International College of Bishops

The 6th Annual

Spring Conclave 2017

May 17 – 2017

Ramada Plaza Hotel

9700 Bluegrass Parkway

Louisville, KY

The International College of Bishops

2017 Spring Conclave

Dearly Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus,

We greet each and every one of you with a holy embrace and welcome you to the 2015 Spring Conclave of the International College of Bishops.

This year’s Conclave is a sacred and holy observance of the unity and common bonds we share as Ecclesiastical Prelates within the Lord’s Holy Church. We enter into this holy gathering with love, joy and peace – knowing that the Word of God proclaims, “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.” Psalm 133:1 KJV

This year’s Conclave celebrates the realization of stereotypical denominationalism being thwarted by the power and presence of the Holy Ghost. Our goal is to establish and provide an atmosphere of communication, education and true comradery – destroying the yoke of separatism and removing the burden of the dogmatics, which have separated the Church.

As we enter into the presence of the Lord, we are mindful that He alone is the Lord, He alone is God, we are His people, and He is our Lord and King. We enter into joyful and exuberant praise and worship of Him who came to save us from sin, and indeed from ourselves.

We ask all of you to extend your hand in friendship and brotherhood, and to lift your hands in total surrender to voice of the Lord as He speaks through His anointed and appointed messengers of good news and glad tidings. Let us not let our corruptible, fleshy thoughts exclude us from opening our hearts and minds to His divine presence. Let us also be mindful to observe the protocols and procedures of the International College of Bishops, so that we may glean all that we can, and return to our proper and respective places within God’s Kingdom.

In closing, it is with penitent heart and joyful spirit that we greet you in the name and love of our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ. We pray that your experience impacts you in such a way that you give God the thanks, praise, glory and honor due his Holy Name.

In Christ’s Love,

The Mst. Rev. Darel E. Chase, Ph.D., OSP

Archbishop and Patriarch

President of the International College of Bishops

The International College of Bishops

2017 Spring Conclave

CONCLAVE SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2017

Time / Activity
9:00 am / Morning Prayer & Opening Cermonies
10:00 am / Sexual Misconduct and Abuse by Clergy
12:00 pm / Lunch Break (we will reconvene at 2:00 pm)
2:00 pm / Race Relations in the Church
7:30 pm / Ecumenical Worship Service

THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2017

Time / Activity
9:00 am / Morning Prayer
10:00 am / Urban Church Revitalization
12:00 pm / Lunch Break (we will reconvene at 2:00 pm)
2:00 pm / The Impact of Same-sex Marriage on the Church
7:30 pm / Ecumenical Worship Service

FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017

Time / Activity
9:00 am / Morning Prayer
10:00 am / Pro-Life -VS- Pro-Choice
12:00 pm / Lunch Break (we will reconvene at 2:00 pm)
2:00 pm / Christian Convergence
7:30 pm / Ecumenical Worship Service & Closing Ceremonies