Conference 2004Conference Report | Purchase Conference Videotapes & DVDs | Conference 2004 Schedule Conference 2004 ReportOn November 19, 2004 Restoring the Soul: Faith and Community Partnerships presented its second annual conference on social engagement. The conference "Needs and Dreams" was a great success and met its intended purpose and objectives. The senior faith leaders of over two hundred and twenty congregations were invited to participate as our guests and over twenty percent attended. A survey of the hundred and forty plus participants from service agencies, faith communities and interested citizenry indicated that the majority appreciated the components of the conference and found the keynote speech, the faith leader panel, the presentation on social capital, and the eleven workshops "very helpful." Comments by attendees:
The 2004 conference schedule is shown below. Read about the keynote speaker, Father Thomas Keating, and view the power point presentation by Eric Swanson on social capital.
Purchase Conference Videotapes / DVDsThree Videotapes and DVDs from Conference 2004:
You may purchase with credit card on line via secure Paypal shopping cart, or by check. Shipping and tax are included in cost. _________________________________________ Single Items – ($13)"Healing through Contemplative Service"
"Different Stages of Social
Engagement"
One-hour compilation of Conference 2004 ($13)
_________________________________________ Combination of 2 items– ($20)Father Keating Keynote Address & Faith Leaders Panel ($20)
Father Keating Keynote Address & Compilation of Conference 2004 ($20)
Faith Leaders & Compilation of Conference 2004 ($20)
_________________________________________ Combination of 3 items– ($30)Keynote address, Faith Leaders Panel, Compilation of Conference 2004 ($30)
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8:00 – 8:30 |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
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8:30 – 8:40 |
"Welcome and Introduction to |
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8:40 – 9:40 |
Keynote address: Father Thomas Keating "Healing Through Contemplative Service" (Click here to read Father Thomas Keating's Biography.) |
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9:40 – 10:10 |
Reception line for Father Keating, who will also sign books. Participants may visit the resource fair and book stall. |
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10:15 – 11:50 |
Panel of Faith Community Leaders discussing: Tom Shirk, Senior Pastor, Calvary Bible Marc Soloway, Rabbi, Congregation Bonai Shalom Rick Rusaw, Pastor, Lifebridge Christian Church Danan Henry, Roshi, Zen Center of Denver Rol Haverstock, Rector, St Johns Episcopal Church |
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11:50 – 12:45 |
Lunch: Catered by Lifebridge Christian Church |
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12:45–1:15 |
Eric Swanson will speak on “Social Capital” Mr. Swanson is co-author of The Externally Focused Church |
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Two series of workshops follow. The focus of these is the role of faith communities in solving Boulder County’s social issues. They will address,” What are the issues?” “Who is working on them and what are they doing?” and “What are the opportunities for faith communities to participate?” Click here for more information on Facilitators and Other Speakers. |
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1:15 – 2:30 Workshops |
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2:35 – 3:50 |
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3:50 – 4:30 |
Wrap Up and Future Steps
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Restoring the Soul promotes and supports effective sustainable partnerships between faith communities and human service agencies in Boulder County. We network and broker partnerships, and act as a clearing house for information, training and resources to respond efficiently to community needs.
As a result of the conference a significant number of diverse faith communities have asked for our assistance in finding interfaith partners and service collaborations to suit their constituencies.
