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The Alliance logo

The three large shapes in the logo symbolize the diversity of individuals and communities of faith who form the Alliance of Baptists. 

The intersections of the shapes form deeper-hued colors representing the many ways that these diverse groups and individuals partner together in this Alliance to do God’s work of love and justice.

The overlapping of all three shapes forms a central image even richer in color symbolizing that the emphasis is not upon the lighter-shaded regions, representing group boundaries. Rather, the focus is the deep-hued center that represents a clear identity, the Alliance’s call to be ever more a Spirit-led people on the move.

Post-
Convocation Events

Children and Youth Ministry Retreat

Sunday, March 30 - Tuesday, April 1
For both lay leaders and professional clergy who work with children and youth. Discussion will focus on various methods of involving children and youth in worship. Cost is $150 per person for double occupancy or $194 for private rooms. The cost includes lodging, six meals, transportation, and program materials. The retreat will be held at Solomon Episcopal Conference Center (www.solepisc.org) in Loranger, LA. For questions about registration, the program, or travel to/from the event, contact Tim Dean at (607) 564-3507 or by email at timdean74@gmail.com

Chaplains and Pastoral Counselors

Sunday, March 30 - Tuesday, April 1
Chaplains and pastoral counselors will meet for a retreat after the convocation. Beginning Sunday afternoon, the group will explore the devastated areas of the city of New Orleans and see some of what still needs to be done. On Monday, the group will enjoy a day of contemplative prayer and reflection led by a local retreat director, and in the evening will work with “The Porch,” an organization formed after Hurricane Katrina to keep art in the 9th Ward. Tuesday morning, the group will complete a work project together. The cost of the retreat is $25.

Pre-convocation events

Contemplative Day Apart

Friday, March 28, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Solomon Episcopal Conference Center
Spend a contemplative day apart before the Convocation with “A Kaleidoscope of Christian Images” at the Solomon Episcopal Conference Center (solepisc.org) in Loranger, LA, approximately one hour north of New Orleans. Using the art of Giotto in the chapel of Scrovegni in Padua, Joan McCaskill will guide participants in exploring how their personal journeys may parallel the images of the Christian story as depicted by Giotto. Joan is a spiritual director in the contemplative tradition. She is also a graduate of a four-year program covering the basics of a theological education in the Hebrew and Christian Testaments, church history, liturgy and theology. The registration fee of $65 includes lunch. For more information, contact Paula Dempsey of the Advent Spirituality Center, adventcenter@verizon.net or (828) 689-8320.

Mission Week

All are invited to come to New Orleans early and participate in recovery efforts to rebuild and renew the city. The Alliance is partnering with four groups in the area to provide opportunities for individuals and churches to bring energy, support, physical labor, and hope to a people and place in need. If you are interested in this mission week work leading up to and culminating in the Convocation, please contact Cam Holzer at (864) 270-6720.

Convocation 2008

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