Lutheran/Anglican Clergy Study Conference
The annual clergy study conference, held in partnership with the Diocese of Rupert’s Land, is a time for learning, renewal and fellowship with colleagues. Rostered pastors and deacons serving under call or appointment are expected to attend.
2024 Clergy Study Conference
Leading in a Both/And Church
June 12-14, 2024
Lakeview Hotel & Resort
10 Centre St #118b
Gimli, MB R0C 1B0
Registration link: https://form.jotform.com/240444390781255
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Donna at 204-889-3760 or Melissa at 204-992-4200.
Cost
Two nights (June 12-14)
- $625.00 – Single Occupancy (2 Nights)
- $575.00 – Double Occupancy (2 Nights)
Three nights (June 11-14)
- $760 – Single Occupancy (3 Nights)
$710 – Double Occupancy (3 Nights)
If you select Double Occupancy, you are agreeing to share a room and we will need to know your roommate choice.
If you require accessibility accommodations (main floor, wider doorframes), please be as descriptive as possible with your needs, as the Resort only has one fully accessible room (walk in shower).
MNO clergy (and Anglican clergy serving MNO congregations) are encouraged to plan to arrive on Tuesday afternoon for a pre-conference time of focused discussion and conversation at Gimli Lutheran Church (see agenda). DRL clergy may choose to arrive on Tuesday evening (additional cost). Please select the Three-night option. The Lutheran/Anglican study conference will begin on Wednesday morning (see agenda).
Clergy are welcome to bring additional family members to the resort. These guests will need to register for meals. They are welcome to join the clergy for meals and for morning and evening worship.
Registration and payment due by May 10, 2024. No refund for cancellation after May 10, 2024. You may pay via e-transfer (mnosynod@elcic.ca), mail a cheque (935 Nesbitt Bay), or request an invoice from the Diocese.
- Comfortable clothes (indoor and outdoor)
- a shawl or light sweater in case the meeting room is cool
- ELW and/or BAS books
- Bible (optional)
**note that there is a bar/restaurant in the hotel, and several restaurants in the area. Most restaurants take payment via debit/credit card, but some have a cash only requirement after certain hours.
Childcare will be provided for children (age 2-12, no diapers) during keynote and programme sessions of the event. Children will join adults for meals, and can join adults for worship. Please register name(s)/age(s) of children on registration. More information will be sent to those who request childcare.
Agenda
*subject to change. Final agenda will be sent out closer to conference date
Tuesday, June 11
1:00 pm Lutheran clergy (clergy serving a Lutheran ministry or rostered in the MNO Synod) arrive for pre-conference event. Optional arrival and fellowship for Anglican clergy
Supper (on your own) for those who have arrived early
7:00 pm Holden Evening Prayer followed by fellowship/reception at Gimli Lutheran Church
Wednesday, June 12
Breakfast on your own
9:00 am Arrive, check-in, registration
9:45 am Morning prayer with the Chaplain
10:00 am Welcome, land acknowledgement, announcements, introductions by the bishops
10:30 am Large Group—Keynote Session 1
11:15 am Small Group Discussion
11:55 prayer from the chaplain
12:00 pm Lunch Break
1:00 pm Large Group
2:00 pm free time
5:25 pm Grace led by the chaplain
5:30 pm Supper
6:30 pm Large Group—Keynote Session 2
8:00 pm Eucharist–ELW
8:30 Social Hour
Thursday, June 13
8:00 am Grace led by chaplain, followed by breakfast
9:00 am Morning prayer
9:15 am Large Group—Keynote Session 3
10:30 am Small Groups
11:15 Large Group
12:00 Grace led by chaplain, followed by Lunch Break
1:00 Denominational Gatherings
2:00 Free time
5:30 pm Grace led by chaplain, followed by Supper
6:30 pm Small group by focus/interest
7:15 pm facilitated large group discussion
8:00 pm Evening Prayer (healing service)
8:30 pm Social Hour
Friday, June 14
8:00 am Grace led by chaplain, followed by Breakfast
9:00 am Discipleship Dialogue
9:30 am Special Presentation
10:00 am Break/Check Out/Set up for Worship
10:15 am Closing Worship w/eucharist–BAS
11:30 am clean up/depart
Technology has permeated the lives of most Christians and congregations, to the point that now many scholars speak of “digitality” as a culture. Also, the recent pandemic has made technology an ever-present reality for the work of ministry. BOTH in-person community AND digitality can serve as a means through which to proclaim the gospel, offer grace, pray, educate, lament and enact other aspects of ministry. Digitality as a culture can be a place of Christian formation and community development.
Through large group sessions and small group discussion, we will explore what it means to lead in a both/and church as it relates to facilitating community, providing spiritual care, attending to faith formation and learning, and informing worship and preaching. Drawing on the principals of design thinking, small groups will provide space for participants to reflect on leadership strategies for existing or future ministry contexts and to provide mutual support as they live in this ever-changing approach to leadership.
Even though many congregations have “returned” to their previous ways of being, the effects of the pandemic remain, which includes
incorporating technology in a healthy way and adapting to future changes when they happen.
The Rev. Dr. Kyle Schiefelbein-Guerrero (PhD) is the Grace Professor of Leadership and Director of Contextual Formation at Lutheran Theological Seminary Saskatoon. He was ordained in January 2024 and is rostered in the MNO Synod. Previously, he served as the Steck-Miller Assistant Professor of Worship and Liturgy at United Lutheran Seminary in Pennsylvania. His research interests include liturgy, practical theology, digital church and education, and leadership, which came together in his edited book Church After the Corona Pandemic: Consequences for Worship and Theology, published in 2023. As the newest faculty member at LTS, Dr. Schiefelbein-Guerrero incorporates theological reflection on the nature of leadership in the changing church as part of the seminary’s life and imparting necessary practical skills to students.
Hotel
Lakeview Gimli Resort is a beautiful resort with a beach for a backyard, and at the heart of the town’s attractions. The shores of Lake Winnipeg create a beautiful beach just steps away from this resort.
You’ll enjoy a resort that’s packed with thoughtful features, wonderful amenities, and a small-town charm. With your stay you will be available to use the resorts many amenities including free wi-fi, indoor & outdoor pools, hot tubs and saunas.
The resort has two restaurants on site. Seagulls and The Pier are located within Lakeview Gimli Resort. They both have an incredible view of Lake Winnipeg along with fantastic food, excellent service, and a relaxing atmosphere. They offer an extensive menu with a variety of appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, pastas, and entrees, each of which has their own unique touch. They source ingredients locally wherever possible; including the pickerel caught from Lake Winnipeg next door, for the most fresh and delicious experience the Interlake region has to offer.
What to do around Gimli
Enjoy some peace and quiet or an exciting adventure in Gimli, an Icelandic town full of history. Lakeview Gimli Resort is located right in the heart and soul of Gimli. You can walk right along the boardwalk, go to the beach, head to the Viking Museum, the Viking Park, the Glider statue, the Gimli Art Club, the Gimli Sea Wall is a beautiful walk with the family and to look at the marina, the infamous H.P. Tergensens for shopping. The resort also has great little shops within.
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