MINISTRY INSTITUTE: FALL 2008

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• Fall 2008 Courses and Events by Intended Audience
• Fall 2008 Courses and Events by Date
• Fall 2008 Course and Event Descriptions
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• Fall 2008 Registration Form (in PDF)
• Fall 2008 Supplemental Registration Form for Sexual Misconduct Awareness Workshops or Anti-Racism Training (in PDF)
• Fall 2008 Registration Form for Annual Clergy Conference (in PDF)
  
• Contact the Ministry Institute

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• To consolidate the current learning and development offerings of the Diocese under the umbrella of the Ministry Institute.
• To discover the needs and desires of the laity and clergy in the Diocese for learning and formation opportunities.
• To recognize the diversity of individuals and settings in the planning and execution of Ministry Institute offerings.
• To plan, develop, and deliver events and workshops focused on life-long Christian formation and learning.
• To make the offerings of the Ministry Institute available to as many individuals as possible by replicating events and workshops throughout the Diocese geographically.
• To publicize offerings of the Ministry Institute as widely and as timely as possible.

FALL 2008 COURSES and EVENTS by AUDIENCE
We make it easy for you to choose an activity or course by its intended focus.

For All

4th Annual Trinity Cathedral Community Day

Bi-Annual Hispanic Festival

Calling Clergy: A Spiritual and Practical Guide through the Search Process (For vestry members and current or potential Self-Study and Discernment Committee members)

Discerning a Call to the Diaconate

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about The Episcopal Church but Were Afraid to Ask

Invite A Friend Sunday

Lambeth Reflections (Province II event)

Radical Welcome: Practical New Tools and Ideas

Sexual Misconduct Awareness Workshops

Analyzing and Understanding Systemic Racism: Introductory Training

Urban Ministry Workshop

Youth Ministry Adult Workshop: Talking to Teenagers about Sex

Youth Ministry Adult Workshop: Youth and Gangs

For the Laity

Theological Ethics

For the Clergy

Advent Clergy Day

Annual Clergy Conference: Competent Leadership in a Diverse and Changing World

Clergy Homecoming Day with Bishop Councell

Deacons Day with Bishop Councell

Vicars Retreat

For Youth and Youth Ministers (see Youth Calendar)

Fall Youth Event: AIDS - Crisis and Compassion

Generation: A Musical Celebration!

TLC (Together, Learning, Caring)

Winterlight 33: To You All Hearts Are Open

Youth Ministry Adult Workshops: Talking to Teenagers about Sex

Youth Ministry Adult Workshops: Youth and Gangs

FALL 2008 COURSES and EVENTS by DATE
We make it easy for you to choose an activity or course by its intended focus.

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FALL 2008 COURSES and EVENTS
The courses are listed in chronological order.

Clergy Homecoming Day with Bishop Councell
Leader: The Right Reverend George E. Councell, Bishop, Diocese of New Jersey

Each year in the fall, the clergy of the diocese meet with the bishop to renew
acquaintances and take pleasure in fellowship and worship. This day
includes a report from the Lambeth Conference along with updates and
discussion of issues and concerns that affect our common life. Sponsored
by the Clergy Planning Day Committee.

When Thursday, September 11, registration at 9:30 AM, begins at 10 AM, ends at 3 PM.
Cost No fee, lunch provided
Where Trinity Cathedral
801 West State Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08618
609 392-3805

Register By Friday, September 5

Registration Email preferred to calvarez@newjersey.anglican.org. Or fax registration form to 609 394-9546, mail form, or phone Cecilia Alvarez, 609 394-5281, ext. 22.

Contact The Reverend Dr. Gina Walsh-Minor, 732 471-0990 or
gwalshminor@comcast.net

Bishop Councell graduated from the University of California, Riverside (With Honors) and also from the Episcopal Divinity School (MDiv., With Distinction, 1975). He was ordained Deacon and Priest in 1975. For two years he served as Vicar of Grace, Colton and St. Luke’s, Fontana, California. In 1977, he became the first rector at St. George’s, Riverside, California. In 1986 Bishop Councell was called to the Diocese of Western Massachusetts to serve as Canon to the Ordinary and then in 1995, called to be the ninth Rector of The Church of the Holy Spirit in Lake Forest, Illinois. In 2003, he was elected the Eleventh Bishop of the Diocese of New Jersey on May 3, and then consecrated on St. Luke’s Day, October 18 in Trinity Cathedral in Trenton.

Theological Ethics
Instructor: The Reverend Lyndon Shakespeare, Rector, All Saints’ Memorial Church, Navesink, New Jersey

Readings and discussions will be shaped by the notion that the Christian life
is a life shaped and formed by reflection and practices learned through
participating in the worship of the triune God as the people called out “of
the nations” to be the Church.

