Catechumenate
Interested in deepening your relationships, connecting your congregation on a more meaningful basis, or enriching your faith life?
Upcoming 2009 Events
January 23-25
“Faith & Font: Discipling for a New Church”
Catechumenate Training Event
Phinney Ridge Lutheran, Seattle
February 20-21
“Come to the Water”
Catechumenate Training Event
Milwaukie Lutheran, Milwaukie
Keynote Speakers
Rev. Dr. Rick Rouse:
“The Catechumenate as a Ministry of Welcome”
Beth Lewis, CEO of Augsburg Fortress:
“Resources for Spiritual Formation: From Childhood to End of Life
For more information contact: Tom Struck, Catechumenate Chair at tstruck.joyfulservant@verizon.net
The joint Oregon Synod/Diocese of Oregon Catechumenate Team has been working diligently over the past few years to get out the word about a flexible "ancient-postmodern" process for making disciples called the Catechumenate. Derived from the same root as catechism, the Catechumenate is a richly rewarding process that involves listening, stories, reflection and practice in Bible reading, prayer, worship and ministry in daily life. For either those new to the Christian faith or those coming back after an absence, the process connects congregation members with new folks in a deeply satisfying way.
The past three years we have held an annual Catechumenate Training Event to introduce the process as well as give opportunities for continuing learning and sharing for those already using the process.
The team is focusing on "coaching" congregations who want help in either getting started or continuing to develop a catechumenal process in their congregation. Email or call one of the Team if you're interested in knowing more or would like some coaching