The annual meeting and conference of the Ohio-Meadville District each spring.
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2012 District AssemblyMarch 23-24, 2012Allegheny College
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Moving Beyond the Box: Making the Missional Shift
2012 Keynote Speaker: David Owen-O'Quill
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Rev. Dr. David Owen-O'Quill is and ordained Unitarian Universalist minister whose work is recognized at forefront of missional thinking within our denomination. He brings a broad experience in parish ministry, congregational consulting, church planting, stewardship, growth, spirtual formation, ministerial formation with seminarians, and leader mentorship. What David's keynote will focus on is his work with mission development in congregational settings, what it is, and what it can mean for the future of Unitarian Universalism. |
David Owen-O'Quill is the founder of Micah's Porch in Chicago (www.micahsporch.org) and is known for doing new congregation starts. You can read his website News from the Spiritual Underground and other deep places at www.dare2seek.org/ The About tab explains Rev. Dave's history. You can also find and follow him on facebook.
District Assembly is a chance for congregational leaders and ministers to meet, network, ask questions, provide input on the direction of the district and gather resources and information on a variety of topics and programs through workshops, the keynote address and The Marketplace. It is an opportunity for education, leadership development and networking in a stimulating UU setting. Don’t miss this chance for your congregation to have your voice heard, gain knowledge and collect new resources. Consider sending a congregational team to collect information from many workshops as well as to represent your congregation as delegates.
Do you want to attend District Assembly and take advantage of all the workshop, networking and training opportunities but are worried about cost? One-half scholarships are available to participants at District Assembly. Preference will go to those who are attending as delegates for their congregations. Deadline for applications is February 24th. Applications will be available January 1st.
