A Day with the Bishop 2010
August 21, 2010

Adults

8:45 am           Registration Opens with Coffee & Snacks

9:30 am           Morning Prayer in Sanctuary

10:00 am         Adults Workshop Session #1

12:00 pm         Lunch

1:00 pm          Workshop Session #2

NEW!  Bring a book for the “Take One, Leave One” book exchange table!

Children and Youth

8:45 am           Registration Opens with Coffee & Snacks

9:30 am           Morning Prayer in Sanctuary

10:00 am         Q&A with the Bishop

10:45 am         Acolyte Training &

All About the Episcopal Church

12:00 pm        Lunch

12:30 pm        Head to Diocesan Office for

Yard Games & Acolyte Olympics

3:00 pm          Return to Cathedral

Morning Workshop Options for Adults

Godly Play 101  Come see the program Christian Educators around the world are raving about!  Perfect for those new to Godly Play. 

Intro to Journey to Adulthood An important introductory workshop for new Journey to Adulthood congregations and leaders. Journey to Adulthood is a complete program of spiritual formation for 6th - 12th grades, using Bible studies, prayer, rites of passage, outreach ministries and both serious and playful activities. 

Leading Adult Christian Education  The formation process continues throughout our whole lives, making adult Christian education important for all congregations.  Come learn how to choose curriculum, get people to come, and strengthen your congregation through adult education.

Safeguarding God’s Children  A required training for all who work with children and youth, vestry members, and church employees and volunteers.  This training includes a video and discussion time.  A great opportunity as well to refresh your learning from previous trainings.

Jacob’s Ladder Exploratory Meeting.  Jacob’s Ladder is a new diocesan special ministry whose mission is to identify, empower, and welcome the ministry of people with disabilities and different abilities.  All who might be interested in joining a small steering group to explore the way forward are welcome.  People with disabilities or different abilities; family & friends; professionals; clergy & lay leaders; and interested others are all welcome.  Please register for both morning and afternoon sessions.  Please call Rebecca Gbasha, (319) 354-0112 after August 7, or Judy Thayer, (319) 337-2052, for more information or if you need specific accommodations.

Afternoon Workshop Options for Adults

Advanced Godly Play  This training expands upon the basics, and invites those with Godly Play experience to ask questions and share ideas for advanced storytelling and ministering with older children.  Offered afternoon session only. 

Planning Urban Adventures and Pilgrimages Learn the basics in preparing to take your youth group to visit another community.  Includes information on planning, budgeting, fundraising, and receiving support from your congregation.  Offered afternoon session

EfM:  Everything you want to know:  Join us for an overview of Education for Ministry, a theological education course of study for laity that has enrolled more than 65,000 participants. 

Safeguarding God’s Children  A required training for all who work with children and youth, vestry members, and church employees and volunteers.  This training includes a video and discussion time.  A great opportunity as well to refresh your learning from previous trainings.

All children & youth will have the opportunity to participate in:

“Bishop Q & A”  Always wondered why he wears that pointy hat?  Or why you always see him in a purple shirt?  Now is the time to ask!

“Acolyte Olympics”  Includes such games as synchronized torch bearing, cincture toss, fun races, and much more!  These activities will take place in the yard of the diocesan office, providing ample running space and various options.

Cost is $75 for a church group, or $15 per person.

Morning coffee,  juice & snack, and lunch provided.

Please make check payable to “The Diocese of Iowa” (Day with the Bishop in memo line)