<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>
<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="http://centerforcongregations.org/utility/FeedStylesheets/rss.xsl" media="screen"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"><channel><title>Centerpiece Newsletter</title><link>http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/centerpiece_newsletter/default.aspx</link><description>&lt;FONT face=Verdana size=2&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Centerpiece is our quarterly newsletter covering upcoming events and initiatives, learning, the latest resources, staff and more.&lt;/FONT&gt;</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><generator>CommunityServer 2007 SP2 (Build: 20611.960)</generator><item><title>Education Events Introduce Congregations to Excellent Resources, Autumn 2008</title><link>http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/centerpiece_newsletter/entry803.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:46:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">736245f7-aa52-4ce1-8a3a-45f156fba3df:803</guid><dc:creator>jane</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="verdana" size="2"&gt;This issue of Centerpiece contains information about education events, the upcoming Flourishing Congregations gathering, Resources You Can Use, the Centerview column, and more.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><enclosure url="http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/803/download.aspx" length="2178045" type="application/pdf" /></item><item><title>Center for Congregations Names Southwest Director, Summer 2008</title><link>http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/centerpiece_newsletter/entry738.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 14:08:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">736245f7-aa52-4ce1-8a3a-45f156fba3df:738</guid><dc:creator>jane</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><description>&lt;p&gt;This Summer 2008 Centerpiece introduces the new Soutwest Director, Wendy McCormick. Also included are articles on Flourishing Congregations and education event forums, as well as upcoming events, calendar, Resources You Can Use, and the Centerview column. &lt;/p&gt;</description><enclosure url="http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/738/download.aspx" length="509529" type="application/pdf" /></item><item><title>Flourishing Events Across the State Bring Congregations Together, Spring 2008</title><link>http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/centerpiece_newsletter/entry677.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:38:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">736245f7-aa52-4ce1-8a3a-45f156fba3df:677</guid><dc:creator>jane</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="verdana,geneva"&gt;This Spring 2008 issue of Centerpiece includes information on two Flourishing Congregations events, the release of the new book Holy Places by Center staffers, an update on the Center&amp;#39;s expansion into Southern Indiana, and quarterly columns on upcoming education events, Centerview, and calendar.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><enclosure url="http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/677/download.aspx" length="2031891" type="application/pdf" /></item><item><title>We're Listening to You, Winter 2007</title><link>http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/centerpiece_newsletter/entry635.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:59:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">736245f7-aa52-4ce1-8a3a-45f156fba3df:635</guid><dc:creator>jane</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="verdana,geneva" size="2"&gt;The Winter 2007 edition lead article is about Center programming and how it is shaped by congregations needs and concerns. Other articles and features include the Flourishing Congregations Summit in Fort Wayne, upcoming education events, resources, calendar, and the Centerview column.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><enclosure url="http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/635/download.aspx" length="839637" type="application/pdf" /></item><item><title>Flourishing Congregations Summit Presented in Fort Wayne, Fall 2007</title><link>http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/centerpiece_newsletter/entry634.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:54:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">736245f7-aa52-4ce1-8a3a-45f156fba3df:634</guid><dc:creator>jane</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="verdana,geneva" size="2"&gt;In addition to Flourishing Congregations Summit in Northeast Indiana, the Fall 2007 Centerpiece includes articles on&amp;nbsp;team learning and Spirit and Place, along with education events, resources, calendar, and President Tim Shapiro&amp;#39;s quarterly column, Centerview.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><enclosure url="http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/634/download.aspx" length="871692" type="application/pdf" /></item><item><title>Northeast Congregations Explore The Emergent Church</title><link>http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/centerpiece_newsletter/entry557.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 17:53:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">736245f7-aa52-4ce1-8a3a-45f156fba3df:557</guid><dc:creator>jane</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><description>&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face=Verdana size=2&gt;This redesigned newsletter combines news and happenings from all over the state. With offices in Central and Northeast Indiana and expanded services in the South, the Center for Congregations is working with an increasing number of faith communities in Indiana. This edition includes articles on an Emergent Church discussion in the Northeast; new services in the South; a Flourishing Congregations follow-up; the new column Centerview by Tim Shapiro, president of the Center; and the traditional offerings - education events, resources, and calendar information.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face=Verdana size=2&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;</description><enclosure url="http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/557/download.aspx" length="580637" type="application/pdf" /></item><item><title>Center unveils updated website, Spring 2007 NE</title><link>http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/centerpiece_newsletter/entry556.