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SUMMARY:Lay Leadership Conference: Rooted in Christ\, Rising in Community
DESCRIPTION:Imagine if the gifts needed for our Church’s future are already among us. \nRooted in Christ\, Rising in Community is a three-day gathering that helps lay leaders identify spiritual gifts\, deepen their formation\, and gain tools to strengthen ministry in their congregations. Through worship\, storytelling\, and practical sessions\, participants grow in confidence and clarity about their calling. \nAs each leader grows\, our congregations grow stronger — and our diocese rises together. \nView flyer to share digitally HERE!View flyer to print HERE! \nRegister HERE!$75 Registration for conference (includes full access to conference\, Fri dinner\, Sat lunch & dinner)REGISTRATION CLOSES 5/4/2026 \nHotel Block (not included in conference fee\, room includes complimentary breakfast) HERE \nConference Schedule at a Glance \nDay 1 – Friday3:00–5:00 PM Check-in\, refreshments5:00 PM Welcome & Opening worship6:00 PM Dinner7:00 PM Opening plenary \nDay 2 – SaturdayMorning Prayer & PlenaryWorkshopsCelebration Dinner & Reception \nDay 3 – Sunday (St. John’s\, Kenner)Final Plenary & Action Planning11:00 AM WorshipSponsored Coffee Hour to Follow \nWho Should Attend?If you recognize yourself among these leaders or are eager to discern and share your gifts\, register now to reserve your spot at the conference and join us in building a stronger community. \n\nWorkshop & Plenary Descriptions:\n \nWorkshop – Relational Leadership & Beloved Community\n\nPresenters: Canon Morgan MacIntire & Lauren Dunn \nConflict is real. So is growth. Where do relationships in your church need care? Explore how trust is built\, how conflict can become a pathway for growth\, and how belonging is cultivated — one relationship at a time. \n\n\n \nWorkshop – Discernment & Formation\nPresenters: Rev. Guimond Pierre Louis & Susan Atkins\n \nWhat sustains your leadership?\nExplore tools and practices to deepen spiritual grounding:\n \n\nDeveloping a Rule of Life\nSpiritual practices for sustainable leadership\nListening for God in community decisions\nRhythms of rest to prevent burnout\n\nPlenary: Rooted – Belonging in Discernment (Friday evening)Presenter: Rev. Seamus Doyle \nWhere does belonging begin? \nTogether we’ll explore: \n\nThe theology of spiritual gifts\nHow our gifts are given for the flourishing of the community\nWhy formation matters before function\nGenerosity as a response to God’s grace
URL:https://www.edola.org/event/lay-leadership-conference-rooted-in-christ-rising-in-community/
LOCATION:Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans-Elmwood\, 5150 Mounes Street\, Harahan\, LA\, 70123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events,New Orleans Area
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