Time

Event

Location

8 a.m.

Registration & Coffee

Gym (22)

9 a.m.

Morning Prayer

Gym (22)

9:30 a.m.

Session A Workshops

See workshop schedule

10:45 a.m.

Session B Workshops

See workshop schedule

11:45 a.m.

Lunch Break

Student Union Building (29)

1:15 p.m.

Session C Workshops

See workshop schedule

2:30 p.m.

Session D Workshops

See workshop schedule

 The workshops are organized by subject for your convenience. You are welcome to attend any single A, B, C, and D workshop. Some workshops are offered more than once, and some workshops have multiple sessions which you must attend.

Children & Youth Ministries

Workshop #

Workshop Description

Presenter(s)

A-01

Songs for Laughing and Learning - Songs to use in a classroom setting and techniques for presenting and getting the most out of them.

Bruce Phillips, St. Philip's in the Hills, Tucson

A-02

Building People Not Just Programs - Why and how to build a volunteer team.

Matt Marino, Diocesan Director of Youth & Adult Ministries

A-13,

B-13 &

C-13

Safeguarding God's Children Parts A, B & C - Diocesan sexual misconduct prevention training. Must attend all three sessions.

Clergy Chaplain

B-02

Help, The Urban People are Coming! - Arizona's change demographics and what it means for your youth ministry.

Matt Marino, Diocesan Director of Youth Programs

B-10

Ready, Set, Go - Who, what, where, when, why, and how are the five questions to be discussed. Organizational musts and general suggestions on how to start a Children's Christian Formation Program in your parish no matter the size or budget restrictions.

Nancy Shumaker, Diocesan Canon for Children's Ministry

C-02

One on One Evangelism - Helping someone to Jesus without feeling like a cheeseball.

Matt Marino, Diocesan Director of Youth & Adult Ministries

C-10

Sunday School Curriculum Overview - Experience a variety of options for use in your Sunday School programs.

Mary Eileen Middleton, DRE, St. Barnabas, Scottsdale, and Beth Hammond, DRE, St. Anthony's, Scottsdale

D-04

Earth-keepers, Building a Sense of Relationship with the Earth - Learn about the three-day environmental learning program offered at Chapel Rock for school and church youth groups.

David White, Chapel Rock Camp Executive Director, Prescott

Church Business

Workshop #

Workshop Description

Presenter(s)

A-03

Church and Clergy Taxes - A discussion of many major tax topics you may be facing this time of year: what is and is not taxable income, proper W-2 preparation, what constitutes charitable deductions, and proper handling of discretionary funds.

Jack Colaric, Diocesan Treasurer, & Vicki Hohnbaum, Diocesan Canon for Finance

A-09

Church Office 101 - What are the basics of a successful and efficient church office?

Cathy Black, Diocesan Canon for Administration & Sharon Graves, Diocesan Administrative Assistant

B-07 or

C-07

Stewardship - In order to ensure a bountiful harvest in the fall, we must prepare the ground and plant the seeds now in the spring. Come learn about seeds to plant and how to help ensure a bountiful fall harvest for your stewardship program. This session is offered twice.

Timothy Dombek, Diocesan Canon to the Ordinary

B-09

Recordkeeping: What? Don't Throw That Away! - What to keep and how to keep it: church records; registers insurance, membership and financials.

Cathy Black, Diocesan Canon for Administration, & Vicki Hohnbaum, Diocesan Canon for Finance

C-09

What Really Goes on at Diocesan House - Find out what it takes to keep the Diocese going.

Diocesan House staff

C-11

Remodeling Your Church Facility - What you should know about project management, architects, contractors, and building codes for remodeling your church facilities.

Tim O'Malley, Diocesan Clerke of the Works

D-03

Investing with the Diocese - A discussion of how the Diocese invests its money and how churches may participate in the program.

Dick Gillons, Diocesan Investment Committee chair

D-07

The Gospel According to Insurance - Overview of insurance policies: general liability, property, Inland Marine, umbrella, and worker's compensation.

Deanna Chew, Diocesan Insurance Specialist

D-10

Maintaining a Safe Church Facility - What every warden should understand about church facilities and safety: OSHA, emergency evacuations, lock downs, fire, security, playgrounds, etc.

Tim O'Malley, Diocesan Clerke of the Works

Church Leadership

Workshop #

Workshop Description

Presenter(s)

A-06,

C-06 or

D-06

Bishop's Forum - An opportunity to be in conversation with your Bishop. This session is offered three times.

Kirk S. Smith, Bishop of Arizona

A-07

Wardens Workshop - Spend some time exploring the roles of the Senior and Junior Wardens in your church.

Timothy Dombek, Diocesan Canon to the Ordinary

A-10

People with Disabilities: How Inclusive is Your Congregation? - Explore what barriers prevent people with disabilities from participating fully in the life of the Church. Wherever your congregation is in this journey of inclusion we can ease your way.

