'Plug in without shorting out' at Des Moines communication conference
The Presbytery of Des Moines is hosting “Plugging in without Shorting Out” — a conference for communicators, April 16-18, in Des Moines, Iowa. Conference topics include using technology to help congregations communicate online, learning how to do more for less, using technology to reach youth, media and worship, the emerging church conversation, spiritual disciplines and thinking outside of the box. Register  by March 15 to qualify for the $150 “early bird” registration fee. See more information at the Presbytery of Des Moines Web site.
Presbyterian Writers Guild news
The next Presbyterian Writers Guild (PWG) Conference will be held April 28-29 at the Scarritt-Bennett Center in Nashville, Tenn. Cecil Murphey and Mike Brewer are keynote speakers. Register online.
PWG is also now seeking entries for its annual Jim Angell Award, given annually for the best first book published by a Presbyterian published in the previous calendar year. See details in the Presbyterian News Service article.
RCCongress: rack rate reduction!
RCCongress organizers have announced that the Chicago Marriott Downtown — official venue of the Religion Communication Congress — has reduced the room rate by $20. Rooms are now available to conference participants for $169 per night.
The hotel is on Chicago’s famed “Magnificent Mile” at 540 North Michigan Ave. and is close to the Navy Pier, Sears Tower, Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum and much more. To make your reservations, call (800) 228-9290 and let them know you’re attending RCCongress.
RCCongress — a once-in-a-decade event — will be held April 7-10. Register now to get the “early bird” registration rate of $375. See the RCCongress Web site for a conference schedule and complete information.
Save the Date: RCCongress 2010 Slated for April 7-10
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2009 National PCN Conference resources
Do you edit a newsletter, manage a Web site or handle other communication tasks?
Get resources from the plenary sessions and interactive workshops designed just for Presbyterian communicators at the 2009 National PC Conference at Big Tent. Find out more.
Materials from 2008 regional conferences
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