Dear Church Leaders,
Please pass along this information to your Parishioners... particularly those called to Formation Ministry.
Every January those in Formation Ministry across the Episcopal Church gather together for Learning and Networking. This includes Clergy, Staff and Volunteers, Youth Leaders, Bible Study and Small Group Leaders, Sunday School Teachers, and the list goes on...
Province III and the Diocese of Easton are once again partnering with FORMA in their commitment to being "Radically Hybrid" - offering these church leaders accessible professional development without sacrificing opportunities for meaningful connection.
The theme for 2025 is Come Away Together (Retirémonos Juntos) and comes from Mark 6:31-32: "‘Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.’ ...And they went away in the boat to a deserted place by themselves." (NRSVA). Our plenaries will explore themes of rest, retreat, and Sabbath.
The entire conference will include simultaneous Spanish interpretation through Zoom sponsored by The Episcopal Church Department of Faith Formation.
Through our partnership, we are able to provide significant discounts to those in our Diocese who wish to participate online through Forma's interactive platform OR in-person at our locally hosted retreat at the Claggett Center in Adamstown MD (where all of Forma's content will be streamed in real time).
To access these discounts simply register through the below link only (we will in turn register everyone for Forma using our sponsorship code).
Register Here : P3@FORMA!
Attendees from Province III should use ONLY the above linked Eventbrite Form to register and pay for one of the options (you DO NOT NEED to register again for FORMA - we will register for you):
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In-Person Option ($250): The Province III Forma Retreat will take place at the Claggett Center and includes a three nights’ stay at the Christiane Inn, nine (9) meals, and access to all sessions and activities, including registration. No need for a separate registration for Forma; it will be handled for you. This experience is being offered at a reduced rate of $250, made possible through a matched fee contribution from the Diocese of Easton ($250) and sponsorship from Province III ($120). A draft schedule of the retreat is provided.
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Online Option ($50): Opt for the online participation in Forma 2025 at a discounted rate of $50 (originally $120). Once you complete your registration and payment through this registration form, your information is seamlessly integrated into the Forma platform. Expect a confirmation within 10 days. You do not need to undertake an additional registration process with Forma, as registration will be handled for you.
Registration closes on January 6, 2025. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please reach out to Joanne Fisher.
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