conferences and workshops

The Office of Congregational Development offers seminars and workshops on topics related to church growth and planting, leadership and ministry development, ministry review, and congregational vitality throughout the year. Some workshops can be tailored for presentation to vestries, ministry teams and other local groups. To learn more contact The Rev. Canon Scott Hayashi (312) 751-4201 or The Rev. Canon Randall Warren (312) 751-4209.

EVENTS                                                                                                                     

Whose Church is it anyway?

A conference for formation leaders in Province V

The Whose Church is it Anyway? event is a two-day learning experience offered in collaboration with the Office of Youth, Campus & Young Adult Ministry.  What began as an event for youth ministers in our diocese has become a gathering of those who work with children, youth and adults not only in our own diocese but in the other dioceses of Province V.  The theme for the plenary sessions varies.  Learning experiences are interactive and include workshops, hands-on use of resources, experiencing a portion of a specific curriculum or program, brainstorming sessions for exploring questions and exchanging ideas and experiences. 

In 2010, this program will be held August 27 - 28th,
at the University of St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, Illinois. 

Register online.

Leadership and Ministry Fair

   The annual Leadership and Ministry Fair for the Diocese of Chicago and Province V was held Saturday April 24 at the Lutheran School of Theology, 1100 E. 55th St., Chicago. Over 40 workshops in four sections were offered covering church management, lifelong formation, canons, congregational vitality, ministry discernment, liturgy and music, marketing and evangelism, peace and justice, prayer and spirituality, outreach ministry, and new technologies. The opening plenary featured a screening of the award winning film Traces of the Trade, a documentary which explores the connections of one New England family to the slave trade.

   For more information contact Barbara Rasero in the Office of Lifelong Christian Formation at 312-751-4206.

Other Events

For information on Leadership and Ministry Fair, Whose Church is it anyway?, Church Administrator Day and other diocesan or regional events:

Contact: Barbara Rasero (312) 751-4206

Whose Church is it anyway? 

A conference for formation leaders in Province V

August 28 and 29, 2009

The 2009 Whose Church is it anyway? conference for adults who work with children, youth and other adults drew 90 people form the Diocese of Chicago and other Province V dioceses for two days of workshops and inspiring presentations by Nadim Nassar, co-founder of the Awareness Foundation and chaplain at the London School of Economics. In coming weeks resources in the conference packet will be available on the Christian formation resource page. If you have questions or comments, contact Vicki Garvey, Canon for Lifelong Christian Formation, or Barbara Rasero, administrative assistant and event planner, (312) 751-4206.