FIFTH  ANNUAL  BRIDGEFOLK  CONFERENCE

FRIENDSHIP  ON  THE  BRIDGE

Catholics and Mennonites Bridging the Divide

Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg , Virginia

July 21 – 24, 2005

THURSDAY, July 21

2:00     Registration Begins in lobby of Seminary Building

5:30     Evening meal in Northlawn Hall Dining Room

6:30     Opening session in Martin Chapel, Seminary Building    

Moderator, Ivan Kauffman               

Welcomes

EMU President’s Office

                        Virginia Mennonite Conference – Owen Burkholder

                        Diocese of Richmond - Patty Huffman

     Why Are We Here?  

                        Rev. Marlene Kropf, Mennonite Co-Chair of Bridgefolk

                        Abbot John Klassen, OSB, Catholic Co-Chair of Bridgefolk

     Stories of Friendship on the Bridge

Beverly Schmitt

            Glen Miller

Small Groups and Lectio Session

9:00     Social Gathering in Greeting Hall of Campus Center

FRIDAY, July 22

7:00     Morning Prayer in Martin Chapel

Fr. William Skudlarek, OSB

7:30     Breakfast

8:30    First Panel in Martin Chapel                                   

Moderator, Gerald Schlabach                                                                                                        

  Worship and Singing – Ken Nafziger

     Questions from the Hat — Gerald Schlabach          

                    ‘Haiku’ stories

Friendship and Peacemaking: The CTP Story at EMU

Ruth Zimmerman

                        Jayne Docherty

10:15   Coffee break

10:45   Small Groups

12:00   Lunch and Free Time

2:30     Coffee break in Martin Chapel lounge area

3:00     Second Panel in Martin Chapel                                  

Moderator, Dirk Giseburt                                                                                                                

  Worship and Singing – Ken Nafziger

       Questions from the Hat — Gerald Schlabach        

                       ‘Haiku’ stories

Friendship and Peacemaking: The Sant’Egidio Story

Andrea Bartoli

                        Ron Kraybill

5:00     Free Time

6:00     Dinner

7:00     Third Panel in Martin Chapel      

Moderator, Marilyn Stahl                                                                                                                

  Questions from the Hat — Gerald Schlabach         

                    ‘Haiku’ stories

Friendship and Dialogue at the Local Level

Marlene Kropf

                        Jay Freel Landry

8:30  Evening Prayer in Martin Chapel                                  

Marlene Kropf and Ken Nafziger

9:00     Social Gathering in Greeting Hall of Campus Center

SATURDAY, July 23

7:00     Morning Prayer in Martin Chapel

Fr. William Skudlarek, OSB

7:45     Breakfast

8:30     Fourth Panel in Martin Chapel                                  

Moderator, Abbot John Klassen                                                                                                     

Worship and Singing – Ken Nafziger

       Questions from the Hat — Gerald Schlabach        

                      ‘Haiku’ stories

Friendship and Community: Mennonite and Catholic Style

Nancy Heisey

                        Krisanne Vaillancourt Murphy

10:15   Coffee break

10:45   Small Groups

12:00   Box Lunch

12:30   Optional Mennonite Tour of the nearby area

Guided van tour to historic Mennonite sites in the Harrisonburg area, conducted by the Valley Brethren-Mennonite Heritage Center. Sign up at registration. Cost is $10 for adults, kids are free. Approximately 3 hours in length. For more information on the Valley Brethren-Mennonite Heritage Center see their website, www.vbmhc.org .

4:00     Gather to Attend Mass at Blessed Sacrament Parish

6:00     Evening Meal

7:00     ‘Fun Session’ in Martin Chapel            

Questions from the Hat — Gerald Schlabach           

Hymn Sing – Ken Nafziger

Evening Prayer – Marlene Kropf and Ken Nafziger

            Ice cream social on veranda

SUNDAY, July 24

7:00     Morning Prayer in Martin Chapel

Fr. William Skudlarek, OSB

7:45     Breakfast

8:30     Gather to Attend Worship at Harrisonburg Mennonite Church

11:00   Footwashing Service and Agape Meal in Martin Chapel

1:00     Conclusion