Monday, February 6, 2017

Fwd: learning opportunities


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From: J. Carl Sensenig <jcsensen@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, Feb 4, 2017 at 7:27 PM
Subject: Re: learning opportunities
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To: district leaders
From: Carl

I have an addition to make to the previous email to district leaders about upcoming events.

Weaverland has been added as another location for the forum on Race and Faith. You can get this word out to your congregation or to those who may have an interest. Thanks!

Under Our Skin: A Forum on Race and Faith
You're Invited to a discussion with thought leaders on Race and Faith. This event takes place in Tampa FL but will be live-streamed on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 7:00-10:00 PM ET at two local churches:

Weaverland, 210 Weaverland Valley Road, East Earl PA 17519

Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, 300 S. Spruce St., Elizabethtown PA 17022. 


This discussion encourages positive response instead of fear or panic tactics.
The event is free and open to the public.
For more information go to http://www.underourskinforum.com/.


On Wednesday, February 1, 2017 9:08 AM, J. Carl Sensenig <jcsensen@yahoo.com> wrote:







To: district leaders
From: Carl
February 1, 2017

So much changing in our world! So much to pray about! So much to learn!
I note five opportunities below, either for yourself or for persons in your congregation or for others you know who may be interested.

Welcoming refugees
An event to learn about serving refugees in Lancaster, Pa.
Monday, February 13, 6:30 p.m., at Alive Church, 510 Stevens Road, Ephrata PA.
Open to the public, registration not required. More details at  emm.org/events

Under Our Skin: A Forum on Race and Faith
You're Invited to a discussion with thought leaders on Race and Faith. This event takes place in Tampa FL but will be live-streamed on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 7:00-10:00 PM ET at Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, 300 S. Spruce St., Elizabethtown PA 17022.  This discussion encourages positive response instead of fear or panic tactics.The event is free and open to the public.
 For more information go to http://www.underourskinforum.com/.
  
Celebration of Church Life
Friday, March 17, 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 18, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Weaverland Mennonite Church, 210 Weaverland Valley Road, East Earl, Pa. 17519
To view the complete list of seminars click here. To assist with logistical planning, please register for the Saturday lunch and your choice of seminars at surveymonkey.com/r/CCL-2017 or call 717-293-5246 ext. 100.

Human Suffering and God's Sovereignty
Brian Martin (Weaverland) is teaching a six-week course at Garden Spot Village, New Holland PA.
Monday evenings, 7:00pm-8:30pm. from February 27 through April 3
To register, call 355-6000 by February 20
For more information, see the first attachment below.

Counselor Training Seminar, April 24-28, 2017
Taught by John Regier, director Caring for the Heart Ministries, Colorado Springs CO
At New Covenant Mennonite Fellowship, 529 E. Farmersville Rd, New Holland PA 17557
For more details, registration/cost, see second attachment below or contact Ray Weaver 717-598-5966, Door of Hope ministry, Ephrata.