John McKnight and Peter Block, authors of "The Abundant Community: Awakening the Power of Families and Neighborhoods," along with Walter Brueggemann, renowned scripture scholar and author of "Journey to the Common Good," will teach us how associations, institutions and citizens can create relationships that allow us to share our gifts and create a better community. This process will allow us to move from a narrative of scarcity to one of abundance.

A $15 donation is greatly appreciated to help defray costs.

WHEN: November 2, 2011 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

WHERE: Redeemer Lutheran Church

631 N 19th St, Milwaukee

To register: Scroll down to Links within this Web Site and click the link to Register for Outreach Training or call the church office. If you have any questions, you can call Shelley at the church office, 414.933.7004 or email at redeemermilw @ sbcglobal.net.

Additional information on Parts 2 and 3 of this series will be available at the event on November 2.

This outreach-training is for anyone interested in learning tools and techniques for engaging with the community. It is a combination of classroom training and discussion and application of what you have learned out in the community to become skilled by action and reflection. More significant, you learn how to build ministry around a particular neighborhood in response to the community.

If you have been struggling with how to
• Walk with the poor in meaningful ministry
• Engage with your neighborhood in the life of the church
• Develop a new ministry
• Take the Good News of the Gospel to your neighbors
• Celebrate the gifts of your community

then outreach training is for you! You learn and practice practical skills in the geographic area surrounding Redeemer Lutheran Church. This area is tremendously diverse and offers a wealth of different scenarios where you can hone your skills and gain confidence before going to your own neighborhoods. Join others to form a network of support in your learning. Above all, this should be fun!

Next Training Date:
October 24, 2011 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm

Location: Redeemer Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall
631 N 19th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233
Parking: Off street parking is available in the church parking lot south of the church.
Child Care: Child care will be provided upon request for a fee.