Epiphany West 2009
January 26-30, 2009
Conference Presenters:
Gerard Austin
O.P., S.T.L., S.T.D, Professor,
Edmund Rice School for Pastoral Ministry, Venice, FL
Daisy Machado
Professor of the History of Christianity,
Union Theological Seminary, New York, NY
W. Anne Joh
Assistant Professor of Theology,
Phillips Theological Seminary, Tulsa, OK
Louis Weil
Hodges/Haynes Professor of Liturgics,
Church Divinity School of the Pacific, Berkeley, CA
Conference Eucharist Preacher
The Rt. Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori
Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church
It has been 25 years since the publication of Baptism, Eucharist and Ministry — a culminating moment in the ecumenical movement, when members of the World Council of Churches came to recognize baptism as our first and most fundamental point of unity. Now, 25 years have past, and our divisions remain. It is time to engage the question: If we are united in baptism, then what stands in the way of our full communion with one another as Christians? At Epiphany West 2009, we will look afresh at a theology of the Church rooted in baptism, its implications for ecumenical relations and for the leadership and mission of the Church, and some ways we can begin to think differently about the nature of full communion.
For more information: 510-204-0705 or www.cdsp.edu.
The Epiphany West Conference is set-up with Pre-Conference Classes, Conference Presentations and Conference Workshops. If you'd like to attend the Pre-Conference Classes, be sure to choose one class for each time slot on the Registration page. It is not necessary to register for Conference Workshops or Conversations With…
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SINGLE-SESSION CLASSES
Monday, January 26, 2-5 p.m. (choose one)
Facing the Powers Together:
Ecumenism through Justice
Mary Gonzales
Director, California Gamaliel Foundation
The Wounded Body of Christ:
Division and Unity in Christian History
Rebecca Lyman
Professor Emerita of Church History, CDSP
Tuesday, January 27, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (choose one)
The Experience of Conversion across Christian Traditions
Lewis Rambo
Tully Professor of Psychology and Religion, San Francisco Theological Seminary, San Anselmo, CA
What Does "Common Mission" Mean, Really?
Tom Ferguson
Ecumenical Officer for the Episcopal Church, USA
and
Jon Perez
Vicar, Epiphany Lutheran and Episcopal Church, Marina, CA
Tuesday, January 27, 2-5 p.m. (choose one)
Our Common Christian Ethics
Marty Stortz
Professor of Historical Theology and Ethics, Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary
Mutual Ministry andBaptismal Ecclesiology
Phina Borgeson
Deacon, Adjunct Faculty, CDSP
and
Charlie Piper
Missioner / Rector, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Iron Mountain; Grace Episcopal Church, Menominee, MI
Wednesday, January 28, 9:00 a.m.-12 p.m. (choose one)
Ecumenism on the Front Lines
Chaplain Lt. Col. Carl Wright
Installation Chaplain, Hill Air Force Base, UT
Baptism Faces Mainline Relativism
Tripp Hudgins
Baptist Pastor, Willmette Community Church, Wilmette, IL; Co-founder, Ecumenical Church of Jesus Christ Reconciler, Chicago, IL
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Presentation I: Wednesday, January 28, 2-4 p.m.
Baptism as the Matrix of Ministry
Gerard Austin
O.P., S.T.L., S.T.D., Professor, Edmond Rice School for Pastoral Ministry, Venice, FL
In the early Church, what is called ecclesiology today would have been contained within the area of baptismal theology. Baptism and Eucharist were seen as the two premier sacraments, and the alter Christus was seen to be the baptized woman or man, rather than the ordained person. Perhaps the greatest gain of the Second Vatican Council was a return to an ecclesiology based on baptism. In light of this, are we now ready to reexamine Christian unity by seeing how a theology of the two premier sacraments should determine our understanding of ministry rather than vice versa?
Presentation II: Thursday, January 29, 9-11 a.m.
Baptism in a Borderlands Context
Daisy Machado
Professor of the History of Christianity, Union Theological Seminary, New York, NY
This lecture will seek to explore the meaning and uses of baptism in a borderlands context, meaning in marginal, often invisible, faith communities that exist outside of the "imaginary" of U.S. mainline denominations. The more specific focus will be: How are the understandings and uses of baptism influenced/shaped by the experiences of colonization and conquest of the U.S. Latino community and what are the ethical/theological implications of these for the dominant U.S. Church?
Presentation III: Thursday, January 29, 2-4 p.m.
