Resource Database: 'Centerpiece Newsletter'

2000 Winter, Welcome to Centerpiece

Welcome to the first issue of Centerpiece! This issue includes Worship Conference, upcoming education events, Computers and Ministry Grant Initiative, and news of the move to the Center's current location at 303 N. Alabama St.
Date Added: 03/5/2007 09:02 AM GMT
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2001 Autumn, Small Grants Help Local Congregations

Resource Grants, workshops, the long-term learning event Pastors' Peer Studies Group, and Nancy's Church Management Software Picks are in this issue of Centerpiece.
Date Added: 03/5/2007 08:53 AM GMT
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2001 Spring, Congregational Resource Guide Launched

This issue includes information about the new online Congregational Resource Guide, the Center's partnership with Christian Theological Institute, Learning Congregations, and upcoming educational events. 
Date Added: 03/5/2007 08:55 AM GMT
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2001 Summer, Center Events Inform and Transform

Spiegel's Top Picks on Scripture Software, Food and Thought Lunch, upcoming educational events, and new staff are part of this issue of Centerpiece.
Date Added: 03/5/2007 08:59 AM GMT
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2002 Autumn, Resource Grants Help Local Congregations

Resource Grants, GoodWords Reading Club, Pastors' Peer Studies Group, and upcoming workshops are featured in this issue.
Date Added: 03/5/2007 08:54 AM GMT
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2002 Spring, Real Help for Real Issues

The Congregational Resource Guide is featured in this issue of Centerpiece. Also included are Nancy's Church Management Software Picks and upcoming educational events.
Date Added: 03/5/2007 08:56 AM GMT
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2002 Winter, Resources for Congregations' Good Work

This issue of Centerpiece includes information about resource consulting, upcoming education events, and Nancy's Church Management Software picks.
Date Added: 03/5/2007 09:03 AM GMT
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2003 Autumn, Sacred Spaces

Featured in this issue is the major grants initiative Sacred Spaces, Resources You Can Use, GoodWords Reading Club and upcoming educational events.
Date Added: 03/5/2007 10:47 AM GMT
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2003 Spring, What's New on the Web

Valuable website tools, Pastoral Summit, Resources You Can Use, GoodWords Reading Club, a special screening of the movie Bonhoeffer, and upcoming education events are part of this issue of Centerpiece.
Date Added: 03/5/2007 08:58 AM GMT
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2003 Summer, Fall Events Educate and Empower

Upcoming education events, Resources You Can Use, Spirit and Place and the GoodWords Reading Club are all featured in this issue of Centerpiece.
Date Added: 03/5/2007 09:01 AM GMT
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2003 Winter, Center Welcomes New President

This Centerpiece features the new Center President Tim Shapiro. Also in this issue are Pastoral Summit, GoodWords Reading Club and upcoming workshops.
Date Added: 03/5/2007 06:00 PM GMT
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2004 Fall, Resource Grants Help Local

Resource grants, new staff, upcoming educational events, and Resources You Can Use are part of this issue of Centerpiece.
Date Added: 03/5/2007 08:32 AM GMT
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2004 Spring, Lessons from Conflict

This issue features information about congregational conflict, upcoming workshops, and resources from the Congregational Resource Guide.
Date Added: 03/5/2007 10:56 AM GMT
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2004 Summer, 40 Days and 40 Bytes

Featured in this issue is the book, 40 Days and 40 Bytes, written by three Center staffers. Resources You Can Use, upcoming events, and new staff are also part of this Centerpiece.
Date Added: 03/5/2007 08:30 AM GMT
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2004 Winter, Connections, Relationships, and Resources

This Centerpiece features the stories of congregations who connected with the resources they needed. Also in this issue are resources from the Congregational Resource Guide, Calendar of Events, and upcoming workshops.
Date Added: 03/5/2007 10:53 AM GMT
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2005 Autumn, Conference on Sacred Space

The Sacred Space Conference, upcoming workshops, Spirit and Place, Resources You Can Use and the long-term learning event Transformation Leadership are featured in this issue of Centerpiece.
Date Added: 03/5/2007 08:36 AM GMT
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2005 Late Winter, Information to Transformation

This issue features information from the new Using Resources piece on Getting the Most from an Educational Event. Also in this Centerpiece are upcoming events, congregational stories, and Resources You Can Use.
Date Added: 03/5/2007 08:34 AM GMT
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2005 Spring, New Website Provides Easy Access

This issue of Centerpiece features the Center's updated website, Resources You Can Use, the Sacred Space Conference, upcoming workshops and the long-term learning event Hoosier Pastoral: Writing the Clergy Life.
Date Added: 03/5/2007 08:40 AM GMT
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2006 Autumn NE, Flourishing Congregations

The March 2007 gathering, Flourishing Congregations: Moving from Dreams to Reality, is featured in this issue of Centerpiece.
Date Added: 03/5/2007 08:43 AM GMT
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2006 Autumn, Flourishing Congregations

