Laurie and I have been on the planning team for this retreat hope to see some of you there. This is the invitation letter if you would like a brochure drop me an email at mignonsdad at yahoo dot com and I will get it right out to you.
Jim
Greetings in Christ,
My name is Kate Rascoe. I am a minister, and one-half of a “clergy couple”. My husband, Clayton, and I met in seminary, and quickly learned of the complexity of discerning two separate, yet intertwined calls. We have come to appreciate the unique challenges and blessings that come with being a couple in ministry. Along the way, we have had the joy of meeting other couples in situations similar to ours – ministers, co-pastors, chaplains, camp directors, educators, and missionaries who are called not just to the ministry, but also to a relationship with another in ministry. From these others we have gleaned a lot of wisdom – how to balance, how to negotiate terms of call and maneuver through the Board of Pensions, how to retain a sense of humor…
It came to our awareness that there are quite of few couples in ministry out there, but not many (if any) events designed to fit our unique needs. Wouldn’t it be great if we had a place to gather, relax, and learn from each other? Viola! The Couples in Ministry Retreat at Mo-Ranch was born.
We are inviting you to be part of something new and unique – both for what you could gain from it, and for what you could share with other couples in shoes that resemble yours. Our goal is for this to be an easily accessible retreat – family friendly and at a reasonable cost. We have attached a brochure with more information about the purpose and scope of the retreat. However, if you find yourself wanting to know more, please contact Clayton at 1-800-460-4401 ext. 242 for more information. We also realize that we do not have an exhaustive list of couples in ministry, so we invite you to forward this on to other couples you know (both inside and outside the bounds of the Synod of the Sun). Please share this opportunity with other couples in ministry you know. We hope you can join us out at Mo-Ranch October 27 – 30, 2008 – we look forward to meeting you!
In Christ,
Kate and Clayton Rascoe
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2 comments:
What a great idea! Unfortunately, Dave & I won't be able to make it - by that time we'll be out of study leave (rats!).
I found your blog via the PC(USA) blog, of which I'm a new member, too - though I've read your comments on other blogs. Looking forward to continued reading!
Sorry y'all won't be able to come. I hope that this is somthing that will be done on a regular basis.
Jim
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