Christian education events planned for the fall and spring.

Four training events for those doing Christian education in the Church of the Brethren have been planned for the fall and spring. The events are sponsored by districts and the General Board's Congregational Life Ministries.

"From Good to Great Teaching!" will be offered Oct. 9, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., for teachers of adults. The day will be hosted by Middlebury (Ind.) Church of the Brethren and sponsored by Northern Indiana District. A plenary session will be led by former district executive Ron Finney and five workshops will be offered. For more information call 574-773-3149.

"Called to Teach!" will be for teachers of all age groups on Nov. 13, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., sponsored by West Marva District and the Congregational Life Team (CLT) for Area 3. Hosted by Sunnyside Church of the Brethren, New Creek, W.Va., the event will offer a plenary session with CLT coordinator Julie Hostetter and 11 workshops led by Christian educators from Shenandoah, Middle Pennsylvania, and West Marva Districts. Call 800-244-5896.

"Christian Education for Today" will be held March 5, 2005, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., for teachers of children and youth. Sponsored by South/Central Indiana district and CLT Area 2, the event will be hosted by Manchester Church of the Brethren, North Manchester, Ind., and will include a celebration of Christian education ministry and 11 workshops. Call 800-505-1596.

"Five Loaves and Two Fish--Jesus Multiplies Our Gifts for Christian Education," an event focused on the "Hospitable Teaching and Learning" approach, will be hosted by Carlisle (Pa.) Church of the Brethren May 21, 2005, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. It is sponsored by the districts and CLT of Area 1. Leadership will be provided by Cheryl Magrini who serves a United Methodist congregation in Illinois and teaches at Garrett-Evangelical Seminary. Call 888-411-4275.

Source: Newsline 10/01/2004
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