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If you have ever heard people talk about "the church of the future" and wondered what this church would look like, sound like, feel like, join us for an inspiring event grounded in rousing worship and highlighted by some of the brighest lights in the contemporary church: Chicago Bishop Jeffrey Lee and eminent authors Brian McLaren and Diana Butler Bass. The Great Awakening is sold out, but you can add your name to the waiting list.
When: Friday, January 6, 7 to 9:30 pm. The party continues the morning of January, 7 from 9 am to 12:30 pm.
Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel O’Hare, 5440 North River Road, Rosemont, Illinois. The conference rate is $89/night; book here by December 30.
Registration & Cost: The Great Awakening is sold out. You can add your name to the waiting list.
This is not a spectator sport! With worship planned by renowned liturgist Dent Davidson, the program will include energetic presentations, a special Eucharist and time to think, pray, discuss, and get on with the business of shouting our joy.
Come rejoice in our faith and share stories and insights with Lee, McLaren and Bass in a celebration wrapped in music, light and energy. Invite your parish to the party! It’s a great opportunity for congregations to experience a compelling Epiphany event. Download a flyer here.
For more information please call 800-232-6028.
Presenters:
Lee, who was consecrated as Bishop of Chicago in 2008, is the author of Opening the Prayer Book in the New Church's Teaching Series and is a member of the faculty of CREDO Institute.
McLaren, author, speaker, activist, and leading spokesperson for the emergent church movement, was called one of America’s 25 most influential evangelicals by Time magazine.Bass, Seabury Chabraja Fellow, church historian, writer and much sought-after speaker, is the author of numerous books including The Practicing Congregation, A People’s History of Christianity and Christianity for the Rest of Us.
