all meals for the weekend are provided
Friday, November 7
5-7 p.m.
Gathering, registration, and a light supper at Northview Church of the Brethren
7-9 p.m.
“A Challenged Church”
What difficulties do progressive Christians face? What challenges should the church be addressing? Evening worship with a sermon by Audrey deCoursey (Womaen’s Caucus) and Ken Kline Smeltzer (VOS).
Saturday, November 8
8 a.m.
Registration and continental breakfast at Northview Church of the Brethren
9 a.m. - Noon
“A Grounded Church”
Who is the historical Jesus? How should we be grounded in the Kingdom of God? Plenary session led by Robert Miller, Chair of Christian and Religious Studies at Juniata College and a member of The Jesus Seminar.
12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Lunch provided.
1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Workshop Session 1
3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Workshop Session 2
6 p.m.
Dinner at the Ramada Inn, with evening activities to continue there
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
“A Welcoming Church”
How should the church welcome each one into its fold? Evening worship with a sermon by Susan Boyer (Pastor, LaVerne CoB).
9 p.m.
Concert by Mutual Kumquat, Lee Krähenbühl, David Hupp, and James Towns
Sunday, November 9
8:30 a.m.
Continental breakfast at Northview Church of the Brethren
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Models of progressive Bible studies
10:30 a.m. - Noon
“A Courageous Church”
How do we move boldly into the future? Morning worship with a sermon by Kurt Borgmann (Pastor, Manchester CoB).