When Eight Sessions - Saturdays, from 10 AM to noon
September 13, 27, October 11, 25, November 8, 22,
December 6, 20
Cost $195, plus purchase of texts required
Where Trinity Cathedral, Guild Room
801 West State Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08618
609 392-3805

Register By Friday, August 29. Check payable to the Diocese of New Jersey must be received by this date.

Registration Email preferred to spaige@newjersey.anglican.org. Or fax registration form to 609 394-9546, mail form, or phone
Sarah Paige, 609 394-5281, ext. 10.

Enrollment will be limited to eight lay individuals who
are not pursuing studies to become a deacon or priest.
Contact The Reverend Linda Moeller, 609 499-0998 or
lindagts@comcast.net

The Reverend Lyndon Shakespeare has been the rector of All Saints’ Memorial Church since May 2006. He received his BA in Psychology from Wheaton College in Illinois and his MDiv from Virginia Theological Seminary. He is particularly interested in theological formation and practice.

Bi-Annual Hispanic Festival
Celebrant: The Right Reverend Sylvestre Romero, Assistant Bishop, Diocese of New Jersey

The Festival is open to all who wish to witness the exciting things happening in the diocese in both the Hispanic churches and those parishes that are starting new ministries with the Hispanic/Latino people in their areas. The day will include ethnic food, entertainment, and displays of artwork. The more the merrier! Sponsored by the Hispanic Commission.

When Saturday, September 13 from 9 AM to 4 PM, Eucharist celebrated at 11 AM
Cost $2 for lunch
Where Christ Church - Cristo Rey
331 Hamilton Avenue
Trenton, New Jersey 08609
609 394-8926

Register None required

Contact The Reverend Kathie DeJohn, Deacon, 732 442-2212 or
deacononwater@comcast.net

Before coming to the Diocese of New Jersey, Bishop Romero served as an
interim bishop in the Diocese of El Camino Real and as Diocesan Bishop in
the Diocese of Belize. Prior to becoming a bishop, Romero was the Hispanic
Minister in El Camino Real and participated in developing a model for
Cross-Cultural Ministry. Having begun his theological training in Guatemala and having completed it at the Church Divinity School of the Pacific, Bishop Romero is sensitive to Hispanic culture and understands the life of The
Episcopal Church in the United States and the ministries that are required in these times in this culture.

Sexual Misconduct Awareness Workshops
Leaders: The Reverend Henrietta Lavengood, Vicar, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Clementon, New Jersey; The Reverend Charles Lochner, Rector, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Spotswood, New Jersey; The Reverend Dr. Paul S. Rimassa, Trinity Episcopal Church, Rocky Hill; or The Reverend Peter Stimpson, Associate, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Pennington, New Jersey, and Priest-in-Charge, Holy Trinity Episcopal Chapel, Spring Lake, New Jersey.

In this workshop, both sexual abuse of children and sexual exploitation and
harassment of all persons are covered. This training is required every five
years and is required for all clergy, wardens, employees, and anyone regularly
working with or around children or youth. It is recommended for church personnel who occasionally work with or around children or youth. Please refer to Respecting the Dignity of Every Human Being which you can download here. Sponsored by the Pastoral Response Team of the Diocese of New Jersey.

When One-day workshops on the dates listed below,
from 9 AM to 3 PM

September 13 St. Augustine’s, Asbury Park
September 20 Trinity, Princeton
September 27 St. Stephen’s, Whiting
October 11 Trinity Church, Cranford
October 15 Diocesan House, Trenton
November 8 Holy Trinity, Wenonah

Cost No cost, unless you’d like a box lunch at $7.50.
Register By Monday prior to the workshop. Make check payable to the Diocese of New Jersey.

Registration Email preferred to spaige@newjersey.anglican.org. Or fax registration form to 609 394-9546, mail form, or phone
Sarah Paige, 609 394-5281, ext. 10. Contact Ann Notte, 609 394-5281, ext. 41 or anotte@newjersey.anglican.org.

Calling Clergy: A Spiritual and Practical Guide through the
Search Process (For vestry members and current or potential
Self-study and Discernment Committee members)
Leader: The Reverend Canon Elizabeth Geitz, Canon for Ministry Development and Deployment, Diocese of New Jersey

So you’re on the vestry, self-study, or discernment committee in a time of
transition in your congregation. What do you do? Come to this workshop!
We’ll discuss practical nuts-and-bolts aspects of the process in the diocese,
along with spiritual exercises to engage you and help you keep focused on
discerning the will of God for your parish.

