LaurelvilleLogo.gif 2008 Programs for pastors and congregants at Laurelville

Retreat for Families, Friends and Persons with Disabilities

This program will provide an opportunity for families to get away from the stresses of everyday life and relax with others July 23 to 27. People with disabilities and younger siblings enjoy activities throughout the week while adult family members and care givers share in a supportive environment the joys and challenges of having family members with disabilities. Activities for older siblings will also occur throughout the week. For more information: www.laurelville.org/ Program/Disabilities.html or 1-800-839-1021.

Music and Worship Leaders’ Training Workshop: Training in Leadership Arts

Following the tradition of our popular January Music and Worship Leaders’ Retreat, this program, will be Sept. 12 to 14 and offer in-depth training to music and worship leaders, dramatists, Scripture readers and visual display artists. Participants choose a discipline (such as music leading, worship leading, etc.) and join an all-day workshop to delve into the nuts and bolts of leading. Churches are encouraged to send experienced leaders along with emerging leaders. For more information: www.laurelville.org/Program/ MusicWorship.html or 1-800-839-1021.

Beyond Words: Imagining a Visual Spirituality

This, a gathering for artists, pastors, laypeople and anyone interested in connecting to God through visual representations, will be Oct. 24 to 26. The weekend will include visually-focused worship, artful workshops for professionals and congregations, open studio space and fellowship. Explore a range of experiences, individually and communally. Come to participate and to receive. Featured artists: Howard Zehr and Juanita Yoder Kauffman. For more information: www.laurelville.org/ Program/BeyondWords or 1-800-839-1021.

see also:

  • Urban Leaders Network meeting, Oct. 24 - 25
  • Advance notice of upcoming courses at AMBS
  • 2008 Programs for pastors and congregants at Laurelville
  • Retreat for Families, Friends and Persons with Disabilities
  • Music and Worship Leaders’ Training Workshop: Training in Leadership Arts
  • Beyond Words: Imagining a Visual Spirituality

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