Fire is transformative, fire gathers people, but it is can also be a space of contention.  We do not have to look very far for moments that feel heated, controversial or challenging.  In congregations, coffee shops, online and in our homes we can use fresh tools and approaches to being truthful and faithful when the differences are sharp. 

PNEUMA 2017 is excited to welcome the Reverend Dr. Leanne Hadley to help us explore ways to be in transformative conversations even when the circumstances are complicated and passions are hot.  Our 2017 conference will convene at the amazing Bishop's Ranch (in Healdsburg, California)  October 9-12, 2017.  Come join us around the fire, and be renewed by our ecumenical and compassionate community.  We look forward to seeing you there.

To BE A Blessing: Keynoter Leanne Hadley

Leanne is an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church and was the founder of a non-profit, First Steps Spirituality Center.  Her early service with traumatized children led her into the healing potential of ritual and symbolism. Leanne created a deeply holy space to enable wounded children to find the courage, safety, and trust so that they might discover the words necessary to begin their healing.
Leanne developed a model for children’s Christian education called “Blessed to be a Blessing” that utilizes many of the same symbols and rituals she used in her work with traumatized children.  Now she is exploring ways of using this model with youth and adults by experimenting with fresh ways to create sacred space and developing tools for adults to have meaningful, even radically difficult conversations. Churches that are using “Blessed to be a Blessings” are experiencing the vast potential to take help adults share their authentic feelings and have more transformative conversations across all types of difference and division.
At PNEUMA, we will participate in Leanne’s evolving work with adults as she teaches us to practice these Blessing modalities through experiential small group work in addition to presenting her original research. Our goal is for you to experience the possibilities of transformational ministry for all ages, and be prepared to practice this method in your setting.  We are building our workshops around this crucial practice and other needs of congregations just like yours.

Registration, Accommodations and fees

 We gather again at the Bishop's Ranch, and we  have three possible housing options and rates available.  Each rate includes:
  • comfortable housing,
  • outstanding program,
  • enriching worship,
  • formative workshops and
  • all the fantastic meals you can savor.  
All housing options have bathrooms in the room in which you reside.
  • A Double or Triple occupancy hotel style room: $560
  • A Single occupancy hotel style room: $740 (VERY LIMITED AVAILABILTY)
  • A Dorm-style room with more than triple occupancy, and possibly a top bunk: $460
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Now people can REGISTER using the link:  http://cwngui.campwise.com/Customer/tbr/browser-check-reg.html to create an online account and register for PNEUMA 2017.  We have a new registration system as part of our expanded relationship with the Bishop's Ranch.  This system is a little more complicated the first time someone signs up, and/but it then saves information in the network so that future logins and registrations are much, much simpler.  If you have any questions please contact the Bishop's Ranch.