Cultivating Communities of Moral Discernment: Exploring Best Practices for Teaching and Preaching about Justice - Saint Meinrad, Indiana

When:  April 26, 2010 all day
Where: St. Meinrad Archabbey, Saint Meinrad, Indiana
Who:  Saint Meinrad School of Theology

Cultivating Communities of Moral Discernment: Exploring Best Practices for Teaching and Preaching about Justice

What It Is Not: A workshop providing how-to's for preaching and teaching about justice.

What It Is:   A day of focused conversation among rostered leaders who feel called to teach and preach about justice, and who are interested in exploring issues such as:

What are the goals of preaching and teaching about justice?

• How does one preach meaningfully about justice without either directing people what to think or diluting the message into meaninglessness?


• What are parameters for choosing the best context for addressing an issue from the pulpit versus in a small group discussion?


• What are the effects on the congregation when sensitive issues are addressed and how do we provide pastoral care?

Participants will have time for prayer with the monastic community

Cost: Room (one night) and 3 meals: $79.09

Contact for Reservations and Information:
Cindy Geisen matterofcat{at}hotmail.com or 812.449.9986
Website: http://www.saintmeinrad.edu/

Conversation Partners:

• Rev. Dr. Rick Stern, Professor of Homiletics, Saint Meinrad School of Theology


• Rev. Ron Luckey, Pastor of Faith Lutheran Church and Leader in B.U.I.L.D. (Build a United Interfaith Lexington through Direct Action)