Upcoming events

Congregational Ministries Publishing and our partners sponsor several national and regional conferences and events each year to promote or focus on areas of interest. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) affiliated conference centers regularly schedule events that are of importance to as well as well as other organizations and program areas within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Included below is a listing of conferences and events that are of interest to you. This list includes, among others, all conferences and events sponsored by Congregational Ministries Publishing, Theology and Worship, Children's Education and Promotion, and Mission Education and Promotion. Also included are links to the PC(USA) conference centers so that their conference/retreat schedules may be reviewed.

Presbyterian Conference Centers (PCCCA)

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is affiliated with three national conference centers. These centers offer conferences and retreats year-round for all ages and interests. Click on the list below to find out more.

Stony Point Conference Center, Stony Point, N.Y.
Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu and in Santa Fe, Abiquiu and Santa Fe, N.M.
Montreat Conference Center, Montreat, N.C.

Akaloo Training Event
January 26
Goldsboro, North Carolina

Akaloo Training Event
January 28
Durham, North Carolina

Association of Presbyterian Christian Educators (APCE) Annual Event
January 31–February 3, 2007
Philadelphia Marriott
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Contact Pat Murphy at 888-728-7228, x5460

Professionals within the Presbyterian Association of Musicians Second Biennial National Gathering
February 1–4, 2007
Central Presbyterian Church
Atlanta, Georgia
Contact Creston Parker at
888-728-7228, x5737

Association of Presbyterian Christian Educators (APCE) Event
March 10, 2007
Palo Duro, Sierra Blanca and Tres Rios Presbyteries
Midland, Texas

Association of Presbyterian Christian Educators (APCE) Event
April 10, 2007
Heartland Presbytery
Kansas City, Kansas

South Central Region APCE (SCRAPCE) Event
April 16-18
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Austin, Texas

Northeast Association of Church Educators (NEACE)
"Awakening your creative spirit"
May 1-3
Stella Maris Retreat Center
Skaneateles, New York

2007 Presbyterian Youth Triennium
July 17-22
Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana

Other Important Dates

Curriculum
January 23, 2007 - Standing order confirmation letter mailed (for summer 2007)
February 23, 2007 - Confirm standing orders (for spring 2007)
February 25, 2007 - Spring quarter begins
June 3, 2007 - Summer quarter begins

Special Offerings
One Great Hour of Sharing materials received by churches in January.
Pentecost Offering materials are mailed to churches in February.

Call to Worship 40.3: Prayer
Available in February 2007

Do you know of anything that should be on the calendar? Send information for future CMD-related events to Cecilia Hickerson for consideration.