October 8th – October 11th:
This gathering is being offered as a pilot from which the format and content of future conferences will be determined. Participants will be invited to provide feedback for this purpose. The plan is to bring together black female clergy and lay professionals in the church under the theme: Spiritual Renewal, Leadership Gems: Continuing the Journey, ” for conversation around topics that include: Reflections on Ministry in the wider church; Leadership in the Black Community, providing Christian Formation materials for African Americans (especially for youth and young adults), Addressing Women’s Issues in Church and Society and Wholeness for the Individual relating to Health and Well Being and The Spiritual Life.
Approximately fifty women are being invited to participate in this venture. They will be selected from a broad range of ministries and cultures in order to create a diversity that will greatly enhance discussions and conversations, enrich network opportunities and cultivate relationships for ongoing support of one another. Both clergy and lay groups will have the opportunity to meet separately during the conference to discuss common issues relating to their ministries, and it is our hope that all will leave feeling renewed and inspired to continue the journey.
October 19th – October 28th:
Missioner is attending the 33rd Session of the Synod of the Diocese of the Windward Islands at the Rex Grenadian Hotel in Grenada, West Indies
October 28th – October 31st:
TASK Force meeting in Annapolis, MD, a task force has been convened to address the concern that too many black congregations are struggling and being closed. The aim is to recognize and celebrate the black congregations that are doing well and enlist their participation in a partnership effort. The task force has developed a purpose statement that will require trained coaches to accomplish its goal. Coaches will be trained and invited to meet with struggling congregations that will be invited to enter into a covenant to effect change leading towards congregational vitality.
