LSA-DN Spiritual Life Conference

Conference Schedule

	Monday, October 20
10:30 am	Registration
1:00 – 1:45 pm	Opening Worship - Rev. Stephen Bouman
1:45 – 2:45 pm	Opening General Session: People with Disabilities as Leaders in the Church - Rev. Bill Gaventa
3:00 – 4:15 pm	Leadership Roles of People with Disabilities - Continue the discussion from the opening general session with this nationally known leader in the disability community. Rev. Bill Gaventa	Strategies for Congregational Inclusion and Well-Being - Rev. Steve Bouman	Stoking the Fires of Joy: Celebrate successful inclusive practices in area congregations! Panel Discussion
7:00 – 8:30 pm	Dessert Reception
	Tuesday, October 21
8:00 am	Registration
8:00 – 8:30 am	Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 8:45 am	Gathering Music
8:45 – 9:30 am	Opening General Session: Creating True Sanctuary in a Hospitable Church - Bishop Craig and Cindy Johnson
9:45 – 10:45 am	Creating True Sanctuary in a Hospitable Church - Continue the discussion with Bishop Craig and Cindy Johnson with their dual perspectives: as a church leader and as a parishioner with a disability.	Creating Deeper Connections through Fellowship and Leadership with Persons with Disabilities - Angela Novak Amado	Learning (and the Things that Get in the Way) - An exploration of how people with and without disabilities learn and process information; and developing teaching strategies designed for success. David Morstad
11:00 – 11:45 am	Support, Education and Full Participation: A Self Advocate Panel Presentation
11:45 – 1:00 pm	Lunch
1:15 - 2:30 pm	Involuntary Joy: Shaping A Life Of Wellbeing, Passion And Possibility Out Of Disability - Joy Newcome	Education in Disability Ministry: Discovering Curricula - Nella Uitvlugt	Creating Inclusive Worship Opportunities - Rev. Dean Nadasdy
2:45 – 4:00 pm	Idea Showcase: A potpourri of experiences, perspectives and professions gathered in one place with one purpose - Supporting people with disabilities for success! Conference participants share their experiences and hear ideas that contribute to successful ministry.
6:00 – 6:30 pm	Reception
6:30 – 8:30 pm	Banquet - Music & Entertainment
	Wednesday, October 22
8:00 – 8:30 am	Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 9:15 am	Closing General Session: Lessons Learned from Building Disability Ministries - Nella Uitvlugt
9:15 – 10:00 am	Closing Worship - Rev. Dean Nadasdy

 

Register today!

The cost of this workshop is $225.

The registration deadline was October 17th.

Cancellation Policy: If participant cancels by September 30, 2008 you will recieve a full refund. Before October 13th, participant will be be given a refund minus a $80 processing fee. After October 13th no refund will be given.

Location

 

Minneapolis Airport Marriot
2020 East American Blvd.
Bloomington, MN 55425

Make your hotel reservations by calling: 952-854-7441 or toll free at 1-800-228-9290.

About LSA-DN

 

LSA-DN is a national network of faith-based providers that serve individuals with developmental disabilities. The member organizations include Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services Inc, Filling Memorial Home of Mercy, Graceworks Lutheran Services, KenCrest Centers, LSS of Illinois, LSS of Michigan, LSS of Minnesota, LSS of New England, LSS of Southern California, LSS of the Virgin Islands, LSS of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, Luther Home of Mercy, Lutheran Housing Services Inc, Lutheran Services in Iowa, Mill Neck Family of Organizations, Mosaic and Mount Olivet Rolling Acres.

Still have questions?

Contact Bethesda at 1.800.369.4636, ext. 4449 or ncrc@blhs.org.