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Monday, January 17, 2022 at 12:00 PM PST-to-
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 12:00 PM PST
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The 25th Annual Seminar/Retreat for Interim Pastors
What: The 25th Annual Seminar/Retreat for Interim Pastors of the California-Nevada-Hawaii, Pacific Southwest and Northwest Districts of the LCMS
Where: St. Anthony Retreat Center in Three Rivers, California
When: January 17-19, 2022 (Monday noon through Wednesday noon)
Program: “COVID 19, the Equality Act, Religious Liberty, and the Mission and Ministry of the Church”
Speaker: The Rev. Dr. Gregory P. Seltz, PhD (Executive Director, Lutheran Center For Religious Liberty, Washington D.C.)
2020 was an unprecedented year of challenge for the Church in America. Under the guise of the COVID-19 pandemic, the state, namely governors, mayors, and even the federal government, for the first time in US history challenged the Church’s "essentialness” to the culture in ways never imagined. Post COVID, in light of new legislation like the so-called “Equality Act” what have we learned? What are the ongoing challenges and opportunities for the church in the year 2021 and beyond? How might this be the best time to demonstrate the limitations of the necessary work of the state as we Christians, proclaim more courageously and clearly the uniqueness of the salvation that comes by grace through faith alone in Christ. Dr. Seltz speaks to this unique opportunity to put our Two-Kingdom voice of the “same yesterday, today, and forever” Lord to work for the sake of our mission as His people to the culture in which we live.
Additional Information
- Our devotion time is a special time to hear from our colleagues who lead us and to reflect together on God’s Word and presence in our ministries. Tuesday evening is a special time for us at the retreat, as we gather for Word and Sacrament.
- As always, we will have an opportunity to look at Critical Incidents shared by our colleagues. It should be a rich, learning experience.
- There will be plenty of time for fellowship, relaxation, and our famous “Happy Hour.”
- District Presidents Mike Gibson (PSD), Mike Lange (CNH), and Paul Linnemann (NOW), hope to join us again this year.
- So that an accurate count can be given to St. Anthony’s Retreat Center, please register by Friday, December 10, 2021.
- You will receive a mailing in early January with a list of registrants (to assist you to carpool), general information, and an agenda.
- For those who have an IIM contract with your congregation, please review it. Your congregation may have agreed to pay for your continuing education fund.
- For those who have a financial hardship, contact your district office for assistance.