Together in Mission with Brian McLaren is being RESCHEDULED.  A new date will be announced as soon as it is known.  Thank you for your patience and understanding.

TOGETHER IN MISSION is an annual, synod-wide event hosted by the Division for Congregational Life. Workshops, worship and keynote speakers will energize and equip congregations for vital, vibrant ministry.

Rescheduled date: to be announced
Original date: January 21, 2012 cancelled due to weather conditions 
Theme: “Re-presenting the Faith”
Keynote Speaker: Brian D. McLaren
Brian McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is an ecumenical global networker among innovative Christian leaders (from www.brianmclaren.net).
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Prior Together in Mission events:

• 2011 (January 22): “To See Ourselves As Others Do” with Dr. Amy G. Oden, keynote speaker
• 2010 (January 9): “Break Down the Barriers” with the Rev. Carol Howard Merritt, keynote speaker
• 2009 (January 10): “Effective Evangelism and Discipleship” featuring Matthew Anderson-Stembridge, Creation Care Fund; and the Rev. David Anderson, director, Congregational Renewal and Leadership, the Youth and Family Institute.
• 2008 (January 20): “Reaching New Generations” featuring the Rev. David Berg, ELCA evagenlism partner; and Rick Barron, singer-songwriter
• 2007 (January 21): Artwork by contemporary Christian artist Dr. He Qi displayed, event cancelled due to extenuating circumstances
• 2006 (January 15): “A Call to Prayer” featuring the Rev. Dr. Kathryn Bradley-Love, Associate Director of Evangelism, ELCA Division for Congregational Ministry