2010 Joint Theological Conference

A fall getaway for rostered leaders of the Minneapolis Area and Saint Paul Area Synods

September 27-28
Arrowwood Resort, Alexandria, Minn.

An opportunity for rostered leaders in the Minneapolis Area and Saint Paul Area Synods to join together for worship, theological reflection and discussion, and recreation.

This year's theme is "Reading the Bible with Martin Luther: Reexamining His Approach to Scripture." Presentations and discussion around this theme will be led by Rev. Dr. Timothy Wengert, Ministerium of Pennsylvania professor of the history of Christianity at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia. Wengert will lead four sessions that will help reacquaint participants with the heart and soul of Luther's unique approach to the Bible, as it relates to Christian proclamation and life.

The four sessions include:

    1. Authority: Putting James in Its Place
    2. Method: Dying and Rising
    3. Interpretation: Strength Perfected in Weakness
    4. Luther's Biblical Ethics

Schedule

Monday, September 27

10:00-10:30 a.m.       Welcome and announcements, opening worship
10:30 a.m.- noon        Session 1, Authority: Putting James in Its Place
noon                              Lunch
1:00-2:30 p.m.            Session 2, Method: Dying and Rising
2:30 p.m.                     Synod meetings, free time
6:00-7:00 p.m.            Dinner
7:00-8:00 p.m.            Session 3, Interpretation: Strength Perfected in Weakness
8:15-9:15 p.m.            Worship
9:15 p.m.                     Social Hour

Tuesday, September 28

8:00-8:30 a.m.          Breakfast
8:45 a.m.                   Morning Prayer
9:00-10:30 a.m.       Session 4: Luther's Biblical Ethics
10:30-11:00 a.m.     Closing Worship

Registration

General registration for this event is closed. However, we hope to accommodate all who are interested in attending the Theological Conference. If you would like to attend, you may request to be put on the waitlist. Space will be filled on a first come-first served basis. Please contact Julie Keefe with questions at julie.keefe@spas-elca.org or 651-224-4313.

If requesting a double-occupancy room, please secure a roommate in advance. You will be asked to provide the name of your roommate.