Our Speaker
The Diocese of the Carolinas is pleased to have The Rev. Dr. Sam Ferguson lead our 2023 Clergy Conference and also speak at our 2023 Annual Synod.
Sam is the rector of The Falls Church Anglican in metro Washington, D.C.. The Falls Church Anglican is one of the largest churches in the ACNA. Sam is also author of The Spirit and Relational Anthropology in Paul. He holds degrees from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (MDiv), Cambridge University (MPhil), and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (PhD).
Registration for Clergy and Lay Delegates
Our Time Together
Clergy Retreat Schedule
“The Shape of the Christian Life is Congregational”
Thursday Night
6:00 pm: Dinner on the Grounds at St. Paul’s
7:15 pm: Session One: The Rev. Dr. Sam Ferguson: The Shape of Christian Witness Is Congregational (Eph 2:1-3:10)
Friday Morning
8:30 am: Coffee and Fellowship
9:00 am: Session Two with Sam Ferguson: The Shape of Christian Growth Is Congregational (Eph 4:1-16)
10 am: Break
10:30 am: Session Three with Sam Ferguson: The Shape of Christian Identity Is Congregational (Eph 4:17-32)
10:30 am: Clergy Wives Gathering
12:00 noon: Dismissal / Lunch on your own
Synod Schedule
Anglican Diocese of the Carolinas
Friday Pre- Synod Workshops
3:00 pm:
Hearing the Voice of God / The Rev. John Burley
Making Discipleship Real – A Practicum (2 hours) / The Rt. Rev. Thad Barnum
4:00 pm:
How Church Planting “Works”? / Kardia Team
Revitalizing the Local Church / The Rev. Phil Ashey
Making Discipleship Real- A Practicum (continued)/ The Rt. Rev. Thad Barnum
- Diocesan Worship Directors
Friday Evening
5:15 pm: Clergy Vesting
5:30 pm: Opening Worship with Clergy Renewal of Vows followed by St. Paul’s Dinner on the Grounds for Lay and Clergy Delegates
Saturday Morning
Saturday
8:00-8:30 am Registration with Coffee and Donuts
8:30 am Session 1
Opening Prayer and Welcome
Elections for Standing Committee and Provincial Council
Bishop’s Address
Introduction of New Clergy – Transfers, Deacons, Priests
New Congregations: The Gathering Church, Spartanburg, SC and
Vine of the Mountains, Waynesville, NC
the Rev’d Dr. Sam Ferguson- Does God Care About Gender Identity?
Part 1- Deeper Understanding
10:00 am Coffee break and Visit Exhibitor Tables
10:30 am Session 2
the Rev’d Dr. Sam Ferguson- Does God Care About Gender Identity?
Part 2- Compassionate Engagement
Kardia Presentation
Presentation of Finances – Mr. Robert Pullen, Treasurer
Closing Remarks and Prayer
12:00 pm Dismissal
Next year’s Synod: March 14-16, 2024 at Church of the Apostles, Raleigh, NC
Recommended Hotels - Please make your reservation early
Home2 Suites Greenville Downtown
Please make reservations no later than February 16, 2023
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Or call Reservation line: 1-800-445-8667 (please do not call the hotel directly as they do not make reservations on property)
Group Name: Diocese of the Carolinas
Group Code: DOC
Rate: $154 + tax
Parking: $15 daily valet – no self park option onsite
Holiday Inn Express Greenville Downtown
Please make reservations no later than February 16, 2023
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Or call Reservation line: 877-814-2530 (please do not call the hotel directly as they do not make reservations on property)
Group Name: Diocese of the Carolinas
Group Code: DOC
Rate: $154 + tax
Parking: complimentary self parking
Hyatt Regency Downtown Greenville
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Group Name: Diocese of the Carolinas
Group Code: G-DIOC
Rate: $159 + tax
Parking: $22 daily valet