   
2010 Bishop's Conference
February 9-11, 2010
Skytop Lodge, Skytop, Pa.
Register online now.
Conference Overview
The 2010 Bishop's Conference explores spirituality from a Lutheran
perspective.
 Leaders
for the conference will be the Rev. Dr.
Jonathan Linman, assistant to the bishop for formation, Metropolitan
New York Synod, and the Rev. Dr.
Robert Morris, executive director of Interweave Center at Calvary
Episcopal Church in Summit, NJ.
Pr. Jonathan Linman will take up our conference theme in three
presentations: “Exploring Lutheran Spirituality in a Lutheran Key,”
“Spiritual Renewal through the Task of Preaching,” and “Holy Conversation:
Praying More Deeply in the Liturgy.”
Pr. Linman will look at ways in which some of the unique strengths and
foci of the Lutheran tradition can enrich our spiritual renewal, how
professional tasks such as preaching, public prayer, and pastoral care can
lead to our deepened spiritual renewal, and how liturgical worship with
Word and Sacrament is holy conversation.
 Pr.
Robert Morris addresses our theme in two presentations on “Available
Grace” (Ephesians 2:8-10).
His first presentation, "Available Grace: The Rough Edges of Life as
Doorways to God," looks at ways in which our ordinary and inevitable
moments of frustration and annoyance can become doorways for moving into
the sphere of God's grace.
In his second presentation, "Available Grace: Spiritual Practice as an
Occasion for the Divine Workmanship," Pr. Morris considers traditional
spiritual practice—lectio divina, acts of mercy and charity,
contemplation—as forms of repentance and faith that turn us toward ‘God's
workmanship’ in our lives, and the transformation that the Spirit alone
can work in us.
Join other rostered leaders, presenters Jonathan Linman and Robert
Morris, and
Bishop Samuel Zeiser at the 2010 Bishop's Conference as we explore
spirituality from a Lutheran perspective.
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Conference Location
The setting for the conference is
Skytop Lodge, a beautiful Dutch Colonial
stone manor that sits on a plateau overlooking a magnificent 5,500-acre
mountain estate.
 The 125 guest rooms and suites feature English
country-style designs and offer spectacular views of the Pocono Mountains,
the lake, and the golf course. The food is exceptional and the facility
offers a broad variety of activities.
Costs for the presenters and for room and board have been underwritten
in part by financial support from the Prosser/Pahse Mission Fund. The
Mission Investment Fund has also provided financial support for the
conference.
For directions to Skytop and an overview of the facility,
click here.
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Registration Information and
Costs
Register online now.
Costs
 Registration fee:
The registration fee is $50.00 if registering online ($60.00 after
1-15-10) and $60.00 if registering by mail ($70.00 after 1-15-10).
Anyone attending all or part of the event must pay the registration fee,
which includes presenters’ expenses, materials and equipment, facility
use, and breaks.
Full-time/overnight attendees (all rates are per
person, per night; accommodations include housing,
meals, breaks, and use of all facilities):
- Single: $213.73
- Double: $150.30
Day attendees (commuters must pay a per
session fee in addition to the registration fee; please note that there is
a full-day option for commuters on Wednesday which includes lunch):
- Per session fee: $15.00
- Wednesday option (includes morning and afternoon sessions plus lunch): $45.00
- Meals: Lunch, $20.15; dinner: $50.60
PLACE account funds may be used for the registration and
accommodations. Please secure the appropriate signatures as required. If
registering online, mail the registration form with only your name and the
PLACE information completed.
Other information
Spouses are invited to attend. Those attending plenary sessions must
also pay the registration fee. Those not attending plenary sessions need
only pay for housing and meals.
The closing worship will be the Annual Renewal of Ministry Service. All
rostered persons, not just those registered for the conference, are invited to attend. There is no fee for those
attending only the service.
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Schedule Overview
The schedule below is an overview only.
Click here for a more
detailed schedule.
Tuesday, February 9
The conference begins at 2:00 p.m. (register as early as 11:30 a.m.)
with two presentations by the Rev. Dr. Jonathan Linman.
Following dinner, Pr. Linman will continue to explore the conference
theme and we will gather for devotions.
Wednesday, February 10
Following breakfast and Eucharist, the conference continues with a time
for conversation with Pr. Linman and free time.
After lunch, there will be two presentations by the Rev. Dr. Robert
Morris, followed by free time.
Those who are staying at Skytop will join together for dinner and end
the day with White Rose Productions, who will lead us through a dramatic
and interactive murder mystery. A buffet dessert will sweeten the evening.
Thursday, February 11
Thursday’s plenary session will be a conversation with Pr. Morris and
Bishop Zeiser, followed by the annual Renewal of Ministry Service.
Note that all rostered leaders, not just those attending the
bishop's conference, are invited to this service. There is no fee for
those attending only the service.
The conference ends with lunch at noon.
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Information Brochure
A brochure with all the above information plus a
registration form was mailed to every rostered leader in the Northeastern
Pennsylvania Synod on December 11.
Click here for a copy of the brochure.
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