Institute for Ministry and Institute for Ministry and Theological EducationTheological Education

Episcopal Diocese of AtlantaEpiscopal Diocese of Atlantawww.EpiscopalInstitute.orgwww.EpiscopalInstitute.org

WELCOMEWELCOME to the Institute… to the Institute…

A prayer for the InstituteA prayer for the Institute

Everliving God, font of all our knowledge and learning: enlighten our path as we grow in our love of you and your church; educate us with

insights and skills to aid those around us; and enable us to live more fully into our baptismal promises through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord who reigns with you and the Holy Spirit.

AMEN

Continuing education . . .Continuing education . . .

• The Diocese of Atlanta is committed to provide life-long adult Christian education to assist the active ministry of people seeking to fulfill their baptismal covenant.

• We will accomplish this by providing a variety of learning experiences.

We will provide both one-day and multi-session educational formats in the Atlanta metropolitan region and in the convocations.

We will offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Certificates of Attendance for course completion.

Educational Educational opportunities will include, but are not limited include, but are not limited

to, experiences that increase to, experiences that increase understanding of . . .understanding of . . .

• Biblical Studies

• Church History

• Church Music and Liturgical Arts

• Environmental Stewardship

• Episcopal Social Action on behalf of oppressed groups in society

• Episcopal/Anglican Polity

• Ethics

• Evangelism

• Inter-Faith Dialogue

• Pastoral Care

• Stewardship

• Planned Giving

• Spiritual Growth

• Theology

Program DevelopmentProgram Development

• All programs will be developed by the Diocese of Atlanta Commission on Education in conjunction with Bishop Alexander, Bishop Whitmore, Deans, Clergy and Laity of the Diocese.

Commission on EducationCommission on Education20082008

The Rev. Dr. Donald S. Tate, ChairMs. Nancy ArmstrongThe Rev. John Bolton

Ms. Ruth Elizabeth Conine-NakanoDr. Norma Givens

Ms. Linda ScottMs. Phyllis Seitz

The Rev. Nancy ShepherdThe Rev. Dr. Bradford R. Smith

Board of AdvisorsBoard of Advisors

Ms. Nancy A. Armstrong, DirectorMs. Ruth Elizabeth Conine-Nakano

Ms. Barbara DannerDr. John Ford

Mr. Randall L. HughesDr. Carol M. LockettMr. Dennis Matthews

The Rev. Ellen Echols PurdumThe Rev. Elizabeth Roles

Ms. Nanette S. RossArchdeacon John Titus

Long Term Projects:Long Term Projects:

• Course Certifications

• Institute leadership and administrative support

• Affiliation with religious institution of higher education

ProgramsPrograms 20072007

• FALL LECTURE COURSE

"Imagining the World

that Scripture Imagines"Dr. Luke Timothy Johnson

Candler School of Theology, Decatur

Saturday, September 29, 2007

Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

Programs 2008Programs 2008

“Religion & Violence: an interfaith dialogue” in partnership with Trinity Institute, NY

January 21 – 23, 2008at local parishes

• Athens – St Gregory the Great Church• Atlanta – St Martin-in-the Fields Church

“Vocation & Calling”The Reverend Dr. John DeBeer

April 18, 2008 Cathedral of St. Philip

Trinity Foundation Culture & Christianity Workshop for Parish Leaders and Teachers

The Rev. Dr. Nadim Nassar, Trinity FoundationSeptember 6, 2008 Cathedral of St. Philip

“Joy Unbounded – A Saturday Morning in the Spirit of St. Francis of Assisi”

Jon M. Sweeney, Writer and Editor of Paraclete PressSeptember 27, 2008 Cathedral of St. Philip

Upcoming Programs 2009Upcoming Programs 2009

“Radical abundance-a theology of sustainability”

in partnership with Trinity Institute, NY

January 21 – 23, 2009Presented locally in our Diocese, featuring

• Good meals and hospitality• EfM-facilitated small group discussions

• Live, real time web cast• Bookstore on site

• 2 CEUs awarded by Trinity Institute

Trinity InstituteTrinity Institute

• January 21-23, 2009• St. Catherine’s,

Marietta• St. Gregory the Great,

Athens• St. Thomas,

Columbus• Grace Episcopal,

Gainesville

Foundations for Christian Foundations for Christian Education Certification CourseEducation Certification Course

2009 - 20102009 - 2010• In January 2009 an in-depth

two-year certification course specifically for those responsible for Christian education will begin. The issues our parishes face today can better be addressed when the Baptismal Covenant, Episcopal identity-authority-tradition-spirituality-polity, Church history, the church year, use of the prayer book, and the reading and interpretation of scripture are foundationally ingrained into our leaders.

• The Orientation and four Certification Classes will be held on January 30-31, 2009, at Montara Farm. The mandatory two-day retreat will include worship, free time, gracious accommodations, fresh and healthy meals and fellowship.

• Monthly Classes begin Saturday February 21 and continue on Third Saturdays in Mar-June and Sept-Dec. Classes will be from 9AM-4PM at Amerson House.

• Graduates will be presented at Annual Council November 2010.

Contact UsContact Us

• www. EpiscopalInstitute.org

• admin.institute@episcopalatlanta.org

• Registration by phone, mail or online

• Diocesan Staff Liaison– Ms. Linda Scott

• 404-601-5353; 800-537-6743 x 155• LScott@episcopalatlanta.org

• Institute Director– Ms. Nancy Armstrong

• 404-601-5357• NArmstrong@episcopalatlanta.org

Atlanta, GeorgiaSeptember 2008