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Rostered Ministers, Lay Mission Developers and Interns are invited to Re:Spirit, the 2022 Spring Bishop's Convocation - a time of re-connection and renewal, designed to re-kindle the Spirit both within us and made manifest in community. As we all learn how to navigate this era of chaos and disruption, join your fellow rostered leaders as we seek to re-ground ourselves in God’s holy, guiding presence.
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Join us Apirl 25-27 at Seabeck Conference Center on Hood Canal. Our time together will be enriched by holistic wellness coach Leigh Ann Wolfe of Living Well and spiritual director Rev. Denise Easter of Renewal Ministries Northwest. 
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As we convene in person for the first time in two years, we will be following recommended safety guidelines, including single rooms for all, which the synod will help subsidize. (Note: double rooms for couples will be available!) Seabeck requires proof of vaccination for all guests, so plan to bring a paper or digital copy of your vaccination record. For those unable to be vaccinated, please contact the synod office for testing options. 
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For those unable to gather in person, we will offer a one day online option, Tuesday April 26, from 9am-4pm. This day will center on reviving our personal connection to Spirit through a deeper understanding of contemplative, listening prayer, and living out that connection in the practice of spiritual discernment. 

REGISTER HERE

Registration closes at 4pm on Wednesday, March 16.
Please note: room assignments will be made based on date of registration/receipt of payment.
We have a capacity of 80 attendees. Get registered soon!
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Cost, including program, housing, and meals (Mon. lunch - Wed. breakfast)
  • SOLD OUT Single Room w/Private Bath – in the newer buildings, $375  
  • Single Room w/Shared Bath Down Hall – in the older buildings - $275 
  • ONLINE only option – TUESDAY ONLY - $50 
Scholarships will be available through the Bishop’s Caring Fund. Please email susan@lutheransnw.org BEFORE registering. You will then receive information on how to proceed with registration.
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May I make a donation toward offsetting the subsidy the synod is paying to ensure single rooms for all? YES. There will be a section on the registration form where you may add a donation in $25 increments. (THANK YOU!) 
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Dietary accommodations are offered by the good folks at Seabeck: vegetarian, vegan, non-celiac gluten free, dairy free - or a combination of any/all of these. Please indicate which diet(s) you may need on the registration form. There is a guest fridge for our use if you need to supplement your meal outside of these menu designations. If you have allergies the kitchen should be made aware of, please email that info to susan@lutheransnw.org.
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May my spouse join me?  YES! Please register and pay for your spouse as an additional participant when registering.
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When to check in? Check in time will be 11am on Monday, April 25 (check out time is 11am on Wednesday, April 27)
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About our speakers:
  • Leigh Ann Wolfe co-owns a strength and conditioning gym, Project Fortius, in Seattle and is a co-founder of a health and wellness coaching group, Living Well. Leigh Ann works with a variety of people and organizations, coaching them to become the best versions of themselves and to realize tangible goals. She takes a holistic approach to health, wellness, and fitness while focusing on change-psychology and progressive coaching methodologies to guide people toward sustainable practices and long-lasting transformations. On Monday afternoon she will encourage us to re-vitalize through her session A Holistic Approach to Deep Health: Exploring the six domains of deep health in relation to the self and to community. 
  • Rev. Denise Easter is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. She is a Co-Founder (2003) and Executive Director for Renewal Ministries Northwest (www.renewalminnw.org\) where she provides Spiritual Direction, leads Guided Prayer Retreats for congregations and other groups, and facilitates group Spiritual Discernment Retreats for Christian leaders. She has served in pastoral ministry at several Presbyterian churches, currently as Parish Associate at North Creek Presbyterian Church in Mill Creek. Prior to pastoral ministry she worked for a number of years as a Medical Social Worker in the Seattle area. Her two sessions on Tuesday will center on reviving our personal connection to Spirit through a deeper understanding of contemplative, listening prayer and living out that connection in the practice of spiritual discernment.  
Here is the schedule for our time together: 
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Monday, April 25   Re-connect & Re-Vitalize
10:30am – Check In Time
12noon – Lunch
1pm - Opening Worship
1:30pm – 3:30pm - Session 1-  Leigh Ann Wolfe
3:30pm-5pm - Open Time
5pm – 6pm Reception hosted by Bishop  
6pm – Dinner
7:30pm - Prayer Around the Cross  
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Tuesday, April 26  Restored & Refreshed in Spirit (Online Day- 9:00-4:00)
8am – Breakfast
9am – Worship
9:45-11:45 - Session 2:  Listening Prayer- Denise Easter
12noon – Lunch
1pm-1:30pm - State of the Synod with Bishop
1:45pm-3:45 pm - Session 3:  Discernment - Denise Easter
4pm-6pm - Open Time
6pm – Dinner
7:30pm - Healing Service  
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Wednesday, April 27  Return
8am – Breakfast
9am - Final Gathering, Holy Communion
10:30 – Check Out – return keys/sign out w/synod staff