Conferences

Sponsored by Kanuga

KANUGA SPONSORS A WIDE RANGE OF CONFERENCES

From vestry conferences to youth events to liturgical arts, Kanuga-sponsored conferences provide education, renewal and refreshment to more than 3,000 guests each year. We cover a broad range of subjects, one of which is certain to interest you.

The Kanuga Program Committee works to develop an interesting and inviting selection of conferences. This committee, made up of 20 members from nine states, meets twice a year to consider proposals and to develop and refine existing ideas. If you are interested in proposing a conference, please send a detailed description to , program director.

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Conference Calendar

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April May June July August September

October 2010
Date Conference Name
17-19

Lansing Lee Conference — Sustainability: A Matter of Faith

One of Kanuga's premier events, this conference will explore the link between faith and environmental issues. Keynoter: The Rev. Canon Sally Bingham, president and founder of Interfaith Power and Light. As one of the first faith leaders to fully recognize global warming as a core moral issue, she has mobilized thousands of religious people to put their faith into action through energy stewardship. Chaplain: The Rev. Barbara Crafton, spiritual director and award-winning author, New York. Coordinator: The Rev. Susan Heath, Columbia, S.C.
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November 2010
Date Conference Name
13-19

Icon Writing: A Glimpse of the Kingdom

Use acrylic paint and prayer to recreate an icon. For beginners and experienced iconographers alike. Led by Teresa Harrison, Coronado, Calif.
*Waiting list
14-17

Nuevo Amanecer (New Dawn): Mission in Action (Misión en Acción)

Co-sponsored with The Episcopal Church's Office of Latino/Hispanic Ministries, this biennial conference offers practical tools and a network of support for ministry within the Latino/Hispanic community. Keynoters: The Rev. Alberto Cutié, author and columnist, Biscayne Park, Fla., and the Rev. Miguelina Espinal, Church of the Epiphany, Orange, N.J. Coordinator: Dr. Luisa Bonillas, San Diego, Calif. Co-coordinator: The Rev. Canon Anthony Guillén, missioner for The Episcopal Church's Office of Latino/Hispanic Ministries
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December 2010
Date Conference Name
Dec. 27-Jan. 1

Winterlight 35: Decisions for Life

For students in grades 9-12, a time to celebrate, explore your thoughts and beliefs, worship and make friends from many states within a welcoming, supportive Christian community. Coordinators: Dee Zeller, Stevensville, Md., and Scott Jeffries, Raleigh, N.C.
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January 2011
Date Conference Name
7-9

Vestry Conference: Leading and Innovating a Mission-shaped Church

Kanuga's annual conference to help strengthen and equip parish leaders for the unique realities of leadership in the 21st century church. Keynoters: The Rt. Rev. Brian Prior, bishop of Minnesota, and the Rev. Dr. Dwight Zscheile, professor of congregational mission and leadership. Coordinators: The Rev. Randy Ferebee and the Rev. Alan Akridge, directors of Epiphany Institute + Consulting, Hickory, N.C.
13-16

Kanuga Knitting and Quilting Retreat

Optional checkout Jan. 17
A unique opportunity to relax and be creative in Kanuga’s peaceful mountain setting. Knitters and quilters of all skill levels can enjoy dedicated project time, camaraderie and learning new techniques from expert instructors. Coordinator: Varian Brandon, Atlanta. Chaplain: The Rev. Jennifer Deaton, Jackson, Miss.
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February 2011
Date Conference Name
10-13

Marriage Enrichment Retreat

An opportunity for committed married couples to learn new skills for enhancing their lives together. Led by the Rev. Clay and Jane Turner, Spartanburg, S.C.
12-18

Iconography: The Gospel in Line and Color

Use traditional egg tempera, gold leaf, paint and prayer to recreate an icon of Christ the Good Shepherd or Moses and the Burning Bush. No art experience needed. Instructor Suzanne Schleck has studied iconography for 20 years.
Feb. 27-March 1

Bowen Conference — Into the Hands of the Living God: Spirituality for the Real World

Keynoter: Kathleen Norris is the award-winning poet, writer and author of The New York Times bestsellers The Cloister Walk, Dakota: A Spiritual Geography, Amazing Grace: A Vocabulary of Faith and The Virgin of Bennington.
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March 2011
Date Conference Name
21-24

National Episcopal Preaching Conference: Preaching the Passion and Resurrection

Co-sponsored with The Episcopal Preaching Foundation, this conference will give clergy and seminarians practical tools for improving their preaching. Speakers include best-selling author and renowned Bible scholar Dr. Marcus Borg; the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Kittredge, New Testament professor at Seminary of the Southwest; Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, New Testament professor at Vanderbilt University; and Dr. Richard Lischer, preaching professor at Duke Divinity School. Chaplain: The Rt. Rev. Frank Griswold, presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church from 1998-2006. Coordinator: The Rev. Dr. William Brosend, Sewanee School of Theology.

