Laity Convocation: WE ARE CALLED... (Fill in the dots) led by Rev. David Gilmore
Sat., November 19, 2016 from 8 am - 4 pm
Greetings my Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
We would like to extend a cordial invitation to you to join us for our 2016 Laity Convocation, Saturday, November 19, 2016. The theme: WE ARE CALLED . . . (Fill in the dots).
A continental breakfast will be served at the beginning of our day as we meet and bond with acquaintances across the NYAC. Following breakfast, we will participate in the opening and an inspiring worship service to nourish and stir the soul featuring The Rev. David Gilmore, the NYAC Director of Congregational Development and Revitalization, and our preacher and Religious Leader for the day.
Activities continue with nine different small group workshops:
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CONNECT, OPEN, MERCY, MUTUALITY, UNCONVENTIONAL, NARRATIVE, INVITATIONAL, TRUSTWORTHY and YEARNING. The workshops are inspired by the book, Transforming Community by Henry H. Knight III and F. Douglas Powe, Jr. which is included in the $25 registration donation. Learn more about what Rev. Gilmore will be sharing with us.
An hour has been set aside for physical nourishment, mental reflection and fellowship as you digest a delicious fall luncheon. Those important needs met, we will resume small group sessions for wrap up and summary culminating with a combined assembly with Rev. Gilmore for discussion and closure.
You don’t want to miss this dynamic day of inspirational preaching, workshops and fellowship. Are you ready to “Walk in a manner worthy of the Calling you have received?” Bishop Thomas Bickerton will deliver the charge to the laity, affirm the role and purpose of the laity and bless all with Communion Meditation and send us on our way!
Join us at the Stamford Hilton, 1 First Stamford Place, Stamford, CT 06902
The deadline to register is Nov. 9th. Please register today!
Click here for a bulletin insert to encourage laity in your church to join us.
Roena Littlejohn
Conference Lay Leader
