We are very excited to present Paideia Gathers 2012 in Chattanooga, TN,  March 2-4, 2012. The event will be held at the Read House Hotel in downtown Chattanooga. This event will explore the theme, "The Cosmic Scope of Christ's Redemption."

We will have an excellent collection of speakers that will present Keynote lectures during the event. There will also be numerous breakout sessions covering a vast array of topics for more individualized concentration.

There is a registration fee of $75 that includes the event registration and most meals (excluding dinner Saturday evening); however, you must register by FEB 24 in order for the meals to be included in the registration. After Feb 24, the registration fee does not include meals. The Read House Hotel is providing discounted room rates for the event. Your hotel stay will need to be made separately from this registration. The reservation link is: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=1110048013&key=E3BDE. 

Program

Friday evening
6.00 – 6.45 Reception, Welcome, Official Opening
6.45 – 7.45 Supper
7.45 – 9.00 Keynote 1: Bartholomew: The Christ of Colossians
9.00 – 10.30 Breakout groups
10.30 Evening Liturgy

Saturday
8.30-9.15 Breakfast
9.15 – 10.45 Morning Liturgy + Storytelling
10.45-11.15 Coffee
11.15-12.45 Keynote 2: Fikkert
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch
2.00-3.30 Break-out groups
3.30 – coffee
Free time
5.30-6.30 Supper
6.30 – 7.45 Keynote 3: Goheen – The Church in Colossians
8.00 – 8.45 Break-out groups
8.45 – 10.30 Report back from break – out groups
10.30 Short Evening Liturgy

Sunday
8.30 – 9.30 Breakfast
9.30-10.30 Service: Preacher: Joe Novenson
10.30 Coffee
11.300-1.00 The Way Forward: chair, Craig Bartholomew, plus Closing liturgy
Lunch / Departure

Proposed Breakout Sessions (subject to change)

1. Business
2. Community Economic Development
3. Film and Story
4. Grace and Your Body
5. Law
6. Medical
7. Organizational Leadership
8. Physical Therapy
9. Sciences
10. The Academy
11. Theology of Place: architects, engineers, builders, etc.
12. Theology
13. Biblical Studies
14. Fashion Music
15. Preaching
16. The Christian Student
17. Christian Spirituality
18. Philosophy
19. Politics
20. Neocalvinism: An introduction