{"id":1114,"date":"2024-04-30T17:24:10","date_gmt":"2024-04-30T17:24:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/?page_id=1114"},"modified":"2024-05-01T19:53:39","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T19:53:39","slug":"past-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/past-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Past events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Priesthood of All Believers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Led by <strong>Denise Kettering-Lane<\/strong>. Hosted by the <strong>Susquehanna Valley Ministry Center<\/strong>.<br><em>Passcodes are listed beneath the links.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sept 11 2023 Priesthood of all Believers Session 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/hTSnwg1FXqta2Flh2k9INQVUe85-cvhdPaRcUCmQOQwo65saFJ2t61GEQS5QvJI9.9mbJBjcehLPudx8E\">https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/hTSnwg1FXqta2Flh2k9INQVUe85-cvhdPaRcUCmQOQwo65saFJ2t61GEQS5QvJI9.9mbJBjcehLPudx8E<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Passcode: LtV^Tf22<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Sept 18 2023 Priesthood of all Believers Session 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/rfh32U-61ViTVD9utFl0ZiX64_iTfG36cao0aQxnNv5KK0Yg1K5QnWHjgTiV0-5W.7A3Pg884xU04Vv-L\">https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/rfh32U-61ViTVD9utFl0ZiX64_iTfG36cao0aQxnNv5KK0Yg1K5QnWHjgTiV0-5W.7A3Pg884xU04Vv-L<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Passcode: Et03PN+0<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Sept 25 2023 Priesthood of all Believers Session 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/aS5kOyAE2skfhKjj49dNGOHNk4PfKm2a4PPfnJFBpfNuPq0vRNEjIdwk5vnAAQHh.hlQYbdABA6mtxy4c\">https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/aS5kOyAE2skfhKjj49dNGOHNk4PfKm2a4PPfnJFBpfNuPq0vRNEjIdwk5vnAAQHh.hlQYbdABA6mtxy4c<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Passcode: #ywd#e+6<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fall 2023 book studies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Quietly Courageous: Leading the Church in a Changing World<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gil Rendle, in his book <em>Quietly Courageous: Leading the Church in a Changing World<\/em>, offers insight for church leaders who want to lead well, and respond to the unpredictable forces that shape our world with grace and courage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Circuit Rider John Fillmore will facilitate a 10-week conversation on Rendle\u2019s book. Sessions will begin Oct 3rd and will be held virtually from 7-8 pm EST (4-5 PST) on Tuesdays. CEUs will be available to pastors, and the Part-Time Pastor\/Full-Time Church Program will provide participants a copy of the text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/08\/Rendle-Book-Study-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Flyer about Quietly Courageous book study<\/a> (PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Positively Irritating<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever asked yourself, \u201cWhat might church look like in the midst of our postmodern &amp; post Christian world?\u201d Have you ever had a conversation with other pastors or leaders around this very question? Are you looking for a resource that can help facilitate this conversation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Circuit Rider Ryan Braught will lead a book study on \u201cPositively Irritating: Embracing a Post-Christian World to Form a More Faithful and Innovative Church\u201d by Jon Ritner beginning on October 19. This monthly study will be held on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 8:30 EST\/7:30 CST, and will also be available in an asynchronous format. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There will be an online conversation with the author on Monday, September 18. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/08\/Ryan-Braught-Book-Study-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Flyer on the Positively Irritating book study and webinar<\/a> (PDF &#8211; very large file)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2023 Ministers&#8217; Association event<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"316\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/01\/Healing-racial-trauma-2023-event.jpg\" alt=\"&quot;Healing Racial Trauma: The Road to Resilience and Beloved Community&quot; with Sheila Wise Rowe July 3-4, 2023\" class=\"wp-image-807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/01\/Healing-racial-trauma-2023-event.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/01\/Healing-racial-trauma-2023-event-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/01\/Healing-racial-trauma-2023-event-560x295.