Saint Paul Area Synod -- Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Theological Conference

 

2010 Joint Theological ConferenceTheological Conference logo
Sept. 27-28 Note new two-day schedule!

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

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 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.

Tim WengertThe 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
8:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:00-10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.-12:00 noon
12:00 noon
1:00-2:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
4:00-6:00 p.m.
6:00-7:00 p.m.
7:00-8:00 p.m.
8:15-9:15 p.m.
9:15 p.m.


Arrivals and check-in
Registration and refreshments
Welcome and announcements, opening worship
Session 1, Authority: Putting James in Its Place
Lunch
Session 2, Method: Dying and Rising
Refreshments
Synod meetings
Free time
Dinner
Session 3, Interpretation: Strength Perfected in Weakness
Worship
Social Hour

Tuesday, September 28
7:30-8:30 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
9:00-10:30 a.m.
10:30-11:00 a.m.

Breakfast
Morning Prayer
Session 4, Luther's Biblical Ethics
Closing Worship


Cost

Full registration
One night lodging; three meals; morning and afternoon breaks; admission to programs
Single occupancy $255
Double occupancy $195

Conference registration only
Morning and afternoon breaks; admission to all programs (no meals or lodging)
$95

Additional Meals
Lunch $20
Dinner $25
Breakfast $15

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.