Charlotte Sheperd, Disability Concerns program group convener

A-12

An Introduction to the Discernment Process - This workshop will help you if you are exploring a possible call to ordination, or working with a person in discernment.

Diocesan Commission on Ministry

B-02

Help, The Urban People are Coming! - Arizona's change demographics and what it means for your youth ministry.

Matt Marino, Diocesan Director of Youth Programs

B-05

Mission Shaped Church - An introduction to the five theological foundations of a Mission Shaped Church; learn to apply the definition of fresh expressions to each participant's situation.

John Maher, Vicar at Prince of Peace Church, North Peoria

B-06

New Vestry Members - An opportunity for new vestry members to meet with the Bishop and explore their roles and responsibilities.

Kirk S. Smith, Bishop of Arizona

B-07 or

C-07

Stewardship - In order to ensure a bountiful harvest in the fall, we must prepare the ground and plant the seeds now in the spring. Come learn about seeds to plant and how to help ensure a bountiful fall harvest for your stewardship program. This session is offered twice.

Timothy Dombek, Diocesan Canon to the Ordinary

B-08

Friend-Raising not Fund-Raising - Episcopal Church Women is bringing the focus back to friendship in Christ for the women of the Church, not the fund-raising side.

Winifred Follett, ECW president

B-09

Recordkeeping: What? Don't Throw That Away! - What to keep and how to keep it: church records; registers insurance, membership and financials.

Cathy Black, Diocesan Canon for Administration, & Vicki Hohnbaum, Diocesan Canon for Finance

B-10

Ready, Set, Go - Who, what, where, when, why, and how are the five questions to be discussed. Organizational musts and general suggestions on how to start a Children's Christian Formation Program in your parish no matter the size or budget restrictions.

Nancy Shumaker, Diocesan Canon for Children's Ministry

C-02

One on One Evangelism - Helping someone to Jesus without feeling like a cheeseball.

Matt Marino, Diocesan Director of Youth & Adult Ministries

D-08

Millennium Development Goals - What can one person do? An overview of the MDGs; advocacy, giving, building transforming relationships, practical applications and ideas.

Myra Kingsley, Diocesan MDG Committee chair

Communications

Workshop #

Workshop Description

Presenter(s)

A-04

Basic Photography - How to do basic photography for parish or organizational newsletters and/or websites.

Greta Huls, Diocesan Communications Officer

B-04

Parish Newsletters - How to write and design a parish or organizational newsletter. Bring your newsletters!

Greta Huls, Diocesan Communications Officer

C-04

Website Development - How to develop, design, and maintain a basic parish or organizational website.

Greta Huls, Diocesan Communications Officer

 Environmental Ministries

Workshop #

Workshop Description

Presenter(s)

A-05

The Celtic-Climate Connection - Explore how Episcopal churches around the US have used the rich Celtic heritage of our Anglican tradition to build spiritual programs and practices that renew our relationship with Nature and expand our relevance to one of the most pressing problems of our times.

Phyllis Strupp, Diocesan Nature and Spirituality program group convener

D-04

Earth-keepers, Building a Sense of Relationship with the Earth - Learn about the three-day environmental learning program offered at Chapel Rock for school and church youth groups.

David White, Chapel Rock Camp Executive Director, Prescott

Health Related Ministries

Workshop #

Workshop Description

Presenter(s)

A-10

People with Disabilities: How Inclusive is Your Congregation? - Explore what barriers prevent people with disabilities from participating fully in the life of the Church. Wherever your congregation is in this journey of inclusion we can ease your way.

Charlotte Sheperd, Disability Concerns program group convener

B-03 &

C-03

Building a Healthy Community: Faith Principles for Healthcare Reform in Arizona, Parts B and C - A two-part presentation that will review biblical principles about the role of health and healing and explore the various challenges faced in providing healthcare for the people of Arizona. Must attend both sessions.

Jan Flaaten, Arizona Ecumenical Council executive director

B-11

Prison Hospice - What happens to the incarcerated felon, regardless of crime, when life comes to an end? We have a large population of people "aging in place" and getting on towards dying, but they are in prison and likely to stay there to the end. Do we, as Christians, have any responsibility to this population, whose stated greatest fear is dying alone?

Fritz Huls, Deacon at St. Stephen's, Phoenix and Diocesan Prison program group convener & Pat Huls, Deacon at St. Stephen's, Phoenix

C-12

Hospice & Palliative Care - Death comes to us all; the question is how do we deal with that fact. One choice is to "change gears" from an aggressive focus on curing to an aggressive focus on comfort. Hospice is a philosophy of terminal care, primarily provided in one's own home ... but there are many options and variations. Come learn from a registered nurse more about this aspect of caring, for yourself or those you care about - before family decisions must be made.

