Conference Schedule
2013 Conference Schedule
MONDAY, April 8
Special Ministers’ Session - 1:30 - 4:00pm
Rev. Martha Creek
Thriving Congregations
Transformational work designed precisely for a time of rapid changes as we renew our sense of purpose and mission and lead with calm connectedness.
Special Practitioners’ Session - 1:30 - 4:00pm
Ute Maria Cedilla, R.Sc.P.
Shifting into Oneness
Experience and explore the magnificent self-treatment, The Radiant I Am, by Emma Curtis Hopkins. Deepen and expand the consciousness of the Creative Genius within.
Evening General Session - 7:00 - 9:00pm
ANTN Opening Ceremony
Rev. Dr. Pattie Weber
Insisting on Joy!
If there was one Spiritual Truth so important, so vital, that if we insisted on being that, everything else would fall into place, would you focus on being that? Dr. Pattie inspires us into new realms of beingness in this opening General Session.
Morning Activities (Tuesday – Friday, 7:15-8:00 am)
Each morning, enjoy your choice of:
Kundalini Yoga with Candace Berkowitz, R.Sc.P.
Meditation: Led by a different loving ANTN member each morning
Labyrinth Walk: Self-guided walking meditation
TUESDAY, April 9
Morning General Session - 9:30 - 11:30am
ANTN Prelude Speaker ~ Rev. Anna Marie Trotman
Rev. Dr. Stephen Albert
Taking the Limits Off God
Expand into the infinite and joyfully receive more than what you have been asking for. Experience your “LIMITLESSNESS” and increase your faith deeper than you have ever imagined.
Afternoon Concurrent Sessions - 1:30 - 2:45pm
Rev. Dr. Rick Moss & Rev. Dr. Bill Little
Expanding the Joy and Effectiveness of Treatment
Subconscious resistance to Treatment can be uncovered and reduced. Explore how visualization helps expand awareness, increase feeling and reduce what Holmes called “announcing.”
Rev. Dr. Marlene Bricker
J-ump O-ver Y-uck
Expanding into the infinite requires us to Jump Over Yuck. Let’s examine ourselves and what gives us the opportunity to exude joy.
Rev. Brian Graham
Let It Go to Expand into the Infinite
Come explore why haven’t we let go rather than why we can’t let go. Discard what is holding us back, and expand boldly into the Infinite.
Rev. Dr. Eleanor Richard
Bursting Through Time; Expanding into Now
Gain a deep understanding of the power of Now. Experience the peace where healing happens and conflict disappears.
Annual General Meeting - 3:15 - 5:15pm (Board Elections)
ANTN Board Meeting/Election of Officers - 5:15 – 6:00pm
Evening General Session 7:00 - 9:00pm
ANTN Prelude Speaker ~ Rev. Brian Graham
Rev. August Gold
Becoming a Source of Life
Life is a conversation. Only when we enter the conversation does the conscious process of transformation begin, and we become all we were born to be.
Higher Ground Cafe 9:15 - 11:00pm
Open mic format to include music, poetry, jokes, improv – come prepared to play!
WEDNESDAY, April 10
New Member Breakfast - 8:00 – 9:00am
Morning General Session - 9:30 - 11:30am
ANTN Prelude Speaker ~ Rev. Ali Benjamin
Rev. Jerry Troyer
A Foundation of Joy
Happiness is temporary, while joy comes from our conscious connection with Spirit. Come explore how to stay in a place of joy, regardless of our daily experiences.
Afternoon Concurrent Sessions - 1:30 - 4:15pm
Concurrent Block 1 - 1:30 - 2:45pm
Rev. August Gold
Entering the Everlasting Conversation With Life
Experience the love and power of the conversation Life is always having with you about your perfection, your wholeness, your greatness.
Seminary of the Sierra
[Go] Out of Your Mind – [Go] Into Your Heart
Let Joy bubble up in every Mindful Moment. Sri Aurobindo said, “We are here for the DELIGHT of God.” Uncover the purpose of this journey-Life.
Rev. Sreya Zekas
Life Comes to Me With Ease, Joy and Glory!
Access Consciousness helps you embody the infinite being you truly are. This technique leads to living from the perspective of an infinite being, where you function from infinite perceiving, knowing, being and receiving.
Concurrent Block 2 - 3:00 - 4:15pm
Rev. August Gold
Entering the Everlasting Conversation With Life
Experience the love and power of the conversation Life is always having with you about your perfection, your wholeness, your greatness.
Rev. Jerry Troyer
Coming From Joy
Joy can be the foundation of our life when we are conscious of our connection with Spirit. Releasing feelings of shame and unworthiness allows us to “expand into the Infinite.”
Rev. Bill Marchiony and Rev. Dave Schpok
Practical Prayer for Real Results
Experience Treatment in a new way through words, music and an interactive process. Make a deep connection with Spirit, and discover a fresh technique to share the power of our teaching.
Emerson Animal Chaplain Ordination & ANTN Honorary Ordination - 5:15 - 5:45pm
Evening General Session - 7:00 - 9:00pm
Rev. Christopher Gallagher
Expand Your SELF!
Align, awaken and expand your heart, mind, body and soul in the energy and vibrations of the Infinite through this sacred guided journey.
Light Bearers' Candle Light Labyrinth Walk - 9:00 - 10:30pm
THURSDAY, April 11
Morning General Session - 9:30 - 11:30am
ANTN Prelude Speaker ~ Rev. Dr. Mitzi Lynton
Rev. Dr. Robert Dee McDonald
Joy and Beyond
Explore Conscious Evolution from individuality to limitless Love via the Levels of Awareness, Virtues and Shadows. Experience gratitude as the Truth that allows us to Burst as Joy!
Afternoon Concurrent Workshops - 1:15 - 2:30pm
Rev. Dr. Samara Mohassan El Bey
Bioscentible Joy: Healing Homes
Experience aromatherapy essential oils as a lifestyle of choice to bring a non-toxic, non-polluting, pro-life force of renewable joy-filled energy while being socially responsible. (Limited to 15 people)
Rev. Dr. Bernardo Monserrat
The Psychology of the Science of Mind
Understand the psychological implications involved in elevating a life of struggle and survival into one of bliss and Grace. This new paradigm is applicable to all New Thought teachings and particularly to the writings of Ernest Holmes.
Rev. Jean Sweet
Natural Joy – Movement, Mudras and Meditation
Joy is the natural expression of God, and God loves to move. Experience joy through movement for every body… easy, gentle and fun!
Rev. Dr. Robert Dee McDonald
Bliss is the Joy of Heaven
Consciously expand your Authentic Self into the Infinite. In the twinkling of an eye we will burst through the most common mind-held conflicts that block our expansion into Spiritual Freedom.
Late Afternoon/Evening General Session ~ Bursting As Joy! - 4:00 - 9:00pm
After being transported to Creative Living Fellowship, we celebrate our Emerson Theological Institute graduates and then experience an evening of delicious food and our ever-popular auction and raffle fundraiser.
FRIDAY, April 12
Morning General Session 9:30 - 11:30am
Barbara Marx Hubbard (Live via Skype)
Cosmic Child Humanity
Explore the process and vision of our emergence as a co-creative humanity as we cultivate the next stage of human evolution.
Closing Ceremony: Expanding Into The Infinite
Our Conference is ending, yet our sacred expansion continues. Be sure to stay for this powerful and inspiring closing session.