UPDATE: ELMC Christian Formation Futuring Consultation April 27-29--Early Registration extended to April 5th
Garland Pierce
This comes to offer some updates regarding the National Council of Churches Education and Leadership Ministries Commission Christian Formation Futuring Consultation scheduled for April 27-29, 2011 in Evanston, IL.
Registration
You may register online for the consultation by visiting: http://www.ncccusa.org/elmc/consultation/ <http://bruno.ncccusa.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.ncccusa.org/elmc/consultation/> . Early registration extended to April 5th.
Hotel Reservation
Reservations can be made by calling Hilton Central Reservations at 1-800-HILTONS 1-800-HILTONS ( 1-800-445-8667 1-800-445-8667 ). When making your reservation, please identify the hotel block as National Council of Churches, USA to receive the group rate. To confirm a guest reservation, Hilton Orrington/Evanston requires a guarantee of the first night's room rate and tax, which may be provided by credit card. This also guarantees the reservation for late arrival. Reservations may be cancelled without penalty provided that the hotel is notified a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the confirmed arrival date, by 3:00PM, CST.
Consultation participants can also make their hotel reservations at the website: http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/O/ORDOEHF-NCCCUS-20110423/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG <http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/O/ORDOEHF-NCCCUS-20110423/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG>
Cut off Date for the Hotel Block is Tuesday, April 5, 2011.
March 31-Thanksgiving for a pause and a deep breath
Loving God, we praise your holy name. Holy, holy, holy you are! We pause today to take a collective deep breath. Thank you, Loving God, for the many and diverse opportunities we have to serve you and all people. We place before you the time, the talent and the treasure you've given to each and all as we seek your guidance, wisdom and direction. We want to see and feel the needs, to hear the cries and respond in life affirming and faith maturing ways with your love and grace. Thank you for the upcoming Futuring Consultation and humbly ask your blessing upon our efforts. AMEN
Question for reflection: As we look to spacious spaces, how do we keep the threefold cord of Christian faith, formation and friendship strong so it is not easily broken?
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Thanks,
GFP
The Reverend Garland F. Pierce,
Associate General Secretary
Education and Leadership Ministries
National Council of Churches USA
475 Riverside Drive, Suite 812
New York, NY 10115
(212) 870-2267
Fax: (212) 870-3112
gpi...@ncccusa.org
www.ncccusa.org/elmc <http://bruno.ncccusa.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.ncccusa.org/elmc>
***Called to: equip the saints for the work of the ministry, for building up the body of Christ.***
Ephesians 4:12 (NRSV)