Getting Ready for General Conference
February 16, 9:30-3:30
Have you heard of the Institute of Religion and
Democracy
(IRD)? Since its beginning in 1982, the IRD has continuously
undermined the United Methodist Church and other mainline
Protestant denominations by attacking the character of church
leaders. This organization, funded by some very powerful
foundations, undermines the witness of the church by fueling
controversy to its own benefit. To learn more about the
IRD’s tactics, intent, and propaganda, especially in relation
to the 2008 General Conference meeting in April, come to a
presentation on Saturday, February 16, at Northaven, from
9:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Rev. Andrew Weaver, Ph.D., a research psychologist and UM
minister, will speak and show a 25-minute video, Renewal
or Ruin? The IRD’s Attack on the United Methodist Church,
produced and directed by Rev. Steven Martin. A question and
answer period will follow with Andrew Weaver and Steven
Martin. After lunch, Rev. Troy Plummer, executive director of
Reconciling Ministries, and Rev. Tiffany Steinwert, pastor of
Cambridge Welcoming Ministries, will speak on “Reconciling
Strategies for General Conference.” Registration forms can
be found in the atrium, or you may register by calling Peggy
Moore, (metro) 817-268-3615 and pay at the door. Fifteen
dollars will cover the day’s expenses, including lunch.
Reconciling United Methodists from Central Texas and North
Texas Conferences are presenting this event; all are invited to
attend.
(IRD)? Since its beginning in 1982, the IRD has continuously
undermined the United Methodist Church and other mainline
Protestant denominations by attacking the character of church
leaders. This organization, funded by some very powerful
foundations, undermines the witness of the church by fueling
controversy to its own benefit. To learn more about the
IRD’s tactics, intent, and propaganda, especially in relation
to the 2008 General Conference meeting in April, come to a
presentation on Saturday, February 16, at Northaven, from
9:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Rev. Andrew Weaver, Ph.D., a research psychologist and UM
minister, will speak and show a 25-minute video, Renewal
or Ruin? The IRD’s Attack on the United Methodist Church,
produced and directed by Rev. Steven Martin. A question and
answer period will follow with Andrew Weaver and Steven
Martin. After lunch, Rev. Troy Plummer, executive director of
Reconciling Ministries, and Rev. Tiffany Steinwert, pastor of
Cambridge Welcoming Ministries, will speak on “Reconciling
Strategies for General Conference.” Registration forms can
be found in the atrium, or you may register by calling Peggy
Moore, (metro) 817-268-3615 and pay at the door. Fifteen
dollars will cover the day’s expenses, including lunch.
Reconciling United Methodists from Central Texas and North
Texas Conferences are presenting this event; all are invited to
attend.
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