Workshop on Vocational Reflection and Concert with Carrie Newcome

Performer and song-writer, Carrie Newcomer, who will be performing at this summer's General Assembly in Indianapolis, will be leading a workshop on vocational reflection entitled "Soul's Great Joy Meets the World's Deep Needs: Exploring, Vocation, Calling, and Authentic Work" at Central Christian Church in Marshalltown, IA on April 4 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

This workshop explores the idea that our lives are more than our work, and our work is more than our jobs. Carrie welcomes anyone who is looking to pursue work with purpose and heart. This workshop introduces writing, Quaker clearness method, discussion and other tools.

Cost is $30 in advance per person with lunch included.

Tickets are available by mail or in person. By mail - please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope or send payment and tickets will be held at the door in your name on the morning of the workshop:

Central Christian Church
300 West Main Street
Marshalltown, IA 50158
641-753-3129
chalice@centraldoc.org
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

On the same day, April 4, Carrie will perform in concert at 7:30 pm at Miller Middle School, 125 South 11th Street, in Marshalltown. Tickets for the concert are only $15 in advance and can also be obtained from Central Christian.

Questions? Contact Janet Lott jalott@isunet.net or call the church.

The Gospel According to Mark: The Story of Jesus

Robbinsdale United Church of Christ (Robbinsdale, MN) invites all to come for a FREE performance of THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MARK: THE STORY OF JESUS on Friday, April 3rd at 7:00pm. Performers from Robbinsdale UCC will be reading the Gospel from beginning to end as a way to mediate on the life and ministry of Jesus and prepare our souls for the dramatic journey of Holy Week. All are welcome. We are and Open and Affirming, Peace with Justice, and Accessible to All Congregation. See the linked flyer for more information or visit us on the web.

Navigating the Great Recession at Luther Seminary

Now more than ever, communities of faith have an opportunity to heed the call of leadership and in turn offer hope and guidance. On April 25, Luther Seminary and Share Save Spend will team up to present Navigating the Great Recession: Financial Leadership in Your Congregation & Community. The one-day conference will help congregations and their communities better understand the core issues related to the economic crisis and in turn develop a strategy and an action plan for how they can help people (youth and adults) navigate these uncharted waters.

Plenary presentations-led by Nathan Dungan, founder and president, Share Save Spend; and David Lose, The Marbury E. Anderson Professor of Biblical Preaching, Luther Seminary-will take an up-front approach to what individuals are facing in today's economic climate, then help congregation and community leaders understand what they can do to reach out and be proactive in times of significant need.

Attendees will also participate in small-group conversations and workshops led by experts in their respective fields. Workshop topics include: Preaching in Times of Economic Crisis, Working with Youth and Their Families in Times of Financial Stress, Financial Stewardship Ministries: How to Start Them and Why They Work and Navigating Troubled Waters with the Unemployed.

Congregational leaders, pastors, youth directors, stewardship chairs and anyone interested in leading their congregations and communities through this economic crisis will benefit from participating in Navigating the Great Recession. Cost for the event is $25 per person or $20 when two more people from the same congregation register at the same time. Lunch is included. For more information or to register, visit the Luther website or call 651-641-3416.

The mission of Share Save Spend is to help youth and adults achieve Financial Sanity™ by developing and maintaining healthy money habits. Learn more about Nathan Dungan at www.sharesavespend.com.