1A.

Simple Spiritual Practices to Fill Our Thirsty Souls - Jean Meredith, CRE, Central Florida Presbytery

 In a world that is messy and difficult may we strive to find simple ways to feel God’s presence in our lives so that we will know His joy and His peace. In our time together we will practice some simple ways such as breath prayers, blessings, prayer walks, and meditation stations and explore how we can include them in our daily lives and share them with others.

2A.

Enriching Your Individual Bible Study - Kenne Sparks, Youth and Collegiate Ministries Coordinator, Central FL Presbytery

 Participants will discuss why it is important for individual Bible study. With so many resources available, we will discuss what informative and transformative study are and how to determine when to use each. Learn how to find resources that fit best with your style of study.

3A.

Fostering Resilience to Improve Coping with Stress and Trauma - Lisa Benitez, LMHC, Clinical Director, Presbyterian Counseling Center

 This workshop will discuss the science of resilience and its most significant research for treating stress and trauma-related disorders. We will explore the evidence-based methodologies shown to effectively foster both, a nurturing environment and healthy relationships, which is foundational to ministry work. These constructs have been shown to help improve the health outcomes for ourselves and the individuals we serve, especially those that have suffered trauma or significant stress. Ultimately, this information will assist staff in any ministry, with their understanding of how to apply the components of attachment theory and healthy relationships to their work, which is foundational to the fostering of resilience and strengthening congregations.

1B.

Exploring our Spirituality in the Context of Art is a Fascinating Practice - Rev. Dr. Helen DeBevoise, Park Lake Presbyterian

  “When we make, we invoke the abundance of God’s world into the reality of scarcity of all around us. What endures will require rish and daily dying to ourselves,” writes theologian and artist Makoto Fujimura. In this workshop we will explore how to use art to go deeper into who we are and meant to be with God. Using the Japanese tradition of Kintsugi, participants will explore how what is broken is made new in Christ. (there is small materials fee, payable at check in)

2B.

Courageous Conversations About Race: Becoming the Beloved Community - Dr. Cheryl Carson, Katie Rives, Rev. Erika Rembert Smith

  Becoming the Beloved Community requires acknowledging the reality of racism. If racial healing is to take place, we must not be afraid of the truth about racism in this country – past, present or future. This workshop will equip and empower participants to engage in courageous conversations in their context.

3B.

Church is Good for Your Mental Health - Susan Lee, MSW

  Come and spend an hour actually doing good things for your mental health and developing strategies for how to apply the 12 steps for good mental health to your congregation.