In Common 2023…Rooted. | Waco

AGENDA

SATURDAY, MARCH 25
8:30 AM          Breakfast

9 AM                Welcome and Plenary Session | Episcopal Health Foundation

10 AM              Workshop | Morning Sessions

11:45 AM         Lunch + Networking

1:00 PM          Workshop | Afternoon Sessions

3:00 PM          Closing

MORNING SESSIONS | 10 AM – 11:30 AM

• Workshop #1 – Rooted. In the Community: Ministry with and to Multicultural Communities (En español)
  • Come and explore community ministry that recognizes the diversity in communities. This workshop will provide examples of ministry from a Hispanic perspective to diverse neighborhoods and community groups. It will share lessons learned and offer suggestions and strategies on how to enhance current multicultural efforts. (This workshop will be conducted in Spanish with simultaneous translation available to English speakers.)
  • Speakers include:
    • The Rev. Oscar Huerta-Garcia, El Buen Pastor, Waco
    • The Rev. Alex Montes-Vela, Episcopal Diocese of Texas
    • Rosalinda Rodriguez, St. John’s, Austin

• Workshop #2 – Rooted. In Understanding Privilege and Unpacking It (please note this session will be offered twice, in the morning and in the afternoon)
  •  The term white privilege is a very challenging one of people who are white. This workshop will explore the definition of “white privilege”: what it is and what it isn’t, and its impact on the daily lives of people of color and people who are white.
  • Speakers:
    • Dain and Constance Perry, Traces of the Trade

AFTERNOON SESSIONS | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

• Workshop #3 – Rooted. In Gathering: The Wellspring is a Vision for Arlington’s Future and a Church Centered on Neighbors
  • All Souls in Arlington asked themselves the question, “Why are we using a 1960’s model of church in 2023? Square pegs, round holes…” Not because they were particularly ingenious, but because they were backed into a corner. The result is a fundamentally different way of being the church, in an authentic, faithful manner that is bringing health to the community and themselves. This workshop will introduce you to our community engagement discernment process, invite you to reimagine the role of the church in the community, and leave you with possibilities.
  • Speakers include:
    • Gloria Bender, Arlington Center for Community Engagement (ACCE)
    • The Rev. Kevin Johnson, All Soul’s, Arlington

• Workshop #4 – Rooted. In Understanding Privilege and Unpacking It (see Workshop 2)

REGISTER HERE!– Registration remains open until Thursday, March 23!

We encourage you to bring a team from your congregation! Your congregation will get the most out of the conference if your team is able to explore multiple workshops. If you are still determining who should come or what is the best fit for your congregation, contact us!