September Session of FIGS for Christ Initiative
The Center for Practical Theology is pleased to co-sponsor the FIGS for Christ Initiative (Faith & Finance, Inquiry & Identity, Guidance & Governance, Support & Sustainability), a series of workshops exploring collaboration, enrichment and growth for pastors and their lay leadership teams, as well as for contextual education students hoping to serve in pastoral or congregational settings. Rev. Stacy Emerson and Nancy Sayer will lead segments on Stewardship and Finance and Conflict During Times of Transition. We will also engage in times of spiritual practice and worship, a reminder that each of these aspects of church life are ministries that enhance the life and vitality of our congregations. This endeavor will prepare future leaders for some of the challenges they may encounter. All are welcome!
Date: Saturday September 29, 2018
Time: 9:30- 4pm
Location: First Baptist Church in Needham (MA)
RSVP at this link!
Each session includes:
- A morning and afternoon workshop led by experienced facilitators
- Opportunities for reflection through art, contemplative practice, and conversation
- Coffee/tea, lunch, and snacks
- Closing worship
These workshops will encourage and enable churches to nurture and tend the work of our congregations. We hope that clergy and lay leaders from individual congregations will attend as a team to identify issues and learn about strategies to confront them. In the attached flyer you will find more information on the FIGS Initiative, including workshop descriptions, speaker bios, the daily schedule, and sliding scale costs. Students not affiliated with a congregation and contextual education students may attend free of charge
We are grateful to the leadership of Rev. Daryn Stylianopoulos, Pastor of First Baptist Church in Needham and STH MDiv. ’15. The Center for Practical Theology is thrilled to support FIGS as part of the School of Theology’s Stewarding Project and the Economic Challenges Facing Future Ministers (ECFFM) initiative.
You may RSVP for the FIGS Initiative at this link. Please contact figsforchrist@gmail.com with any questions. We hope you can join!
