Can you believe it's already 2010 ... and that Congress is only 10 weeks away? This is our monthly Emailing about the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress. Pass along this emailing or our link — archive.recongress.org — to share with friends and encourage them to sign up for our Congress Emailing updates. If you do not care to receive future updates, you can find removal information at the bottom of this message. ¡Para información en español, clic aquí!    RECongress Keeping 'Green' The Los Angeles Religious Education Congress is committed to live our faith by protecting God's creation and advocating on behalf of people in poverty who face the hardest impact of global climate change. Affirming our desire to care for the earth, we encourage you (if possible) to choose the option of online registration for Congress 2010. This simple initiative will help reduce paper waste and ultimately help protect the environment. See Congress Registration Information WORKSHOP SPOTLIGHT "Restoring Balance to Our Body, Spirit and the World" Speaker: Susan Searle Session 2-25 Friday, March 19, 1:00-2:30 pm We live in a toxic world that is causing our environment, health and wellness all to suffer. Links have been found between stress and disease, overconsumption and obesity, and illness related to the toxins we consume in our food, water and air. Our Christian faith calls us to care for God’s creation – including our own bodies. One step to reaching our fullest potential is to begin to detoxify our lives. This session will provide lifestyle suggestions to help cultivate dietary awareness, proper exercise, and spiritual rejuvenation. Learn how to make choices that purify your body and the earth. Discover how optimal health can lead to greater spiritual awareness.

The 2010 Los Angeles Religious Education Congress dates are:
 • March 18, 2010 (Youth Day)
 • March 19-21, 2010 (Congress days)

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CONGRESS KEYNOTE ANNOUNCED
"Have a Little Faith"
Saturday, March 20, 8:30 am
Through story and testimony we will delight in God’s incredible and abundant gift of faith. This keynote presentation will relate how the faith of one man was reawakened, and his eyes opened to both the power of belief and the quiet, inspiring lives that men and women of God lead everyday.

MITCH ALBOM is an internationally renowned and best-selling author, journalist, screenwriter, playwright, radio and television broadcaster and musician. Author of "Tuesdays With Morrie" and "The Five People You Meet in Heaven," his books have collectively sold over 28 million copies worldwide; have been published in 41 territories and in 42 languages around the world; and have been made into Emmy Award-winning and critically acclaimed television movies.

IMPORTANT CONGRESS DATES
  • Jan 5 - Volunteer Registrations due
  • Feb 5 - Registration Fees increase
  • Feb 10 - Congress and Youth Day Ticket mailing begins
  • Feb 25 - Youth Day Registration Closes
  • Mar 4 - Last day to mail in registrations
  • Mar 11 - Online registration ends 11 p.m. PST

BE A PART OF YOUTH DAY
Be personally involved in Youth Day 2010! There is a need for young people that are willing to be MCs for our speakers, and those who are excited about singing in the Arena Choir, and those who would like playing an instrument for the Arena Liturgy. It’s as easy as coming to training days and rehearsals. Please find the download flyers to download on the Youth Day page for more information. We’d love to have as many young people involved as possible!

HOTELS
We have contracted with 31 hotels nearby the Anaheim Convention Center to offer special rates for attendees. Find a hotel for Congress using our online 2010 Hotel page and our Interactive Map for 2010! We suggest making hotel reservations as soon as possible. When making reservations, be sure to ask for the Religious Education Congress rate.

CONGRESS EXHIBITORS

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   Organization Name: Archdiocese of Los Angeles - Religious Education
   Address: 3424 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
   Organization Number: 90658
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