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>July 3-4, Cincinnati, OH (in person or virtual)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHealing Racial Trauma: The Road to Resilience and Beloved Community\u201d with Sheila Wise Rowe; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/01\/Brethren-Min-Assoc-Conf-2023-flyer_English_web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">download the flyer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSanar el trauma racial: El camino a la resiliencia y la comunidad amada\u201d con Sheila Wise Rowe; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/01\/Brethren-Min-Assoc-Conf-2023-flyer_Spanish_web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">descargue el folleto<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cGerizon Troma Rasyal: Wout pou Rezilyans enpi Kominote Ancheri\u201d\u201d ak Sheila Wise Rowe; <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/01\/Brethren-Min-Assoc-Conf-2023-flyer_Kreyol_web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">telechaje flyer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sacred Connections: Lenten Soul Tending for Spiritual Leaders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Part-time Pastor, Full-time Church program is offering two virtual events led by one of the program\u2019s \u201ccircuit riders,\u201d Erin Matteson, an ordained minister and spiritual director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>March 10 session \u201cListening with the Ear of the Heart; Looking with the Eyes of Faith\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;will feature a fusion of the prayer practices of lectio and visio divina using Matthew 16:13-20.&nbsp;<strong>The March 27 session \u201cMusic as a Gateway to the Sacred\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;will feature experiencing vibration and other short musical pieces of varied languages and styles to carry us further into the heart of God and connect us to the hearts of one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more and get links to register here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/2023\/virtual-events-on-sacred-connections\/\">https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/2023\/virtual-events-on-sacred-connections\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clergywomen&#8217;s breakfast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/03\/Clergywomens-Breakfast-flyer_web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"347\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/03\/Clergywomens-breakfast-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/03\/Clergywomens-breakfast-2023.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/03\/Clergywomens-breakfast-2023-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/03\/Clergywomens-breakfast-2023-560x324.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Click above to download flyer<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>July 5 at 7 a.m. featuring Dr. Margaret Elwell speaking on &#8220;Claiming Power of Confessing Privilege: Framing Tough Topics&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Purchase tickets when registering for Annual Conference 2023 or use the &#8220;additional purchases&#8221; link on that page if already registered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"book-study-on-flourishing-in-ministry\">Book study on Flourishing in Ministry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>January 4-March 8, 2022<br>CEU available<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Part-time Pastor; Full-time Church program offers book study on Flourishing in Ministry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As inspiring as the Advent Season is, it can also be a reminder of the challenges faced by many pastors.&nbsp; While congregational members enter a time of celebration and expectation, pastors may be stretched thin, finding it difficult to attend to their own spiritual and physical health.&nbsp; If the idea of thriving in ministry seems like a distant hope, John Fillmore, a Circuit Rider from the Part-Time Pastor\/Full-Time Church program, is inviting you to join in a book discussion centered on Matt Bloom\u2019s research contained in his book&nbsp;<em>Flourishing in Ministry: How to Cultivate Clergy Wellbeing<\/em>.&nbsp; Bloom is the principal researcher for the Flourishing in Ministry project and the Faith and Flourishing at Work project.&nbsp; Fillmore will lead weekly conversations for reflection, discussion, and mutual support to explore the principles Bloom outlines in his book.&nbsp; In cooperation with the Brethren Academy, CEU credits will be offered.&nbsp; We hope you can join!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:italic;\">Signup for this event has ended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sacred-connections-advent-soul-tending-for-spiritual-leaders\">Sacred Connections: Advent Soul Tending for Spiritual Leaders <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/part-time-pastor\/\">Part-time Pastor; F<\/a>ull-time Church program is offering two virtual events entitled \u201cSacred Connections: Advent Soul Tending for Spiritual Leaders\u201d led by one of the program\u2019s Circuit Riders, Erin Matteson, an ordained minister and spiritual director.&nbsp; Matteson extends the invitation to all ministers on Friday, December 3<sup>rd<\/sup> and Monday, December 13<sup>th<\/sup> to \u201ccome enjoy a pot of creative contemplative worship to warm your spirit and nourish your soul this advent season. Scripture and sharing, silence and song, poetry and prayer, imagery and other ingredients will be blended together and served up in a savory dish to not only provide ministers sustenance but promote vitality for the advent season.