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  Ohio Welcoming Church Program Training

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Lutherans Concerned / North America – Reconciling in Christ Program

August 7–10, 2008
Lord of Life Lutheran Church
2480 W Dublin-Granville Rd
Columbus, Ohio
43235

We begin gathering at Lord of Life at 4:00 pm on Thursday, August 7th. The training begins with an evening meal together at 5:00 pm and ends at 3:00 pm on Sunday, August 10th.

Registration deadline
July 31, 2008

Training
Lord of Life Lutheran Church

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Lodging
Holiday Inn Columbus - Worthington
7007 North High St
Columbus, OH
43085
Telephone: 614-436-0700

  • Single or double (two beds) occupancy suites available.
  • All rooms are non-smoking rooms.
  • Please note roommate preference if any, when registering.
  • Transportation will be provided as needed.
  • Shuttle service from Columbus airport ($5)
  • Free high-speed Wi-Fi internet access
  • On-site fitness center
  • Indoor swimming pool

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Other Housing Options
Hosted housing is also available. Ground transportation to and from host family homes will be provided if needed.

Airport
Port Columbus International (CMH)

Food
Meals will be nutritious and tasty. Please note dietary restrictions on your registration form.

Fees
Registration including housing, meals and materials:

  • Single occupancy: $385.00 registration includes cost of single room.
  • Double occupancy: $235.00 registration includes cost of shared room.
  • Commuter housing: $85.00 (meals / materials, no housing costs)
  • Scholarship ($85.00) available upon request to cover registration with hosted housing if necessary. Travel is on your own or up to local hosts. Written information of need should accompany registration via email to grassroots@lcna.org or postal mail to LC/NA, PO Box 4707, Saint Paul, MN 55104.

Donations for sponsorship of a scholarship ($85.00) or portion thereof ($10.00–$75.00) for this or another Welcoming Church Program Training will be gladly accepted. Please mark on registration form.

Recommended Reading
Each participant is requested to obtain and read a copy of Doing Justice: Congregations and Community Organizing by Dennis A Jacobsen. This book, available on line for about $14 from Amazon, will enable you to understand more quickly the organizing concepts used in the training.

Registration deadline: July 31, 2008.

Cancellation fee: $25. No refunds after July 31, 2008.

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