MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATION ANNOUNCES ITS FALL WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

The Ministry of Reconciliation of On Earth Peace announces three regional workshops this fall.

• "Exploring Consensus Decision-making" will be at Richmond (Ind.) Church of the Brethren on Oct. 4, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The workshop explores the underlying principles of decision by consensus, the process itself, and participate in a mock meeting where a decision is made using consensus. Cost is $60 per person or $100 for groups of three or more. Leadership is provided by Charletta Erb of Chicago, Ill., and Wanda Joseph of Brethren, Mich.
  
  
• "Keeping a Cool Head in a Hot Meeting" will be presented at Camp Mack in Milford, Ind.. on Nov. 13-14 by Celia Cook-Huffman, Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies at Juniata College. Participants will learn the best way to structure meetings with an eye to efficiency, openness, and clarity, and will learn basic guidelines to use when anxiety levels are high, and how to lead difficult discussions. Cost is $155 for overnight lodgers and $120 for commuters.
  
  
• "Keeping a Christian Attitude, Skills for Holding Difficult Conversations" will be at Frederick (Md.) Church of the Brethren from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Nov. 15. The Service and Outreach Ministry Team of Mid-Atlantic District sponsors the workshop.. Participants will learn to prepare well for difficult conversations, create the space for honest sharing when emotions run high, and utilize conversation to build trust and understanding. Cost to participants is $20.