Upcoming Progressive-Evangelical American Baptist Gathering: Boston

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Revive Us Again! Revival of our Spirit, Revival of our Baptist Principles   February 16–17, 2007 Andover Newton Theological School, Newton, MA   This is a gathering of progressive Baptists from around the country, ready to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. We are gathering to say that we are Christian, we are Baptist, and we believe our Baptist Principles are foundational to our understanding and sharing of the Gospel. We are gathering to say that we can be both progressive and evangelical!     Speakers and discussion group leaders include: Rev. Nick Carter, President, Andover Newton Theological School Rev. Cynthia Maybeck, Pastor, Trinity Church, Northborough, MA Rev. Nancy Hitt, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Natick, MA Rev. Dr. Liliana Da Valle, Executive Minister, ABC of Rhode Island Dr. Bill Herzog, Academic Dean, Andover Newton Theological School Rev. Dr. Jeff Jones, Adjunct Faculty, ANTS and Pastor, First Baptist Church, Plymouth, MA Rev. Dr. S. Mark Heim, Professor of Theology, ANTS Rev. Dr. Gregory Mobley, Professor of Hebrew Bible, ANTS Rev. Alan Newton, Executive Minister, ABC of Rochester-Genesee Rev. June Cooper, Minister of Outreach, First Baptist Church in Framingham, MA and Executive Director, City Mission Society, Boston, MA   Friday, February 16, 7:00 pm–9:00 pm Healing Service and Worship, led by The Rev. Cynthia Maybeck   Saturday, February 17, 8:00 am–9:30 pm (breakfast, lunch and dinner included) Morning – Breakfast, Opening Words with Rev. Nick Carter Mid-Morning – Bible Studies and Discussion Groups, including: Christian-Jewish Dialogue, Homosexuality and the Bible, Theological Issues of the Future (and Now!) Afternoon – Lunch and Afternoon Workshops, including: Evangelism in Progressive Churches, Christian Conversation, Reclaiming Discipleship-Reviving Congregations Mid-Afternoon – Forum Update on “What is Happening in the ABC” and “Where do we go from here?” with Rev. Alan Newton Evening – Dinner at ANTS, Closing Worship at First Baptist Church in Newton. Preacher: Rev. June Cooper   Registration fee (to cover the cost of meals on Saturday) is $20, payable at the Revival.   Revive Us Again! is endorsed by the following churches and organizations:   The American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts The Samuel Stillman Association (MA) American Baptist Churches of Rochester-Genesee Roger Williams Fellowship Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America First Baptist Church, Framingham, MA First Baptist Church, Greenfield, MA   Please RSVP to Rev. Mindi Welton-Mitchell at 508-872-1176 or email fbcframingham@verizon.net by February 8 with your name, email, and phone number.