Continuing Education
Online Registration for Presbyfest 2009 Now Available
Online registration for Presbyfest 2009 is now available. We are trying a new process where you can register and pay for the event online. To find a listing of workshops, please go to the workshops page. To register and also pay for Presbyfest, please go to our registration page. If you would rather download a registration form and [...]
Conference Set for Communicators
Are you in charge of the church newsletter or website? Are you interested in acquiring more skills ? Do want to find out how to communicate more effectively while keeping costs low?
Communicators (administrative assistants, communication specialists, pastors, lay leaders, etc.) , and anyone else who might want to attend, are being invited to the second [...]
Annual Lectionary Study @ Luther Seminary
October 7 – 8, 2009
This year’s annual lectionary study with members of Luther Seminary’s New Testament and preaching faculty is an exegetical examination of the Gospel of Luke. Lectures, and group discussion will help you gain theological insights and preaching ideas for the coming year. Register at the Luther Seminary website.
Celebration of Biblical Preaching @ Luther Seminary
October 5-7, 2009
Join nationally known preachers and teachers as they explore how, in their preaching, they make the move from the world of the Bible to the world of today.
This inaugural celebration will include sermons, keynote addresses and workshops. Presenters include, Anna Carter Florence, Thomas Long, Otis Moss Jr. and Haddon Robinson. For more information, [...]
Calvin Jubilee at Montreat
Celebrate the Calvin Jubilee at Montreat: July 8-11, 2009, Montreat Conference Center, Montreat, N.C. Celebrate the 500th anniversary of John Calvin’s birth by participating in a conference on Calvin’s legacy July 8-11 at Montreat Conference Center. We will explore Calvin’s continuing influence on Reformed faith and life through lectures, panels, discussion and worship. An expanded [...]
Preaching, Teaching and Leading from Hope: A Series For Clergy and Lay Leaders
gain resources for preaching and teaching on hope in daunting times
explore the subject of hope for its inspiration, practical application and biblical foundations
receive suggestions for the use of poetry in sermons and classes
Sponsored by: The Graduate School of Liberal Studies and The Office of Church Relations at Hamline University
All classes meet from 9 a.m. [...]
Presbyterian Communicators’ Network 2009 National Conference
The 2009 Presbyterian Communicators’ Network conference is being held in conjunction with Big Tent June 11-13 in Atlanta, Georgia. Have you signed up yet?
We have a great line-up of plenary speakers and workshop leaders, including tech-savvy Bruce Reyes-Chow, Moderator of the 218th General Assembly, speaking on “Social Media 101,” and Kevin Hoffman and Chris Cashdollar [...]
Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training Events
The Advocates for Integrity in Ministry Committee has set up two Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training Events for clergy, other church employees, elders, as well as all who work with youth , on staff or as volunteers.
Level One Training: April 23, 8:30AM-3:30PM, Edgcumbe Presbyterian Church, St. Paul (Level 1 Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training-Level 1 training is [...]
A return to Re-Imagining
The Presbytery recieved the following information from St. Luke Presbsbyterian in Wayzata:
A global ecumenical conference held in Minneapolis in November 1993 is being remembered by many of its original participants this spring, and the public is invited to participate. “Re-Imagining Revisited: From Past to Future” will again draw together female theologians, clergy and church members [...]
Seminar on Islam at House of Hope
Islam is the second largest religion in the world and the fastest growing religion in the United States.
What do we need to know about Islam?
What do we need to know about Christianity’s Relationship to Islam?
To help broaden our knowledge of Islam, the House of Hope Presbyterian is offering a number of learning opportunities in preparation [...]