Revival 2006—New York City
Nov. 2-5, 2006, Fourth Universalist Society
76th and Central Park West
“God’s Reviving Grace”.
Keynoters:
Gary Dorrien-author of the series on “The Making of American Liberal Theology” as well as other works, Niehbur Professor of Christian Ethics at Union Theological Seminary, and Episcopal Priest.
Jim Mulholland-co-author of “If Grace Is True: Why God Will Save Every Person”, and “If God Is Love: Rediscovering Grace in an Ungracious World,” pastor of a Friends Congregation, and prison minister.
Click below for full bio information on our two esteemed keynote lecturers.
Revival 2006 will feature a variety of worship, including communion and prayer and healing service. Also Workshops, Lectures, Small Groups, Bible Study, Catered Dinner. With Lots of Free Time and Friends for The Big Apple.
Click to read more about recommended places to stay during Revival, more on the keynote speakers, the Revival Schedule, and how to register (discount offered for registering before Oct. 2). And check back for updated information on lodging and workshops and worship.
Keynoter Biographies:
Gary Dorrien is the new Niehbur Professor of Christian Ethics at Union Theological Seminary in New York City, author of the acclaimed series on The Making of American Liberal Theology (the third volume of which, from 1950 to present, will have a publication date of Nov. 1, 2006 just before Revival begins), an Episcopal Priest, and author of other publications including a contemporary work on neoconservatives. Gary will give the keynote on Saturday morning, and then conduct a workshop that afternoon. For more on his bio go to http://www.uts.columbia.edu/index.php?id=592.
Jim Mulholland is the pastor of the Irvington Friends Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana. He grew up Free Methodist, spent his teen years in a house church, was baptized and ordained American Baptist, attended a Disciples of Christ seminary, and served as an inner city United Methodist pastor for twelve years. Ecumenical by experience, he has become universalist in theology. His belief in the presence of God in all people has led to his involvement with many social ministries with a special interest in helping men leaving prison.
In the past ten years, he has become nationally known as a theologian, writer and speaker. He has written Praying Like Jesus, co-authored If Grace Is True and If God Is Love with Philip Gulley, and contributed articles to several magazines. He is presently working on a book – Living With Lepers - about his work with child molesters. He is married and has five children.
This year’s Revival, full of diverse worship and workshops and small group meetings and hospitality, will be held at an historic Universalist Church where Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt is now minister. The church is located at 76th St. and Central Park West close to the Museum of Natural History and many other New York City attractions and public transportation and located in a beautiful setting. See more on the church at its website at www.4thu.org.
We are reducing the usual registration fee and providing a wide list of lodging options (from seminary lodging to bed and breakfasts and various hotels and other venues) to help as many people as possible to attend (these will be sent to those who inquire and upon registration).
The full early registration fee is just $100 which includes a catered dinner. One day registration for either Friday or Saturday will be available for $50. Full Registrations made after Oct. 2 will be $150. Some Scholarships will be available especially for seminarians and those in need. Contact UUCF Executive Director Ron Robinson at RevRonRobinson@aol.com.
Register by sending a check payable to the UUCF and marked for Revival 2006 to the UUCF Office, P.O. Box 6702, Turley, OK 74156. Include your email address if possible and you will be added to the pre-Revival Information Email list. We will be sending lodging information and workshop opportunities and more.
Revival weekend in New York City is also the weekend of the New York Marathon so we encourage people to book their lodging as soon as possible. We are also creating a Revival Schedule with New York City in mind, to provide more opportunities for free time.
Here is the Revival Schedule. Specific Workshops and more on Worship Leaders and Small Groups will be announced soon.
Thursday, Nov. 2:
4 to 7 p.m. Registration, Orientation, Social Gathering at the church
7 to 8 p.m. Opening Worship
Hospitality and Free Time
Friday, Nov. 3
8 a.m. Registration at the church
9 a.m. Centering Prayer and Taize Worship
10:30 a.m.: Keynote Talk and Conversation:
Jim Mulholland on “Resisting Good News”
Noon: Lunch on own and in Groups
2 to 3:15 p.m.: Workshops
Including one by Jim Mulholland called “Quakerism and Universalism: Parallel Paths”
3:30 to 5 p.m.: Small Groups Bible Study
Free Time
6:30 p.m. Catered Dinner and Program
Hospitality and Free Time
Saturday, Nov. 4
8 a.m. Registration at the church
9 a.m. Communion Service
10:30 a.m. Keynote Talk and Conversation with Dr. Gary Dorrien
Noon Lunch
2-3:15 p.m. Workshops including one by Dr. Dorrien
3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Small Groups
5:00-6:30 Prayer and Healing Service
Hospitality and Free Time afterwards
Hospitality and Free Time afterwards
Sunday, Nov. 5
9:30 a.m. Closing Circle at the church
10:45 a.m. Worship with Fourth Universalist Society with Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt.
Here are the currently recommended lodging sites for you to contact:
-Comfort Inn,Central Park West ($200 range and up)
31 West 71st
(212)721-4770
31 West 71st
(212)721-4770
-Excelsior Hotel ($200 range and up)
45 West 81st
(212)362-9200
-Amsterdam Inn (for standard room up to two people and shared bathroom at end of hall, $109.)
340 Amsterdam Ave.
(212)579-7500
-Lucerne Hotel ($330 range)
201 West 79th
(212)875-1000
Hotel Belleclaire ($250 range)
| (877) HOT-ELBC (212) 362-7700 (212) 362-1004 (212) 363-1004 250 W 77th St New York, NY 10024 |
Guest Houses and Such:
-House of the Redeemer (Episcopal Retreat) ($75-$125)
7 East 95th
(212)289-0399
-West Side YMCA ($105-$140)
5 West 63rd
(212)875-4100
Also check out online booking at Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz and Hotels.Com
People can reserve rooms at Union Theological; it is further away though (121st St. and
Broadway), Here’s the info (they run $125-145 per night):
Union Theological Seminary
Landmark Guest Rooms
3041 Broadway (@ 121st St.)
New York, NY 10027
(212)280-1313
landmark@uts.columbia.edu
Broadway), Here’s the info (they run $125-145 per night):
Union Theological Seminary
Landmark Guest Rooms
3041 Broadway (@ 121st St.)
New York, NY 10027
(212)280-1313
landmark@uts.columbia.edu
People might also try St. Hilda’s House, Community of the Holy Spirit, on
113th Street between Broadway and Riverside Drive. It’s about 7 blocks south of
Union Serminary. You can get in touch with them at the CHS website: www.chssisters.org - look for “Outpourings” ministry.
113th Street between Broadway and Riverside Drive. It’s about 7 blocks south of
Union Serminary. You can get in touch with them at the CHS website: www.chssisters.org - look for “Outpourings” ministry.
Also check out hotels in nearby New Jersey. For example the Comfort Inn Edgewater NJ ($140 range).
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You do not have to be a UUCF member, or a UU, or a Christian, to come and be welcomed at Revival. This is open to Christians of all communities, to Unitarian Universalists of all communities, to the seeker, to those who wish to go deeper into their walk with Jesus. Our community, like our communion table, is open to all. We don’t think Jesus would have it any other way.
The UUCF, founded 1945,
“witnessing to the transforming power of the Holy Spirit in our lives”
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