On Dec. 8, join us in-person to intentionally pause and look back and ahead as we begin a new calendar and liturgical year. Through guided reflection and conversation using three different facilitation exercises, participants will reflect on areas of growth and challenge in their organization, area of ministry, or a particular program over the past year. We’ll consider where you might need to grow, renew, or let go in this work in the year ahead. You’ll leave with the fruits of your own reflection — and learning from other ministerial and non-profit leaders– to bring back to your organization. You’ll also have experienced three reflection/planning tools you can use with your own team or community. Each participant is also offered an individual coaching session after the event.
Who should attend:
Leaders in Catholic ministries and non-profits
Outcomes:
- Reflect on areas of growth and challenge in your organization, area of ministry, or particular program over the past year.
- Generate ideas to continue to grow, renew, or where to let go in your organization, area of ministry, or particular in the year ahead to more fully live your mission.
- Experience three, participatory methods for helping teams review the past and plan for the future.
- Connect and learn with peer leaders.
- Participate in a 45–60 minute virtual, leadership coaching session with Genevieve Jordan Laskey to explore insights or next steps from the workshop. Participants will be sent a link to register for a coaching session in the event registration confirmation email. Coaching sessions will be offered in the two weeks following the in-person session.
Preparation:
Come with a specific area of your ministry or organization you’d like to reflect with through the day. This could be a specific program or project or perhaps your annual plan or organizational priorities.
Date/time:
Monday, December 8 (Feast of the Immaculate Conception)
10:30-11:00am arrival // Event time: 11 – 4:30 pm
Location:
Meadowbrook Local Park Activity Building in Chevy Chase, Maryland—just outside Washington, D.C. This beautiful space sits along the edge of Rock Creek Park. Specific location & parking info provided on registration.
Facilitators:
The session will be facilitated by Genevieve Jordan Laskey with support from Paul Edward Mitchell.
Genevieve has a dual background in Catholic pastoral ministry and organization development and leadership. She has nearly twenty years experience facilitating meetings, retreats, processes, and gatherings with parishes, Catholic non-profits, and religious congregations. Genevieve has a master’s degree in theology from the University of Notre Dame and a master’s in organization development and leadership from Saint Joseph’s University.
Paul is an educator and author who writes and teaches in the service of Catholic lay formation. He has taught in Uganda, Chicago, Boston, and Egypt, and studied theology at the University of Notre Dame and the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry. He has experience designing and facilitating cohort-based learning models on Catholic social teaching and the economy.
Cost:
$250 non-refundable registration fee includes a light lunch and refreshments on December 8. In the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances that make it unsafe or impractical to gather in person, the event will be moved to a virtual format. Registrants will receive all necessary login information in advance of the virtual session if necessary.
Special Offer: Bring a Friend
Learning and collaboration are even better when shared! Register with a colleague or friend and receive $75 off your combined registration. Select ticket type “Bring a Friend” when registering.
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