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Membership Updates

Membership
We are continually in the process of updating the Membership database.  Update forms will be available at the Gatherings, periodically in WalkTalk (our monthly newsletter,) and for download on the "FORMS" web page. Please take a moment to fill out a form, or email your information to the Membership Secretary.  The following information is needed:

Name     Address     Phone     Church     Email (optional)

You may request that all, or any portion, of the information NOT be published when we periodically create a directory, but we still need to keep our database current. This database is also the one used to maintain WalkTalk subscriptions. 
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Reunion Group Information

We Need YOUR Reunion Group's Information and Updates!
In order for your Reunion Group to be included on the GAEC Reunion Group List, you need to send current information to the Reunion Group Coordinator.

It is your Reunion Group's responsibility to inform the Reunion Group Coordinator of any future updates concerning your group, including basic information changes, adding new groups which form, and deleting groups which no longer meet. The Reunion Group list is available at Gatherings for review and correction throughout the year.

Your listing MUST contain ALL of the following information:

Day     Time     Location     Contact Person     Phone Number

(optional - Reunion Group "Name")

Incomplete information is of little value to those seeking a group to join, therefore Groups will not be listed until their FULL information is received, including a contact person and phone number.
If a group is "closed" to new members, please indicate it as such, so it will not be included on the public list.
(We would still like to know you exist!)
If a particular Reunion Group's information is found to be inaccurate, it will be removed from the listing until we receive an update from the Group. This will ensure the information on the distributed list is accurate, and the groups listed are active.
There are MANY people moving to the Austin area from other Emmaus Communities, as well as new Pilgrims, who are contacting us about finding a reunion. Please help us maintain current information.

Email: Reunion Group Coordinator
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Emmaus Leadership Training Seminars

First time clergy team members (Spiritual Directors and Assistant Spiritual Directors) must attend a training prior to the Walk.
Purpose: Training Lay Directors, Board Reps and clergy leadership teams for the Walks to Emmaus. The ELTS (Emmaus Leadership Training) is required for all incoming Lay Directors. Board Reps and clergy who have not had ELTS training in the past 3 years. However it is open to anyone interested in learning more about Emmaus Leadership. This is a great time for the Lay Directors, Board Reps, and Spiritual Directors to develop effective Communication and Leadership skills. The outside support coordinators are invited to attend as well. Training will be conducted by the Southwest Texas Conference Emmaus Lay Director and Spiritual Director or Assistant Spiritual Director.
What to bring: purple worship book, cross, name tag. Director Manuals for the LD, SD and Board Rep. If you don't have your books you will be able to purchase them at the training.
To register for Austin sessions, or for information about other Emmaus Leadership Training Seminars, contact your Community Board Representative. Training is free, but prior registration is requested.
2007 Training Dates and Locations **
Printable List
Register online
Jan 13 San Antonio, University UMC
5084 DeZavala Road
Sid Martin
Feb 3 Harlingen, Wesley UMC
1406 E. Austin Ave.
Diane Bleibdrey
Feb 17 Austin, NW Hills UMC
7050 Village Center. Dr.
Beth Bible
Mar 24 Kerrville, 1st Christian Church
1900 Goat Creek Pkwy
Bobby Zirkel
Apr 14 Marble Falls, 1st UMC
1101 Bluebonnet
Bob Spickelmier
May 18 Luling, 1st UMC
219 S. Magnolia
Joe Svobova
Jul 7 Junction
Location TBA
Wanda Teel
Aug 14 San Angelo, 1st UMC
37 E. Beauregard Ave.
Keith Mortimore
Sep 22 Corpus Christi
Location TBA
TBA
Oct 6 Victoria, John Wesley UMC
8300 NE Zac Lentz Pkwy
Gerald Ripple
Nov 10 Harlingen, Wesley UMC
1406 E. Austin Ave.
Diane Bleibdrey
 
**  When possible, it is recommended that the Lay Director, Board Representative, and Spiritual Director for the Walk attend the same ELTS.
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