It’s almost here —

Three days in the company of visionary leaders, finding friends new and old, being challenged and encouraged, and celebrating Christian faith in community. For the Seeker, the Wanderer, the Questioner, Bold Witness, Relentless Grace invites you to dive deeply into what boldly living Christian faith with grace can mean — and for those who can’t make it to Calgary, attending one of the Satellite Conference Locations may work for you!

Oooh, Watch Party!

LeaderSHIFT is supporting the Satellite Conferences to live-stream the entire BOLD WITNESS, RELENTLESS GRACE event to in-person gatherings outside of Southern Alberta! Imagine a book study, pub theology, or congregational pot luck — our Satellite Conferences gather folks in person to break bread, share time and story, and engage Christian practices while attending Bold Witness, Relentless Grace together.

The Satellite Conference Experience

• Hosted by communities of faith in church-spaces, by individuals in their living room, and all possibilities in between

• LIVE-STREAMS Calgary conference hours (Mountain Time) to your in-person party

• Fuels powerful reflection and connections with the conference theme

• Captures the energy and inspiration radiating from the Symons Valley stage

• Good fun, in the good company of other Seekers, Wanderers and Questioners!

Bold Leadership

Dr. Monetta Bailey, Rev. Tony Snow, Rev. Jake Van Pernis, and Keith Murray are joining Sarah Bessey on the BWRG stage. They bring Christian insights, experiences, practices of Truth and Reconciliation, calls for equity, justice and healing, and deep, deep appreciation for Jesus’ way in the world. Accompanying our presenters and participants in Worship & Song are Symons Valley United’s Lead Minister, Rev. Vicki McPhee, ‘The Naked Faith Band’ member and musician, Andrew Nicholson, and Symons Valley United Minister of Music, Donna Williams.

BOLD WITNESS, RELENTLESS GRACE is Sarah Bessey’s first in-person event in 3 years give or take pandemic limitations and life’s realities. You may not yet know of Sarah Bessey’s home-based ministry, or the authentic ways she lives her call and faithfulness, or the low-pressure way that ancient-Christian practices ever-accompany her in life’s stuff: this is her site

An inspiring, late-autumn conference —

Enjoy Keynote and Panelist presentations balanced with scheduled breaks, a longer lunch for discussion or reflection opportunities. Celebrate. Pray. Sing. Lament. Give Thanks. Sunday Worship with Symons Valley United: SARAH BESSEY, preaching; REV. VICKI McPHEE, presiding.

Dreamt into being and planned by Symons Valley United Church clergy, staff and team of volunteers. Sponsored by LeaderSHIFT who exist to support church leaders in managing change and leading faithfully through challenge. Supported by the Chinook Winds Regional Council. Attended by YOU. Let us know how to help you attend.

Blessings,

LeaderSHIFT