Dear Clergy and Church Leaders,

Your Connectional Ministries Team invites you to our upcoming August Workshop Event: Best Practices in Hospitality and Worship Design Workshops. This event, led by Jason Moore, promises to provide you with actionable strategies for enhancing hospitality, connecting with new guests, and designing impactful worship experiences. Let’s hear more from Jason Moore and Rev. Ken Suhr, our Director of Leadership and Congregational Vitality:

Event Details:

• Dates: August 6-8
• Location: Aldersgate UMC, Tustin
• Cost: $150/team (3 members); includes all workshops, lunch, and dinner on Tuesday and Wednesday. Teams attending one day: $100. *If cost is prohibitive, please contact Rev. Ken Suhr.
• Accommodations: If your team needs hotel rooms, we have a room block available at the Fairfield Inn and Suites in Tustin for $189/night. You can book at this link.

Who Should Attend: Clergy and church leaders involved in service planning. We encourage you to bring a team consisting of your pastor and two lay leaders.

Schedule:

• Tuesday, August 6:
  • 10am-5pm: BOTH/AND Hospitality Workshop
  • 6:30-8:30pm: Dinner and A.I. Workshop
• Wednesday, August 7:
  • 10am-5pm: Worship Design Workshop for Lent 2025
  • 6:30-8:30pm: Dinner and Interactive Worship Experience
• Thursday, August 8:
  • 1-hour consultation sessions with Jason Moore
  • Afternoon departure

Participants will also have the opportunity to join virtual cohorts to continue the discussions and training over the next few months.

About Jason Moore:

Jason Moore brings over two decades of experience in designing dynamic church resources, training, and consulting. From hybrid worship design to practical uses of A.I. in ministry, Jason’s expertise is widely recognized. He is an Amazon Bestselling Author and has collaborated with notable figures in both religious and secular fields. His forthcoming book on A.I. in the church is highly anticipated.

Workshop Highlights:

• BOTH/AND: Hospitality: Learn how to extend radical hospitality both online and in-person, create great first impressions, and build lasting relationships within your community.
• Using A.I. Tools in the Church: Discover the ethical and practical uses of A.I. in ministry, and get hands-on experience with affordable, easy-to-use tools that can enhance your church’s outreach and engagement.
• Creative Worship: Master the use of visuals and creativity in worship communication. This workshop includes practical design sessions focused on creating engaging worship experiences for Lent 2025.

We look forward to welcoming you and your team to Aldersgate UMC for this transformative event. Register now to secure your spot and take the next step in elevating your church’s hospitality and worship design.