January 31 - February 3, 2008
Welcome to the 2008 Women in Ministry
Conference!
Women in Ministry Conference
January 31 - February 3, 2008
Sarasota, Florida, U.S.A.
MCC Global Community Building Team Leaders (Conference Contacts):
Location
The conference takes place at: Church of the Trinity
MCC
7225 North Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota, Florida
Click here for directions:
http://www.trinitymcc.com/location/location.htm
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Speakers
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Mary E. Hunt Ph.D., is a feminist theologian who is
co-founder and co-director of the Women's Alliance for Theology, Ethics
and Ritual (WATER) in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA. A Roman Catholic
active in the women-church movement, she lectures and writes on theology
and ethics with particular attention to liberation issues.
Dr. Hunt received the Ph.D. from the Graduate Theological Union in
Berkeley, California. She also received the Masters in Divinity degree
from the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley
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and the Masters in Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity School.
Her undergraduate degree in Theology and Philosophy is from Marquette
University. She completed Clinical Pastoral Education and is fluent in
Spanish. After graduation, she spent several years teaching and working
on women's issues and human rights in Argentina as a participant in the
Frontier Internship in Mission Program. (read more)
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Diann L. Neu, D.Min., MSW, is co-founder and
co-director of WATER, the Women's Alliance for Theology, Ethics, and
Ritual, in Silver Spring, MD.
A feminist liturgist and psychotherapist licensed in both Washington, DC
and Maryland, Diann specializes in liturgical and ritual planning, group
work, individual counseling and spiritual direction, as well as
conference consultation.
Dr. Neu received her Doctor of Ministry in International Feminist
Theology from the San Francisco Theological Seminary in San Anselmo, CA.
She earned her Master of Divinity and Master of Sacred Theology degrees
from The Jesuit School of
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Theology at Berkeley, CA and her Masters in Clinical Social Work from
The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. (read more)
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Schedule &
Workshops
This schedule is tentative and subject to change. Please visit
regularly!
January 30,
2008 - Wednesday
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5:45 pm
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Join members of Church of the Trinity MCC for the weekly Fellowship
Dinner. You must sign up for this in advance so we may know how
many to prepare for.
Please click the following link to RSVP
via email or you may also email to jfarrand@trinitymcc.com.
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January 31,
2008 - Thursday
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8:30 am
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Registration
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9:00-9:30 am
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Welcome, introduction, goals of the time together
Greetings and Introductions at Tables
Worship: “Drawing from Wisdom’s Well”
“Introduction to Feminist Ministries that Do
Justice”
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10:45 am
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11:00 am
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"Feminist Ministries in the MCC"
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12:30-1:30 pm
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Lunch
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1:30-2:00 pm
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Meditation
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2:00 pm
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Ethical Challenges and Resources for Justice Work
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Focused onversations: What justice work do I do? With whom
do I do it? What do I need to do it more effectively and to prevent
burn-out?
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3:00 pm
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Break
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3:15 pm
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Working groups to strategize an ethical issue
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4:00 pm
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Plenary Discussion
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4:15 pm
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Worship: “Blessing the Many Ministries”
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5:15 pm
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End of day program
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February 1,
2008 - Friday
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9:00 am
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Singing and Worship: “Blessed Be the Work of Our Hands and
Voices”
“Women Doing Justice Work: The Big Picture and the Small
Connections”
Focused conversations: How is my church connected to
national/international efforts to do justice? What resources can I offer
and do I need to make these connections more meaningful and
effective?
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10:45 am
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Break
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11:00 am
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"Spirituality for Justice Seekers"
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12:30-1:30 pm
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Eucharistic Meal of Divine Wisdom
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1:30-2:00 pm
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Break
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2:00 pm
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"Doing the Work of Justice and the Play of Love"
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3:00 pm
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Break
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3:15 pm
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Roundtable discussion—How feminist justice-seeking will change
MCC.
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4:30 pm
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Closing Blessing Service: “Going Forth to Do Feminist
Ministry”
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5:00 pm
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On to do the work of justice throughout the world!
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SPECIAL FRIDAY EVENING DINNER SHOW
EVENT!
On Friday evening, the comedienne Vickie Shaw will
be performing, with the opening offered by Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson and
Rev. Dr. Mona West. This will be a fabulous
show!
Tickets to see Vickie Shaw are only $25 and dinner is included.
To order tickets for Vickie Shaw,
please e-mail pdiplacido@trinitymcc.com or call the church office
(941) 355-0847. Checks and credit cards accepted.
February 2, 2008 - Saturday
Free Day!
Optional Activities:
• Marie Selby Gardens, world famous botanical garden in
Sarasota
• Visit Sarasota’s Beaches
• Guided kayaking
• Shopping
• Sightseeing: Crowley Museum & Nature Center, John
& Mable Ringling Museum, Jungle Gardens, Mote Marine Aquarium,
Myakka State Park.
7:00 pm Concert with Rev. Delores Berry at Church of the
Trinity
MCC-Love Offering taken
February 3,
2008 - Sunday
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9:15 am
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Traditional Worship at Church of the Trinity MCC
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10:30 am
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Hospitality and Fellowship
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11:00 am
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Contemporary Worship at Church of the Trinity MCC
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Media
 
Click Here to Download the New
Flyer Click Here to Download WiM Flyer
Vendors
Vendors at the WIM Conference will be
welcomed. Please contact Paul DiPlacido at pdiplacido@trinitymcc.com for information and pricing
Registration
Early
Registration:
Only Available until January 8, 2008 - Regular Rate Now
Applies
Regular
Registration and Onsite:
$95 USD
Price
includes:
- workshops and plenary
- continental breakfast and lunches Thursday and Friday
(requires sign-in)
Register via mail or fax by downloading the Registration
Form.
MCC accepts the following credit/debit cards:
If you need to pay by check, please email
us for registration forms/information.
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Travel &
Lodging
We have made
arrangements for a special Hotel group rate of US$139.00 per night, for
our group attending the Women in Ministry Conference, use our group name
as listed below to make your reservation. This rate is good only until
January 9th, so make your reservations today!
Hotel:
Comfort Suites University Park
8305 Tourist Center Drive
University Park, FL 34201
Reservation Phone Number:
(941) 360-2626
Group Name:
MCC Women in Ministry Conference
Rate:
$139 plus tax - Reserve by January
9th
Below is a map of Church of the Trinity, SRQ Sarasota Internation
Airport and the WIM 2008 Host Hotel. Click on the icons for more
information or Click Here for a full map.
View Larger Map
Transportation
Assistance:
If you need transportation assistance to the hotel, conference site or
the airport please contact Jo Farrand at (941) 355-0847.
Airline
reservations:
The closest airport to Church of the Trinity MCC is SRQ. However,
Tampa airport has more airline availability and is about 1 1/4 hours
drive from Sarasota. Sarasota airport now has 3 USA, 5 Delta and
one Continental flights daily.
American Airlines is the official carrier of Metropolitan Community
Churches. Book your tickets online at: http://www.aa.com/ and
use code: 532587
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Specific Needs
For assistance with specific housing needs, transportation needs and
food restrictions please contact us or
select "Specific Needs" when you register online.
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