Ascension Lutheran Church is pleased to host Rev. Patrick Keen, pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in New Orleans. Bethlehem offered assistance during and after Hurricane Katrina for those displaced by the storm. Today, with the support of other congregations, it continues to provide financial and spiritual support to families living in surrounding neighborhoods.
Keynote speaker Pastor Pat Keen will share his experience, vision and passion for lifting up those who struggle for justice every day. In addition, eight other organizations will offer information about support initiatives being offered in local and international communities.
We have a lot of information to share and are excited to do so! Below is the agenda for the day.
| 8:00 a.m. |
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Registration & Continental Breakfast |
| 8:45 a.m. |
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Welcome & Devotions |
| 9:00 a.m. |
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Keynote Speaker – Pastor Pat Keen |
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10:30 a.m.
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2:30 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions and Lunch * |
| 2:30 p.m. |
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Conclusion |
| 3:00 p.m. |
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Expo for Presenter Organizations |
| 4:00 p.m. |
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Concert by Carroll University Faculty (separate free will offering) |
* You will have the opportunity to select two break out sessions to attend
You will be able to attend two of the following break out sessions:
“Cross Lutheran Church meal program and discipleship training group” by Rev. Ken Wheeler, Pastor of Cross Lutheran Church, Milwaukee.
Click here for more information on Rev. Ken Wheeler
“Social Justice, Utilizing the Social Determinants of Health” a discussion by Rev. Pat Keen from Bethlehem Lutheran Church in New Orleans, LA.
Click here for more information on Rev. Pat Keen
The Bread of Healing Clinic at Cross Church, “Medical, Governmental, and Business Obstacles in the Path to Health Care for All” by Megan McGinnity and Dr. Barbara Horner-Ibler.
Click here for more information on the Bread of Healing Clinc
Outreach for Hope, “Helping churches in areas of poverty to provide ministry for the poor” by Rev Jim Bickel, director of the Greater Milwaukee Synod Outreach for Hope.
Click here for more information on Outreach for Hope
Ascension Health and Wholeness Ministries, “Multiplying Compassionate Care” by Barbara Cowle R.N. (Ascension’s parish nurse.)
Click here for more information on Ascension Health and Wholeness Ministries
”How to plan a Mission Trip” by trip leaders, Elisabeth Pynn Himmelman (youth to Montana reservation), Dick Williams (Joplin Missouri), New Orleans & Hurricane Katrina cleanup (Dena LeMere), Honduras orphanage (Bonnie Thiesenhusen) & Sister Synod trip to El Salvador (Sarah Wehmeier).
Click here for more information on Ascension's MIssion Trips
Healing Hearts of Waukesha County, “Helping to minister to grieving children and their families” by Kathryn Kuhn, executive director.
Click here for more information on Healing Hearts of Waukesha County
The Hope Center, “Providing meals, clothing, childcare, social ministry, legal services, drop-in shelter, nursing consults, and Project Move” – by Ralph Zick, director of Hope Center.
Click here for more information the the Hope Center
SOPHIA, “Stewards Of Prophetic, Hopeful Intentional Action” a coalition of Waukesha County faith communities/organizations to unite people to stand up for the poor and marginalized” by the SOPHIA Board.
Click here for more information on Sophia
Rev. Patrick Keen has served at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in New Orleans since 1999. He has been active with the recovery efforts after Hurricane Katrina. He is a trusted servant among the poor of New Orleans and he is not bashful about sharing his conviction that we are all God’s children no matter what our background may be. He will speak to us about “Social Justice: Utilizing the Social Determinants of Health”. He will share with us how we need to look at the many factors leading to a healthy life for all, not just handouts of food, clothing, and health care, but also jobs, education, self confidence, etc.
The cost of the workshop is $10 per person (cost includes breakfast, lunch & snacks)
Please mail* or drop off payment the Ascension Lutheran Church office by October 21st.
Ascension Lutheran Church
1415 Dopp Street
Waukesha, WI 53188
*Tickets purchased by mail will be available at the will call registration table