The Fertile Ground Project
8 CEUs for the Diocese of Texas
The Fertile Ground Project is a workshop designed to introduce new ideas, theories and skills to clergy and laity in order to create more inclusive communities. It is a program that will address issues facing our churches today including culture awareness, racism sensitivity, and other topics surrounding multicultural issues. It is designed to help people explore these issues in a respectful, safe, non-threatening manner. Rooted in the Gospel, The Fertile Ground Project affirms ones culture, explores it, and then helps one engage another ‘s culture. Participants will find that this very respectful method will address the many complexities of issues facing the church in society today.
The Fertile Ground Project is modeled after the six day Kaleidoscope Institute program based out of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles. The Rev. Eric Law first created the program after the 1992 Rodney King riots. This program was specifically designed to address the issues of racism, power struggles, communication style differences and a deeper understanding of ones own cultural awareness.
The Fertile Ground Project invites and encourages you to come learn more about building a multicultural community that achieves a balance of power, communication, respect and authenticity among the different cultures groups.
To register, or for more information please contact Denise Trevino at (512) 478-0580.
Click here for a copy of the brochure.
Kaleidoscope Institute
12 CEUs for the Diocese of Texas
After traveling all over the world giving workshops and trainings for churches in all the major denominations, the Rev. Eric H. F. Law finally decided to found an institute to continue the ministry that he started back in the late 1980s when he began a theological and practical journey through the landscape of diversity. His focus has always been: as a Christian, how can he follow Christ’s call to seek and serve Christ in every person and respect the dignity of every human being? What started out as a need to help himself, and others around him, address race and diversity issues in faithful and constructive ways, has evolved into something much bigger and deeper. The Kaleidoscope Institute explores what it means to be a competent leader in a diverse and changing world. Learn more.
Kaleidoscope Institute is offered three times a year. There is a four day session offered in November at Camp Allen annually, as well as a six day Winter and Summer session in Los Angeles. The Episcopal Diocese of Texas hosts the Camp Allen session with The Rev. Eric Law or one of his associates as the lead trainer, and the Kaleidoscope Institute hosts the Winter and Summer sessions in Los Angeles.
Click here to register for the Winter session in Los Angeles.
Click here to register for the Summer session in Los Angeles.
Introduction to Hispanic Ministry
8 CEUs for the Diocese of Texas
The Episcopal Diocese of Texas offers a course for people interested in learning more about ministering to the Hispanic population. The course can be custom designed to meet your needs and questions. Since we bring the program to you, all you have to do is gather the people!
This course will cover:
The Latino/Hispanic culture in the U.S.
Popular Religious Tradition
The Church Year Celebrations
Pastoral Care
Christian Education
Cultural Engagement
The Importance of Hispanic Missions
Traditions of Funding
Values, Authority and Cultural Diversities
Using Demographics
This course is designed for Lay and Ordained preparing for mission to Latinos living in the United States. The course does not require Spanish proficiency. There is no language component or instruction in Spanish.
Course schedule: It is offered as a 1 1/2 day course (one evening 6 pm - 9 pm, and the next day 9 am - 4 pm,) but can be customized to fit your needs.
Fee: $25 per person. Fee covers the course and lunch on day two. Hispanic Ministry Manual $20 extra per person.
To register or for more information please contact Denise Trevino at (512) 478-0580.
Click here for a copy of the brochure.
Multicultural Ministry Conferences
Each spring, the Office for Multicultural Ministry hosts a conference surrounding topics that address our vast Multicultural Ministry needs. Conferences have ranged from learning about multicultural music to learning what defines a multicultural church and how to achieve this goal.
Click here to learn more about this year's conference.
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