Spiritual Practices

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October 1-3, 2021

Lake Koronis Assembly Grounds

Paynesville, MN

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Coordinators: Deb Murphy and Lisa Thurston

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We get to be LIVE and IN PERSON this year!  We will also offer livestream events of the retreat for those who cannot attend in person.

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Plan to attend and learn ways to strengthen your spiritual relationship with God and with others.

Plan to join your fellow Upper Midwest Disciples at the 2021 All Congregational Gathering either in person at the Christian Conference Center or virtually!  The day will be filled with worship, fun, inspiration, connection and the Installation Service of our own Regional Minister and President, Rev. Joshua Patty.

Upper Midwest School of Ministry

Upcoming Classes:

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Theology I

Instructor: Dr. Bryan Feille

Dates: Sept. 13, 2021-Nov. 15, 2021, Monday evenings at 7 p.m.

Where: Online

Text: How to Think Theologically by Howard W. Stone and James O. Duke, 3rd edition

CMEP Retreat:

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Retreat Theme: Worship

Dates: Nov. 19-20, 2021

Facilitator: Rev. Joshua Patty

Where: Christian Conference Center

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The theme for the November retreat will be “Worship.”  Rev. Joshua Patty, our regional minister, will explore some practical approaches for worship planning, worship leadership, worship calendars, and special worship services (weddings, funerals, baptisms, etc.).

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CMEP Retreats take place at the Christian Conference Center.  They begin after dinner on Friday night and end mid-afternoon on Saturday.  Attendees stay in the air-conditioned cabins.  Breakfast and lunch on Saturday are provided.