INCLUSION 2024 SHI(f)T HAPPENS, Don’t Lose Your Shi(R)t Transitioning Your Church Into Inclusion Without Sacrificing Financial Solvency
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Offical Conference Agenda
All events and locations are subject to change.
In 2022, I graduated from Emory University with a Master of Theological Studies degree. My concentration was Global Religions and my thesis was “The Survivability of Inclusive Religion.” It is crystal clear to me now that Spirit was ordering my steps in advance of Bishop Pearson’s departure. As I researched a quantitative, sociological approach to “doing” church without the incentivization of missing hell and converting the world to Christianity, I formulated a specific, strategic method allowing for personal agency and unique cultural church expression that enables a smart, efficient, economical shift. My calling is to equip you with this approach that will carry Inclusion into new places and diverse spaces. We can do this! ~D.E. Paulk
Inclusion Mass Choir Rehearsal Wednesday, October 2nd at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Thursday 03 October
Time | Event | Location |
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm | Check-in & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Bishop Carlton D. Pearson Exhibit | Fellowship Hall |
5:30 pm | Prayer for Bishop Carlton D. Pearson Exhibit Opening | Sanctuary |
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Welcome Dinner | Fellowship Hall & Ministry Classroom |
7:00 pm | Worship Service | Sanctuary |
Friday 04 October
Time | Event | Location |
9:00 am - 9:30 am | Prayer & MeditationRev. Jon Scott & Pastor LaDonna Paulk Diaz | Chapel |
9:30am - 10:00 am | Breakfast | Fellowship Hall & Ministry Classroom |
10:00 am - 10:30 am | Worship Service & Introductions | Sanctuary |
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noonBreakout Sessions | Bridge-Work, The Space Between Traditional Religious Practice & Inclusive SpiritualityRev. Jon Scott | Sanctuary |
Healing From Church Trauma Pastor Tracy McNeil | Chapel | |
12:00 noon - 1:00 pm | Lunch | Fellowship Hall & Ministry Classroom |
1:00 pm - 2:15 pmBreakout Sessions | The Keys To Managing ChangeDr. Tony Lamair Burks II | Sanctuary |
Dating and Creating: Manifesting The Right Partner Through BecomingRev. C. Regi Rodgers | Chapel | |
2:15 pm - 2:30 pm | Break / Product Table | |
2:30 pm - 3:45 pmBreakout Sessions | Embracing Interfaith Celebration in LGBTQIA+ SpacesBishop Troy Sanders | Sanctuary |
Investigating How Orthodoxy Informs Orthopraxy: A Socially Engaged PraxisRev. David Alexander | Chapel | |
3:45 pm - 4:15 pm | Break / Product Table | |
4:15 pm - 5:00 pm | Ordinations (if unable to attend Sunday service) | Sanctuary |
5:15 pm - 6:00 pm | Jonathan Slocumb, Comedian & Entertainer | Sanctuary |
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Dinner | Fellowship Hall & Ministry Classroom |
7:00 pm | Worship Service & Ordinations (if unable to attend Sunday ordination service) | Sanctuary |
Saturday 05 October
Time | Event | Location |
9:00 am - 9:30 am | Sound Bath & MeditationEmanuel Ierna | Chapel |
9:30am - 10:00 am | Breakfast | Fellowship Hall & Ministry Classroom |
9:30am - 10:00 am | Worship Service with special guest, Lisa McClendon | Sanctuary |
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noonBreakout Sessions | Facilitating the Presence of God in Ecumenical/Interfaith WorshipDr. Tony McNeill | Sanctuary |
Inclusion in the Political ArenaRev. Nicholas O’Roarke | Chapel | |
12:00 noon - 1:00 pm | Lunch | Fellowship Hall & Ministry Classroom |
1:00 pm - 2:15 pmBreakout Sessions | Navigating the Space Between Religious Zealotry and Spiritual Apathy
Pastor LaDonna Paulk Diaz | Sanctuary |
The Cult of ChristianityPastor Mike Williams | Chapel | |
2:15 pm – 2:30 pm | Break / Product Table | |
2:30 pm - 4:00 pmGeneral Session | Shi(f)t Happens, Don’t Lose Your Shi(r)tBishop D.E. Paulk | Sanctuary |
4:00 pm - 4:15 pm | Break / Product Table | |
4:15 pm - 5:45 pmGeneral Session | Shi(f)t Happens, Don’t Lose Your Shi(r)tBishop D.E. Paulk | Sanctuary |
5:45 pm | Group Photo (optional) | |
6:00 pm | Dinner | Fellowship Hall & Ministry Classroom |
Sunday 06 October
Time | Event | Location |
9:30 am | Pre-Service: Gather in the Chapel if you desire to join the ministers’ processional - vestments are encouraged | Chapel |
10:00 am - 12 noon | Worship Service & Ordinations | Sanctuary |
12:00 noon | Farewell with Cake & Punch reception | Fellowship Hall |
Times shown in Eastern time. All events and locations are subject to change. Revised 30 Sep 2024.
Private Sessions will not be broadcasted or streamed to preserve the anonymity of attendees
Official Conference Hotels
LaQuinta Airport North*$105.00 / nightWe will provide shuttle
Click Here to Book your room using our special discount code. Or you may call (800) 753-3757 and specify you are booking at the Laquinta Atlanta Airport North. Ask for the Inclusion Conference Block Group rate (Block Code 100224INC/Block ID 172197)
Doubletree Northlake$120.00 / nightNo transportation
Doubletree Northlake$120.00 / nightNo transportation
Location
Conference sponsored by and hosted atSpirit and Truth Sanctuary2915 Midway RoadDecatur, GA 30030mytruthsanctuary.com
Conference Fee
$275$100 non-refundable deposit required
All meals and materials includedTransportation to and from airport hotel* provided
If you would like to sponsor someone else to attend, please email us at conference@myicec.com.
Inclusion Mass Choir
**Schedule to arrive on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 if you plan to sing in the Inclusion Combined Choir
Rehearsal October 2nd @ 7:30 p.m.Spirit & Truth Sanctuary
Rehearsal October 2nd @ 7:30 p.m.Spirit & Truth Sanctuary
Inclusion 2024
Our vibe attracts our tribe! This October, join me in Atlanta to connect and network with your fellow tribespeople from all over the world. Spread the word to all of your connections.
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