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God's Workmanship: Walking the Talk

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. – Ephesians 2:10
Accommodation Options Speakers Agenda

  

Location

Stayner Camp & Conference Centre (Very limited lodging available)
240 Scott St, Stayner, ON L0M 1S0

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Accommodation Options

Stayner Camp & Conference Centre

    • Cabin rental is available for $50.00 per night (sleeps 8)
    • Campsites (30amp) are also available for $48.00 per night
    • Campsites (15amp) are available for $46.00 per night

  • To book, contact Stayner Camp directly 705-428-3504 or Toll Free 1-800-430-3406
  • Group Code “EMCC Retreat”

Days Inn & Suites Collingwood

  • Standard Rooms with either 1 King bed or 2 Queens
    • $152.96 per night
  • To book, call Days Inn & Suites directly and quote Group Code “EMCC Retreat”.
  • Block of rooms (September 11-12) based on availability


Speakers

Dr. Patrick Franklin (Ph.D., McMaster Divinity College) is a theologian, ethicist, pastor, church planter, and bridge builder. He currently serves as Associate Professor of Theology at Tyndale Seminary, as president of the Canadian-American Theological Association, as past President of the Canadian Scientific and Christian Affiliation, and as a Fellow of the American Scientific Affiliation. He is passionate about the church, especially historical and contemporary expressions of the church that pursue depth in relationship, community, discipleship, and holistic mission. He is the author of Being Human, Being Church: The Significance of Theological Anthropology for Ecclesiology and many book chapters and articles. Check out Patrick's blog at: patrickfranklin.wordpress.com.

Elena Taliotis Franklin, BA M.Div. Elena loves Jesus, the Church and people. She has served leaders for over two decades providing spiritual direction, coaching/consulting, seminar & retreat leading, and serving within local church leadership structures. With a background in counselling therapy, Elena is a kind observer of people and is keenly aware of the importance of relationships for whole-person and team flourishing. She has served as pastor and church planter and teaches Christian spirituality at the undergraduate and graduate levels. A lover of learning, Elena’s interests are broad and range from science and art, to literature and theology. She loves being a mom to three dynamic and fun children, and wife to her theologian-husband who is currently discovering a love of mountain biking. Elena loves stories, and is most at home in quiet spaces, with family and friends - ideally in or near nature.


Schedule

To download a PDF of the Ontario Retreat schedule, click here.

Monday, September 11
 11:00am-12:00pm  

 Pastors Masters Golf: Register here

 3:30-5:00pm  Registration 
 5:30pm  Dinner
 7:00pm  Opening Session – Christ-like Character; We Are God’s Workmanship
 9:00pm  Snacks, games and fellowship
Tuesday, September 12  
 8:15am  Breakfast
 9:00am  Morning Session #1
 10:30am  Coffee Break
 10:45am  Morning Session #2
 12:30pm  Lunch
 1:15pm  Free Time – hike, rest, outing to Wasaga Beach or Blue Mountain
 3:00pm  Closing Worship session
 5:00pm  Departure

    Please note that our retreats are for EMCC credentialed personnel (past and present) and their spouses and will be given priority.