When Thursday, September 18 from 7 to 9 PM
Cost None
Where Diocesan House, Matthews Conference Room
808 West State Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08618
609 394-5281

Register By Friday, September 12

Registration Email preferred to spaige@newjersey.anglican.org. Or fax registration form to 609 394-9546, mail form, or phone
Sarah Paige, 609 394-5281, ext. 10.

Contact The Reverend Canon Elizabeth Geitz, 609 394-5281, ext. 35 or egeitz@newjersey.anglican.org

The Reverend Canon Elizabeth Geitz is the award-winning author of seven books including Fireweed Evangelism and Calling Clergy. She has led workshops in dioceses throughout The Episcopal Church and at General Convention. She is the recipient of the 2007 Distinguished Alumna Award from General Theological Seminary and an Adjunct Professor at GTS.

Urban Ministry Workshop
Leader: Mrs. Nell Gibson, Coordinator of the Episcopal Urban Caucus

The Commission on Urban Ministry is sponsoring a workshop for all in the diocese interested in supporting urban ministry. The goal of the workshop is to inventory the diocese’s current urban ministry activities and define both short and long term plans for Urban Ministry within the Diocese of New Jersey.

When Saturday, September 20 from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Cost None, lunch provided
Where Trinity Cathedral
801 West State Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08618
609 392-3805

Register By Wednesday, September 17

Registration Email preferred to spaige@newjersey.anglican.org. Or fax registration form to 609 394-9546, mail form, or phone Sarah Paige, 609 394-5281, ext. 10.

Contact Annette Buchanan, 732 918-8023 or annbuc2000@cs.com or The Reverend Canon Dr. Noel Amadi, 609 895-1210.

Discerning a Call to the Diaconate
Leaders: The Venerable Victoria Cuff, Archdeacon; The Venerable John H. Hanson, Archdeacon, and The Venerable W. Keith McCoy, Archdeacon

Designed to help clergy, lay church leaders, and potential applicants discern who might be called to the diaconate, this workshop will explain the process of becoming a deacon in the Diocese of New Jersey. The three-fold mission of the deacon is to:

• LEAD in reaching out to the poor, the sick, the suffering, and the
  helpless
• LEAD in bringing the world’s needs into the Church and the
  Servant Church into the world
• ASSIST the bishop and priest in public worship and the
  administration of God’s Word and Sacrament

When Saturday, September 20 from 10 AM to 1 PM
Cost $10, lunch provided
Where Diocesan House, Matthews Conference Room
808 West State Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08618
609 394-5281

Register By Friday, September 12. Make check payable to the Diocese of New Jersey, with notation “Diaconal Discernment”.

Registration Email preferred to spaige@newjersey.anglican.org. Or fax registration form to 609 394-9546, mail form, or phone Sarah Paige, 609 394-5281, ext. 10.

Contact The Venerable Victoria Cuff, Archdeacon, 732 671-2524 or victoriacuff@earthlink.net

The Venerable Victoria Cuff is Archdeacon for discernment, continuing education and promotion of the diaconate. The Venerable John H. Hanson is Archdeacon for pastoral care and counseling, retreats, and conferences. The Venerable W. Keith McCoy is Archdeacon for deployment, meeting, and overall coordination of deacons. Working as a team with one another, and with Bishop Councell, they are beginning their fourth year as Archdeacons in the Diocese of New Jersey.

Deacons Day with Bishop Councell
Leader: The Right Reverend George E. Councell

This is a time for deacons to come together with the Bishop and with one another. The day begins with Bishop Councell celebrating the Holy Eucharist. The Bishop will share his impressions of his time at the Lambeth Conference, events in The Episcopal Church, talk about the Deacons’ Council, and hear a report from the Archdeacons.

When Saturday, September 27, registration at 8:30 AM, begins at 9 AM, ends at 3 PM.
Cost No fee, lunch provided
Where Diocesan House, Matthews Conference Room
808 West State Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08618
609 394-5281

Register By Monday, September 22

Registration Email preferred to mrhoads@newjersey.anglican.org. Or fax registration form to 609 394-8015, mail form, or phone
Mary Ann Rhoads, 609 394-5281, ext. 11.

Contact The Reverend Denise Cavaliere, Deacon, 856 424-9398 or dcav721@comcast.net

George E. Councell, born in Detroit in 1949, was ordained deacon and priest in 1975. He was consecrated the Eleventh Bishop of the Diocese of New Jersey on October 18, 2003. He is Vice-President of Province II and serves on the Board of Trustees of General Theological Seminary, the Presiding Bishop’s Council of Advice, and the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget and Finance.

