We’re approaching just two weeks away from the Annual Mockingbird Conference and we couldn’t be more thrilled. To give you a taste (heh) of what to expect, below are the talk titles for all the main talks, as well as the menu. Catering for the conference will be provided by the amazing Pixie Scout.
The all-inclusive meal registration for the conference is now full, but regular admission for talks is still available. To do so, go to conference.mbird.com.
Presenters and Talk Titles
Todd Brewer — “The Insanity of Christian Hope”
Del Campbell — “A Tale of Two Cities”
Sarah Condon — “Hope for Home Lost”
Tom Holland — ”‘Behold, this is a bright star’: history, horror, and hope.”
Jason Micheli — “Take Heart: The Living Word Will Have its Way With You”
Anne Helen Petersen — “Vocational Awe, Demoralization, and Clergy Burnout: A Conversation about a Different Way Forward”
David Zahl — “A Desperate Gaze in a Counterintuitive Direction”
Simeon Zahl — “The Cure of Souls: Theory of Change in Christian Ministry”
Aaron Zimmerman — “Hope of Deliverance (From the Darkness that Surrounds)”
But the real star of the show at the conference is, of course, the food. And this year is no exception. Here is the menu for our time together (subject to change).
“NYC I’ve missed you”
Thursday Dinner:
Shawarma Spiced Chicken & Rice, Szechuan Pepper Lamb & Leafy Broccoli, Waldorf Salad, Vegetables & Mozzarella Flatbread, Chickpea Chaat, and La Newyorkina Paletas
Friday Breakfast:
Coffee and Tea, New York Bagels and Shmears, Seasonal Fruit, Almond Morning Buns, Apple Cider Donuts, Cheddar Scallion Scones, Olive Oil Loafs. Yogurt, and Oat Parfait,
Friday Lunch:
Grilled Chicken Trattoria Salad, Roasted Vegetables and Wheat Salad, Roast Beet and Broccoli Rabe Sandwich, Chips, and Fruit.
Friday Drinks with PZ:
Wine, Beer, Cookies, Pretzels, Bagel Bites, Spinach Taquitos, and Mushroom Tarts.
Friday Dinner:
Toasted Sesame Chicken, Beef Brisket and Fingerling Potatoes, Curry Roasted Vegetables, Mac and Cheese, and Greens Salad.
Saturday Breakfast:
Coffee and Tea, Frittata Squares, Egg and Sausage Biscuits, Breakfast Burritos, Seasonal Fruit, Almond Morning Buns, Apple Cider Donuts, Cheddar Scallion Scones, Olive Oil Muffins, Yogurt, and Oat Parfaits.
Come for the talks… Stay for the food!!
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