Baptism and Love in Proximity to the Other
W. Anne Joh
Assistant Professor of Theology, Phillips Theological Seminary, Tulsa, OK
In the baptismal confession of our Christian tradition, identity formation and allegiance are contested and, in fact, disavowed. The alternative vision that is confessed by the early church's understanding of baptism certainly contradicts most people's belief that belonging and being are predominantly based on blood. This presentation concedes that blood ties are no longer, and have not in the past, been adequate in addressing how ties and bonds are formed and transformed within relationships. Based on blood ties, identities tend to be exclusive rather than inclusive. Using a postcolonial lens on identity as hybrid, multiple, and often shifting and transforming, this presentation will argue that the tenets of baptism are founded on radical inclusivity based on the kind of love that is not comfortable to our "modern" minds.
Presentation IV: Friday, January 30, 9-11 a.m.
Baptism as the Model for a Sacramental Aesthetic
Louis Weil
Hodges/Haynes Professor of Liturgics, Church Divinity School of the Pacific, Berkeley, CA
Discussions about baptism in the past have often centered on what constitutes validity. Historically, this has tended to produce a minimalist understanding of the sacrament, with celebrations restricted only to what is seen as essential. Louis Weil will discuss the effects of this ritual minimalization upon the theology of Christian Initiation. When baptism has been relegated to the periphery of the Church's life, this leads to a loss of a sense of the importance of baptism, including the question as to whether it is even to be understood as necessary. The theology of baptism is essentially linked to the mode of its celebration; to reclaim its theological significance, we must reclaim its ritual abundance.
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There is no need to pre-register for the following Conference Workshops or Conversations With… on the registration page.
Wednesday, January 28, 4-5 p.m.
Conversation with Gerard Austin — immediately following the presentation
Nature and Mission of the Church — New Vision 27 Years after Baptism, Eucharist and Ministry
Christopher Epting
Program Officer: Ecumenical and Inter-religious Relations for the Episcopal Church, Partnerships Center, Kansas City, KS
Baptismal Water and Social Justice
Nancy Eswein
Assistant Professor of Field Education and Director of Field Education, CDSP
Thursday, January 29, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Conversation with Daisy Machado — immediately following the presentation
Perspectives from Latino and Asian Contexts
Brett Hoover
Roman Catholic Priest, Ph.D. Student, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, CA
and
Nak-Hyon Joseph Joo
Anglican Priest, Ph.D. Student, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, CA
On the Road Together: The Ecumenism of Pilgrimage
Joanne Doi
Assistant Professor of Intercultural Theologies and Ministry, Franciscan School of Theology, Berkeley, CA
Thursday, January 29, 4-5 p.m.
Conversation with W. Anne Joh — immediately following the presentation
What is Divine Food?
The Holy Table of Feeding Ministry
Sara Miles
Author; Director, St. Gregory’s Food Pantry, San Francisco, CA
The Imagery of Baptism
Holly Mitchem
Ph.D. Student, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, CA
Friday, January 30, 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
Conversation with Louis Weil — immediately following the presentation
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Prayer and Worship
Morning Prayer
Daily
CDSP Chapel, 8:30 a.m.
Evening Prayer
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
CDSP Chapel, 5:30 p.m.
Conference Eucharist
Wednesday, January 29, 5:30 p.m.
Katharine Jefferts Schori, Preacher
Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church
Alumni/ae Activities
CDSP alums attending Epiphany West often enjoy catching up with their seminary classmates. To plan an event for your class, contact Ann Coburn, Director of Alumni/ae and Church Relations at acoburn@cdsp.edu or 510-204-0710.
Continuing Education Credits
Persons attending Epiphany West may earn CEUs: 2 CEUs for class and conference; 1 CEU for conference only. Be sure to check the appropriate box on your registration form to receive credit.
Academic Credit
Students regularly enrolled at CDSP or other GTU institutions must enroll through their school registrar, either for academic credit or for audit.
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Hospitality
Light refreshments and beverages are served at all breaks during the class and conference. Back by popular request from last year’s conference, registrants will be invited to sign up for no-host luncheons, led by CDSP faculty and staff, to be scheduled throughout the week at one of our Berkeley eateries.
Parking and Transportation
Parking is extremely limited and cannot be guaranteed. CDSP encourages all campus visitors to use available public transportation. All registrants will be given detailed information about Bay area Rapid Transit (BART) and buses.
Hotels
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hotel Durant (800-238-7668). Rooms must be reserved by December 15, 2008. Mention CDSP when reserving.
Restaurants
A large variety of restaurants can be found a short distance from CDSP.
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