Spring Conference

Purpose

We live in a moment of profound disruption of established cultural norms, institutions, and structures, including the church. How might the church claim its treasures and carry them forward to connect with neighbors while we discern the new future God is bringing forth?

Too often we have continued to do the same thing while expecting different outcomes. If local congregations are to have a future (and that means us), we must be willing to engage in the deep and challenging work of learning new ways of embodying and communicating the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Every congregation of the Diocese of Fond du Lac is asked to have at least two members attend. The more the merrier. Why not bring your entire Vestry? Perhaps encourage ministry leaders to join in?

Leader

Dwight Zscheile (pronounced 'shy-lee') is an Episcopal priest and Associate Professor for Congregational Mission and Leadership at Luther Seminary in the Twin Cities. Zscheile is the author of The Agile Church: Spirit-Led Innovation in an Uncertain Age (2014), People of the Way: Renewing Episcopal Identity (2012) and with Craig Van Gelder, The Missional Church in Perspective (2011). He is the editor of Cultivating Sent Communities: Missional Spiritual Formation.

Zscheile will work with us throughout the day as we explore the importance of fostering creativity and innovation and living into practices and processes of listening, discerning, experimenting, and reflecting.

Event Details

Arrive by 8:30 a.m. to enjoy a Continental Breakfast. The program begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. A buffet lunch will be provided. The Spring Conference will end promptly at 3:00 p.m.

The program involves much participation so please come ready to join in. This will be a working day so make sure you bring a notepad and writing utensil with you. Remember to dress in layers as some may find the room too warm, some may find it too cool, even though it will be at a set temperature!

Facility and Hotel

Liberty Hall is known to many in the diocese as a place with exceptional food, exceptional service, and exceptional value. Located on the east side of Appleton on College Avenue (just two blocks east of Interstate 441) the facility is easily accessible.

For those desiring to stay overnight before the Spring Conference, a block of rooms have been reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn, located across the parking lot from Liberty Hall. Rates are $85 until March 31. Call 920-730-1900 and identify yourself as part of the "Episcopal Diocese" group.

Register

Registration fee of $30 per person includes continental breakfast, lunch, speaker and supplies. After April 16 the registration fee increases to $45 per person .