The Rt. Rev. Michael B. Curry
Bishop, Diocese of North Carolina
“The Liberation of Love”
The Chapman Dialogues: Conversations on Faith, the Claggett Center, and the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland proudly present The Right Reverend Michael B. Curry, bishop of North Carolina, as the keynote speaker and presenter of a three-day retreat designed to inspire, enliven, and educate. Clergy and laity of all faiths are invited to the rolling hills near Frederick, Maryland, to participate in this meaningful exchange of ideas that focus on the challenges of faith in contemporary society. The program includes plenary sessions with Bishop Curry, workshops, and additional opportunities for learning and leisure. The conference begins on Sunday evening and ends on Wednesday morning.
$395 – Single Occupancy in Christiane Inn
$355 – Double Occupancy in Christiane Inn
$325 – Cottage lodging
$220 – Commuter (excludes breakfast and lodging)
* $25 – Late registration fee after July 31
NEWS FROM THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF MARYLAND
Pilgrimage to Biblical Turkey in 2015
Sept. 28 – Oct. 10, 2015
Are you interested in walking in the footsteps of Paul, seeing the cities of John’s Seven Churches of Asia Minor, or exploring the cave churches of Cappadocia? All Saints’ Church is sponsoring a pilgrimage to Turkey. Tour leaders are the Rev. Earl Mullins and Dr. Thomas W. Davis, Professor of Archaeology & Biblical Backgrounds at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. We’ll follow St. Paul to the most important cities of Asia Minor where he carried the Word to the gentiles, including Ephesus, Hierapolis, and Pergamum. We’ll visit all the Seven Churches listed in Revelations, plus the underground cities in Cappadocia. The itinerary includes the Hittite capital Hattusas, Troy, and CatalHoyuk, plus three nights in Istanbul. To view the complete itinerary, prices, and travel details visit our website www.allsaintsmd.org/ and click the link on our homepage. For more information please contact Sara Gibson at 301-371-0811.
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 2016
January 9-19, 2016
“The Broken Made Whole: Stories of Healing, Recovery, and Reconciliation in the Holy Land,” featuring storyteller Tracy Radosevic, and shepherded by the Rev. Cristina Paglinauan and the Rev. Anna Noon. Cost $3495. To learn more, click here, or email cpaglinauan@redeemeronline.com or anoon@stdavidsrolandpark.com.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land 2016
June 18-30, 2016 Note date change
Pre-registration is now open for the next Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. The Pilgrimage will be led by Bishop Sutton and includes visits to Petra, Nazareth, the area around Galilee, and ends with several days in Jerusalem. The itinerary is now posted. Pre-registrations are accepted up to July 1, 2015. The trip is limited to 35. For more information, contact the Rev. Anne O. Weatherholt, trip coordinator, 301-582-0417. The form and directions for pre-registration are at: http://www.stmarkslappans.org/2016-pilgrimage-to-the-holy-land.html