North American Association for the Deaconate (NAAD) offers Lifelong Learning for Lifelong Learners An international list of archdeacons, deacons, priests, and lay persons gathered at The Duncan M. Gray Camp & Conference Center during the days of April 17, 18, 19, and 20, to share. . .

North American Association for the Deaconate offers

Lifelong Learning for Lifelong Learners

An international list of archdeacons, deacons, priests, and lay persons gathered at The Duncan M. Gray Camp & Conference Center during the days of April 17, 18, 19, and 20, to share ideas about continuing education and to discuss other important issues related to the life of the Church.  The topic for this year’s the North American Association for the Deaconate (NAAD) conference was Lifelong Learning from Lifelong Learners.  Drawing on the gifts of some of the most committed leaders in deacon formation and lifelong learning, the program included a presentation by participants from NAAD regional conferences on what we’ve learned about lifelong learning and how to share this rich source of information with others throughout our churches and local communities.  A special evening was set aside for NAAD participants to visit historical sites and cities within the area such as The Eudora Welty House, The Islamic Museum, The Civil War Historic Park in Vicksburg, and others.  Hosted by Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi deacons, NAAD participants experienced true southern hospitality, complete with personal guides, transportation, and the unforgettable taste of great southern dinning.  A sincere thank you is offered to all of our Mississippi deacons for helping host this year’s NAAD conference.  A special thank you to Carol Stewart, Dave Duggins, Frank Spencer, Bill Hannah, Gay Yerger, Nick Roberts, and Ilene Warwick for providing transportation for our NAAD guests.  We look forward to the NAAD Conference participants returning again in 2009.