The 2001 Covenant Conference

Christ Transforming Culture:
Why the Church Matters in the 21st Century

November 1 - 3, 2001
Pasadena Presbyterian Church
Pasadena, CA

Important timing note: The Hilton Pasadena and Sheraton Pasadena have agreed to extend special negotiated conference rates, if you book by October 24. (Place reservations directly with hotels.) Information follows below.

Conference content

Practical information and
Registration form follow below

Deepen your understanding of faithful discipleship today with outstanding scholars and theologians. Plenary addresses are by:

• Peter J. Gomes, Plummer Professor of Christian Morals and Preacher to Harvard University
• Letty M. Russell, Professor of Theology, Yale Divinity School
• Cynthia M. Campbell, President, McCormick Theological Seminary, and Jack L. Stotts, President Emeritus, Austin Theological Seminary, in dialogue on Christ and Culture Fifty Years Later

Enjoy lively and powerful worship, using many forms of Reformed liturgy. Preachers include:

• Mauricio Chacon, Pastor, Iglesia Presbiteriana de la Mission, San Francisco
• Cynthia Jarvis, Pastor, Chestnut Hill Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia
• Jean Kim, Founding Pastor, Church of the Magdalene, Seattle
• J. Oscar McCloud, Associate Pastor, Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, New York

Learn from practical and provocative workshops, with insights you can use:

• How shall we proclaim the gospel in words and actions?
• How can we as Christians both serve and influence our culture?
• What is the role of the church in a post-Christendom world?
• How can we witness to our increasingly multi-cultural society? And what can we learn from it?
• and many more

Share ideas and experiences with others who care about our church and its witness.

• Learn what you can do in your presbytery to help our church reflect Christ's hospitality and grace
• Plan how best to help your presbytery consider proposed Amendment 01-A.
• Renew old connections and forge new ones as we look ahead to the next steps in our church's journey.
• Note especially: The Pre-Conference gathering for Covenant Network supporters under 40.
  

Practical information:

Location:

The conference takes place at the Pasadena Presbyterian Church, 585 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101.

Schedule:

Thursday, Nov. 1, at noon -- Pre-Conference gathering for CovNet supporters under 40.

Thursday, Nov. 1, at 3 p.m. -- Conference begins with opening plenary (Letty Russell), Overture Advocates' presentation on ordination standards, dinner, opening worship (Jean Kim, preaching), welcome reception.

Friday, Nov. 2 -- Worship (Mauricio Chacon, preaching), keynote (Peter Gomes), workshops, lunch, plenary (Cynthia Campbell and Jack Stotts in dialogue), presbytery reflection and organizing groups, dinner, communion worship (Cynthia Jarvis, preaching).

Saturday, Nov. 3-- Workshops, closing worship (Oscar McCloud, preaching). Conference ends at noon.

For detailed schedule, click here.


Conference hotels:

All hotels are an easy walk -- 3 to 4 blocks -- from the church.

DoubleTree Pasadena
191 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena
$119/night, single or double
(626) 792-2727

Hilton Pasadena
168 S. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena
$115/night, single or double
(626) 577-1000

Sheraton Pasadena
303 E. Cordova St., Pasadena
$109/night, single or double
(626) 449-4000

Mention Covenant Network Conference to receive special rates. Reserve by Oct. 24 to obtain quoted rates.

Special airfares:

You can fly into either Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Burbank Airport. Shuttles or airport buses run from both airports to Pasadena hotels.

We have negotiated special air fares that may not require a Saturday-night stayover, if booked through our agent, Beyond the Bay Travel.

Reserve on-line: www.beyondthebay.com
Or call (650) 738-4980 or (800) 542-1991
(Please have credit card and frequent flyer numbers ready.)

Cars:

You should not need to rent a car, unless you are planning to tour southern California before or after the conference. If you are driving to the conference, parking is available at all three conference hotels, and at the Pasadena Conference Center. Rates range from $6 to $10 per day.

Conference cost:

$125 -- Payable to Covenant Network of Presbyterians

Note: Early bird registration $100 if received by September 14.

Seminarians come free -- but you do have to register.
Scholarships available from the David B. McDowell Memorial Scholarship Fund -- Contact Covenant Network Office for information.

Questions?

Call (415/351-2196) or e-mail Conference Coordinator Susan Ashton with any questions.

To register:

Print out and return the registration form, with applicable payment.