The Lay Readers’ Association
Diocese of Ontario
Presents
The 3rd Annual Lay Leaders Development Conference and Retreat
Four days of development and training for all interested Anglican laity
Providence Spirituality Centre, July 22 – 26, 2013
NAME CHANGE The year 2011 was the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Lay Reader’s
Summer School. In recognizing the desire of all laity, NOT JUST Lay Readers, to acquire further
training and knowledge in all areas of Christian Ministry, the executive of the Lay Readers
Association decided to change the name of the school to the Lay Leaders Development
Conference and Retreat. This was done in recognition that in the past despite the best efforts of
the executive some interested people have hesitated to attend because they were not licensed Lay
Readers.
LOCATION – The Development conference will be held as was the Summer School in the Providence Spirituality
Center, 1200 Princess Street, Kingston. The centre is operated by the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul.
and is a place of spiritual retreat, away from the noise and bustle of everyday life. It is a place of peace and quiet with
extensive gardens to enjoy.
ACCOMMODATIONS – There are 28 rooms most with twin beds. The whole space is user-friendly and provides
a home-away-from-home atmosphere. It is a SMOKE and SCENT FREE facility,(Men this means no strong
aftershave) though there is one designated smoking area outside. A small book room is also available. Meal times
must be strictly adhered to as meals are served in the Sister’s dining room.
COST – To keep the cost of this event within the budget of most Lay Readers, the program is comprised of 4 days,
including evenings, requiring a room for only 3 nights. For full registrants, all meals are included and the cost is only
$325.00 If you live nearby and wish to travel each day, arriving by 8:30 a.m. and staying until 9:00 p.m., the cost will
be $225.00 which includes lunch and supper. If the Providence Spirituality Centre is full we will provide assistance in
helping you to find lodging. If for any reason you wish to arrive on Monday, the additional cost will be $50.00 with
supper.
BURSARY – Some funding assistance may be available from your Diocesan Center and/or your Parish Council.
You should apply for this immediately, so ask your priest for the necessary form or contact the Registrar.
PROGRAM – Each day begins with Morning Prayer, led by a Lay Leader. Next is the Academic Plenary session.
After lunch, there will be three (3) concurrent workshops followed by time for reflection and meditation. Following
supper, there will be a shared social and worship program. You will be sent a more detailed daily schedule upon
receipt of your registration. On Friday after lunch there will be a sung Eucharist with presentation of certificates to all
participants. Friends and family are invited to attend. We will leave for home at 3:00 p.m., ready for a new year of
service to our Lord in our ministry as Lay Leaders.
AGAIN THIS YEAR – We will be offering a Silent Retreat which will run from Monday after lunch until breakfast
time Tuesday morning. The extra cost for the retreat is $50.00 which covers the cost of overnight accommodation and
meals. For those who normally arrive on Monday afternoon it will be your option if you wish to attend the retreat or not.
PLEASE NOTE The number of those who wish to attend the Silent Retreat will be limited by the number of people who
register for overnight accommodation for the full conference.
REGISTRATION – To register, detach and complete the form and mail it along with your cheque(s) to the
Registrar. Please indicate if you are willing to share a room. Upon receipt of payment, you will be sent a schedule,
information on what to bring with you and details of any suggested reading for the workshops. If you wish, you may
send a current cheque and two post-dated cheques to cover the full registration fee. Contact the Registrar or the
co-ordinator if you have any questions about this or any other aspect of your registration.
Please make all cheques payable to The Diocese of Ontario & note them LLDC
REFUND – A full refund (less a $15.00 administrative fee) is available if requested before June 1st.
Academic Plenary Sessions.
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“Ancient / Future Church”
The Rev. Dr. Barbara Robinson
The 21 century is far from the first time the church has felt under cultural siege. Are there lessons to be learned from
the Anglican clerics and laypeople of earlier periods who faced similar challenges?
For John Wesley, the strategy for creative renewal was rooted in re-engaging with the spirituality of the ancient church
Through this workshop it is hoped that Lay Leaders will:
1. Become familiar with Wesley’s context and story.
2. Understand the distinctive emphasis of Wesley’s theological thought and methodology.
3. Begin to explore the ways in which this missiological tradition continues to influence the contemporary Church
The Rev. Barbara is the rector of St. Paul’s in Brockville, she has her doctorate in Church history and taught for several
years at Booth College in Winnipeg. She and her husband Malcolm have 3 children and a crazy dog. Both Barbara and
Malcolm love music; he plays a mean trumpet and she a mean trombone.
