E.P.I.C

Effective Practices for Innovative Congregations

EPIC is returning this fall!

Effective Practices for Innovative Congregations (EPIC) is a one-day leadership development conference that is designed to strengthen congregational leaders for their ministry in the congregation and in the world.  There will be four separate opportunities to attend the event at four locations spread throughout the Synod.

During EPIC we will explore what it means to have Strong Connections with topics that explore how to have:

• Strong Connections in the Congregation
• Strong Connections in the Community
• Strong Connections in the Synod
• Strong Connections in the Wider Lutheran Expression
• Strong Connections in God

The event will feature times of worship and large-group presentations as well as small-group breakout sessions covering a variety of topics led by members of the Synod staff as well as local leaders from each hosting area.  We are hopeful that attendees will also share ideas and resources with one another for some holy cross-pollinating!

Contact Pr. Liz Radtke at radtke@vasynod.org with any questions.

Cost: $10 per person for the event as an in-person attendee, which includes lunch. Click here to see a menu of the lunch options.

EPIC Dates in 2024

• September 14 – St. Paul, Hampton (Event Registration Closes on September 5)
• October 19 – Muhlenberg, Harrisonburg (Hybrid) (Event Registration Closes on October 10)
• November 2 – St. Luke, Richmond
• November 16 – St. Michael, Blacksburg (Event Registration Closes on November 7)

All presentations and handouts from the EPIC conferences are avalaible by clicking on the button below.