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Mar. 31, 2008
The Synod of the Southwest presents Kaleidoscopes - a series of seminars on Biblical Preaching at Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu and Santa Fe, made possible through a grant from the General Assembly Council to the Synod of the Southwest and is open to all pastors serving within the bounds of the Synod of the Southwest. Registration is limited to 60 participants.

August 4-10, 2008 at Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, NM - Kaleidoscope 1: Weaving Music and Culture in Biblical Preaching - Cost: $100 for room, board, transportation and registration. Leaders: Rev. Bill Carter, a Presbyterian Pastor in Clarks Summit, PA and jazz pianist/founder of Presbybop Quartet. Rev. Dr. Jana Childers, Dean of San Francisco Theological Seminary and professor of homiletics and speech communication. Click on this link for more information.

October 6-8, 2008 at Ghost Ranch in Santa Fe, NM - Kaleidoscope 2: Conversations with Michael Lindvall - Cost: $100 for room, board, transportation and registration. Rev. Michael Lindvall is pastor of the Brick Presbyterian Church in New York City and has authored two novels, The Good News from North Haven, and Leaving North Haven, published by Crossroad / Carlisle Books. His essays, book reviews, sermons and fiction appear in a variety of church-related and secular periodicals. Click on this link for more information.

Mar. 26, 2008
General Assembly Council Report - Winter 2008 by Mary Lynn Walters

Mar. 14, 2008
The Call to the Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Grand Canyon is posted on the meetings page. Click here for more information...

March. 9, 2008
Native American Mission Bus Tour (Sponsored by the Stewardship Mission and Communications Development Committee of the Presbytery) - Thursday, April 10, 2008, 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM, $25 per person (or $45 per couple) cost includes motor coach, lunch and museum fee. Click on link for registration flyer and more details. Printable Flyer

Feb. 20, 2008
On Thursday, April 17th, at Orangewood Presbyterian Church, the OACC (Older Adults Concerns and Celebrations Committee) will honor senior volunteers from churches in the presbytery, click on the following links for more information and for a registration form.
Printable Flyer
Printable Registration Form

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Feb. 16, 2008 Congratulations to Rev. Shelly Moe, Rev. Gale Watkins, and Shirley Randolph who each competed in the Foothills Races in Cave Creek last Saturday. They each placed in their respective age groups. Shelly won first place in her age group in the 10k (as she did in the 5K that she ran last week), Gale won third place in the 10K in his age group, and Shirley came in second in her age group in the 5K.

Jan. 16, 2008
The office of national health Ministries has launched a new website designed for boomers and elders called, Living Longer – Feeling Better. You can view it at www.pcusa.org/healthyliving

Jan. 15, 2008
Women's Ministries Retreat
Meeting God at the Borders
"...to do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with your God." Micah 6:8
Fri., Apr 18 - Sun.,, Apr 20, 2008
Bison Ranch Conference Center

Join us in beautiful Heber-Overgaard, Arizona for Fellowship, Food and Fun.
$160 per person
printable flyer and registration form

Jan. 15, 2008
Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Training Available
Joan Fenton serves on the national leadership team of Presbyterians Against Domestic Violence Network, or PADVN. Join this network and partner with us as we seek to end domestic violence. Both individual and church memberships are available. Go online to www.pcusa.org/phewa. Click on "learn more about PHEWA". There are eleven vital networks that promote justice and peace on this site. To schedule a workshop for your church or for more information about domestic violence awareness and resources, contact Joan at rfenton5@cox.net or at 602-451-7926

Workshops include:
• Training on the religious issues of domestic violence
• Providing tools and a resource kit for effective pastoral care to victims, offenders and their families
• Assisting in the development of prevention strategies and policies for congregations
• Ideas and study areas for adults who are concerned about our most vulnerable populations: children, youth and the elderly

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