Lambeth Reflections (Presented by Province II)
Convener: The Right Reverend George E. Councell, Bishop, Diocese of New Jersey Keynoters: The Reverend Dr. Gordon Graham, Henry Luce III Professor of Philosophy and the Arts, Princeton Theological Seminary; The Right Reverend Chilton Knudsen, Bishop, Diocese of Maine; The Right Reverend William H. Love, Bishop, Diocese of Albany, NY; The Right Reverend V. Gene Robinson, Bishop, Diocese of New Hampshire, plus other Province II Bishops.

More than 800 Anglican and Episcopal bishops from around the world met
in Canterbury, England for the Lambeth Conference in July. This is an opportunity to hear from those present at the Lambeth Conference and to reflect on the impact of these deliberations.

When Saturday, October 4 from 10 AM to 4 PM
Cost $20, lunch provided
Where Trinity Cathedral
801 West State Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08618
609 392-3805

Register By Wednesday, October 1

Registration Check payable to Province II and mailed to Chuck Perfater at 8 Aquetong Lane, West Trenton, NJ 08628.

Contact Chuck Perfater, Executive Director, Province II, 609 494-7944 or chperfater@comcast.net. Hotel information provided
upon request.

Annual Clergy Conference: Competent Leadership in a Diverse
and Changing World
Leader: The Reverend Eric H. F. Law, Founder and Executive Director of the Kaleidoscope Institute, Los Angeles, California

This conference is designed to explore the essential qualities and skills that a competent clergy leader must possess to serve and pastor in our diverse and fast-changing communities. The subject will be addressed through our own personal reflection on diversity, as well as the cultural and anthropological underpinnings, bringing into focus the theological foundation of our ministry with practical examples of community transformation. Sponsored by the Clergy Planning Day Committee.

When Sunday through Tuesday, October 5 – 7. Begins Sunday
with registration at 4 pm. Ends Tuesday at noon.
Cost Single $270, shared room $180, commuter $90, all meals
included
Where The White Sands Oceanfront Resort and Spa
1205 Ocean Avenue
Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey 08742
732 899-3370

Register By Friday, September 26. Check payable to the Diocese of New Jersey must be received by this date.

Registration Email preferred to calvarez@newjersey.anglican.org. Or fax registration form to 609 394-9546, mail form, or phone Cecilia Alvarez, 609 394-5281, ext. 22.

Contact The Reverend Dr. Gina Walsh-Minor, 732 471-0990 or
gwalshminor@comcast.net

For the past fifteen years, The Reverend Eric H. F. Law, founder and Executive Director of the Kaleidoscope Institute (www.ladiocese.org/ki), has been a consultant and trainer in multicultural ministry and building inclusive community, helping churches from all major denominations throughout the world. He is the author of many books, including The Wolf Shall Dwell with the Lamb - a Spirituality for Leadership in a Multicultural Community. He received his BS from Cornell University and MDiv from the Episcopal Divinity School.

4th Annual Trinity Cathedral Community Day
Trinity Cathedral Community Day is fast becoming an anticipated annual event on the calendar of the Diocese of New Jersey. It features an opening outdoor Eucharist on the course itself, celebrated by Bishop Councell, followed by an exciting day of golf at Mercer Oaks - West Golf Club. Over thirty churches participate in the challenge to win the Bishop’s Cup. In addition, every golfer…no matter his or her skill…can compete for a variety of individual prizes.

When Monday, October 13 from 10 AM
Cost $160 per golfer, continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided. $30 for dinner only.
Where Mercer Oaks - West Golf Course
Village Road
West Windsor, New Jersey 08550
609 936-1383, ext. 5

Register By Friday, September 5

Registration Send all applications and payments to Trinity Cathedral,
801 West State Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08618. Be sure
to provide your name, church, and contact information.

Contact Chuck Perfater, 609 494-7944 or chperfater@comcast.net.

Analyzing & Understanding Systemic Racism -
Introductory Training (2.5 days)
Leaders: Crossroads Anti-racism Organizing instructors

The Anti-Racism Commission of the Diocese of New Jersey is sponsoring this introductory training for lay persons and clergy interested in learning about racism and potentially joining the Team to fight racism in our diocese. Teens and adults, diocesan committees and commissions, seminary students and diaconate students are welcome.

