Tuesday, October 15 to Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Embassy Suites, La Quinta
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THEOASIS – Theological Oasis for Church Professional Leaders
A joint church leaders’ event for rostered leaders, professional lay church staff, youth leaders, church administrators, office managers, outdoor ministry leaders, worship leaders… ALL are welcome!
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Online registration is NOW open and will close October 3.
CLICK HERE to register online.
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EVENT COSTS
(Program and two meals, excluding hotel):
$400 (rostered leader, lay staff, ministry partner)
$300 (retired rostered, interns, candidates & non-rostered spouses)
$95 Optional Golf Tournament (Palm Desert Country Club)
HOTEL INFORMATION
To make hotel reservations, please get in touch with the Embassy Suites, La Quinta directly to receive the discounted rate of $170 (plus taxes) per night for a King suite and $180 (plus taxes) per night for a 2 Queen suite. You may reserve a room online HERE or by calling 760.777.1711 and using Group Code PSG. Please note that this rate is only available through September 14 or until the group block is sold out, whichever comes first, so please book your room early. We cannot add rooms at these rates once the room block is full.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Theoasis begins on Tuesday, October 15.
Registration will open at 12:00 p.m. The program will begin at 2:00 p.m.
The event ends on Thursday, October 17 by Noon, following closing worship.
EVENT SPEAKERS
Adam F. Braun, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor in New Testament and Theology at PLTS
Dr. Mayuko Yasuda
New Testament Professor
Asia Pacific Regional Representative & Coordinator for Gender Justice. ELCA
SHARING YOUR MUSICAL GIFTS
The Theoasis Planning Team is looking for musicians attending this event who might share their gifts for one or more services. We are especially looking for anyone familiar with music for Las Posadas or from This Far by Faith. If you are interested, please email Pastor Richard Vevia (revdrvevia@gmail.com). You can expect a prompt and appreciative reply.
GOLF TOURNAMENT
An optional golf tournament will be held the afternoon of Wednesday, October 16 at Palm Desert Country Club (77-200 California Drive, Palm Desert). The cost is $95 per person. To register for the golf tournament, please select the Golf Tournament option found on the Theoasis registration page.
CHILDCARE
To make Theoasis more accessible to those with small children, the planning team has worked to make childcare an option during portions of the event. The cost is included in the general registration. Childcare will be available for children ages 0-5 (children not yet enrolled in Elementary School) during large group plenaries and some worship services. Childcare would comply with AB506 and Safe Church policy. Please indicate your need for childcare on the registration form.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & EVENT UPDATES
Additional information about Theoasis may be found on the Theoasis event page as it becomes available. Please check back often!