Deacon School for Ministry

Training/Retreat Schedule

Feb. 29-Mar.2, 2008 Church History & Traditions

Presenters: Deacon Eddie Adkins

Location: Honey Creek

April 25-27, 2008 Spirituality & Pastoral Care

Presenter: Deacon Lynn Anderson

Location: Convent of St. Helena, Augusta

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July 19, 2008 Deacon Formation Council Meeting

Presider: Deacon Karyl Miller

Location:

Oct.17-19, 2008 Homiletics & Practicum Sharing

Presenter: Deacon Patricia Marks

Location: Little Ocmulgee State Park

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Dec. 5-7, 2008 Deacons' Retreat

Presentation on Theology

Presenters: Mary Kathleen Blanchard

Location: Honey Creek Conference Center

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Feb.20-22, 2009 Ethics and Contemporary Issues

Presenters: Deacon Sandy Turner

Location: Little Ocmulgee State Park

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April 24-26, 2009 Spirituality and Pastoral Care

Presenter: Deacon Lynn Anderson

Location: Convent of St. Helena, Augusta

Priest:

July 18, 2009 Deacon Formation Council Meeting

Presider: Deacon Karyl Miller

Location:

Oct. 16-18, 2009 Deacons in the Liturgy

Presenters: Deacons Geri Thacker Nelson & Linda Scales

Location: Honey Creek Conference Center

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Dec.4-6, 2009 Deacon Retreat ~

Presentation on Traditions & History of the Church

Presenter: Deacon Eddie Adkins

Location: Honey Creek Conference Center

Priest:

As part of each weekend, participants will take turns leading the Daily offices, as well as serving as lectors, intercessors and preaching. Time will be provided for feedback following the daily offices and other services.

Each participant will be responsible for making reservations at the sites and for letting the Coordinator of the DSM know of the registration.

HoneyCreek Conference Center: 912-265-9218

Little Ocmulgee State Park: 877-591-5572

Convent of St. Helena: 706-798-5201

Deacon Geri Thacker Nelson, Coordinator: 912-704-4110 (Cell)