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SUMMARY:Reading Genesis with the Rabbis - A Guide to Preaching from the Questions
DESCRIPTION:The ancient Jewish rabbis had an intense curiosity about the biblical text\, a deep love for God’s word that led them to pore over every sentence–every letter–to see what it might reveal to them about God and the life of faith. During this retreat\, we will look to the rabbis as conversation partners as we develop our own capacity to read the Bible with deep curiosity\, exploring what the text might offer us as we wrestle with what it means to be people of faith today. \n\n\nWith Drs. Amy Robertson and Robert Williamson\, Jr.\, co-creators of the BibleWorm podcast\, we’ll spend our time together in focused study of texts from Genesis alongside selections from rabbinic literature\, allowing the curiosities and concerns of the rabbis to inspire our own imaginations about what the biblical text might hold for faithful preaching today. We’ll conclude the weekend with a better sense of how to preach from the questions as well as a general outline of a four-week preaching series on the book of Genesis.  \nView key details below and click here for a flyer with details. Register here. \nWhen? Monday – Thursday\, February 9-12\, 2026 \nWhere? St. Crispin’s Center\, Wewoka\, Oklahoma \nWhat should I expect? This event incorporates prayer\, vespers\, worship\, and an attitude of mindfulness to begin the day. Our days will have workshops and discussions that delve into the context of our Bible texts with Drs. Amy Robertson and Bobby Williamson to discern how God might be calling us and the church to be in the world. You’ll also have free time to do whatever helps fill your soul: read\, pray\, nap\, hike\, play games\, crafts\, ride into town- whatever fills your cup. \n\n\nWho will guide us? Dr. Amy Robertson is the Director of Lifelong Learning and Music at Congregation or Hadash\, a Conservative synagogue in Sandy Springs\, GA\, where she enjoys asking questions that have no straightforward answer and will do almost anything to get a group to sing with her. She believes that our unfolding lives are a real source of Torah in the world\, and seeks always to understand written Torah and lived Torah in light of each other. Amy is the co-host of the BibleWorm podcast\, and is studying for rabbinic ordination through ALEPH: The Alliance for Jewish Renewal. She holds degrees from Emory University\, Harvard Divinity School\, and Rice University\, and makes her home with her husband\, Will\, and two wonderful teenagers. Dr. Robert Williamson\, Jr. (Bobby) is Professor of Religious Studies at Hendrix College in Conway\, Arkansas\, and Theologian in Residence of Canvas Community\, a church for those living on the streets of Little Rock. He is producer and co-host of BibleWorm\, a popular Narrative Lectionary podcast. He holds graduate degrees from Emory University\, Oxford University\, and Columbia Theological Seminary\, and is an ordained Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (USA). His most recent book is Reading the Bible with Brueggemann: Scripture’s Power to Remake the World. \nHow much does it cost? \n\nAre you registered as a full participant in Pastoral Leadership Revitalization (PLR) ? This event was included in your PLR registration cost.\nAre you a PLR alumni? The cost is $100\, double occupancy.\nAre you a registering as a regular participant and reside within OPSF’s 13 state territory ? The cost is $200\, double occupancy.\nAre you a registering as a regular participant and live outside OPSF’s 13 state territory? The cost is $250\, double occupancy.\nAdd $150 for single occupancy. Limited spots available.\n\nQuestions? Contact Tricia Dillon Thomas at programs@opsf-omaha.org.
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LOCATION:St. Crispin’s in Wewoka\, Oklahoma\, 36302 OK-9\, Wewoka\, OK\, 74884\, United States
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SUMMARY:CAMP: A Planning Retreat for Clergy
DESCRIPTION:Prime your pump for worship planning\, jump into a collaborative brainstorm for Advent/Lent planning\, and recharge your battery in Rocky Mountain National Park. \n\n\nAre you a pastor who is yearning for time away to prepare worship for the year? Or are you a commissioned pastor/ruling elder excited about getting your creative worship juices flowing in a community of other leaders? If you are the key worship leader for your worshipping community\, we hope you’ll join us for a nurtured retreat where you can step aside for private or collaborative planning\, along with moments to have your soul tended and minds sparked by a team of worship and music guides. \nWhether you are longing to take in the Rocky Mountain vistas\, seeking inspiration for your narrative or revised common lectionary preaching\, longing for collaborative worship series planning\, or hoping for a preaching tune-up\, we think you’ll find the right formula at CAMP. View key details below and click here for a flyer with details. Register here. \nWhen? Sunday – Thursday\, August 11-15\, 2024 \nWhere? YMCA of the Rocky Mountains\, Estes Park Center\, Colorado \nWho may attend? The event is designed for PC(USA) worship leaders (ministers of word and sacrament or commissioned ruling elders/pastors) who are responsible for worship/preaching in their PC(USA) worshipping community. Worship leaders from other Christian traditions are welcome to join in the fun. \nWhat should I expect? This event is designed with a loose\, supportive structure and a lot of freedom. The three key content days (Monday-Wednesday) we will provide morning and evening prayers\, a framework/overview of a segment of the revised common and narrative lectionaries\, a field trip activity\, and music and worship guidance for individual or communal brainstorming. Participants may find a quiet spot for solitary preparation or team up with others. If nature sparks your creativity\, head out for a hike\, or take in the mountain vistas from your patio or balcony. \nWho will guide us? This event is provided in partnership with Columbia Theological Seminary’s Preacher’s Studio for Renewal. Rev. Drs. Anna Carter Florence and Jake Myers will provide Revised Common Lectionary support and leadership to tune-up our scriptural interpretation. Rev. Dr. Robert Williamson Jr. (Professor of Religious Studies at Hendrix College) will provide Narrative Lectionary resourcing. Rev. Jon Frost (Pastor for Worship at Westminster Presbyterian Church\, West Chester\, PA) offers music leadership and support. And Rev. Erin Hayes-Cook (First Presbyterian Church\, Hackettstown\, NJ) serves as facilitator for collaborative Advent and Lent planning. \nHow much does it cost? PC(USA) participants within the Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation service region pay just $50. (To prevent last minute cancellations\, $100 is required to register with $50 refunded at check-in.) The registration fee for participants outside of the OPSF service region and non-PC(USA) participants is $125.. \nLodging is arranged separately with the YMCA of the Rockies. We will stay in the Wind River Lodge. Each room features two queen beds\, deck or patio\, full private bath\, mini fridge\, and free Wi-Fi. The room rate is $159/night plus tax. To receive this rate\, register with the YMCA of the Rockies by July 11\, 2024. Call 888-613-9622 and identify yourself as ‘Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation 2024: Indiv’. \nQuestions? View our FAQs below. Contact Shelli Latham at slatham@opsf-omaha.org. \n        \n\n\n\n\nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\nWhat if I can’t afford this event? OPSF is committed to resourcing congregational leaders in our region. You may apply for a scholarship for lodging and travel directly on the registration form. Financial support is provided to ministers of word and sacrament and commissioned ruling elders based upon congregation size and continuing education budget. \nWhat about dinners on Monday-Wednesday? Dinner is only provided in the registration fee on Sunday night. Check out these dining options at the YMCA of the Rockies or venture into Estes Park. Or grab the Town of Estes Park Free Shuttle and head into town for a bite. \nCan my partner or child attend? Spouses\, partners\, friends\, and children are welcome to stay in your room. You will be responsible for travel and meal expenses for non-participants. We ask that planning space and offerings be reserved for registered participants. All are invited to take part in worship and to sign up for field trips. \nWhat are the recreational opportunities? Sign-ups for OPSF’s daily field trips will be provided to event registrants in the summer. The YMCA of the Rockies hosts a breadth of opportunities which CAMPers may register for on their own. Visit their Things to Do page for more information. Bring our YMCA card\, which will allow you to access some events at free or reduced cost. \nDo I have to be PC(USA) to attend? Congregational worship leaders from any denomination are welcome. Reduced pricing and scholarship assistance are only available to PC(USA) pastoral leaders or those serving PC(USA) congregations. \nHow do I get there/get around? \nThe closest airport is Denver International Airport\, about 60 miles away.  Transportation to/from CAMP from Denver International Airport will be provided by OPSF if participants arrive (Sunday) between noon and 8 PM\, and depart (Thursday) between 2 PM and 6 PM. We cannot guarantee van space for non-registered persons or for people travelling outside of these windows. There is plentiful parking for individuals with cars. \nThe YMCA of the Rockies campus is large. Participants are encouraged to make friends and ride-share to activities. All of OPSF’s educational\, meal\, and worship options are within a short walk of one another. We will transport participants to our field trips and have vehicles to shuttle individuals requiring mobility assistance. \nVisit the YMCA of the Rockies Getting Here resources for more information.
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SUMMARY:Winging It: The Common Sense Guide to the Enneagram for Pastors
DESCRIPTION:The Enneagram has gotten a lot of popular attention in recent years\, but Facebook quizzes and memes don’t come close to capturing its complexity\, richness and wisdom! The Enneagram is rooted in an ancient\, dynamic system for understanding ourselves (and others). It can lead us to deep self-awareness and personal transformation\, helping us discover our true selves\, beyond our ego and default behaviors. The nine ways of experiencing and being in the world articulated by the Enneagram\, help us live beyond our knee-jerk\, default reactions and behaviors\, and engage the world\, ourselves\, and our faith with more compassion and understanding. \nFor those of us who work in ministry\, the Enneagram gives us useful insights into our own leadership\, the teams we work with and the people we serve. In our time together\, we will explore both the complexities of the Enneagram\, and the applications to ministry it offers. Whether you are already knowledgeable about the Enneagram or completely new to the system\, this retreat will further your understanding of the Enneagram system and how it works. We will explore well beyond identifying your own Enneagram type\, looking at how to apply Enneagram wisdom in practical ways to your work in ministry. \nWhen? Monday – Thursday\, April 8-11\, 2024 \nWhere? Cedar Valley Retreat Center (Westbend\, WI) is 100 acres of pastoral beauty nestled in the heart of Washington County\, just a short drive north of the metro Milwaukee area. \nWho will guide us? Beth Robertson Mueller (Retreat Leader)\, Rob Mueller (Music Leader) \nHow much does it cost? The registration fee includes lodging and meals. \nParticipants from the OPSF region: Double occupancy is $200. Single occupancy is $350. \nParticipants from outside the OPSF region: Double occupancy is $250. Single occupancy is $400. \nAre you a PLR participant or alum? For full PLR participants\, this event was included in your PLR registration cost. For PLR alums: double occupancy is $100\, single occupancy is $250. \nFor questions or scholarship inquiry: Contact OPSF’s Director of Programs\, the Rev. Tricia Dillon Thomas\, at programs@opsf-omaha.org. \nEVENT FLYER \n  \n           
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LOCATION:Cedar Valley Retreat Center\, WI\, United States
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SUMMARY:BEHOLD! Discernment\, Innovation & Sacred Imagination for Contemporary Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Come explore God’s redemptive work in the Church during these rapidly changing times. \nLead by: Rev. Larissa Kwong Abazia\, Rev. Kate Murphy\, and Eric Baird
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