This conversation will explore ways that church grounds (and/or church members’ yards) can become sanctuaries for bees and other pollinators. As we begin to understand more about the importance of biodiversity, habitat loss, and our place in a ‘community of creation,’ planting gardens that support a variety of life is an act of reconciliation with creation. Hosted by Wendy Janzen, MCEC Eco-Minister with guest Carrie Dohe from Bees for Peace.

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In this workshop, the participants will review tools developed with MCEC for congregational processes like “The Congregational Lifecycle,” “Informed Conversations,” and “Appreciative Inquiry.” We will ask practical questions around how, when and by whom these processes can best be used for congregational processes. In addition, the group will work at questions of planning and conducting a vision exercise with a congregation looking carefully at what discernment means for faith communities in this work.

Join Leah Reesor-Keller for a time of learning, discussion and brainstorming practical culture-shaping actions. Bring along your congregation’s vision/mission statement for reflection. As a living example of culture-shaping, the workshop format will seek to embody MCEC’s values of beloved-ness, spirituality, transformation, community, hospitality, peace & justice.  

Soul-full care of self:  Embracing the light and shadow of life-giving ministry.

 As pastors you carry the weight of care for others. In this session, you will be invited to nurture your understanding of self, in ways that deepen and sustain you.