2008 Lifespan Religious Education Conference
Saturday, July 12 to Saturday, July 19
Conference site: starreweek.com
Theme: The Educated Heart; Celebrating 100 Years of Learning, Caring and Working Together
On the occasion of the 100th Religious Education Week at Star Island, we will challenge ourselves to consider how we change the world and feed our souls at the same time. As we proclaim ourselves a religion of "deeds not creeds," how do we then juggle making a difference, making a living, spending time with our families, changing the world, and getting the laundry done? Theme speaker, the Rev. David Carl Olson, will inspire us to see social justice at the center, not the periphery, of our faith. And guest musician Nick Page will join us for birthday bash not to be missed!
Our featured workshop presenters, the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, will give us even more real-life tools in '08 than they might have in '07 (!), so that we can each make a difference in the world. In addition, we offer trainings for both professional and lay leaders, and workshops for all on designing worship, crafting as spiritual practice, writing and spirituality, the arts, and science and religion.
General information: As RE Week celebrates its 100th anniversary as a conference (the longest running conference on Star!) we recognize Religious Education as a lifelong endeavor, and offer programming to meet both the educational and personal needs of those new to and experienced in faith development for all ages. While primarily a "working" conference, this week provides ample opportunities for personal rejuvenation: a chance to model and experience the joys of religious community, time to relax in solitude, and also to share the company of new and old friends and colleagues. There are programs and special events for all ages, beginning with children age three, with specific programming for youth and young adults.
Minister of the Week: Rev. Carol Haag, RevCarolH@aol.com
Dean: Ruth Owen, ruth@firstchurchboston.org.
Registration: To celebrate our 100th year, our conference registration fee will be $100 ($120 after May 15 or on-site). It, along with a room and board deposit of $150/person are due with registration. The 2008 Conference is accepting rolling admissions. We also accept on-site registrations. Forms are available for download at www.starreweek.com; please use this form rather than that in this catalog or from the Star Island Web site. Flyers with hardcopy forms will also be mailed in early January. Please mail ONE CHECK, payable to "Star Island RE Conference," and completed registration form to Bob and Jane Clay, 5 Rogers St., Plymouth, N.H. 03264. Or email them at registrar@starreweek.com. Please note: registration is not complete unless payment of both the Room and Board deposit and the Registration Fee is made (remember: one check!). The full Room and Board deposit and partial Registration Fee are refundable until June 3.
Scholarships: Some scholarship funding is available. Contact Registrars Bob and Jane Clay at email listed above.
Room and Board: Please see 7-night conference rates below