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Pre-Conference
Gathering for CovNet Young Adults
Lunch
Thursday, Nov 4,
12 noon - 3 pm
Younger pastors, seminarians,
and other friends under 40 (or so!) are invited to share experiences,
hopes, theological reflection (and a light lunch). Covenant Network board
strategists will join the Gathering to exchange ideas about future directions
for the Network and the Church.
CovNet Young Adult Reception
Friday, Nov 5
10:00 p.m. -11:30p.m.
After Friday night's worship, adjourn to a nearby pub with other younger
conference goers to enjoy sociability and a Poetry Slam.
Be ready to listen, and bring a poem to share!
Reflection Groups
Talking honestly about sex
doesn’t come naturally to Presbyterians! You’ll have several
chances during the conference to reflect on the plenary presentations,
explore some ethical case studies, and practice leading faithful discussions
back home.
Workshops
To allow time for processing
the conference topic, there’ll be fewer workshops than in previous
years. Still, you’ll be able to choose between perennial favorites
like Constitutional Interpretation or The Bible on Homosexuality, and
such timely topics as Teaching Sexual Ethics in your Congregation, Faithful
Living as a Single Person, and Theological, legal, and liturgical aspects
of marriage for all kinds of couples.
Friday evening dinner
Take a break in a very full
day and explore the many
and varied eateries in the neighborhood of the church with old friends
and/or new ones.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available
from the David B. McDowell Memorial Scholarship Fund; contact the Covenant
Network office to apply. Seminarians attend free, but a registration form
is required.
Extend your Stay
Consider extending
your stay in Chicago to enjoy the museums, do some Christmas
shopping on the
Miracle Mile, and worship at Fourth
Church on November 7 with John Buchanan preaching.
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Fourth Presbyterian
Church
Fourth
Presbyterian Church
(126 East Chestnut) is on Michigan Avenue between Chestnut and Delaware,
just a few blocks from the lakefront, across the street from the John
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Conference
Hotels
Please make your reservation
directly with one of the following hotels no later than October
5, 2004***. Mention the Covenant Network Conference to receive
specially negotiated conference rates as shown. (Local taxes add 14.9%
per room, per night.)
- Arlington
House International Hostel of Chicago
616 West Arlington Place, Chicago, IL 60614
Call 773-929-5380.
$30/night; dorm-style rooms for 6 or 8.
In a good neighborhood with transit connections to Fourth Presbyterian.
Especially for Seminarians - $45/night in McCormick’s
newly renovated guest housing. You can register for a room by contacting
Diane Sinish, or (773) 947-2950,
and asking to be in the Covenant Network block.
- The
Westin Michigan Avenue, 909 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611.
312-943-7200. Across the street from the church. $109/night, single
or double. (conference block sold out)
- The
Raphael Hotel, 201 E. Delaware, Chicago, IL 60611. 312-924-9155.
Two blocks from the church. $89/night, single or double.
(conference block sold out)
- For information on other
low-cost housing availability, please contact the Covenant
Network Office.
Transportation
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Conference
Schedule
subject to change
Thursday, Nov. 4
Registration at church 2:00
- 8:00 pm
3:30 - 4:15 pm — Welcome and opening remarks (Sanctuary)
4:00 - 5:00 pm —
Turning Points screening
5:15 - 5:45 pm — Reflection groups (as assigned)
6:00 - 7:30 pm — Dinner, (continuing in reflection
groups) (Westin Hotel)
7:45 - 8:00 pm — Greetings from Covenant Network leaders
(Sanctuary)
8:00 - 9:15 pm — Opening worship, Rick Spalding
preaching "Speaking the Name" (Sanctuary)
9:30 - 11:30 pm — Welcoming Reception (Westin
Hotel - Consort Room)
Friday, Nov. 5
Registration at church 8:00
-11:00 a.m.
Breakfast at hotels
9:00 - 9:45 pm — Morning worship, Amy Miracle
preaching "Are You Saved?" (Sanctuary)
10:00 am - noon — Plenary: Jack Stotts, speaker
"In the Beginning Was the Relationship" (Sanctuary)
12:15 -1:15 pm — Lunch, in reflection groups
1:30 - 2:45 pm — Plenary: Stephanie Paulsell,
speaker "Honoring the Sexual Body" (Sanctuary)
3:00 - 4:30 pm — Town Hall Meeting: (Sanctuary)
4:45 - 6:00 pm — Workshops
6:15 - 8:00 pm — Dinner break (local restaurants)
8:00 - 9:45 pm — Worship and Communion, Susan
Andrews preaching "Eros & Ethics" (Sanctuary)
10:00 - 11:30 pm — CovNet Young Adult Reception
& Poetry Slam (Garret Ripley's)
Saturday, Nov. 6
Breakfast at hotels
8:00 - 8:45 am — Taize worship service (Chapel)
9:00 - 10:00 am — Plenary: Luke Timothy Johnson,
speaker "Sexuality & the Holiness of the Church" (Sanctuary)
10:15 -11:30 am — Reflection groups (see location
list)
11:45 am - 1:00 pm — Closing worship, Gene Bay
preaching "Don't Give Up!" (Sanctuary)
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