Over the last year and a half, the Outlaw Preachers has grown from a comment in passing to a global movement. Through social media tools, such as Twitter and Facebook, and physical communities, The Outlaw Preachers tirelessly work to bring grace and love to a wounded humanity.
They are a diverse group of Jesus followers, transcending denominational Statements of Belief and historic, traditional creeds. They work both within conventional Church structures and without.
For almost a year, there has been talk of the need for a gathering of sorts. Something that will allow Outlaw Preachers to meet face to face, exchange ideas, and enjoy the company of relationships fostered in virtual settings.
The Outlaw Preachers share happiness and struggles. They laugh and cry together. They celebrate new life and mourn death and loss. They rigorously discuss theology. It is, by all accounts, a family.
Three conferences have created space for some of the Outlaw Preachers to meet: Christianity21, TransFORM: East Coast Gathering, and Big Tent Christianity. But there remains a need for an Outlaw Preacher gathering.
So when we were planning this gathering, we thought, “This is just as much a union for some of us as it will be a reunion for others.” And so it was born.
The Outlaw Preachers (re)Union
So here’s the skinny:
Where: Memphis, Tennessee
When: December 3 – December 6
Who: Y’all or you’uns (preacher title not required)
How much: (re)Union is $49/person. Lodging is $59/person. So $108 TOTAL. That includes dinner on Friday night, breakfast every day, and drinks and snacks through the daytime and evening sessions. There is also a full kitchen for those with certain dietary restrictions.
Lodging and Conference: We have booked up the Pilgrim House Hostel & Retreat Center. The first 70 people to register will be there. Once we reach capacity, we have overflow accommodations made at an adjacent hotel. “This will either be a small family reunion or Outlaw Preachers Woodstock.” -Connie Jo
The keynote speakers include:
Adele Sakler of Queermergent
Brian McLaren; Author, Speaker, Pastor
Jay Bakker of Revolution NYC
Jeremy Ritch of Hold Fast Ministries
Phil Shepherd of the Eucatastrophe
Breakout session speakers include:
The link for pilgrim house is bad…
thanks Hugh! fixed!
Is that $108 for the *whole* weekend? Oh, my friend, you have nearly tempted too much.
Oh, Rach! You MUST! You MUST, You MUST join us!!!!
I’m gonna see what I can do. For real. (Any chance there’s childcare for our strong children?)
Childcare? Hmmmm. Not sure about that. I’ll check.
Sounding better all the time. I’ll be there, one way or another!
What time will you begin on Friday. Would like to take a peek at what God is doing. I am doing some D.Min work in this ariea. I cannot miss my Sunday gig that week. Wondering if part time attendance is possible and could I stay long enough to get a sense of things?
R
Hey Russell! We’d love to have you out for any amount of time you could be with us.
Registration starts at 3. Dinner at 6. First speaker is after dinner. We’ll be posting a speaker/session schedule as soon as it’s finalized.
Hey Brandon, People are asking me where you go to register.
I’m trying to have registration open at some point this weekend! For now, we’re asking people to RSVP on the Facebook Event. Once registration opens up, I’ll make a post about it and message all the RSVP folks.
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