Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta

Women, Theology and Ministry Annual Women's Forum

Candler School of Theology Woman in Theology and Ministry

The general public and the Candler community are invited to attend the afternoon keynote and workshops for the Annual Women's Forum at Candler School of Theology. Registration is required.

Guest Speaker: Paula D’Arcy, internationally known writer and retreat leader, will offer the Keynote Address. Paula is president of the Red Bird Foundation, which supports the growth and spiritual development of those in need and furthers ministry to those in prison and those living in the developing world.

Afternoon Session Friday, November 16, 2012, 11:45am – 4pm
Room 102 (The Commons), 1531 Dickey Drive, Atlanta, GA 30322
Cost:Optional Lunch: $10.00 payable to Emory University and mailed by Nov. 5 to:

Brenda Bennefield, Candler School of Theology, Emory University, 1531 Dickey Drive, Room 433A, Atlanta, GA 30322.

Contact Phone:404-727-4180Contact Email:bsteven@emory.edu

The workshops will be led by Paula D’Arcy, spiritual director Lalor Cadley, and author Stacia Brown.

Paula d'Arcy: Conversation with Candler student and alumni
Lalor Cadley: Teresa of Avila: Blazing Trails for Christ.
Stacia Brown: Fiction Writing as a Spiritual Practice.

Schedule
Afternoon Session
11:15 a.m. Registration, Candler School of Theology, First floor lobby
11:45 a.m. Optional lunch in Candler School of Theology, Room 102 (general public $10 and Candler students free with ID)
12:30 p.m. Keynote - Paula D'Arcy
2:15 p.m. Workshops
3:30 p.m. Book Signing and Closing Reception

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