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Bishop's Convocation Preparation!
Hello Bishop's Convocation Attendees!
We look forward to seeing you at the Seabeck Conference Center in two weeks!
Here are a few things to note for our time together - including a message with suggested materials to preview from our presenters!
CHECK IN
Seabeck Conference Center is located at 15395 Seabeck Hwy NW in Seabeck on the Hood Canal. Upon arrival, come to The Inn (the large building directly in front of you as you cross the wooden bridge onto the conference center property) to receive your name tag, schedule, room info and key, and alternate diet card if applicable.
- Optional THREE NIGHT, check in begins at 4pm on Sunday, April 21
- The "regular" TWO NIGHT event check-in begins at 11am on MONDAY, April 22
ARRIVING LATE - OR- UNABLE TO ATTEND AT THE LAST MINUTE?
- Please text/call Susan Berg at 509-595-5494 - so we are not worried about you!
- Share your ETA so we can connect you with your room key and materials
HOPING TO CARPOOL?
Check in with Susan@lutheransnw.org ASAP - she can give you names of others heading to the BishCon from your neighborhood.
WHAT TO BRING:
- Comfortable clothing - think layers! Due to our unpredictable Northwest weather, as well as Seabeck's graveled paths and other uneven surfaces, it is recommended that all guests bring a pair of comfortable walking shoes with good tread. This will also be helpful for hiking their trails. Don't forget a rain jacket! (If you are in a "room with bath down the hall," you might consider a robe as these floors are be co-ed.)
- Travel hot beverage mug with lid and water bottle - we will have coffee, tea, cocoa, water, (and sparking water/soda) available during our sessions - help us save on disposable cups! There are water bottle filling stations in our meeting room AND in the Inn Lobby
- Flashlight - it is very dark at night out in the country!
- Ear plugs - if you are a light sleeper!
- Note pad/writing tool or an electronic tablet/laptop for taking notes if desired
- Necessary chargers for your devices
- Cash/check for opening worship on Mon. afternoon (we will have digital option as well)
- Supplemental food if you have dietary restrictions/needs that are not covered by the special menu offerings. Perishable items may be kept in the dining room guest fridge.
- If you wish to have snacks or drinks - please BYO - we will have a social hour on Tuesday - there will be snacks and non-alcoholic beverages available. You may bring beverages with alcohol - but they need to be consumed inside our meeting rooms or sleeping rooms, not in the Inn Lobby or outside...
- Free time activities if you desire: crafts, books, games, etc.
- NO NEED to bring linens or towels - those will be provided!
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Learn more about Seabeck here: https://www.seabeck.org/
IF YOU HAVE NOT YET PAID
Please do so ASAP. You may do so online or with a check.
To pay online:
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Go to https://www.lutheransnw.org/give
- Click Give Online Now button - to get to our Tithely page
- Select BishCon Registration from the dropdown menu
- Enter your amount due and payment info
- Select COVER FEES
To pay with a check:
- Make check out to NWWA Synod
- Put your last name and Convo in the memo line
- Mail to: ELCA Region 1; PO Box 94432; Seattle, WA 98124-6732
- OR you may bring it to the Convocation
SCHEDULE
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Find current convocation schedule here
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A note about Affinity Groups on Wednesday morning: this is an opportunity to gather with others for some small group discussions. Our affinity groups are designed to foster meaningful connections and dialogue among peers. Whether you're interested in forming a regional ministry group, discussing shared interests, collaborating between various ministries, or diving into the ELCA's social statement, there's a place for you here. We welcome your ideas for these groups. Simply submit your suggestions by Tuesday morning or add them to our whiteboard. Let's come together to learn, grow, and build community in a supportive and engaging environment.
- One or our affinity groups will be centered the new “Draft of a Social Statement on Civic Life and Faith”. If you wish to join this group, be sure to become familiar with the document, and because of time constraints we will be focusing our conversation on sections 4-6. If time allows we will explore the other sections as well. It is linked below.
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A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESENTERS, SETH & RICK:
Dear Participants:
We are hoping to enhance your experience by providing a number of important resources related to the topics of Christian Nationalism and also Faith and Civic Life that we will be speaking on.
We encourage you to download the documents attached below to read ahead of time or post-conference if you prefer. You may wish to share some with your congregation.
There are two online resources we commend to you as well. The first website www.christiansagainstchristiannationalism.com has resources for congregations including curriculum and webinars on the theme.
The uncivilreligion.org website is a collaboration between scholars of religious studies and the Smithsonian, dedicated to documenting the religious aspects of the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
We will also be previewing two new documentaries on Christian Nationalism that you will want to check out: Carl Reiner's "God and Country" and "Spiritual Warriors: Decoding Christian Nationalism at the Capitol Riot" with scholar Matthew Taylor.
Documents for you to preview/review:
We look forward to a rich and meaningful time together with you.
Blessings of the Easter Season,
Rick Rouse and Seth Dowland
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See you all soon!
Bishop's Convocation Planning Team
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