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Annual Retreat
2011 Registration

Tenth Annual
Healthy Congregations Retreat
for Kansas United Methodists

April 29-30, 2011, Rock Springs 4-H Center.

This get-away-and-get-together is a unique retreat that's our treat! The required $25 registration deposit will be returned for all attendees during check-in, making the retreat available at no cost.

Registration for the 2011 retreat is now closed. We've reached the maximum number of available registrations, but to be added to the waiting list in case of cancellations, please email healthfund@healthfund.org.

 

  • Outcome Based Planning (HC Core Course)
    • Judy Johnston, MS, RD/LD, KU School of Medicine - Wichita
    • Introduction to the socio-ecological model and its use for planning
    • Worksheets, instruction, and assistance in developing outcome-based plans
  • Good Food That Is Good for You
    • Pat Cox - KU School of Medicine - Wichita
    • "Hands on" demonstration of healthy cooking styles and recipes
    • Includes ways to convert family recipes with healthy alternatives
  • Talking About Death Won't Kill You
    • Carolyn Harrison, MN, Kansas Health Ethics
    • Discussion on the importance of advance directives
    • Moral distress in current health care climate
  • Breastfeeding: It Matters
    • Brenda Bandy, Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition
    • Identify benefits of breastfeeding for baby and mother
    • Identify strategies to help mothers be successful at breastfeeding
  • Program Options & Planning Events (HC Core Course)
    • Judy Johnston, KU School of Medicine - Wichita
    • Offers strategies for program/initiative management
    • Includes keys to event planning that lead to success
  • Living Free of Diabetes and Its Complications
    • Judy Johnston, MS, RD/LD, KU School of Medicine - Wichita
    • Discusses impact of Type 2 Diabetes
    • Identifies risk factors for Type 2 Diabetes
  • Cool Congregations
    • Zac Graves, Interfaith Power & Light
    • Provides tools to measure your church's "carbon footprint"
    • Identifies ways to become more energy-efficient
  • Leadership for a Healthy Community
    • Sue Dondlinger, Kansas Leadership Center
    • Discussion on health concerns in your community
    • Taking a leadership role in the health of your community
  • Congregational Spotlight: Health Ministry in a Church Setting
    • Cheryl Allen - Ottawa First United Methodist Church
    • Velma Howie, RN - Salina University United Methodist Church
  • Optional - Health Ministry 101 (HC Core Course)
    • Judy Johnston, MS, RD/LD
    • Orientation to Healthy Congregations initiative
    • Team-building in a church setting
    • Congregational self-assessment