Calling all TEC community core teams, boards, councils, and all other leadership models! All those who serve on their local TEC center’s leadership group are invited to join us for two days of formation and dialogue. The TEC Conference will host a two-day virtual workshop from October 17-18, 2020, designed to teach and encourage local TEC leadership. This workshop will be presented by a team of experienced leaders from various TEC communities.
Many TEC Community leaders are struggling to find ways to serve their local TEC family in this strange time. Currently, while our usual retreat models are not possible, there is still an opportunity to form leaders, animate communities, and prepare for the future of TEC. Come join us as we break open several timely topics which should be relevant for all TEC leaders. The basic schedule can be found below.
Please help us spread the word about this workshop by reaching out to your local leadership group and reminding them of this opportunity. TEC leaders, mark October 17-18 on your calendars (from 12:30 – 4:30 PM CST each day) and click the registration link below. We continue to pray for you and seek new and creative ways to serve TEC communities.
REGISTRATION
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom meeting link that will go live on October 17 at 12:30 PM. We will send a reminder email out the week before the workshop.
There is no cost for registration. A voluntary donation of $15 is welcome.
TEAM
Dcn. Kevin Fuller is the Associate Director of the TEC Conference; teacher and campus minister at Marian High School; and on the parish staff of St. Leo Catholic Church in Omaha, NE. Dcn. Kevin was previously the Director of Youth Ministry for the Diocese of Grand Island, where he was involved in TEC.
Claire Gallagher is a campus minister at St. Mary’s Dominican High School in New Orleans, LA. She has been a member of the TEC New Orleans community for years, recently serving as co-facilitator for four years. Claire is in the formation process to become a consecrated virgin.
Dennis Kurtz is a member of the Ministry Care Team at St. Mary’s Press in Minnesota. He directed the Office of Youth Ministry for the Diocese of La Crosse, WI, and also served as a high school instructor of religion and a campus minister. Dennis was on the board of directors for the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM) and is a member of the TEC Conference Spirituality Ministry Team.
Joe LaScala is the Director of Youth Faith Formation for Holy Trinity Catholic Church in the Diocese of Belleville, IL. He is currently the Chair of the TEC Encounter Ministry Team and has been a member of the TEC Conference Leadership Council for several years. Joe has been involved with both the Sunflower TEC community in Kansas City, KS, and the Belleville TEC community in Illinois.
Fr. Kyle Lucas is the Assistant Chaplain at the Newman Center at the University of Illinois. A priest of the Diocese of Peoria, IL, Fr. Kyle is the Spiritual Director of the four TEC communities spread throughout his diocese and a member of the TEC Conference Spirituality Ministry Team.
Billy O’Regan has served as the Executive Director of the TEC Conference since 2012. He is a longtime member and former co-facilitator of the TEC New Orleans community.
Sr. Sarah Yungwirth, OSB is the Associate Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Louisville. She is a member of the Sisters of St. Benedict in Ferdinand, IN, and the coordinator of the Louisville TEC community. She was originally involved with the SWITEC community and is also the Chair of the TEC Conference Spirituality Ministry Team.
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Please note that many details are still being developed. We will begin at 12:30 PM CST and conclude around 4:30 PM CST each day. Some topics and start times may be adjusted. A basic schedule follows:
Saturday, October 17, 2020
12:30pm Welcome & Prayer
1:00pm Session 1 – The Ministry and Health of the Core Team
2:00pm Session 2 – TEC in Relationship to the Diocese and Parish
3:00pm Session 3 – The Spiritual Perspective of Generation Z
4:00pm Announcements & Concluding Prayer
Sunday, October 18, 2020
12:30pm Welcome & Prayer
1:00pm Session 4 – Scope and Sequence of TEC Weekend
2:15pm Session 5 – The TEC Community during the Pandemic
3:15pm Session 6 – The TEC Weekend during the Pandemic
4:00pm Announcements, Evaluation &Concluding Prayer
