PLENARY LEADERS

• Sara Thomsen will lead music and community-building
• Danger Boat Productions (creators of The Theater of Public Policy) will engage us in Improv Café Conversations – a chance to process the past couple of years with support and humor as we share challenges and innovations – especially those that include Gracious Idleness, Scrappy Transformation, and/or Radical Belonging

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WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITIES

• Rebellious Rest: Sabbath Liberation for Churches, Families and Leaders – Rev. Kara Root (Minneapolis Clergy; Author of The Deepest Belonging: A Story about Discovering Where God Meets Us [Fortress])
• Songs Like Seeds: Planting Hope Note by Note – Sara Thomsen
• Let’s Play to the Lord: Worship with Children – Rev. Heather Roth Johnson & Rev. Jen Rome (Life-Long Learning Clergy) 
• Youth, Food, and the Community Table – Bridgette Weber (United Theological Seminary student & The Ministry Lab assistant)
• Jesus Blesses Our Meaningful Memorable Moments – Rev. David & Gloria Anderson (Milestone Ministries)
• Godly Play – Sheila Foster (Faith Formation Leader)
• Youth Group Cohort Model: Transforming How We Build Community – Rev. Eli’jah Carroll, Rev. Amy Wick Moore, Katie Johnson, and Liam  (St Paul Area Clergy & Faith Formation Leaders)

Find workshop overviews and presenter bios here.

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SPIRITUAL PRACTICES BREAKOUT ROOM

• Walk the labyrinth
• Color mandalas
• Prayer Stations

BUILD RELATIONSHIPS

• Enjoy “hearty hors d’oeuvres”, desserts, and beverages both Sunday and Monday evenings
• ZUMBA!!
• Team brainstorming and networking sessions
• Visit vendors/exhibitors representing inspiring organizations and resource options:
  • Arlene Flancher from Luther Seminary and Faith+Lead
  • Stella Pearce from United Theological Seminary’s Leadership Center for Social Justice
  • Bruce Plautz from Thrivent Financial
  • Ronny Bradtke from United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
  • Dawn Rundman, author of Little Steps, Big Faith: How the Science of Early Childhood Development Can Help You Grow Your Child’s Faith (Beaming) and co-host of Creativity Drill Podcast.
  • Rev. Dr. David & Gloria Anderson of Milestones Ministry (workshop leaders & vendors!)
  • Holland Eagan from curriculum creators SparkHouse.

REST AND RENEW

• Worship each morning and evening (w/ Holy Communion Monday)
• Music (with Sara Thomsen!)
• Facilitated contemplative prayer time
• Free time for walks, chats, NAPS, and reconnecting with self, nature, and friends

Find the full schedule here.

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WHEN

Sunday, October 16, 2022 – 5:00 PM CT

-to-

Tuesday, October 18, 2022 – 2:30 PM CT

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WHERE

Christ the King Retreat Center

621 – 1st Ave S

Buffalo, MN 55313

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REGISTRATION

SLIDING-SCALE FEES:

• Large Congregation (budget greater than $250,000) = $250 [early bird]/$275 after August 31
• Medium Congregation (budget between $150,000-250,000) = $175 [early bird]/$200 after August 31
• Small Congregation (budget below $150,000) = $150 [early bird]/$175 after August 31
• Extra $50 for a single room
• Scholarships available through some judicatories; see registration form for details or contact your judicatory office

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