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 | Special Edition: Pre-Conference workshops |
As we move toward Annual Conference, remember to register for the pre-conference workshops (Saturday, June 29), designed for deacons and other caregivers. To attend in person, register online (and pay by credit card), or print the paper form (PDF) and mail it in with your check. CEUs are available through the Brethren Academy.
Not going to Conference this year? We are also pleased to announce that these sessions will be offered via live webcast! Please note that the times listed below are eastern time. Registration is not required, but viewing the live sessions is limited to the first 95 online participants. There is no registration fee to view the live webcast; however, a donation to cover program and webcasting costs would be greatly appreciated.
CEUs will be available for those participating in the live sessions; instructions will be provided at the end of each session. CEUs are not offered for viewing the recorded sessions after the fact.
Listen and Play: Ministry with Children in Times of Stress
9:00am - 12:00pm
To a child, a disaster may not be limited to a flood or tornado, but may take a more personal form: the loss of a grandparent, parents divorcing, starting at a new school. Although children are playing and seem oblivious to the distress around them, they are deeply impacted and need a special kind of attention to help them process these experiences. Leaders from Children’s Disaster Services and the deacon ministry will show how, through play, children can gain an understanding of what is happening at a level they can understand. Participants will learn how play and a listening ear can help children process their experiences. We will share, too, about the possibilities for your deacon ministry in caring for the children and youth of your congregation in all aspects of their lives, not just in times of crisis.
Conflict Transformation
1:30 - 4:30pm
Many conflicts can be transformed simply by being present and encouraging active forbearance. In fact, some highly conflicted situations benefit more from a ministry of presence than from problem-solving or mediation—at least initially. As deacons, how can we cultivate mature Christian behavior—to help our sisters and brothers respond faithfully to conflicts that aren’t ready to be resolved? How do we allow space for venting without becoming a gossip-fest? Based on training provided to the Annual Conference Ministers of Reconciliation Team, this workshop will explore how to enter into high-anxiety, escalated conflict situations. Designed for deacons and others who already have a good understanding of conflict transformation, prior training or experience.
Church of the Brethren | 1451 Dundee Avenue, Elgin, Illinois 60120
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