Rev. Dr. Susanna Metz Episcopal Vicar

1. PURPOSE OF THE GATHERING SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE TO CONFERENCE TEAMS The gathering will focus on transforming churches, communities and individuals through multiple styles of ministry; exploring new models and equipping leaders to move forward in collaborative efforts in both rural and urban communities; and identifying ways to work together with ecumenical, interfaith, community partners and in multicultural/racial settings. The event will bring together dynamic innovative presenters from a wide variety of settings to share vital ministries that are transforming communities across the country. Emphasis will be given to adaptive leadership, empowering persons living in poverty, developing ministries in new places for new people, and revitalizing existing congregations. A limited number of “lay scholarships” are available (first come; first served) to a conference team of three or more persons working cooperatively to develop a new ministry. The team must include at least a clergy, lay person (youth/ young adult) and a judicatory leader. The lay scholarship is in the amount of $385. to cover the cost of registration, room and meals. OCT 17-19, 2013 CROWNE PLAZA AIRPORT PITTSBURGH, PA Your Annual Conference, Youth & Ethnic Groups, Districts, Local Church may offer support for your participation. Sponsored by Rural Chaplains Association Appalachian Ministries Network United Methodist Rural Advocacy Rural/Urban Network (RUN) of GBGM 1.5 CEU’s REGISTER BY JUNE 30, 2013 !!!!!! SAVE $50.* !!!!!!!!! TOTAL COST PER PERSON (registration, room, meals) __$385. Double or__ $495. Single ROOMMATE_______________________________ NAME __________________________________________CONFERENCE ____________ ADDRESS_______________________________________________________________ PHONE:___________________ email:________________________________________ MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: RETHINKING CHURCH COOPERATIVELY P.O. Box 43, Dutton, AL 35744 *after June 30, 2013, add $50. per person Rev. Dr. Susanna Metz Episcopal Vicar Rev. Candice Lewis GBOD Bishop Mary Ann Swenson Ecumenical Officer Mr. George Howard, GBGM

2. Mr. Gary Locklear Coop Min Consultant Dr John Hill Program Director of Environmental & Economic Justice GBCS Rev. Robert Klingler Media & Puppet Ministries Dr. Lisa Jean Hoefner Ex Dir. OR-ID Conference Camps Ms. Rebekah Shuford Seminarian at Duke Ms. Cynthia Kent Native American International Caucus Ms. Diane Johnson GBGM Consultant 17 SKILL SHOPS *MULTICULTURAL MINISTRIES Rev. Bob Wilkins, Coordinator Appalachian Ministries Network Rev. Jerry Chapman Coop Min Consultant & Author *INTERCONNECTIONS AMONG FAITH COMMUNITIES *COOPERATING “OUTSIDE THE BOX” (Mission Based Models) *THE CIRCLES CAMPAIGN: Ministry with Persons in Poverty *COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE Dr Judy Matheny, Author, Researcher & Deaconess *NEW PLACES FOR NEW PEOPLE Ms. Gayle Lesure Greater Clarksburg Coop Church & Community Worker *GEOGRAPHICALLY BASED COOPERATIVES *RESOURCING TO DEVELOP & SUSTAIN COOPERATIVES *D.S. & CONFERENCE LEADERS IN COOPERATIVE MINISTRIES *EQUIPPING CONFERENCE DIRECTORS OR COORDINATORS *ADVANTAGES & CHALLENGES OF COOPERATIVE MINISTRIES FROM A RACIAL ETHNIC PERSPECTIVE Ms. Shirley Townsend –Jones Bennettsville Cheraw Coop Church & Community Worker *TECHNOLOGY: COOPERATING IN THE 21ST CENTURY Ms. June H. Kim, UMCOR Exec.. Sec. Hunger/Poverty & Sustainable Ag. & Dev. *MISSION BASED COOPERATIVE STYLES OF MINISTRIES *BIBLICAL & THEOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS FOR COOPERATION *SHALOM ZONE MINISTRIES *ENIVRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE *THRIVING RURAL COMMUNITIES Field Trip Options: Thursday Celebration & Conversation REGISTER EARLY & SAVE! Prior to JUNE 30, 2013 --$385 (dbl); $495 (sing); add $50. after June 30, 2013 Mail to “RETHINKING CHURCH COOPERATIVELY”, PO Box 43, Dutton, Alabama 35744 For more information: Dorsey Walker, coordinator Ph 256-228-6307 or rethinkchurchcooperatively@gmail.com