AnnualAssembly-03-06-aLookBackwithWorkshopDetails

Louisiana Interchurch Conference

527 North Boulevard - 4th Floor
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Photo courtesy of Ann Ball

One of the workshops involved ‘why attend the LIC Board Meetings’. Mrs. Sarah Simmonds stated that one of the benefits of the experiences she has gained in working with the various peoples/religions represented at the LIC, is that it has helped her as she deals with the many different personalities she meets in the prisons. Archbishop Hughes quipped something about Mrs. Simmonds thus comparing us to criminals, and the table rocked with laughter.

Workshop outlines/notes were posted on the walls.

Photo courtesy of Claretha Porter

The theme of the March Annual Assembly was: “Part I: New Horizons for LIC – How do we pull together given what we’re in? In a culture that is less “churched”, what is the role of LIC?”

The Assembly was held on March 6-7, 2006 at the Bishop Tracy Center in Baton Rouge, LA. The Rev. Dr. Craig Gilliam, our consultant, encouraged the attendees to choose and implement their own workshop sessions/ideas as the LIC deals with functioning in the aftermaths of the Hurricanes. Over 50 people attended and many stated how pleased they were with the interactivity of the sessions.

You may click on the links below to find out more information about each chosen workshop:

Convener:	Bishop Michael Jarrell Topic – Why do you come to LIC meetings?
Convener:	Mr. Hugh Straub Topic – Inter-Church or Inter-Faith
Convener:	Archbishop Alfred Hughes Topic – New Structure / Structural Possibilities?
Convener:	Mrs. Catherine Townsend Topic – Focus energy to make a greater impact
Convener:	Ms. Margaret Browder Topic – Outreach to non-denominational churches (mega churches)
Convener:	Mr. Hugh Straub Topic – How to increase participation in LIC
Convener:	Dr. Marian Schwab Topic – Real Support Denomination to Denomination
Convener:	Rev. Dan Krutz Topic – Funding, Commitment, Ecumenical Formation