Conference registration will start at 2pm on Monday, July 30th. The conference will end at Noon on Thursday, August 2nd.
Here’s what you can expect to learn, experience, and do in-between:
Monday Night
Kabbalat Shabbat: Setting the Table, Setting the Stage
The traditional Jewish Sabbath begins in the evening with prayers, blessings, readings and food. Our opening time together will riff on these elements, as we greet old friends, meet new ones, and settle into the space.
Tuesday Morning
Do As I Say, Not as I (Don’t) Do: Sabbath Challenges for Clergy Women
Abraham Joshua Heschel called Sabbath “a cathedral in time.” Too bad our cathedrals are cluttered with old worship bulletins, dust bunnies, and a Mt. Everest of laundry. On Tuesday morning we play with the biblical and theological grounds for Sabbath, and talk about why it’s so outrageously difficult to practice.
Tuesday Afternoon
World Cafe and Open Space
Back by popular demand, Tuesday afternoon will provide open-source opportunities for us to share resources and get to know one another better. MaryAnn will facilitate, but the content and shape of these gatherings are driven by the participants themselves.
Wednesday Morning
Looney Tunes, Kite Strings, and Itty-Bitty Sleeping Bags: Practical Tips and Approaches
The theoretical becomes practical as we think about how Sabbath really can fit into our messy, imperfect, overstuffed lives.
Thursday Morning
Embracing Scarcity
Our conference comes to an end as we explore this weirdly comforting affirmation: there isn’t enough time.
