Ready at the Thresholds:
Progressive Brethren Gather

The Progressive Brethren Gathering, to be held November 13-15, 2009, will be at the Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren, Elizabethtown, PA.  These webcasts will allow interested persons unable to travel to PA to participate from anywhere in the world internet access is available. 

All that is needed to participate is a personal computer with an high-speed internet connection and sound--the webcast will display in your web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or others).  Simply follow the directions at the bottom of this page to participate in this event.  HINT: This may be done individually, or in groups--even set up a projector so as to share this experience this with others!   Sessions that are broadcast will also be recorded and available to viewed here after the event. 

Full Schedule/Schedule of Webcasts and Recordings:

(Grey items will not be webcast. Please note that all times are Eastern Time!)

Friday Evening - November 13
  (Times are EST)

5:00 - 6:30 PM   Registration & Supper & Music

6:45 - 8:15 PM   Worship - Gathering at the Thresholds
                          - Elizabeth Keller, Phil Jones, and Paul Schrock
                                                                                          (view recording)

8:30 - 9:30 PM    Dessert Reception  

Saturday  - November 14 
  (Times are EST)

8:00 - 8:45 AM    Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:45 - 9:15 AM    Worship - Opening Ourselves to Possibilities
                           -  Elaine Sollenberger
                                                                                          (view recording)

9:15 - 10:30 AM  Fishbowl Conversations/Workshops
                                 --Potential webcast options, if possible....
                            - A Peace Church Stands at the Thresholds 
                            - Ready to Stand Up: On the Threshold of Intimidation
                            - "I was in prison..." - Former Prisoners at the Threshold

10:45 -12:00 noon  Fishbowl Conversations/Workshops
                                 --Potential webcast options, if possible....
                            - On the Doorstep of the Church:  Stay or Leave?
                            - Are We On the Threshold of a New Church Organization?
                            - Emerging Thresholds: Young Adults Speak

12:00 - 2:15 PM   Lunch & Break (rest, campus tour, watch a DVD, etc)

 2:15 - 5:45 PM    Plenary Session(s)
                             - Jonathan Reed, Professor of Religion at the University of
                               La Verne and Jesus Seminar scholar, speaking on
                                               Paul and Imperialism       (view recording)
                                               Paul, Domination, and Sexuality
                                                                                          (view recording)

6:00 PM                Banquet at Elizabethtown College

7:00 - 9:00 PM      Envisioning the Future and Moving Toward It
                             - A time of sharing visions, asking What can I do?,
                               making plans, and celebrating the Kin-dom coming!
                                                                                          (view recording)

Sunday - November 15
  (Times are EST)

8:15 - 9:15 AM   Continental Breakfast

9:15 - 10:15 AM  Bible Study: Christina Bucher
                              Betwixt & Between: Standing at the Threshold
                                                                                          (view recording)

10:30 AM             Worship with the Elizabethtown Congregation
                              - Carol Wise preaching: When the Door's Been Locked
                                                                                          (view recording)

Noon                     Lunch provided by Elizabethtown youth (donation)

WEBCAST LOGIN INSTRUCTIONS: 

To participate in the interactive webcasts of Progressive Gathering live over the internet with any computer:

1. Click the link below to open the login page;
2. On the login page, select "Enter as a Guest," and then enter your name and location, as shown in this example:
   
3. Then, click the [Enter Room] button to the right of your name.
4. The webcast will begin to display in your browser window.
   (Be sure to turn on your speakers to hear the broadcast!)

• Link to the Progressive Gathering live webcasts
        (link has been deactivated, as sessions are over)

For technical questions or assistance, please contact Enten Eller at EntenBethanySeminary.edu or 765-983-1831.