Workshops to Equip Disciples and
Congregations
If you are involved
in peace and justice issues (human rights, conscientious objection,
disarmament, environment, poverty, domestic violence, restorative
justice/crime and punishment) and would like to network with others, please
contact Andrew Bolton.
Here is a possible workshop to start with:
Congregations Transforming the World
Empowering congregations to gear up for mission that combines
compassion, evangelism/discipleship, and peace and justice ministries. This
includes how to integrate worship, fellowship and practical mission to transform
neighborhoods and people. It helps the congregation gear up to fulfill the
discipleship goal "Support neighborhood transformation projects." This
workshop also has a fully detailed participants booklet.
In addition the Tangible Love
Fund gives grants for innovative congregational projects.
Other Workshops for Retreats, Conferences, and Reunions
Studying the Sermon on the Mount - An introduction to the
Sermon on the Mount as the constitution of the kingdom and the core of
discipleship. It uses the Herald House book
Sermon on the Mount - Foundations
for an International Peace Church.
Military Service, Pacifism and Discipleship - a diversity of
callings? - A balanced examination of five positions on war and peace in the
Christian and Community of Christ tradition. Uses the
Herald House book with the
same title written by Colonel David Anderson and Andrew Bolton.
Priesthood, Sacraments and Peace and Justice Ministries -
An examination of the peace and justice dimensions of each sacrament and
priesthood office including the office of member. An opportunity to reflect on
one's own calling and the implications of participating in each sacrament will
be given in a structured way.
Scripture, Tradition and the Personal Experience of Conflict
and Injustice - Connecting the Bible, the Book of Mormon, and the Doctrine
and Covenants, along with the tradition of the Community of Christ to empower us
to address our own experiences of conflict and injustice.
Encountering the Gospel of Peace (with Tony Chvala-Smith,
church theologian in residence; Mark Scherer, church historian; and Andrew
Bolton) - This workshop seeks to explore with integrity the gospel, history and
our mission today. Presentations will involve lots of interactive discussion
with opportunities to pull things together for action personally and
congregationally.
For more information, contact
Andrew Bolton at 816/833-1000, ext.
3025.
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