Thoughtfully Refreshing the Conversation
about the Ministry of the Baptized

With Fredrica Harris Thompsett

THURSDAY, March 24, 2011 • 10:00am to 1:00pm
Registration at 9:30am • Workshop begins at 10:00am
ST. PETER'S CHURCH, 320 BOSTON POST ROAD, WESTON, MA

Dr. Fredrica Harris Thompsett is a teacher, historian, Anglican theologian and Professor of Historical Theology at the Episcopal Divinity School (EDS) in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Her latest book is Born of Water, Born of Spirit: Supporting the Ministry of the Baptized in Small Congregations, co-authored with Sheryl Kujawa-Holbrook (2010). Two of her several books are Living with History (New Church's Teaching Series) and We Are Theologians (1989, 2003). She is passionate about supporting the ministry of laity and clergy, developing ministerial leadership, and entertaining theological reflection. Dr. Thompsett is sought after as a conference leader, speaker, and preacher. She is as well a lay delegate from the Diocese of Massachusetts to General Convention and a member of TEC's Executive Council.

OVERVIEW

Together we will explore stories and signs of vitality that come from parishes around the country and around the world where the ministries of laity and clergy are shaped and shared to ensure more sustainable futures. The overall intention of our conversation will be to encourage imaginative participation in God's mission in and outside of congregations.

Beverages and dessert will be provided. Please bring your brown bag lunch.

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