Diocese of
Southern Virginia's Bishop's Days 2013 is a whole new experience - new
ways to teach, learn, and share. This is an experience that will
energize and enlighten your ministry!
Our Bishop's Days this year will be modeled on the popular TED
Conferences. TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) is a nonprofit
devoted to "Ideas Worth Spreading." It brings together the world's most
fascinating thinkers and doers in order to present a series of
inspiring talks, each less than 18 minutes long. The creators of TED
believe passionately in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives
and ultimately, the world.
There are "Ideas
Worth Spreading" in Southern Virginia, so we're having our own
TED-style conference. The talks are short, but long on inspiration. The
day should give you new perspectives, ideas and ways of thinking. If
you let it, it could change YOUR world!
Cost is $15 per person. Lunch is provided. Wardens will have an opportunity to meet with Bishop Hollerith during the day. Go to www.diosova.org for more details, including a full schedule of the day, and to register. Click here for an event flyer you can share.
The Talks:
Church on the Web: Ministry and Social Media
- Hows and whys of using social media as church communities and
individuals in the propagation of the Gospel "out there." The Rev. Penny
Nash, Bruton Parish, Williamsburg.
Music Here, Music There, Music Everywhere!
- How can parishes - big, small and anywhere in between - use music as a
tool for outreach? How can you effectively maximize the gifts of
part-time music directors? Kevin Kwan, Christ & St. Luke's, Norfolk.
Thank you Martin Buber: New Communities
- Christ's admonition to "Love each other as I have loved you" is
central to our mission of establishing new Episcopal communities. Join
Jewish Philosopher Martin Buber and me as we offer provocative insights
into the nature of human relationships. The Rev. Cameron Randle, St.
James', Accomac & St. George's, Pungoteague.
The Imaginal Realm: Other approaches to the sacred
- Are you tired of trying to re-stock the shelves in your "retail"
religious store from week to week? This may be your finest hour... or 15
minutes, as we explore unique environments, including gifts of
intuition, insight, and creativity. The Rev. David Tetrault, St.
Cyprian's, Hampton.
Detour or Destination? -
Have you looked back on events in your life and wondered WHAT IF?
Better yet, what events in your life perhaps reveal unexpected plans
that God might have for you? Tom Ager, St. Michael's, Bon Air. (West only)
Two for the Road - Companion relationships and why we need them. Ben Blanchard, Good Shepherd, Norfolk. (East only)
