Dear Friends,

More than Franchises: A Fresh Brew – Emmanuel College, Toronto, June 16 – 18, 2012

Registration is now open!

God is doing a new thing, even now it springs forth!
These are challenging times for the church, but more and more, ways forward to vital, faithful, sustainable ministry are being discovered and embraced. “More Than Franchises” is featuring over 80 workshops of exciting emerging practice and insight gathered from across and beyond the United Church. Inspiring Keynote Speakers such as Phyllis Tickle, Marina Nemat, Douglas Todd, Martha Grace-Reese address today's context for ministry.
In the past two “More Franchises” events over 1100 participants have gathered for inspiration, connection and learning. Here are some comments from past participants:
"WOW!!!",”A+++", "I didn't know the church could do something like this!" "I've been wandering the desert of ministry for decades. The event was a 'North Star' I have been retootled, revitalized... with vigour and hope." "I arrived lost in Toronto, I left found in Toronto".
http://www.morefranchises.ca/
Apply now for a $1200 Lead Group grant for 5-9 people who attend and will continue to reflect on implications for their ministry back home.
United-in-learning.com (click on “Grants” and then “More Than Franchises”) or click below
http://www.united-in-learning.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=arti...
We look forward to seeing you at More than Franchises
Robert Dalgleish, Executive Director
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