Ecumenism in Action!
Ministering together when
we're small and scattered

The 2005 Canadian Ecumenical Institute
& Collaborative Ministries Conference
April 18 to 21, 2005
  
  
  
  

To register, please download our PDF brochure & registration form
  
   		  
Monday, April 18th
   		St. Paul's Roman Catholic Cathedral (Next door to the Sheraton)
6:00 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

 Registration

Opening Worship

Wine and Cheese Reception to follow
  
Tuesday, April 19th
   		Sheraton Cavalier
8:00 a.m.

8:45 a.m.

9:00 a.m.
  
  

9:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

 Registration opens

Gathering with song

Opening Prayer
Welcome / announcements
Introduction

Presentation and discussion (Phyllis Anderson)

Coffee Break

Panel presentation

Lunch (included in registration)

Workshops - Round 1

Coffee Break

Workshops - Round 2

Worship (John Bell)

Free Evening – supper on your own
  
Wednesday, April 20th
   		Sheraton Cavalier
8:00 a.m.

8:45 a.m.

9:00 a.m.
  

9:15 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

 Registration opens

Gathering with song

Opening Prayer
Announcements

Presentation (Phyllis Anderson)

Coffee Break

Plenary and table groups

Lunch (included in registration)

Workshops - Round 1

Coffee Break

Workshops - Round 2

Worship (John Bell)

Social hour

Banquet & Entertainment
  
Thursday, April 21st
   		Sheraton Cavalier
8:45 a.m.

9:00 a.m.
  

9:15 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m.
  

11:30 a.m.

12:00 noon

 Gathering with song

Opening Prayer
Announcements

Plenary session (John Bell)

Coffee Break

Evaluation
Courtesies

Closing worship

Lunch (included in registration) and farewell
  
Workshops
  
Tuesday, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
   		Workshops - Round 1
1. "Limited Resources, Limitless Possibilities"
2. Conflict: Part One – Conflict in Shared Ministry Settings
3. "How to Interest the Parish in Ecumenism"
4. Working in Teams
5. "Interfaith Initiatives"
  
Tuesday, 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
   		Workshops - Round 2
1. "Religion and Conflict: Ecumenical Resources, Ecumenical Problems"
2. "Feed My Sheep" - A Pastoral Team Approach
3. "How to Get Started in Shared Ministry"
4. "Dialogue with First Nations Spirituality"
5. "United in Baptism and Marriage"
  
Wednesday, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
   		Workshops - Round 1
1. Conflict: Part One – Conflict in Shared Ministry Settings (repeat)
2. "How to Interest the Parish in Ecumenism" (repeat)
3. "Ecumenical Area Strategies
4. "Engaging Congregations in Ecumenical Action for Justice"
5. Theories of Teaming
  
Wednesday, 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
   		Workshops - Round 2
1. "Limited Resources, Limitless Possibilities" (repeat)
2. "How to Get Started in Shared Ministry" (repeat)
3. "Religion and Conflict" (repeat)
4. Evangelicals and Catholics
5. "Ecumenical Shared Ministry as a Long Term Relationship"

To register, please download our PDF brochure & registration form