by Carley Friesen
A coming together…
That’s what this event is for me.
A coming together of the most amazing women ever (tall! – did you notice how many tall women were there?!);
A coming together of dreams and visions from many people and communities – in the northwest and the world;
A coming together of new energies, creating new life, sort of a seed-planting and germinating time;
A coming together of artists in word, music, media, painting, sculpting, dancing … and community-creating;
A coming together of women and the Spirit of God.
And when the Spirit moves upon the water, new life is created – new life in our souls, new life in our communities, new life in the Kingdom of God.
Read more…
Posted by Karlene Clark | Friday, May 30, 2008 |
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Last weekend at Convergence in Troutdale we collected a list of all our bloggers. As promised, here is the list! If we missed you for any reason, please let us know. And if you write about your experience at Convergence we’d like to know that too!
Kelli Bagby www.kelli-girl.blogspot.com
Beth Bates www.bethbates.wordpress.com
Karlene Clark www.karleneclark.com
Tiffany Flaming www.flyinglesson.blogspot.com
Hannah Froemming www.froregon.blogspot.com
Pam Hogeweide www.godmessedmeup.blogspot.com
Rachael Kenoyer www.buddhalupana.livejournal.com
Danielle Knowles www.emergentgirl.blogspot.com
Jen Lemon www.jenlemen.com
Tina Lips www.tglips.wordpress.com
Sarah Notton www.portodolce.blogspot.com
Dominique Rastrelli www.smoothingthestones.blogspot.com
Marta Sears www.martasmusings.blogspot.com
Heather Toews www.iknowthatyouknowthatiknow.blogspot.com
Larissa Vaughn www.larissavaughn.blogspot.com
Donna Van Horn www.jeepindonna.blogspot.com
Beth and Traci www.churchrater.com
Posted by Karlene Clark | Wednesday, February 27, 2008 |
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The following is our schedule for the weekend. We look forward to seeing you there!
Friday Feb. 22:
6:00-8:30 Meet and Greet in the Power Station restaurant.
We will all be in the side room called the “Annex”
Come order snacks or non-hosted dinner or simply a beverage and meet the other amazing women who are leading others in the way of Jesus and gathering for this weekend. Join the conversation!
Saturday Feb 23:
All sessions and meals Saturday and Sunday
will be held in the Ballroom in the main lodge
8:00 am Registration, coffee and tea
8:30 am Breakfast
9:00 am Beginnings
The day will hold a great mixture of small group and large group interaction, encouragement, laughter, prayer, song, story telling, spiritual direction, good food. We’ll take a short afternoon break and a longer early evening break so you can enjoy the Edgefield amenities, take a nap or continue your conversations.
6:30 Dinner
Dinner will be followed by evening group options and opportunity to rest or play.
Take in a movie at the on site theatre, sample wines at the winery if that is up your alley, schedule a massage, play games…
9:00 pm Scheduled Options conclude
Sunday Feb. 24:
6:45-7:45 Early morning option
7:45-8:15 Coffee and tea
8:15 Breakfast
9:00 Worship, Art and Communion Service
1:00 Conclusion
Gallery of Awesome Women’s Work
It is sometimes good to be reminded that there’s more to life than work and “ministry”. It is also good to be recognized and encouraged for taking risks and building skills. Our creative endeavors are a reflection of the God the ultimate creator. As we create and explore, we renew ourselves and we honor God.
At Convergence Edgefield 2007 we launched an all woman’s gallery and invited you to bring and display your art, hobby, handmade wares, creative writing, paintings…An amazing array of beautiful and inspiring pieces showed up…photography, knitting, a sword, pottery to purchase…
Once again this year we invite you to “show your stuff”: if you create something bring it so we can it admire your work, if you create something to sell, bring it on (only handcrafted by you items please, no other sales), if you participate in an interesting sport- bring photos of yourself in action, if you are a novice or a professional you are welcome.
If you would like to participate, (we hope you will!) please contact Rev. Carley Friesen atskypilot917 at comcast <dot> net to let her know what you will bring so she can plan the display space.
Posted by Karlene Clark | Friday, February 15, 2008 |
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For those of you looking to share a ride or share a room at Edgefield next month, here is a place where you can meet and exchange information. Just post a comment to this post with your particular need.
Posted by Karlene Clark | Monday, January 14, 2008 |
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