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August 5 - 8, 2008
Wilshire Grand Hotel—Los Angeles, CA

“One Body, One Spirit in Christ” [EP III]

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IN THE MIDST OF CHANGE . . .

The Church is in the midst of change—in liturgical practices, patterns of ministry, parish clustering, generational shifts, ethnic and cultural communities, and many more. Change may arouse fear but can also offer opportunities for hope and growth.

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In the midst of change we seek the transforming power of the Holy Spirit to become “one body, one Spirit in Christ.” We sing our prayer for the renewing Spirit of Christ to open our eyes to the rich diversity among us and to strengthen our hearts to serve others.

Schedule At A Glance

Monday, August 4
4:00—8:00 pm Registration Open
5:00—8:00 pm Multicultural Institute Begins

Tuesday, August 5
7:30 am-1:30 pm Registration Open
8:00 am Liturgical Space Crawl
8:00 am Organ Crawl
9:00 am Exhibits Open
9:00 am-Noon MusEd Morning
9:00 am-Noon Music Ministry Leadership Retreat

~ Opening of the Convention ~


1:30 pm WELCOME & PLENUM ADDRESS
3:30-4:30 pm Industry Showcase I—GIA
3:30-6:00 pm Exhibit Hall Reopens
5:00-6:00 pm Group Showcase of Spanish
and Bilingual Music
6:00-7:30 pm Tours of the Organ at the
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
7:30-9:00 pm Pueri Cantores and Cathedral Choir
Concert at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
10:00-Midnight Late Night Expo

Wednesday, August 6 – Multicultural Day
8:15 am Hispanic Morning Prayer
9:00 am Plenum Address
10:00 am Exhibits Open
10:30-11:45 am Breakout A
12:25 pm Organ Recital at the Cathedral
1:00-2:00 pm Industry Showcase II—WLP
3:00-4:15 pm Breakout B
4:45-5:30 pm Asian Pacific Prayer
7:30-8:30 pm Voices of Care with Eddie Hilley
9:00-10:00 pm Savae Concert
10:30 pm The Prayers that Rise: Prayer in the Spirit of Taizé

 

Thursday, August 7
8:15 am Morning Prayer
9:00 am Plenum Address
10:00 am Exhibits Open
10:30-11:45 am Breakout C
1:30 pm Industry Showcase III—OCP
3:00-4:00 pm Group Showcase
4:30-5:30 pm Sacred Sounds of Mariachi
8:00 pm Eucharist
10:00 pm “Rockin’ LA” Contemporary Music Event

Friday, August 8
8:00 am Pastoral Musicians’ Breakfast
9:30-10:45 am Breakout D
11:15 am Plenum Address & Convention Closing

REGISTRATION HOURS
Monday 4:00-8:00 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am-1:30 pm, 3:30-7:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am-1:30 pm
Thursday 8:00 am-noon
Friday 8:30-9:30 am

EXHIBIT HOURS
Tuesday 9:00 am-1:00 pm, 3:30-6:00 pm, 10:00-Midnight
Wednesday 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am-6:00 pm

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