Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace - Revive and Reconcile

1. Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace- Revive and Reconcile 20th World Assembly of DIAKONIA World Federation

2. June 2008 Update From the DIAKONIA 2009 World Assembly Planning Committee

3. DOTAC Invites… DIAKONIA of the Americas and Caribbean cordially invites you to the 20th World Assembly of the DIAKONIA World Federation. The World Assembly will convene on Monday, July 20 and adjourn Monday, July 27, 2009, on the campus of Georgia Institute of Technology (GA Tech) in Atlanta, GA, USA For information: www.diakonia-world.org Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

4. Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace- Revive and Reconcile • This World Assembly will offer deaconesses, deacons and diaconal ministers the opportunity to gather in Atlanta for inspiration, information sharing and renewal. Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

5. Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace- Revive and Reconcile Design by Mr. Jeff Wunrow Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

6. Designer’s thoughts on Logo • The five water drops represent the five continental landmasses (much as the five Olympic rings do) suggesting the global nature of your organization.  • They also align with the five themes of your time together:  “God Welcomes, Heals, Enfolds, Blesses, and Sends.” • I chose soothing pale blues and greens for the water drops, again thinking of how those cool colors revive and refresh. • Also, the themes of crossroads and reconciliation are hinted at in the way the five water drops overlap to create the deepest color at the center of the bowl. • Designer – Mr. Jeff Wunrow, St. Louis, MO, USA Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

7. Assembly Theme Verse 1 Again the word of the LORD Almighty came to me. 2 This is what the LORD Almighty says: "I am very jealous for Zion; I am burning with jealousy for her." 3 This is what the LORD says: "I will return to Zion and dwell in Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the City of Truth, and the mountain of the LORD Almighty will be called the Holy Mountain." 4 This is what the LORD Almighty says: "Once again men and women of ripe old age will sit in the streets of Jerusalem, each with cane in hand because of his age. 5 The city streets will be filled with boys and girls playing there." 6 This is what the LORD Almighty says: "It may seem marvelous to the remnant of this people at that time, but will it seem marvelous to me?" declares the LORD Almighty. 7 This is what the LORD Almighty says: "I will save my people from the countries of the east and the west. 8 I will bring them back to live in Jerusalem; they will be my people, and I will be faithful and righteous to them as their God.“ Zechariah 8:1-8 NIV Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

8. Daily Assembly Themes • God…welcomes • God…heals • God…enfolds • God…blesses • God…sends • Sabbath Design by Mr. Jeff Wunrow Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

9. DIAKONIA Theology of Diakonia Presentations from DIAKAID projects Workshop Themes Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

10. Workshop Themes • Advocacy – Justice • DOVE Event – October 22 – 26, 2007 • DOTAC Overcoming Violence Exchange • God’s Creation Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

11. Workshop Themes • Greater Atlanta Community Help • Project South – race reconciliation • Hands On Atlanta – volunteering • Habitat for Humanity & CARE Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

12. Workshop Themes • Experiential • Liturgical dance • Shape-Note singing • Taizé worship • Spirituality Center Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

13. Program – Day 1 (Monday) • Registration begins at 1 p.m. • Orientations scheduled in the afternoon • Celebration worship in the evening Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

14. Program – Day 2 (Tuesday) • God…welcomes • Morning Prayer • Words of Welcome • Theme Speaker – Sara Miles • Small Group Discussions • DIAKONIA World Focus • Free Time Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

15. Words of Welcome from… • Bishop G. Lindsey Davis, United Methodist Church • Bishop H. Julian Gordy, Southeastern Synod – Evangelical Lutheran Church in America • Bishop John Neil Alexander, Bishop, The Diocese of Atlanta – The Episcopal Church Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

16. Words of Welcome from… • Deaconess E. Louise Williams, World President, DIAKONIA World Federation • Deaconess Linda Ervin, Regional President, DIAKONIA of the Americas and Caribbean (DOTAC) • Deaconess Edie Eickemeyer, Convener, DIAKONIA 2009 World Assembly Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

17. Theme Speaker - Miles Sara Miles is the author of How to Hack a Party Line: The Democrats and Silicon Valley and co-editor of Directed by Desire: The Collected Poems of June Jordan and the anthology Opposite Sex. Her work has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, The New Yorker, Out, The Progressive, La Jornada and Salon, among others. She has written extensively on military affairs, politics and culture. The founder of St. Gregory's Food Pantry ,she lives in San Francisco with her family. Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

18. Program – Day 3 (Wednesday) • God…heals • Morning Prayer • Bible Study – Glory Dharmaraj • Workshops • Small Group Discussions • Regional Meetings Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

19. Bible Study Leader - Dharmaraj Glory Dharmaraj is Executive Secretary for Justice Education for the Women’s Division of the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church.  She is also the Administrator of the United Methodist Seminar Program on National and International Affairs at the Church Center for the United Nations in New York. Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

20. Program – Day 4 (Thursday) • God…enfolds • Morning Prayer • Exploring Atlanta – Ministry sites • Exploring Atlanta – Attractions • Cultural Celebration Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

21. Program – Day 5 (Friday) • God…blesses • Theme Speaker – Rev. Dr. Walter Altmann • Workshops • Small Group Discussions • DIAKONIA World Focus Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

22. Welcoming Speaker - Altmann Rev. Dr Walter Altmann has been the president of the Evangelical Church of the Lutheran Confession in Brazil (IECLB) since 2002, having previously served as its first vice president, from 1998, and second vice president, from 1990-1994. He was the president of the Latin American Council of Churches (CLAI) from 1995-2001, and has been a member of the council and executive committee of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) since 2003. Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

