Presbymergent Event in Pittsburgh
Monday, June 11th, 2007 • Related • Filed Under
Emergent Pittsburgh in conjuction with Pittsburgh Theological Seminary will be hosting a presbymergent event this coming October 12th and 13th. John Franke, a member of the PC(USA) and Professor of Theology @ Biblical Seminary will be headlining the event, along with other local presbymergnet figures.
The planning team for this event asking for suggestions regarding people who would provide a valuable perspective through either a keynote address or leading a workshop. If you have someone to suggest (even yourself) please leave a comment below. A remember to mark your calendars for the 12th and 13th to visit Pittsburgh.
Comment by Drew Ludwig on 11 June 2007:
It’s on my calendar. I will be there.
Comment by Nanette Sawyer on 11 June 2007:
I’m very excited about the Pittsburgh gathering. I’ll be there and look forward to participating in whatever way is helpful. Mostly I just want to hang out with some of you doing this stuff in that part of the country!
Maybe the Midwest Emergent Gathering will give me some good ideas. We’ll see how that goes. I’m excited about that gathering as well, and a few of us mainline and presby types will be there.
Comment by Neal Locke on 13 June 2007:
I’ll be there, and am willing to help in whatever way is needed.
Comment by Adam Walker Cleaveland on 13 June 2007:
I’m looking forward to it and I’m planning on attending as well!
Comment by Tom Robinson on 15 June 2007:
I really hope this will not be a one-shot deal for this part of the world. I would love to be there but our church retreat is scheduled for that weekend. Hope everyone has a great time!
Comment by bjwoodworth on 19 June 2007:
I would like to organize a pre-conference shin dig with no other purpose than to get to know one another. If it is the nigh before I can arrange for the appropriate beverages and food to be at my house or another drinking establishement in town. Let me know if folk are interested in something like that on Thrusday night the 11th of October!
BJ
Comment by Jan Edmiston on 19 June 2007:
Can’t be there except in spirit, but I’m willing to help from afar if needed.
Comment by Neal Locke on 19 June 2007:
That sounds great, BJ — if you’re taking requests, I recommend Rochefort or Chimay. They’re both a bit hard to find, but worth the effort (and part of a great cause, too).
Comment by Drew Ludwig on 20 June 2007:
Shouldn’t we make visitors to Pittsburgh try at least one Iron City or I.C. Light?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_City_Beer
Comment by Neal Locke on 21 June 2007:
Yes. Local beverages are always a good idea. And since they support the local economy & heritage, they too are part of a good cause.
Even though it’s a Pilsner.
Comment by Drew Ludwig on 21 June 2007:
For cheap and “it’s a ‘burgh thing” beverages, you are encouraged to “pump an iron.”
And if you like good local beer, enjoy one of Penn Brewery’s offerings.
Dang. This is making me homesick.
Comment by james moore on 3 July 2007:
I’m guessing that more specifics regarding the event will be forthcoming? In any event, our church, Westminster PC in Lakewood, NY, will likely have a number of people interested.
Comment by Tara Eastman on 24 July 2007:
The northern chapter will be there! James M., Ian and I are so excited for another opportunity to join in the conversation and fellowship with our new friends! As for the place to get together, I’m not fussy - but the Church Brew Works is always a nice place to go.
Comment by Winnie Woodland on 18 September 2007:
Conference sound interesting. Along the way, I think now will be a good time to discuss alcohol and drug abuse in America and in the church, particularily among Ministers of Word and Sacrament. This is a very serious problem in Pgh, and the surrounding area.