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Thursday, July 31, 2008

Presbytery Day

Be sure to mark your calendars for the upcoming Presbytery Day, "Many Voices, One Body: Multicultural Opportunities & Challenges in Our Churches," on Saturday, October 25, 9am-3 pm, at The Presbyterian Church in Needham.




Many Voices - One Body

Multicultural opportunities & challenges

in our churches

Boston Presbytery Day 2008




Saturday, October 25

9:00 a.m.  3:00 p.m.

The Presbyterian Church in Needham


Registration: $10.00


Ours is a faith of immigrants, ever since God’s call to Abraham and Sarah


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Is your church hoping to begin a welcoming ministry with newcomers to the area?


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Are you wondering how best to respond the legal, physical and spiritual needs of immigrants?


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Are you experienced in multicultural ministry and eager to share with others?


Come to Presbytery Day ’08 for:


Stimulating worship with Rev. David Malone and Rev. Young Ghil Lee


Keynote and Q&A with David Malone


(former pastor, Eliot Presbyterian Church, Lowell  amazing multicultural congregation)


Informative workshops:


Focus on multicultural ministry in the congregation (Robert & Peg Ferguson)


Legal and technical issues in immigration (Ruth Bersin, Director of Refugee

Immigration Ministry  RIM)


Discussion with David Malone


Family relationships (Presbyterian Women)


Exchanging stories (Alice Hageman)


Immigration Task Force ( TBD )


...and a delicious multi-ethnic lunch!


Free will offering to support RIM

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