Dear Friends,
Christ is risen, alleluia!
Let the celebration of God's triumph over sin and death continue!
We look forward to welcoming you to the 2nd annual Faith Formation Convocation of the Diocese of Long Island at Mercer School of Theology in Garden City NY this Saturday, May 3rd. If you missed online registration, call the Mercer School office today at 516.248.4800, extension 140.
Director of the Tracing Center on the Histories and Legacies of Slavery, James DeWolf Perry's opening address will be Let Us Be Repairers of the Breach: Addressing the Legacy of Race and Building Beloved Community. There will follow a day of amazing workshops, exhibitors, and time to connect with colleagues and friends old and new. Register now as space is limited!
We have some great workshops set up as well.
Convocation participants are invited to choose among the following excellent workshops:
- Making Spiritual Growth Our Top Priority, and
- Discerning the Shape of the Liturgy for Alternative Services,
given by the Reverend Jay Sidebotham, Director of RenewalWorls, a new ministry of Forward Movement.
- Sweet Conversations: Practicing the Ministry of Presence,
given by Denise Tangney, a Christian contemplative and a leader in The Guild for Spiritual Guidance. Her work with the the Graymore Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Institute promotes Christian unity and interreligious dialogue in North America.
- An Introduction to Godly Play,
given by Melinda Bradley of Christ Church, Oyster Bay. Know more about Godly Play and how your children can experience it in your parish.
- Guided Meditation: Making a Space for God to Find You,
given by Brother Mark D'Alessio, SSF of Little Portion Friary, Mt Sinai NY
- Building Beloved Community in Multicultural Contexts: a panel conversation with diverse leaders, moderated by the Reverend Canon Stephanie Spellers of the Diocese of Long Island
- Smells Like Teen Spirit: Stories and Strategies to Keep Youth Connected,
given by Kristen Ochtera of the Cathedral of the Incarnation staff, Garden City NY
- EfM: Education for Ministry & New Programs,
given by Karen Meridith, Executive Director of Education for Ministry
- Creating a Retreat for Your Parish,
given by the Reverend Kassinda Ellis, Priest-in-Charge at Saint Paul's Church. Roosevelt NY
- LGBTQ Spirituality, given by Brother Mark D'Alessio of Little Portion Friary, Mt Sinai NY
- Strategies for Becoming a Missional Church, presented by the Reverend Canon Stephanie Spellers of the Diocese of Long Island
- Using Our Faith as a Tool in the Fight for Immigration Justice in our Parishes and Communities, given by Ravi Ragbir of the New Sanctuary Coalition - NYC
There will be two workshop sessions presented.
And finally, a number of fine exhibitors will be available in the Mercer corridors to talk with participants and to offer quality books and information. Make sure to visit these fine exhibitors in the corridor between the Mercer Library and the Chapel of the Good Shepherd.
And finally, a number of fine exhibitors will be available in the Mercer corridors to talk with participants and to offer quality books and information. Make sure to visit these fine exhibitors in the corridor between the Mercer Library and the Chapel of the Good Shepherd.
Camp DeWolfe, Wading River NY
Twenty-Third Publications, serving the Church for more than 40 years
Have you signed up yet? A few hours remain. Join us this Saturday for an enriching and joyful day.
John McGinty+
Canon for Formation
Diocese of Long Island
New York
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