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Louisiana Interchurch Conference
Fall Board Meeting
September 18–19, 2006, Monroe, LA
Theme: “How does the LIC move together in practical ways from membership to mission? |
Topic of Conversation – Opportunities for ACTIVE involvement
(What opportunities for active involvement can be offered to those who
participate in the Assembly?)
Convener – Dr. Marian Schwab
Participants – Fr. Mike Moroney, Fr. Charles Langlois, Mrs. Betty Cummings, Dr. Wayne Carter, Rev. Carl Rhoads, Fr. James Tarantino, Dr. Neil Early, Ms. Renee Craft
Key Points of the Conversation –
FOCUS ON ….On-going communication about activities, LIC, Shared commitments to address social issues
Social Issue Orientation (e.g. Family, Crime, Education)
Help Churches respond and collaborate
“How-To…” Workshops
Setting up; funding; resource persons
Assemblies
Planning Assemblies intentionally to engage people in Prep & Follow-Up
Facilitate involvement in local ecumenical activities
Action Steps / Resources –
- Survey of talents, expertise
- Get Coordinator/Editor for E-Newsletter
- Design Assembly to accomplish goals – participants prepare, and are actively involved, during and after
- Decide on social problem focus for a set period of time (e.g. crime, family, education). Design orient Assemblies to help Churches respond.
