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Monday, March 21

6-7 pm ET / 5-6 pm CT

We often hear about human trafficking but don’t quite know what it is or what role we can play in helping to stop it. Join us for a panel discussion which will introduce participants to the different ways in which people are trafficked. We will examine an area within our province where trafficking commonly occurs, explore theological issues dealing with the subject, and learn what federal laws are used to combat human trafficking. A time of Q&A will follow the panel discussion. The event is co-sponsored by the Province V Public Theology Network and the Province V Anti-Human Trafficking Network.

Registration is not required. Simply click the link below at the appointed time. (Note your time zone.)

Join us for a 1-hour workshop introducing “Finding Sanctuary in the Midst of Alzheimer’s: A Spiritual Guide for Families Facing Dementia.” During this session, author Dr. Elizabeth Shulman will walk us through the 5-week ministry that comprises this book and will answer questions related to dementia caregiving.  Special attention will be given to how pastors and other church leaders can best support families in their congregations who are caring for a loved one with dementia.

Registration is required

About the author: Elizabeth Shulman, D.Min. has over 30 years of experience as a pastor, university researcher and hospice chaplain. She has written for Guideposts’ Strength and Grace and enjoys writing music in her free time. For more information about her and her work, please visit her website, www.elizabethshulman.com. 

Big Provincial Gathering

Friday, April 29, 12 pm ET -

Saturday, April 30, 2022, 1 pm ET

South Bend, Indiana

Registration is $50

Add a pre-event training for $25

see all of the details here

Deadlines to note:

March 25 - Resolutions due, submit to provinceVcoordinator@gmail.com

April 1 - Deadline to request childcare

April 15 - Deadline for registration with meals

(You may register after the 15th - but just be aware that you might want to pack a lunch!)

Special Training: Messy Church

April 28, 10 am - 5 pm ET

​Messy Church USA in cooperation with Province V of the Episcopal Church is offering a full day of training on the best practices to use in starting your own Messy Church. The Get Started with Messy Church will be held on Thursday, April 28, 10 am - 5 pm Eastern Time. This training will be led by certified Messy Church USA Trainers.

This training will give your team the vital tools to begin your own Messy Church. You will learn about the history, values, format and best practices to get your Messy Church started. If you’ve already begun Messy church, this is an opportunity to share best practices and gain new ideas for sustaining your Messy Church in your local setting. This training is open to all denominations of the Christian Church.

More info about this event

​Fee for just this training: $50 / person

BPG plus this training: $75 / person

Special Training: Soul Shop

April 28, 10 am - 5 pm ET

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​Soul Shop™ for Leaders is a one-day workshop designed for clergy, staff, lay pastors, and faith-based clinicians to develop soul-safe communities by equipping members to address suicide as a regular aspect of their life and work.

​Audience: For faith community leaders, both paid and lay/volunteer

This is a one-day workshop designed to equip faith community leaders to minister to those impacted by suicide. This includes the creation of worship resource, training congregation members in suicide awareness and basic conversation skills, and the how to extend the invitation to those who have been suicidal in the past to share their stories. This workshop engages the question of how to cultivate a soul-safe culture within your congregation. 

More info about this event

​Fee for just this training: $50 / person

BPG plus this training: $75 / person

Special 2-day Training Event: Tell me the Truth About Racism

Thursday, April 28, 12 noon - 5 pm ET AND

Friday, April 29, 8:30 am - 12 noon ET

​Tell Me the Truth About Racism is a story that frames racism through the lens of Christian faith for children aged 5-12, either alone or in an intergenerational setting. Our approach defines racism as “The lie in our world that some people are better than others based on the color of their skin.” It is only because of the Truth we know from God, that all people are equally children of God, that we can clearly see how racism tells us a lie about who we are. Racism distorts us all - black, white, and brown - away from who God made us to be.

Those who are curious about Tell Me the Truth About Racism storytelling but not yet ready or able to commit to a 7 week workshop can attend this intensive seminar. Participants will experience all six parts of our stories and reflect in small groups. We will also talk through the practicalities and heaviness of this work on us as individuals and in our churches. Come learn and wonder how this program might fit in your community. Participation in the full workshop is recommended.​

More info about this event

​Fee for just this training: $50 / person

BPG plus this training: $75 / person

Special 2-day Training Event: Civil Discourse and Advocacy

Make Me an Instrument of Peace: Civil Discourse Training, Thursday

April 28, 10 am - 5 pm ET

Civil discourse is a critical part of engaging in our civic life together, as it can help us to bridge partisan political divides, learn from one another, and create better solutions to the problems in our communities. But what is civil discourse? Is it different from civility? Based on the online class created by The Episcopal Church and ChurchNext, this workshop will explore key components of civil discourse followed by a guided discussion on the limits of civil discourse and the relationship with the concept of civility.

Striving for Justice and Peace through Advocacy

Friday, April 29, 9 am - 12 noon ET

For starters—what is policy advocacy and how is it different from, and complementary to, political activism? Moreover, working for justice on any issue, including through policy advocacy, can be an exhausting process. Yet as so many issues are pressing for our time and attention, we risk burnout and being overworked. Join this extended advocacy training to learn the basics of advocacy and then how to craft an approach that also acknowledges the need for self-care and maintaining energy for long-term, effective engagement.

More info about this event

​Fee for just this training: $25 / person

BPG plus this training: $75 / person

Province V is grateful to all of the sponsors who have contributed to make the BPG such an affordable event and to offer trainings at such a discount!

Find a listing of all of the information about the Big Provincial Gathering and the sponsors at our website.