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 17:45:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">736245f7-aa52-4ce1-8a3a-45f156fba3df:556</guid><dc:creator>jane</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><description>&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face=Verdana size=2&gt;This edition of the Northeast newsletter features a detailed article on the&amp;nbsp;Center for Congregations' updated website,&amp;nbsp;featuring a new look, better searching capabilities, and a tailored experience based on the location of the user. Also highlighted in this newsletter are education events.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;</description><enclosure url="http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/556/download.aspx" length="146688" type="application/pdf" /></item><item><title>Center Unveils Updated Website, Spring 2007 Indpls</title><link>http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/centerpiece_newsletter/entry555.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 17:43:53 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">736245f7-aa52-4ce1-8a3a-45f156fba3df:555</guid><dc:creator>jane</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><description>&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face=Verdana size=2&gt;This edition of the newsletter features a detailed article on the&amp;nbsp;Center for Congregations' updated website,&amp;nbsp;featuring a new look, better searching capabilities, and a tailored experience based on the location of the user. Also highlighted in this newsletter are education events, resources, calendar, and GoodWords Reading Club.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;</description><enclosure url="http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/555/download.aspx" length="175715" type="application/pdf" /></item><item><title>Resources for Congregations' Good Work, Late Winter 2002  </title><link>http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/centerpiece_newsletter/entry255.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2007 15:33:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">736245f7-aa52-4ce1-8a3a-45f156fba3df:255</guid><dc:creator>brainstorm2</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><description>&lt;P&gt;This issue of Centerpiece includes information about resource consulting, upcoming education events, and Nancy's Church Management Software picks.&lt;/P&gt;</description><enclosure url="http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/255/download.aspx" length="168761" type="application/pdf" /></item><item><title>Welcome to Centerpiece, Winter 2000</title><link>http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/centerpiece_newsletter/entry254.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2007 15:33:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">736245f7-aa52-4ce1-8a3a-45f156fba3df:254</guid><dc:creator>brainstorm2</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><description>&lt;P&gt;Welcome to the first issue of Centerpiece! This issue includes Worship Conference, upcoming education events, Computers and Ministry Grant Initiative, and news of the move to the Center's current location at 303 N. Alabama St.&lt;/P&gt;</description><enclosure url="http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/254/download.aspx" length="125670" type="application/pdf" /></item><item><title>Fall Events Educate and Empower, Summer 2003</title><link>http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/centerpiece_newsletter/entry253.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2007 15:32:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">736245f7-aa52-4ce1-8a3a-45f156fba3df:253</guid><dc:creator>brainstorm2</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><description>&lt;P&gt;Upcoming education events, Resources You Can Use, Spirit and Place and the GoodWords Reading Club are all featured in this issue of Centerpiece.&lt;/P&gt;</description><enclosure url="http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/253/download.aspx" length="950004" type="application/pdf" /></item><item><title>Center Events Inform and Transform, Summer 2001</title><link>http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/centerpiece_newsletter/entry252.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2007 15:30:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">736245f7-aa52-4ce1-8a3a-45f156fba3df:252</guid><dc:creator>brainstorm2</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><description>&lt;P&gt;Spiegel's Top Picks on Scripture Software, Food and Thought Lunch, upcoming educational events, and new staff are part of this issue of Centerpiece.&lt;/P&gt;</description><enclosure url="http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/252/download.aspx" length="276035" type="application/pdf" /></item><item><title>What's New on the Web, Spring 2003</title><link>http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/centerpiece_newsletter/entry251.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2007 15:28:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">736245f7-aa52-4ce1-8a3a-45f156fba3df:251</guid><dc:creator>brainstorm2</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><description>&lt;P&gt;Valuable website tools, Pastoral Summit, Resources You Can Use, GoodWords Reading Club, a special screening of the movie Bonhoeffer, and upcoming education events are part of this issue of Centerpiece.&lt;/P&gt;</description><enclosure url="http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/251/download.aspx" length="945700" type="application/pdf" /></item><item><title>Real Help for Real Issues, Spring 2002</title><link>http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/centerpiece_newsletter/entry250.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2007 15:27:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">736245f7-aa52-4ce1-8a3a-45f156fba3df:250</guid><dc:creator>brainstorm2</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><description>&lt;P&gt;The Congregational Resource Guide is featured in this issue of Centerpiece. Also included are Nancy's Church Management Software Picks and upcoming educational events.&lt;/P&gt;</description><enclosure url="http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/250/download.aspx" length="176909" type="application/pdf" /></item><item><title>Congregational Resource Guide Launched, Spring 2001</title><link>http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/centerpiece_newsletter/entry249.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2007 15:26:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">736245f7-aa52-4ce1-8a3a-45f156fba3df:249</guid><dc:creator>brainstorm2</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><description>This issue includes information about the new online&amp;nbsp;Congregational Resource Guide, the Center's partnership with Christian Theological Institute, Learning Congregations, and upcoming educational events.&amp;nbsp;</description><enclosure url="http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/249/download.aspx" length="147167" type="application/pdf" /></item></channel></rss>