Summer Conference on Pastoral Theology

A C o n t i n u i n g C o n v e r s a t i o n o n T h e o l o g y a n d P a s t o r a l L i f e

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June 16-19, 2008
Pacific Lutheran University Campus
"Being the Church in the Pacific Northwest: Reclaiming Faith Practices for a New Millennium"

For more information and to sign-up for future direct mail and e-mail updates and registration material, call Rev. Julie M. Josund, Director, Institute for Clergy and Congregational Renewal; or Rev. G. lee Klutgh, Director of Congregation Relations, PLU at 253-535-2373; crel@plu.edu

Join ordained and lay congregational leaders for a three-part ecumenical conference on pastoral life and the challenges of claiming a theologically rich, sacramentally grounded and socially engaged legacy in the Pacific Northwest.

>> Ask difficult questions
>> Reflect on your experience and knowledge
>> Contribute to discussions of pastoral life in a challenging regional culture

Welcome to a new venture:
Pacific Lutheran University's Summer Conference on Pastoral Theology - a continuing conversation, over three summers, on pastoral practice in the Pacific Northwest. Rooted in Lutheran and ecumenical sources, participants will reflect critically on the theological, sacramental, and ethical foundations that support presiders at worship, preachers, teachers, and promoters of service in public life. Each gathering will include diverse methods of exploring a particular summer theme:

>> Interactive presentations by experts in the field
>> Guided small group study sessions
>> Short classes on theme-related topics
>> Discussion by pastoral leaders

Each summer gathering will be followed by an online summary of proceedings, sustained resources for ongoing reflection, and
updates on future events related to summer themes.

June 2009
Pacific Lutheran University Campus
"Being the Church in the Pacific Northwest: Fostering A Public Voice on Critical Issues"