AM CLASSES
AM 1: The New Form of Government – Rev. Dr. Paul K. Hooker
Last year, our denomination adopted a new Form of Government. Learn from one of the principal writers and foremost constitutional scholars in the Presbyterian Church about the major changes and how this new form will affect the life and work of you and your congregation. (This class will be repeated in the afternoon.)
AM 2: Safeguarding God’s People: Part 1 – Malinda Harris
Participants will have a chance to preview and discuss each of the 4 videos of this curriculum which offers practical suggestions for churches for the prevention of adult sexual misconduct and sexual harassment in the workplace. It was developed by the Episcopal Church in response to the need for setting standards for behavior among adults. Each section of the class takes approximately 2 hours. This workshop meets the presbytery’s sexual misconduct training requirement. All 4 hours required for completion.
AM 3: Human Trafficking: A Call to Christians – Marjorie Philips
This workshop will provide a better understanding of human trafficking and the scope of the problem (globally, nationally and in NE Florida) through conversation with a panel of experts. The workshop also presents an opportunity for individuals and our churches to explore responses to this growing problem that are consistent with the teachings of Jesus.
AM 4: At the Banks of the River Jordan: The Promise and Peril of the Future for the PCUSA – Rev. Dr. Jim Miller
Since the beginning of the Judeo-Christian tradition more than 3,000 years ago, our understanding of God's creation has undergone at least two revolutions. This workshop will explore this revolutionary history and consider its significance for the life of the Presbyterian church today and into the foreseeable future.
AM 5: Yoga with Spirit: Praying with the Body – Susan Byrne Lee
Awaken with joy to God, to life and to a new day. This workshop combines the Psalms and Morning Prayers with Yoga and music from the Taize Community for an enhanced experience of prayer, yoga, and Christian spirituality. This workshop is great for all ages and experience levels. This workshop will reveal ways to incorporate your Christian faith journey with an established yoga practice. Bring your yoga mat or you are welcome to participate seated in a chair.
AM 6: The Political Theology of the Gospel of Mark – Rev. Dr. Tim Simpson
A Year B Revised Common Lectionary-related discussion of Mark's confrontational stance toward the government along with a brief discussion of how it contrasts with the accommodations model of Luke.
PM CLASSES
PM 1: The New Form of Government – Rev. Dr. Paul K. Hooker
Last year, our denomination adopted a new Form of Government. Learn from one of the principal writers and foremost constitutional scholars in the Presbyterian Church the major changes and how this new form will affect the life and work of you and your congregation.
PM 2: Safeguarding God’s People: Part 2 (Continuation from morning session) – Malinda Harris
Participants will have a chance to preview and discuss each of the 4 videos of this curriculum which offers practical suggestions for churches for the prevention of adult sexual misconduct and sexual harassment in the workplace. It was developed by the Episcopal Church in response to the need for setting standards for behavior among adults. Each section of the class takes approximately 2 hours. This workshop meets the presbytery’s sexual misconduct training requirement. All 4 hours required for completion.
PM 3: Gateways to Glory: Icons of the Christian East – Rev. Dr. Josh Braley
Idols and icons—what’s the difference? Find out in this workshop on the icons of the Eastern Church. We’ll explore the theology of icons (John of Damascus, 7th Ecumenical Council), their use in worship and look in detail at famous images such as Andrei Rublev’s “Holy Trinity.”
PM 4: Presbyterian Case Files: Cold Cases Warm Up – Ed Kelly & Bill Scheu
The workshop will examine church-state legal relationships and rights and the application of church and secular law to current issues facing the church, congregations and the state.
PM 5: Cosmic Presbyterianism – Rev. Dr. Jim Miller
This workshop will review six features of God's creation and will consider their contextual significance for the worship, education and mission of Presbyterian congregations.
PM 6: Online Social Productivity Tools – Cal Findeiss & Rev. Tara Thompson
Facebook, Twitter, Myspace...you have heard about these online social tools right? Well how about Doodle, Prezi, Remember the Milk, Dropbox, and Google Docs? We are going to take a look at these Online Social Productivity tools to help keep you and your church connected and organized while trying to make the turn from the 20th to the 21st century.
PM 7: Keeping Sabbath – Rev. Cynthia Montgomery
How does a Christian in today's world "keep the Sabbath?” And what exactly does it mean to keep Sabbath? Come explore the many ways in which busy, modern Christians can re-claim the Sabbath and keep the 4th commandment.