Pat Huls, Deacon at St. Stephen's, Phoenix

Music Ministries

Workshop #

Workshop Description

Presenter(s)

A-01

Songs for Laughing and Learning - Songs to use in a classroom setting and techniques for presenting and getting the most out of them.

Bruce Phillips, St. Philip's in the Hills, Tucson

D-05

Music Resources for Smaller Congregations - Explore options for your music program

Liturgy and Music program group

Outreach Ministries

Workshop #

Workshop Description

Presenter(s)

A-11

Prison Ministry - The USA has more prisoners than any other country. This is your chance to explore the possibility of Prison or Jail Ministry. Workshop will attempt to cover the subject of ministry to the incarcerated both inside and outside the "wire." We will address needs, legal requirements, boundaries, safety, and attempt to satisfy any questions or concerns you may have. What are the pitfalls of a prison ministry for you or your parish.

Fritz Huls, Deacon at St. Stephen's, Phoenix and Diocesan Prison program group convener

B-01

Refugees and Immigrants - Examine the distinctions between refugees and immigrants in light of our Baptismal Covenant which is a call to reach out to those who are a part of a suffering community just as scripture calls us to extend ourselves to strangers.

Carmen Guerrero, Diocesan Canon for Peace and Justice

B-11

Prison Hospice - What happens to the incarcerated felon, regardless of crime, when life comes to an end? We have a large population of people "aging in place" and getting on towards dying, but they are in prison and likely to stay there to the end. Do we, as Christians, have any responsibility to this population, whose stated greatest fear is dying alone?

Fritz Huls, Deacon at St. Stephen's, Phoenix and Diocesan Prison program group convener & Pat Huls, Deacon at St. Stephen's, Phoenix

C-12

Hospice & Palliative Care - Death comes to us all; the question is how do we deal with that fact. One choice is to "change gears" from an aggressive focus on curing to an aggressive focus on comfort. Hospice is a philosophy of terminal care, primarily provided in one's own home ... but there are many options and variations. Come learn from a registered nurse more about this aspect of caring, for yourself or those you care about - before family decisions must be made.

Pat Huls, Deacon at St. Stephen's, Phoenix

D-02

Jubilee Ministries - What are Jubilee Ministries? How do you become a Jubilee Ministry?

Evie Smith, Diocesan Jubilee officer

Religious Education

Workshop #

Workshop Description

Presenter(s)

A-05

The Celtic-Climate Connection - Explore how Episcopal churches around the US have used the rich Celtic heritage of our Anglican tradition to build spiritual programs and practices that renew our relationship with Nature and expand our relevance to one of the most pressing problems of our times.

Phyllis Strupp, Diocesan Nature and Spirituality program group convener

A-08

Washington National Cathedral: Celebrating 100 Years - Celebrate the 100^th birthday of our National Cathedral through photos, video, and other media. Share information about the cathedral's art, music, architecture, and history.

Herb and Sue Norton, Church of the Advent, Sun City

A-12

An Introduction to the Discernment Process - This workshop will help you if you are exploring a possible call to ordination, or working with a person in discernment.

Diocesan Commission on Ministry

A-13,

B-13 &

C-13

Safeguarding God's Children Parts A, B & C - Diocesan sexual misconduct prevention training. Must attend all three sessions.

Clergy Chaplain

B-05

Mission Shaped Church - An introduction to the five theological foundations of a Mission Shaped Church; learn to apply the definition of fresh expressions to each participant's situation.

John Maher, Vicar of Prince of Peace Church, North Peoria

C-01 &

D-01

Meditation and Silent Prayer, Parts C & D - Examine ways to lead silent retreats, as well as provide an opportunity for the participants to experience a brief time of meditation and silence in the presence of God and each other. Must attend both sessions

Carmen Guerrero, Diocesan Canon for Peace and Justice

C-02

One on One Evangelism - Helping someone to Jesus without feeling like a cheeseball.

Matt Marino, Diocesan Director of Youth & Adult Ministries

C-05

Muscular Ministry, Gaining Strength To Live A Christian Life - How to have a healthy, strong life and ministry.

John Maher, Vicar of Prince of Peace Church, North Peoria

C-08

From Education to Formation, Making Episcopal Disciples - Drawing upon our Eucharistic Liturgy, the Liturgical Year, and Holy Scripture, this workshop will provide resources to create three programs designed to form the faith of adult Episcopalians. These spiritual formation programs range from one time events to a new Episcopal small group study curriculum. The curriculum integrates ancient and modern spiritual practices and makes use of the latest research in effective adult learning methods for a "formation" model that makes disciples and strengthens community.

Jim Clark, Rector of St. Barnabas on the Desert, Scottsdale

D-09

Introduction to Education for Ministry - Explore EFM, the four-year program which is designed to encourage and enhance the ministry of all baptized persons.

Robert W. Harvey, Assisting Priest at Church of the Apostles, Oro Valley and Diocesan EFM coordinator