| You are invited! |
 You are invited to attend this year’s
2007 Fall Gathering of Women of the ELCA in the
Rocky Mountain Synod to be held at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Colorado
Springs, CO. The theme verse, “1 Corinthians 6:19-20 “Do you know that your body
is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?
You are not your own, you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your
body".
Proverbs 3:7-8 Psalm 139:13-13 Isaiah 53:5Invite special friends – Take this opportunity to invite a
woman to join you in enjoying the Colorado Springs landscape and to experience what Women of the ELCA is really all about.
If by chance you are not able to come, help someone else to come! We will welcome guests and participants from any part of the world! There will be many opportunities to enjoy time with all your distant friends plus make new ones.
Break-out sessions for you - With four choices and access to information about the many ministries of this great church to choose from, you are sure to find topics of interest to you no matter what your stage of life and service may be.
The sessions include:
Movement for the Journey
Nutrition for the Journey
Food for the Journey
Fun for the Journey
During the Fall Gathering, you will find opportunities to discover paths to
health - physically, spiritually and mentally. Planned activities include
worship, Bible study, prayer, fellowship, crafts, and more.
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Bulletin Announcement |
Below you will find
information to include in a church bulletin or other publication
as an insert. This information includes an announcement letter,
a registration form, a flyer/poster and information for a temple
talk if someone from your congregation would be willing to
present it.
Announcement letter
Flyer/Poster
Bulletin insert
Registration form
Temple
talk |
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| Dates and Location |
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The 2007 Fall Gathering will be held Friday, October 5, 2007 and Saturday,
October 6, 2007 at Prince of Peace Lutheran
Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
http://pcisys.net/~prince-peace
4720 Galley Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 596-5293
Map
and Driving Directions >
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| Speakers and Special Guests |
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Pastor for the Gathering is Nita Matthews, Bethel, Colorado Springs.
Our keynote speaker is Beth Walker, MBA, CPCC
Break-out Session Presenters:
Movement for the Journey - Diana Bleigner
Nutrition for the Journey - Sharrol Bernahl
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| Registration and Deadlines |
The registration fee is $70
and includes the keynote speaker,. lunch and dinner on Saturday, and the
break-out sessions.
The early registration deadline is September
15, 2007.
After this date, an additional $10.00 is
required.
There is no online registration. To register, please fill out the registration
form (found at the link below) and send it to the registrar, Karleen Cotton.
Please print clearly since you will receive personalized materials. Print you
name as you want it to appear (nicknames, etc.).
Also, please enclose the $70 registration with the
completed form and make the check out to Women of the ELCA
with Fall Gathering on the memo line.
Registration form |
| Accommodations |
You will stay at the:
Ramada Limited Hotel
520 North Murray Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
719-596-7660 (phone)
719-596-5309 (fax)Rooms are available at the modest price of $59.00 a
night (two queen beds, 1-4 women). The cost includes a Continental Breakfast.
You must make your own reservations for lodging. When making reservations, please indicate that you are with the Rocky Mt. Synod Women of the ELCA.
ID: RMSWO Gathering
Directions to the hotel: From Academy Blvd. turn east on Platte Avenue, go
north on Murray Blvd., (right behind McDonalds) approximately one mile from
Prince of Peace.
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Private Home Housing
Private home housing is FREE to the first 50 women who register. The deadline
for this offer is September 5, 2007. See the registration form to indicate your
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| Visiting Colorado Springs |
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If you would like to spend more time in Colorado Springs, here is a list put
together by our Hospitality committee >
And here are some
websites with suggestions on what you might like to see and visit:
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| Theme |
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The theme for the 2007 Fall Gathering will be "Healthy Spirits: Body & Soul".
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