Diocese of Hawai'i Education Day - October 25, 2013
In conjunction with the 45th Annual Meeting of the Convention, the Diocese of Hawai'i will be holding an Education Day on Friday, October 25, 2013. Education Day is open to everyone in the Diocese and is not limited to convention delegates. The day begins at 8:30 am, with social time of coffee, pastries, and registration. At 10:00 am, Education Day kicks off with a Keynote Address by the Rev. Bill Miller from St. Michael and All Angels on Kaua'i, "Ask the Bishop" open mic time, and a full slate of workshops in the afternoon.
The schedule for the day is shown below. You will be asked to select up to two of the listed workshops in the registration process. Cost for the day is $25.00 and includes lunch.
DIOCESAN EDUCATION DAY SCHEDULE:
8:30 am - 10:00 am - Coffee & Pastries
10:00 am - 11:00 am: Keynote Address by the Rev. Bill Miller
11:00 am - 11:30 am: Ask the Bishop: Open Mic Time
11:30 am - 12:30 pm: Lunch Break
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm: Breakout Sessions #1 (See workshops)
2:15 pm - 3:45 pm: Breakout Sessions #2 (See workshops)
4:00 pm: Convention Eucharist
WORKSHOPS:
WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE, EVEN A SMOOTH-RUNNING VESTRY - Leader: The Rev. Liz Zivanov, Rector, The Parish of St. Clement, Honolulu
This workshop is a vestry training, for both clergy and wardens. Learn how both can work together, and what it is that wardens do, for a smooth-running vestry and for the overall health of the congregation.
"NUTS AND BOLTS" TRAINING FOR TREASURERS - Leader: Peter Pereira, Diocesan Treasurer
An in-depth look at the primary responsibilities of the church Treasurer, with valuable insight into handling employment, wages, pension, gifts - restricted and unrestricted, contracts, leases, various tax requirements and record-keeping. The handbook and information in the training are formatted to be a lasting resource for volunteers who might not be expert in all the aspects of financial administration and management. Most of a church's financia; questions are addressed in the "Nuts and Bolts" Training materials. Please note, due to time limitations, discussion will cover the most-often requested information.
12 IDEAS FOR YOUTH MINISTRY - Leader: Sarah Klitzke, Diocesan Youth Director
Do you want to have a youth group but don't know what to do, especially if your church is small? This workshop will present 12 ideas for a youth group of 12 or fewer youth.
CREATING CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP - Leader: The Rev. Paul Klitzke, Vicar, St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, Kapolei
Sometimes it's hard to know how to get started... This session will help describe how to plan and implement contemporary Episcopal liturgy. A few examples will be offered and Q&A will help address the specifics of your particular situation.
THE "NEW" EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY - Leader: Peter Carson, Diocesan EfM Coordinator
Education for Ministry (EfM) is an adult education program that has been offered in many churches in the Diocese of Hawai'i and throughout not only the Episcopal Church, but has spread world-wide through the Anglican church. It has recently been completely revamped. Come to this workshop to learn about this program and how it can help people learn and grow in their faith and their ministry.
INTRODUCTION TO GODLY PLAY - Leader: Jenny Wallace, Godly Play Trainer
Godly Play is Christian Formation for children that is used in an increasing number of congregations in the Diocese. It teaches the art of using Christian language - parable, sacred story, silence and worship - helping children become more fully aware of the mystery of God's presence in their lives. Come learn how you can start using Godly Play in your congregation.
DISCERNMENT: HOW TO DISCOVER THE WHAT AND THE WHO - Leader: The Rev. Canon Liz Beasley, Canon to the Ordinary
In the church, a word that comes up frequently is "discernment," especially when choosing a priest for a congregation, or deciding whether someone is called to be ordained, or just wondering what to do. Discernment is how to listen for God's direction. But how to do it? This workshop will talk about discernment methods and what we are doing in discernment.
CREATING DYNAMIC WORSHIP - Leader: Kate Eaton, Mishkhah, Denver, CO
Invited by The Cathedral of St. Andrew, the group Mishkhah is based in the Diocese of Colorado. After beginning a new Sunday evening worship service at Saint John's Cathedral, Denver, called the Wilderness, the group has partnered with a number of churches and church organizations to help them create worship that stirs the senses and opens the heart. Here, they will present a workshop on new forms of worship. Musicians will play special arrangements of hymns and service music. They will walk participants through a four-phase development process that enables a congregation to be successful in creating worship that is dynamic and transformative.
Deadline to register is Wednesday, October 16, 2013*
To register, click on the "Register Now!" link below. You are able to register up to 15 persons on one registration form, but please have all information and workshop selections ready when doing so.You will not be able to access or add registrants with the same e-mail once you exit the process.
*Registrations will be accepted on the day of the event, but lunch will not be included.