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6TH ANNUAL GATHERING
On Sunday afternoon and evening, February 17, the Reconciling Ministries Network in the Pacific Northwest Annual Conference will offer its annual Gathering event at the Des Moines United Methodist Church.
This assembly provides an opportunity for individuals and members of Reconciling congregations and ministries to gather for a few hours of fellowship, inspiration, equipping experiences, and worship, joining with others who share their vision and passion for a truly inclusive church and society.
This year's theme is Practicing Radical Hospitality. Read the speech by Joanne Carlson Brown [PDF].
The afternoon will begin with a keynote presentation in the form of Bible study led by Joanne Carlson Brown, a United Methodist clergywoman who is both a pastor and an adjunct faculty member of Seattle University.
Mid-afternoon, a panel of members representing the Longview UMC will share how their congregation was profoundly transformed and set on a growth trend by their becoming a Reconciling Congregation and by their using and applying carefully the United Methodist resource called Igniting Ministry Program. Resources useful to other congregations will be available.
The afternoon will conclude with a preview of the 2008 General Conference, presented by a panel of GC delegates and experienced participants. Retired Bishop Jack Tuell will bring the perspective of his more than three decades of General Conference participation over the whole period of UMC debate about the practice of homosexuality. The design this year does not call for a set of individual break-out sessions as in previous years. All three segments will be in plenary format so that all participants can benefit from all portions.
Following a light evening meal there will be a concluding service of worship which will incorporate a Holy Communion.
Below are registrations forms that can be printed and mailed in. Be sure to note the savings for pre-registration.
For information contact Arthur Campbell, 206-870-2040 or registrar@pnw-rmn.org
- Poster and Registration Form [PDF, 282K]
- Registration Form with Reminders [PDF, 85K]
- Simple Registration Form [PDF, 85K]
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