23. Program – Day 6 (Saturday) • God…sends • Bible Study • Workshops • Regional Meetings • Small Group Discussions Dale Chihuly’s Parterre Fountain – Atlanta Botanical Garden – Photo by Parks Anderson Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

24. Program – Day 7 (Sunday) • Worship at local churches • DIAKONIA World Focus • Closing Worship – including communion Dunwoody UMC, Dunwoody, GA Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

25. Program – Day 8 (Monday) • Checkout of facilities • Departure • Transportation to Hartsfield Jackson airport Yellow Airplane by Danny O Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

26. Summary of Assembly Session Types • 2 Festival Worship Services (Opening & Closing) • 2 Theme Speaker Sessions • 4 Small Group Discussion Periods (10 people per each discussion group/50 or more groups) • 3 DIAKONIA World Focus Sessions • 2 Bible Study Sessions • 3 Workshop Periods (35-50 people per workshop/15 workshops each period) • 2 Exploring Atlanta Times (Ministries & Attractions) • 2 Regional Meeting Sessions • 1 Cultural Celebration Evening Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

27. GT – GA Tech Georgia Institute of Technology Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

28. Georgia Institute of Technology • The Georgia Institute of Technology is one of the nation's top research universities, distinguished by its commitment to improving the human condition through advanced science and technology. • Georgia Tech's campus occupies 400 acres in the heart of the city of Atlanta, where more than 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students receive a focused, technologically based education. Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

29. GA Tech Meeting Facilities • The Ferst Center for the Arts is an outstanding facility for the full assembly sessions and will house our interpretation equipment • The Georgia Tech Student Center offers meeting space for workshops and small group discussions Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

30. The Ferst Center for the Arts Featuring a proscenium stage, orchestra pit, and theatrical lighting and sound systems A beautiful 1,155-seat state-of-the-art theatre. Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

31. GA Tech Information Links • About GT - http://www.gatech.edu/about/ • GT Housing - http://www.housing.gatech.edu/ Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

32. GA Tech Campus Map Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

33. Transportation to GT campus • Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport – “World’s Busiest Airport” • MARTA- rapid transit provides airport to near campus transportation • Transportation from airport to campus is a personal expense • Assembly “ambassadors” will be present at airport on arrival day to meet attendees (7/20/09) • Additional busses will be available at the MARTA station for the trip to the campus & registration area Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

34. GT Trolley & Tech Square Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

35. Lodging – apartment style • Private (individual) sleeping rooms • 4 sleeping rooms per apartment • Small living room and kitchen • Two toilet/shower facilities/apartment • Wired for internet access (connection cable required) Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

36. Residence Halls • Apartment-style residence halls with lounges, fitness and study rooms • 4-5 story buildings • Elevator accessible • Attendees will be housed in 2 units located adjacent to or across the street from each other Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

37. Dining • All meals will be in the GA Tech Dining Services facility • Dining facilities are located near the residence halls or at the Student Center • Breakfast, lunch and dinner included • Starting with Dinner on 7/20/09 • Through Breakfast on 7/27/09 • Food Court concept Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

38. Gifts from the World • Location: Registration area • Hours: During meals and free time • Opportunity for attendees to display gifts brought from local communities (Only GT approved vendors can “sell” items on campus; and all purchases from vendors are subject to GA Sales Tax. Therefore we’re not labeling this activity as a marketplace.) Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

39. Communications • DIAKONIA-World.org website driven to minimize costs • Assembly information in four languages • English • German • Portuguese • Spanish Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

40. Communications • Will consist of: • Invitation • Postcard flyer • General Information • Assembly Handbook • News Releases Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

41. Communications • Will utilize various channels • DIAKONIA Communication Network • DIAKONIA Regional and Member websites • International religious publications • Local news outlets Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

42. General Information • Types of information to appear on website • Registration information • Refunds and Cancellations • DIAKONIA Travel Fund • Arrival at the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport • Entry into USA (Customs at airport) Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

43. General Information – continued • Types of information to appear on website • Passports • Your Visa • Airline Tickets • Quarantine and Vaccinations • Insurance • Medical • Travel Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

44. General Information – continued • Information about Atlanta & GA Tech • City of Atlanta • Venue & Accommodations • Climate & Clothing • Atlanta information via Internet Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

45. Post Conference Tours being considered… • Lake Junalaska Tour • Washington DC • The Grand Canyon • All tours are elective and may be arranged through (Name of travel agent) Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

46. Registration Types • VOTING DELEGATE • An individual who belongs to a member organization and has been selected to vote at the DIAKONIA 2009 World Assembly • NON-VOTING DELEGATE • An individual who belongs to a member organization but has not been selected to vote at the DIAKONIA 2009 World Assembly • FRIEND OF DIAKONIA • An individual interested in DIAKONIA, however, does not belong to a member organization • GUEST • Guests are not included in assembly sessions or sponsored visits. Lodging and meals are provided • DIAKONIA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE • An individual who serves on the DIAKONIA Executive Committee Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

47. Registration with lodging • Fulltime registration • Includes assembly sessions and events, lodging & meals • For Delegates and Friends of DIAKONIA • $1,100 USD Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

48. Registration without lodging • Fulltime registration • Includes assembly sessions and events, and meals • Excludes lodging • For Delegates and Friends of DIAKONIA • $800 USD Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

49. Daily registration option • Includes assembly sessions and events, meals for the day and a daily parking permit • Excludes lodging • For Delegates and Friends of DIAKONIA • $300 USD per day Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile

50. “Guest” Option • Fulltime registration • Includes lodging & meals • Excludes assembly sessions & events • For “Guests” • $600 USD Diakonia: Crossroads of Grace.... Revive & Reconcile