When Thursday through Saturday, October 23-25. Begins with
dinner on Thursday at 6 PM and ends on Saturday at 3 PM
Cost All fees, meals, and overnight accommodations provided by
the Diocese at no cost to participants. Rooms shared with
one other person. Participants may choose to commute.
Where Grove Hall Retreat and Conference Center
15 Pilgrim Pathway
Ocean Grove, New Jersey 07756
732 775-6720

Register By Friday, October 17
Registration Email preferred to spaige@newjersey.anglican.org. Or fax
registration form to 609 394-9546, mail form, or phone Sarah Paige, 609 394-5281, ext. 10. Indicate if commuting.

Contact Noreen Duncan, 609 278-9515 or Noreen.duncan@att.net

Crossroads Ministry was founded in 1986 as an effort to develop new directions in understanding and combating the root causes of institutional racism in the United States. The work of Crossroads is to train teams within institutions, helping them to analyze racism and to develop and implement strategies to dismantle racism within their structures. Crossroads training begins with the ability to analyze systemic racism. Then, provided with a comprehensive understanding of racism, an intensive training process equips teams with strategic skills to lead their institutions toward long term and permanent transformation. For almost 20 years, Crossroads has provided consultation and training services to institutions and organizations and teams with the necessary skills and tools that are needed to bring about systemic change.

Radical Welcome: Practical New Tools and Ideas
Leader: The Reverend Stephanie Spellers, Cox Fellow and Minister for Radical Welcome, Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston, Massachusetts

What happens when mainline churches move beyond diversity and
inclusion, swing the doors open and fully embrace the transforming gifts,
voices and power of marginalized cultures and groups? Radical welcome!!!
Radical Welcome invites participants to join a challenging, transformative
journey. Reverend Spellers will begin by introducing the radical welcome
vision. Then she will engage participants in exploring several facets of
radical welcome in practical and tangible ways through break-out groups.
Sponsored by the Visioning Committee and Congregational Development
Committee.

When Saturday, October 25 from 9 AM to 3 PM
Cost $20 per person; $50 maximum per congregation, if all participants register at the same time. Lunch provided.
Where Trinity Cathedral
801 West State Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08618
609 392-3805

Register By Friday, October 17. Check payable to the Diocese of
New Jersey.
Registration Email preferred to spaige@newjersey.anglican.org. Or fax registration form to 609 394-9546, mail form, or phone
Sarah Paige, 609 394-5281, ext. 10.

Flyer Download a color or black and white flyer for the event

Contact Debbie Crall, 609 394-5281, ext. 20 or
dcrall@newjersey.anglican.org

The Reverend Stephanie Spellers is the founder of The Crossing, an emergent worship gathering that taps into the experiences and voices of people usually
held at the margins of the mainline church, especially young adults, people of color, the poor, and gay and lesbian people. As a consultant and member of the Episcopal Church’s Standing Commission on Domestic Mission and Evangelism, she supports faith communities seeking to embrace transformation and reckon with their fear of change. She holds master's degrees from Harvard
Divinity School and the Episcopal Divinity School, both in Cambridge, MA.

Youth Ministry Adult Workshop: Talking to Teenagers about
Sex
Speaker: Janice Thomas, Nurse Practitioner and Episcopalian from Sewanee, Tennessee

Do you wish you or your church had a good way to approach talking with your youth about sex and sexuality? If you are a parent, youth leader, or clergy person, this workshop is for you! This workshop will address sexuality from not only a health/physiological perspective but also a spiritual/theological perspective. Come for a comprehensive and fun presentation and find out how you and your church can talk to teenagers about sex!

When Wednesday, October 29 from 6:30 to 9 PM
Cost None, dinner provided
Where Diocesan House
808 West State Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08618
609 394-5281

Register By Monday, October 27
Registration Email preferred to dclarke@newjersey.anglican.org. Or fax registration form to 609 394-9546, mail form, or phone the
Reverend Debi Clarke, Deacon, 609 394-5281, ext. 37.

Contact The Reverend Debi Clarke, Deacon, 609 394-5281, ext. 37 or
dclarke@newjersey.anglican.org.

CONTACT

The Ministry Institute
Diocese of New Jersey
808 West State Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08618-5326
Phone: 609 394-5281
Fax: 609 394-9546

CO-DIRECTORS

The Reverend Linda Moeller
609 499-0998
Lindagts@comcast.net

Ms. Constance L. White
215 321-0722
connielouwhite@msn.com

REGISTRATION

Events for Laity and Everyone
Sarah Paige, Administrative Assistant
609 394-5281, Extension 10
spaige@newjersey.anglican.org

Events for Clergy
Cecilia Alvarez, Administrative Assistant
609 394-5281, Extension 22
calvarez@newjersey.anglican.org

Events for or related to Youth
The Reverend Debra Clarke, Deacon, Program Assistant for Youth Ministry
609 394-5281, Extension 37
dclarke@newjersey.anglican.org

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