Aug 16, 2024
Over three workshop blocks, this in-depth Bible study will dig below the surface of the seven I AM declarations in the Gospel of John. The sayings, such as “I AM the Bread of Life,” “I AM the Light of the World,” are remarkable, yet appear in no other gospel. Why?...
Aug 16, 2024
The world doesn’t look like us, exclusively. God has shown us what is good. God calls for actions that are impartial, love for compassion, and walking respectfully with God. Native American Presbyterians continue to be some of the most overlooked constituencies in...
Aug 16, 2024
This workshop offers biblical and theological foundation and practical help in ensuring the church’s full welcome and embrace of LGBTQIA+ people. We’ll acknowledge the different ways our churches have addressed issues of sexual orientation and gender identity and how...
Aug 16, 2024
This workshop seeks to provide a historical overview, basic tools for engagement, a shared common language, and information on the current reality of the situation on the ground in Israel/Palestine – the land and people of the Christian, Muslim and Jewish...
Aug 16, 2024
Is it time to rethink or refresh your Christmas pageant? Come learn this fun technique that is simple, budget-friendly, requires no rehearsal and minimal preparation, involves all ages (children and adults), and is lots and lots of fun. Two experienced church...
Aug 16, 2024
“The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.” Ida B. Wells Teaching proposition: We will seek to better understand the call for justice by Ida B. Wells by exploring her life and her work so that we may be equipped to share her story with those in...
Aug 16, 2024
Many emerging adults in Christian communities, particularly those within the post-evangelical world, have undergone a process they call deconstruction, in which they question and “deconstruct” the faith in which they were raised. For most of us, this process of...
Aug 16, 2024
Be part of a fast-paced, highly interactive workshop! Bring a favorite book that helped you through your strife and struggles. Share how it impacted you and then be willing to give it away! We’ll each leave with a different book and inspiration for the days to come. A...
Aug 16, 2024
You can’t have growth without change. You can’t have change without conflict. As we wrestle with God and Church, conflict will come. The purpose of this workshop is to understand the role of conflict in change, to encourage healthy conflict, to discourage...
Aug 16, 2024
In addition to service, the “mission” of our youth mission trips includes learning the history of systemic injustice that brings us to this present moment. Join Bill Buchanan and Jenita Nakamura, staff of Memphis Youth Mission, in a discussion of the past and present...
