Alberta church workers’ conference

Dr. Beverly K. Yahnke and Rev. David C. Fleming.

EDMONTON – The Alberta pastors and deacons met September 12-14, 2023, at the Providence Renewal Centre, hosted by the Edmonton Circuit. They were blessed to have Rev. David C. Fleming, Executive Director for Spiritual Care, and Dr. Beverly K. Yahnke, Executive Director for Christian Counsel, from DOXOLOGY as the presenters.

The 50 or so attendees were treated to the program “Take Heart!” – A Respite Retreat for Church Workers.” 

The retreat featured worship to receive and be strengthened by Word and Sacrament; mutual conversation and consolation amongst the participants; an exploration of spiritual care resources; Christian psychological tools for resilience; and table talk among the participants to allow for important sharing, debriefing, and problem-solving. The next Alberta conference will be hosted by the Peace River Circuit in the fall of 2024. 

Rev. Jonathan Kraemer

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