The March 2007 gathering, Flourishing Congregations: Moving from Dreams to Reality, is featured in this issue of Centerpiece. Also in this issue are Resources You Can Use, upcoming workshops, the new Sacred Space DVD and the next major grants iniative.
Date Added: 03/5/2007 08:38 AM GMT
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2006 Spring NE, More Than Just Answering Questions

This issue introduces resource consulting to congregations in the Northeast.
Date Added: 03/5/2007 08:42 AM GMT
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2006 Spring, Resource Grants at Work for Congregations

This issue sports a new, refreshed look. Centerpiece features resource grants, upcoming workshops and Resources You Can Use.
Date Added: 03/5/2007 08:45 AM GMT
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2006 Summer NE, Northeast Center Welcomes Director

This issue features Brian Witwer, the Center's new Northeast Director, as well as upcoming workshops and a long-term learning event on emotional intelligence and congregational vitality.
Date Added: 03/5/2007 08:51 AM GMT
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2006 Summer, Signs of the Times

The Center reports emerging issues for congregations. Also featured in this issue are upcoming workshops, Resources You Can Use and the long-term learning event Faith, Money and Giving.
Date Added: 03/5/2007 08:48 AM GMT
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2006 Winter NE, Real Help for Real Issues

The Congregational Resource Guide is introduced to congregations in Northeast Indiana. Also featured in this issue is the Northeast Center's Open House in October 2006.
Date Added: 03/5/2007 08:52 AM GMT
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2006 Winter, Northeast Center for Congregations Opens

This issue features the new Northeast regional office, GoodWords Reading Club, Resources You Can Use, upcoming workshops and a study on congregational conflict.
Date Added: 03/5/2007 08:46 AM GMT
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2006/2007 Winter, Congregations Explore "Life Together"

Major Grants Initiative Life Together: Thinking and Acting Strategically is the focus of this issue of Centerpiece. Also in this issue are Resources You Can Use, upcoming workshops and the Flourishing Congregations gathering.
Date Added: 02/20/2007 01:00 AM GMT
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2007 Autumn, Flourishing Congregations Summit Presented in Fort Wayne

In addition to Flourishing Congregations Summit in Northeast Indiana, the Fall 2007 Centerpiece includes articles on team learning and Spirit and Place, along with education events, resources, calendar, and President Tim Shapiro's quarterly column, Centerview.
Date Added: 12/10/2007 07:28 AM GMT
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2007 Spring Indpls, Center Unveils Updated Website

This edition of the newsletter features a detailed article on the Center for Congregations' updated website, featuring a new look, better searching capabilities, and a tailored experience based on the location of the user. Also highlighted in this newsletter are education events, resources, calendar, and GoodWords Reading Club.
Date Added: 07/31/2007 06:41 AM GMT
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2007 Spring NE, Center unveils updated website

This edition of the Northeast newsletter features a detailed article on the Center for Congregations' updated website, featuring a new look, better searching capabilities, and a tailored experience based on the location of the user. Also highlighted in this newsletter are education events.
Date Added: 07/31/2007 06:43 AM GMT
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2007 Summer, Northeast Congregations Explore The Emergent Church

This redesigned newsletter combines news and happenings from all over the state. With offices in Central and Northeast Indiana and expanded services in the South, the Center for Congregations is working with an increasing number of faith communities in Indiana. This edition includes articles on an Emergent Church discussion in the Northeast; new services in the South; a Flourishing Congregations follow-up; the new column Centerview by Tim Shapiro, president of the Center; and the traditional offerings - education events, resources, and calendar information.
Date Added: 07/31/2007 06:44 AM GMT
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2007 Winter, We're Listening to You

The Winter 2007 edition lead article is about Center programming and how it is shaped by congregations needs and concerns. Other articles and features include the Flourishing Congregations Summit in Fort Wayne, upcoming education events, resources, calendar, and the Centerview column.
Date Added: 12/10/2007 07:31 AM GMT
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2008 Autumn, Education Events Introduce Congregations to Excellent Resources

This issue of Centerpiece contains information about education events, the upcoming Flourishing Congregations gathering, Resources You Can Use, the Centerview column, and more.
Date Added: 08/27/2008 03:07 AM GMT
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2008 Spring, Flourishing Events Across the State Bring Congregations Together

This Spring 2008 issue of Centerpiece includes information on two Flourishing Congregations events, the release of the new book Holy Places by Center staffers, an update on the Center's expansion into Southern Indiana, and quarterly columns on upcoming education events, Centerview, and calendar.
Date Added: 03/4/2008 07:50 AM GMT
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2008 Summer, Center for Congregations Names Southwest Director

This Summer 2008 Centerpiece introduces the new Soutwest Director, Wendy McCormick. Also included are articles on Flourishing Congregations and education event forums, as well as upcoming events, calendar, Resources You Can Use, and the Centerview column.
Date Added: 05/28/2008 07:53 AM GMT
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2008 Winter, Southwest Office Completed

