Lutheran Summer Conference at Silver Bay

The Lutheran Summer Conference--a program of the Metro New York and Upstate New York Synods--has been held at Silver Bay on Lake George since 1932. The conference, taking place this year July 14-20, offers opportunities for study, daily chapel, arts and crafts, outdoor activities, and children’s programs.

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March 4 - 6, 2012

The Center for Theology & Land at Wartburg Theological Seminary hosts the annual Rural Ministry Conferences that have been held in Dubuque since 1982. Each year's conference addresses issues

and themes pertinent to the well-being of rural communities

and the ministry of rural churches. This year's theme is Care, Share, Dare:  Courage in a Caring Community.  Keynote speakers include the Rev. Dwight DuBois, Director of the Center for Renewal and the Rev. Dr. Craig Nessan, author of The Shalom Church and From Maintenance to Mission. The conference will include worship, keynote speakers, workshops, and Bible study, and offer participants a unique opportunity to network with others who are active in and concerned about rural ministry. Presenters come from a variety of denominations.

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Sure the folks in the pews are  listening for the first five minutes of your sermon…

How do you keep them intrigued through the second five minutes?

Come and learn the basics of preparing and delivering a sermon from this creative and dynamic pastor and professor.  Discover how to move from the biblical text and image to an engaging message.

This course is designed for those with little prior instruction or experience.  Participants will explore creative approach, organization, composition, style, and delivery of theological messages.  Time will be spent in lecture, discussion, presentation exercises, shared sermons and analysis.  Access to the internet is required and will be actively used.  Small groups will be established based on experience and interest.

While open to all interested students, this course is especially recommended for our Lay Theological Education Program.

Instructor Location Registration Deadline Date Course Dates

Bill Levering First Reformed Church of Schenectady 12/29/2011 01/14/2012 9:00am - 3:00pm

01/28/2012 9:00am - 3:00pm

02/11/2012 9:00am - 3:00pm

02/25/2012 9:00am - 3:00pm

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Boundary Awareness

Rev. Dr. David Olsen

Come explore some of the fundamental role relationship tensions involved in any form of ministry.

A must for all church leaders;

Register now.

When:    Thursday, November 3, 2011; 9am - 4pm

Where:   Lisha's Kill Reformed Church

2131 Central Ave.

Schenectady, NY  12304

Registration Deadline:  October 18, 2011

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