Workshop A
“An instructed Eucharist”
But all things should be done decently and in order
1 Corinthians 14: 40
Bishop Michael Oulton
In this workshop participants will learn the ins and outs, the whys and wherefores of our Anglican worship services.
We will also learn which liturgical reference books are acceptable in the diocese and which are not.
Bishop Michael is the bishop of the diocese of Ontario, he was ordained to the priesthood in 1993 and became the
rector of the parish of Alberton in P.E.I. He moved to Kingston in 1997 to become the rector of St. Peter’s In Kingston,
in 2004 he became the rector of Christ Church Bellville until inducted as the bishop of the diocese in 2011
He is married to The Rev. Jeanie and they have 3 children. His recreation is playing old timers hockey
Workshop B:
The Covenant, The Command, The Calling
The word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart so you may obey it.
Deuteronomy 30:14
Led by the Rev. Linda Faith Chalk
This workshop briefly examines God’s Covenant love with his chosen people, the people of Israel, and opens the
understanding of this covenant to examine both its old its Old Testament implications and the completion and full and
final expression of that covenant revealed in and through the person and work of our Lord and Saviour Jesus the
Christ. We will look at a Hebrew understanding of Scripture, the Exodus and its implications in the fulfillment of God’s
redemptive plan. We will also examine the Passover and its Christian symbolism revealed and completed in Jesus.
The Rev. Linda Faith Chalk is the incumbent at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Greenfield Park, Quebec. She is the
President of Crosstalk Ministries, an umbrella organization which seeks to build strong disciples of our Lord and
Saviour Jesus through the ministry of Day Camps, Junior and Senior Camps and the opportunity for fellowship for
Clergy and Laity. Linda Faith was raised in a Christian home and, having Jewish roots was encouraged from an early
age to know and love both the old and New Testament. Her mother’s family members searching for their identity within
Judaism has sent her on a journey of discovering the depth of her own spiritual roots and understanding of Jesus of
the Messiah.
Workshop C
King’s Cross! Jesus in the Gospel of Mark and His decisive call to us.
“Now when the centurion who stood facing him saw that in this way he breathed his last,
he said, truly this man was God’s son”
Mark 15:39
Led by The Rev. Canon David Smith
Mark does not read like a dry history. It is written in the present tense, often using words like immediately to pack the
account into full action. You cant help but notice the abruptness and breathless speed of the narrative.
” This Gospel conveys, then something important about Jesus. He is not merely a historical figure, but a living reality,
A person who addresses us today and calls us to decisive action. Capturing Timothy Keller’s excitement about the
Gospel of Mark as displayed in the quote from his book King’s Cross, we will look at the cosmic, historical and personal
story of Christ as portrayed in Mark. Pastor Keller’s sermon series on Mark’s Gospel preached at Redeemer
Presbyterian Church in Manhattan, will be the lens from which we view our Lord’s life and ministry and what it means
for our lives and ministries. I can’t wait.
David was ordained in 1989 in the diocese of Fredericton. During his time there he and his wife Esther volunteered in
the Diocese of Eldoret in Kenya then in 1999 he moved to Napanee. David enjoys playing in the Oldtimer’s Hockey
league where he is mostly grateful to see the Zamboni come onto the ice at the end of a game. He often thinks he is
really just a taxi driver for his two daughters Kathleen and Miriam.
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REGISTRATION FORM
Complete the information below and mail to
The Registrar – LLDC 36 Kerry Forest Drive RR4 Mallorytown Ontario K0E 1R0
Please print the following neatly
First Name
Family Name
Address
City/Town
Province
Postal Code
Phone
email
Are you interested in preparing and leading a Morning Prayer service that includes a short sermon?
Yes________
No________ If you answered yes please indicate what Liturgy you intend to use and be
prepared to send a rough draft of your sermon to the registrar for approval by our Warden.
Conference Co-ordinator
Registrar
Greg Weeds 1-613-342-8161 Email [email protected]
Roy Forsyth 1-613-923-5314
If you plan to attend the Silent Retreat on Monday do not forget to add the extra $50.00 to your cheque