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DC this weekend for RNA conference panel

I’m heading to this weekend to participate in a panel discussion at the Religious News Writers Association Annual Conference. Info is below

BREAKOUT PANEL #2: Whither Congregations?
The big wooden doors are closing as graying churches and synagogues can no longer sustain themselves in changing neighborhoods. This panel will look at why some neighborhood congregations are dying and how others are reinventing themselves to reach out to new flocks of faithful in coffeehouses, warehouses and homes. Moderated by Cecile Holmes, University of South Carolina.

Speakers:
• Diana Butler Bass, author, speaker and independent scholar specializing in American religion and culture
• Andre Daley, leader, Mosaic Life (Christian faith community)
• Julia Duin, assistant national editor of religion, The Washington Times, and author of the book, “Quitting Church”

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2 Responses to “DC this weekend for RNA conference panel”

  1. Diana Butler Bass says:
    September 20, 2008 at 4:38 pm

    Andre,

    You were awesome!  Thanks so much for sharing your wisdom and the wisdom of the community you serve.  It was obvious that the journalists appreciated your insights.  And I really enjoyed meeting you.

    Peace, Diana

  2. Andre Daley says:
    September 23, 2008 at 2:29 pm

    Thanks Diana,
    You were incredibly gracious to this neophyte. I am loving the book and the challenge and encouragement it gives to “mainline” churches about moving into the future with creativity and intentionality