst-come,first-servedbasisandare limited to35participantsexceptasnoted. Thebooklet, formsandregistrationareavailableatwww.diocesewnc.org.Fromthehomepage,SCROLLdowntoUpcomingEventsandchooseM&MConference.

HOW DO I REGISTER?Completeyourregistrationby:1)Usingthediocesanwebsite:www.diocesewnc.org.Fromthehomepage,scrolldowntofindMinistry&MissionConference2)Completeapaperregistrationform(separatesheet,downloadedfromthediocesanwebsite,atyourparishorcall828-225-6656foracopytobemailedtoyou).Returnitwithpaymentto:EpiscopalDioceseofWNC,900-BCentreParkDrive,Asheville,NC28805byApril10($27)orbyApril22for($37).MakecheckspayabletotheEpiscopalDioceseofWNC.Walk-inregistrationis$45.Lunchisincludedinallcases.

BUILD A CONGREGATIONAL TEAMEncouragemanymembersofyourparishtoattend.Beintentionalaboutrecruitingrepresentationfromadiversityofministriesandinterests.Inviteallchurchmembers,especiallythoseservinginleadershippositions,toattend.Inviteyourneighbors!

Meet as a Home Parish Team prior to the conference:• Explore how this conference can support your congregation’smission and goals. Discuss

howbeingateamcanhelpusbethebodyofChristmoreeffectively.Talkabouthowtobringconferencelearningandideasbacktoyourparish.

• Determinewhowillattendwhichworkshops.• Completetheindividualregistrationforms.• Makeacarpoolingplan.• Explorechildcareneeds,realizingthatchildcareisnotavailableattheconference.Follow up on the conference:• Explorehowtoputtheideasandinformationobtainedattheconferencetoworkinyourparish

andcommunity.• Shareeachperson’sexperienceoftheworkshopstheyattendedandthekeynoteaddress.• Relateworkshoplearningtospecificareasofcongregationallife,problemstobesolved,opportunitiestobegrasped,newvisionstobeexplored.• Createspecificnextstepsandrecruitvolunteerstolead.• Prepareawrittenconferencereportforyourparishnewsletterandprovideanopportunityforattendeestobrieflysharetheirexperiencewithyourcongregation.• Evaluateandsendsuggestionsandcommentsonyourconferenceexperiencetogenkathy@aol.com.

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Registration FormPlease register ONLINE if at all possible!

(please print)

Name______________________________________Prefertobecalled____________________Address______________________________________________________________________HomePhone(____)______________WorkPhone(____)______________________________Email___________________________________Parish________________________________CityofParish__________________________________________________________________

Pleaseindicateyourworkshoppreferencesbyindicatingbothafirstandsecondchoice.Workshopsarefilledonafirst-come,first-servedbasisandlimitedto35participants

(unlessotherwisenoted).Indicateyourpreferencesforalternativechoices.

ONEMorningWorkshop(AM)FirstChoice:Workshop#_____SecondChoice:Workshop#_____and

ONEAfternoonWorkshop(PM)FirstChoice:Workshop#_____SecondChoice:Workshop#_____

ORONEFull-DayWorkshopDismantlingRacism#_____

Registration,thisbooklet,andformsareavailableatwww.diocesewnc.org.Fromthehomepage,SCROLLdowntoUpcomingEventsandchooseM&MConferenceORmailthisformandcheckto:EpiscopalDioceseofWNC,900-BCentreParkDrive,Asheville,NC28805.

ThisregistrationformmustbereceivedbytheDiocesanofficewithpaymentbeforeApril10($27)orApril22($37).AfterApril22,therewillonlybewalk-inregistrationanditwillcost$45.Lunchisincludedinallcases.

SpecialNeedsIfyouhavespecialconcernsorrequirements,pleasedescribethembelow.Aconferencestaffmemberwillcalltodiscussyourneeds.________________________________________________________________________________________________

Pleasenote:Childcareisnotavailable.

PaymentMethod:____ChecktoDiocesanWNC____OnlineDiocesanwebsite