The Winter 2008 issue of Centerpiece newsletter includes stories about the new southwest office and the open house scheduled for January 29, the Rotation Model workshop, a non-profit roundtable discussion, Resources You Can Use and upcoming education events.
Date Added: 12/1/2008 08:43 AM GMT
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2009 Fall, Center for Congregations Services Expanding Southeast

The Center for Congregations welcomed southeast director Doug Hanner in this 2009 fall issue of Centerpiece. This edition also includes education events, resources and President Tim Shapiro's Centerview column.
Date Added: 02/25/2010 01:00 AM GMT
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2009 Spring, Congregations Adjust in Tough Economic Times

This spring issue of the Centerpiece newsletter includes articles about the impact of the economic downturn on congregations and the latest Flourishing Congregations event in Columbus. Education events, grants, education events, Resources You Can Use and Centerview are also featured.
Date Added: 04/30/2009 12:00 AM GMT
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2009 Summer, Flourishing Congregations Gathering Presented in Columbus

The summer 2009 edition of Centerpiece newsletter features information about the upcoming Flourishing Congregations gathering in Columbus in October 2009, as well as articles about the summer luncheon series Web 2.0 Bistro and a follow-up report on the Evansville Flourishing Congregations event.
Date Added: 02/25/2010 01:00 AM GMT
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2009 Winter, Seymour Office Ready to Serve

The winter 2009 issue of Centerpiece includes articles about the new southeast office in Seymour, education events, resources and President Tim Shapiro's Centerview column.
Date Added: 02/25/2010 01:00 AM GMT
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2010 Fall, Marketing Workshops Generate Interest, Study and Action

The 2010 Fall Centerpiece includes articles on our education events, long-term learning, resources and the Centerview column by Center President Tim Shapiro.
Date Added: 01/11/2011 01:00 AM GMT
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2010 Spring, Congregational Conversations Turn Into Luncheon Series

Conversations between southwest Indiana congregations and Center leaders sparked ideas that led to a successful luncheon series on hospitality. The details of this metamorphosis are highlighted in the spring 2010 edition of Centerpiece. This issue, which sports an updated look, also includes articles on the southeast Center Open House, education events, resources and the Centerview column. 
Date Added: 02/25/2010 01:00 AM GMT
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2010 Summer, Congregations Gather to Look at Flourishing Futures

The Summer 2010 Centerpiece features the upcoming Flourishing Congregations event in northwest Indiana. Also included are summer and fall education events, as well as President Tim Shapiro's Centerview column and a sampling of resources for congregations on assessment.
Date Added: 06/28/2010 12:00 AM GMT
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2010 Winter, Northwest Congregations Enjoy Flourishing Event as Center Expands into Region

This issue of our quarterly newsletter follows up on the successful Flourishing Congregations event in Merrillville and the Center's expansion into the northwest region of the state. Also included is education event information, helpful resources for congregations and President Tim Shapiro's column Centerview.
Date Added: 01/11/2011 01:00 AM GMT
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2011 Autumn Centerpiece, Exploring Meaningful Worship in the Small Membership Congregation

This issue of Centerpiece looks at small membership congregations, workshops and resources. Check it out!
Date Added: 01/24/2012 01:06 PM GMT
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2011 Spring Centerpiece, Congregation Turns Workshop Resource into Successful Planning Journey

The 2011 Spring Centerpiece features the story of a congregation turned information into action through a workshop on building leadership. Also in this issue are workshops, education events, resources you can use and the Centerview column by our president Tim Shapiro. 
Date Added: 03/22/2011 12:00 AM GMT
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2011 Spring Centerpiece, Congregation Turns Workshop Resource into Successful Planning Journey

The 2011 Spring Centerpiece features the story of a congregation turned information into action through a workshop on building leadership. Also in this issue are workshops, education events, resources you can use and the Centerview column by our president Tim Shapiro. 
Date Added: 03/22/2011 12:00 AM GMT
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2011 Summer, Northwest Office Ready for Business in Crown Point

The Center for Congregations office in northwest Indiana is open. This 2011 summer edition of the quarterly newsletter, Centerpiece, features information about the new office in Crown Point, education events throughout the state, a new special report on stewardship and more.
Date Added: 07/7/2011 12:00 AM GMT
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2011 Winter, Center for Congregations Launches Resources-Based Website

This issue of Centerpiece newsletter features the Center's new website, workshops throughout the state, resource recommendations and a few words about the Center's services from President Tim Shapiro.
Date Added: 12/8/2011 12:06 PM GMT
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2012 Spring, Center Offers Technology and Ministry Major Grants Initiative

This issue of the quarterly newsletter, Centerpiece, includes information on the new Technology and Ministry Grants Initiative, which is open to congregations across the state. The Centerpiece also contains information on a wide variety of spring workshops, the latest resources and President Tim Shapiro's CenterView column.
Date Added: 03/7/2012 11:05 AM GMT
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