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two different virtual sessions at two different times are offered on each of two dates to help accommodate the varied schedules of ministers.&nbsp; It is hoped that ministers will set aside this brief time to be ministered to and refill as they care for others.&nbsp; Register for the free virtual events by November 30th at <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/FBpgfWt9KhuZpvmHA\">Sacred Connections<\/a>. Contact <a href=\"mailto:officeofministry@brethren.org\">officeofministry@brethren.org<\/a> with questions about the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This event has ended. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"newsletter-august-27-2021\">Newsletter &#8211; August 27, 2021<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the image below to read it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/08\/Newsletter-2021-8-27.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"206\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/08\/Newsletter-2021-8-27.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/08\/Newsletter-2021-8-27.png 600w, https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/08\/Newsletter-2021-8-27-300x103.png 300w, https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/08\/Newsletter-2021-8-27-560x192.png 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"clergywomen-s-brunch\">Clergywomen&#8217;s Brunch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Office of Ministry sponsored a virtual version of the traditional in-person Annual Conference event in the form of a <strong>July 22<sup>nd<\/sup><\/strong> brunch featuring Dr. Joelle Hathaway as speaker.&nbsp; The event took place at noon Eastern time and offered an opportunity for clergywomen (and friends) to gather virtually for fellowship and also earn 0.1 CEUs. Se ofrecer\u00e1 interpretaci\u00f3n en espa\u00f1ol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/06\/Clergywomens-Brunch-flyer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/06\/clergywomens-brunch-2021.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/06\/clergywomens-brunch-2021.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/06\/clergywomens-brunch-2021-300x221.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Click above for brochure. <br><em>Dr. Joelle A. Hathaway is assistant professor of theological studies at Bethany Theological Seminary. She received both her masters and doctorate from Duke Divinity School and is currently developing new courses for Bethany in Theology and the Arts and Ecotheology. Her research is interdisciplinary; of particular interest is what insights the arts and artistic practice can offer to practices of theological, liturgical, and ecological formation. Her current book project puts the Sabbath poetry of Wendell Berry in conversation with the Christian doctrine of creation. Joelle lives in Greenfield, IN with her husband Brent Smith and their two daughters.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pastoral-letter\">Pastoral Letter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>January 2021 <a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/brethren.org\/encouragement-2021-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Message of encouragement from the Office of Ministry<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Finding Rest Amid Restless Living\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/459420071?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>This Sabbath rest-themed sermon prepared by 2021 Annual Conference moderator Paul Mundey is designed to provide a resource to congregations to enable them to support their pastor taking time away from the responsibilities of preaching.<br>At the invitation of the Office of Ministry, this sermon focuses on words from Jeremiah 31:25, \u201cI will satisfy the weary, and all who are faint I will replenish,\u201d which assure us that God accompanies us in upheaval, offering sanctuary amid stormy anxiety, doubt, and fear. Congregations and their ministers are encouraged to partner together to find rest and refreshment in the midst of these days.<br>To view subtitles in English or Spanish, click the CC symbol and choose the language desired. To download the video, click the &#8220;Vimeo&#8221; logo; beneath the video on that site is a link to download. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sermon transcripts: <a class=\"pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/09\/Finding-Rest-sermon.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Finding Rest Amid Restless Living <\/a><br><a class=\"pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/09\/ENCONTRAR-DESCANSO-EN-MEDIO-DE-UNA-VIDA-INQUIETADA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Encontrar descanso en medio de una vida inquietada<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Priesthood of All Believers Led by Denise Kettering-Lane. Hosted by the Susquehanna Valley Ministry Center.Passcodes are listed beneath the links. 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