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<?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 SP3 (Build: 31118.962)</generator><item><title>2010 Spring, Congregational Conversations Turn Into Luncheon Series</title><link>http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/centerpiece_newsletter/entry1244.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:39:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">736245f7-aa52-4ce1-8a3a-45f156fba3df:1244</guid><dc:creator>jane</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="verdana,geneva" size="2"&gt;Conversations between southwest Indiana congregations and Center leaders sparked ideas that led to a successful luncheon series on hospitality. The details of this metamorphosis are highlighted in the spring 2010 edition of &lt;i&gt;Centerpiece&lt;/i&gt;. This issue, which sports an updated look, also includes articles on the southeast Center Open House, education events, resources and the &lt;i&gt;Centerview &lt;/i&gt;column. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><enclosure url="http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/1244/download.aspx" length="450874" type="application/pdf" /></item><item><title>2009 Winter, Seymour Office Ready to Serve</title><link>http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/centerpiece_newsletter/entry1243.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:30:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">736245f7-aa52-4ce1-8a3a-45f156fba3df:1243</guid><dc:creator>jane</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="verdana,geneva" size="2"&gt;&amp;nbsp;The winter 2009 issue of &lt;i&gt;Centerpiece &lt;/i&gt;includes articles about the new southeast office in Seymour, education events, resources and President Tim Shapiro&amp;#39;s &lt;i&gt;Centerview &lt;/i&gt;column.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><enclosure url="http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/1243/download.aspx" length="557802" type="application/pdf" /></item><item><title>2009 Fall, Center for Congregations Services Expanding Southeast</title><link>http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/centerpiece_newsletter/entry1242.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:28:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">736245f7-aa52-4ce1-8a3a-45f156fba3df:1242</guid><dc:creator>jane</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="verdana,geneva" size="2"&gt;The Center for Congregations welcomed southeast director Doug Hanner in this 2009 fall issue of &lt;i&gt;Centerpiece&lt;/i&gt;. This edition also includes education events, resources and President Tim Shapiro&amp;#39;s &lt;i&gt;Centerview &lt;/i&gt;column.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><enclosure url="http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/1242/download.aspx" length="526062" type="application/pdf" /></item><item><title>2009 Summer, Flourishing Congregations Gathering Presented in Columbus</title><link>http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/centerpiece_newsletter/entry1241.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:25:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">736245f7-aa52-4ce1-8a3a-45f156fba3df:1241</guid><dc:creator>jane</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="verdana,geneva" size="2"&gt;The summer 2009 edition of &lt;i&gt;Centerpiece&lt;/i&gt; newsletter features information about the upcoming &lt;i&gt;Flourishing Congregations&lt;/i&gt; gathering in Columbus in October 2009, as well as articles about the summer luncheon series &lt;i&gt;Web 2.0 Bistro&lt;/i&gt; and a follow-up report on the Evansville &lt;i&gt;Flourishing Congregations&lt;/i&gt; event. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><enclosure url="http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/1241/download.aspx" length="571850" type="application/pdf" /></item><item><title>2009 Spring, Congregations Adjust in Tough Economic Times</title><link>http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/centerpiece_newsletter/entry975.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:33:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">736245f7-aa52-4ce1-8a3a-45f156fba3df:975</guid><dc:creator>jane</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="verdana" size="2"&gt;This spring issue of the Centerpiece newsletter includes articles about the impact of the economic downturn on congregations and the latest Flourishing Congregations event in Columbus. Education events, grants, education events, Resources You Can Use and Centerview are also featured.&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description><enclosure url="http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/975/download.aspx" length="520963" type="application/pdf" /></item><item><title>2008 Winter, Southwest Offie Completed</title><link>http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/centerpiece_newsletter/entry864.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:22:15 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">736245f7-aa52-4ce1-8a3a-45f156fba3df:864</guid><dc:creator>jane</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><description>&lt;p&gt;The Winter 2008 issue of Centerpiece newsletter includes stories about the new southwest office and the open house scheduled for January 29, the Rotation Model workshop, a non-profit roundtable discussion, Resources You Can Use and upcoming education events. &lt;/p&gt;</description><enclosure url="http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/864/download.aspx" length="1788703" type="application/pdf" /></item><item><title>2008 Autumn, Education Events Introduce Congregations to Excellent Resources</title><link>http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/centerpiece_newsletter/entry803.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:46:23 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>2008 Summer, Center for Congregations Names Southwest Director</title><link>http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/centerpiece_newsletter/entry738.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 15:08:13 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>2008 Spring, Flourishing Events Across the State Bring Congregations Together</title><link>http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/centerpiece_newsletter/entry677.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:38:41 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>2007 Winter, We're Listening to You</title><link>http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/centerpiece_newsletter/entry635.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:59:56 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>2007 Autumn, Flourishing Congregations Summit Presented in Fort Wayne</title><link>http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/centerpiece_newsletter/entry634.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:54:37 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>2007 Summer, Northeast Congregations Explore The Emergent Church</title><link>http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/centerpiece_newsletter/entry557.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 18:53:17 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>2007  Spring NE, Center unveils updated website</title><link>http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/centerpiece_newsletter/entry556.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 18:45:43 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&amp;#39; 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>2007 Spring Indpls, Center Unveils Updated Website</title><link>http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/centerpiece_newsletter/entry555.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 18:43:53 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&amp;#39; 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>2002 Winter, Resources for Congregations' Good Work</title><link>http://centerforcongregations.org/files/folders/centerpiece_newsletter/entry255.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2007 16:33:56 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&amp;#39;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></channel></rss>