January 9-10 – Greenville, NC, with internationally acclaimed storyteller Donald Davis.
The Beacon and Sound District Clergy will host this outstanding learning opportunity. We will begin at Jarvis Memorial UMC (Taft Christian Life Center) at 1:00 pm sharp on Tuesday, January 9, and conclude around 5:00 pm. Come a little early and visit with friends. Then, later that evening, we will gather at St. James UMC in Greenville for a free public storytelling concert beginning @ 6:30 pm with special musical guests and Donald Davis offering stories that will surely warm the heart, with a sprinkling of laughter and tears. The next day, January 10 – we’ll gather back at Jarvis Memorial for the second half of our learning, starting at 9:00 am sharp and concluding by 1:00 pm. Come early for coffee and treats as you visit with friends.
So what’s the big deal about storytelling?? Well, back in 2019, The New York Times had a feature on the power of story in our postmodern world.
“……telling the stories of our lives helps make us who we are. That’s why I’ve always advocated for storytelling—and you don’t have to be in what’s normally considered a “creative” area to do it. If you’re in business, share your personal story through your presentations and reports. If you’re a pastor, tell more personal stories in the pulpit. If you’re a filmmaker, understand the power of dramatic structure. At any moment, when someone asks, “Tell me about yourself,” you need to be ready because someone out there needs to hear your story. Because stories connect with people in a way nothing else can.”
Come and strengthen your capacity to understand the nuances and art of storytelling while expanding your own storytelling. After all, it was Jesus’ primary way of teaching and passing on the faith and shaping his disciples for their mission. AND ALL OF THIS IS FREE!!!! So what are you waiting for?
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