May 2011
Date Conference Name
8-12

Kanuga Fly-fishing Retreat

Step into a stream and discover a whole new world of wisdom. Get two days of instruction from Fly-fishing Masters national champion Kevin Howell and then hone your skills on the nearby Davidson River, one of Trout Unlimited magazine’s Top 100 rivers in the nation. Coordinator/chaplain: The Rev. Mark Wilson, Fairhope, Ala.
8-13

Kanuga Photography Retreat

Learn from acclaimed instructors as you explore a spiritual link with photography amid the Blue Ridge Mountains in spring bloom. Coordinator: Thom Burden, Northfield, Mass.
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June 2011
Date Conference Name
6-8

Province IV Women's Conference — Believe in a Miracle: Telling Your Story

Optional Networking Day: June 5
Co-sponsored with the Province IV Episcopal Church Women, this conference is a time for all women to celebrate faith and friendship. Keynoter/ chaplain: The Rev. Gigi Conner, vicar of St. Gregory’s Church, Woodstock, N.Y. Coordinator: Jackie Robe, Hudson, Fla. Musicians: Jim and Patti Wanker, New Port Richey, Fla.
13-17

Christian Formation Conference: Christ to Comfort and Restore Me

Optional Rest Day: June 12
Children & Youth Faith Formation: June 13-15
Adult Faith Formation: June 15-17
A Week of Lifelong Learning for those who lead Christian education programs or want to nurture their family’s faith. Keynoter: The Rt. Rev. Eugene Sutton, bishop of the Diocese of Maryland. Coordinators: Jenifer Gamber, Bethlehem, Pa., and Jenny Beaumont, Charlotte, N.C. Chaplain: The Rev. Canon Dan Webster, Diocese of Maryland. Musician: Sonya Subbaya Sutton, Washington, D.C.
19-24

Youth Week

Conferences for Junior Young People, Senior Young People and Adults Who Work With Youth
June 26-July 1

Renewal Conference: Medicine for the Soul

An oasis for individuals and families seeking a time set apart for reflection, relaxation and transformation. Keynoter: The Rt. Rev. Mike Hill, bishop of Bristol, England. Coordinators: Laura Barr, Sumter, S.C., and Ellen Lumpkin, Summerville, S.C.
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August 2011
Date Conference Name
21-26

Liturgical Arts XIV: Artistic Expressions of Your Faith

Discover or develop your personal creative abilities with expert instruction in canvaswork, embroidery, sewing church linens, weaving, quilting, photography and choral singing and direction. Coordinator: Jan Hindsley, Washington, N.C.
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November 2011
Date Conference Name
12-18

Icon Writing: A Glimpse of the Kingdom

Use acrylic paint and prayer to recreate an icon. For beginners and experienced iconographers alike. Led by Teresa Harrison, Coronado, Calif.
13-16

Transformation & Renewal — Vital Congregations: Equipping the Saints for Ministry

This biennial conference provides models and resources for congregational development in historically black Episcopal churches. Keynoter: The Rev. Junius Dotson, senior pastor of Saint Mark United Methodist Church in Wichita, Kan. Music Leader: Waltier Blocker, Philadelphia. Chaplain: The Rev. Darryl James, Jamaica, N.Y. Coordinators: The Rev. Karen Montagno, Medford, Mass., and Delois Ward, Raleigh, N.C.
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December 2011
Date Conference Name
4-6

Lansing Lee Conference

Keynoter: Krista Tippett is the host and producer of "Speaking of Faith," a weekly public radio conversation about religion, spirituality and large questions of meaning in every aspect of life. A journalist and author, her books include Speaking of Faith and Einstein's God.
Dec. 27-Jan. 1

Winterlight 36

For students in grades 9-12, a time to celebrate, explore your thoughts and beliefs, worship and make friends from many states within a welcoming, supportive Christian community. Coordinators: Dee Zeller, Stevensville, Md., and Scott Jeffries, Raleigh, N.C.
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