RMEC's 2014 Gathering
will be hosted by the Diocese of Western New York at Trinity Episcopal
Church in Buffalo New York, June 26-28. The conference experience will
include practical, reproducible educational offerings, participation
in an innovative Twelve Step service sponsored by the Diocese and
fellowship with other recovering Episcopalians. Conference attendees
will also include be introduced to the Hope Center, a new diocesan
sponsored center that serves as a safe place for recovery in the
Buffalo community. The major theme of this conference will focus on the
role the church can and should perform as part of the healing journey
from addiction to recovery.
Guest speakers
will include: The Rev. Dr. Stuart Hoke, adjunct professor at General
Theological Seminary in New York City, who pioneered a tremendously
successful course of study on the Church's role in the treatment of
alcoholism and addictive illness. The Rev. Dr. John MacDougall,
D.Min., is Director of Spiritual Guidance at Hazelden, and serves as
the clinical director for the Spiritual Care Department and the Family
Program in Hazelden's Center City, Minnesota campus.
