Since 2001 Tom Ferguson has been the Presiding Bishop's Associate for Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations.  As part of his work, Dr. Ferguson provides staff support for the Episcopal Church's bilateral dialogues with the Moravian Church, the Presbyterian Church, and the United Methodist Church, as well as serving on the commission which oversees the full communion relationship between the ELCA and the Episcopal Church.  Dr. Ferguson has also served on the National Council of Church's Interfaith Relations Commission and the Faith and Order Commission.

Tom received his Master of Divinity degree from Yale Divinity School and a Master of Theology degree from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology.  His Ph.D. in historical theology is from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California, and in 2005 his dissertation "The Past is Prologue: the Revolution of Nicene Historiography" was published.

Dr. Ferguson is married to Shannon Kelly, an Episcopal priest.  They have one son, Malcolm, and two Basset hounds.

9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Registration
(coffee and pastries available)

9:30 a.m.
Morning Devotions

10:00 a.m.
Thomas Ferguson, Ph.D.

11:00 a.m to 11:45 a.m.
Small Group Discussions

11:45 am to 12:15 a.m.
Reconvene

12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Lunch

1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Thomas Ferguson, Ph.D.

2:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Question and Answer Period

3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Closing Devotions

The registration fee of $25.00 includes conferences, materials and lunch.

When registering, please make selection for lunch.

Choices:

* Pastrami on Marble Rye

* Croissant Sandwich – either Roast Beef or Turkey

* Smoked Ham and Cheese on Sourdough

* Tarragon Chicken or Tuna Salad on Pita

(lunch also includes a fresh tossed salad and gourmet cookie)

To register, click on the link below, print out the registration form, fill it out and send the form with a check for $25.00 made out to: Diocese of Scranton
Registration deadline:
Monday, May 1, 2006

Rev. Philip A. Altavilla
St. Thomas More Parish
P.O. Box 188
Lake Ariel, PA 18436-0188

For further information contact:

Father Altavilla at:
Phone: 570-698-5584
E-mail: frfrosty@verizon.net

Directions to Marywood University, Scranton:

From Baltimore and points South:
Proceed North to Harrisburg and onto U.S. Interstate 81.  Proceed North on 81 and exit at 188 (old exit 55) . . . then . . .

From the West:
Proceed East on U.S. Interstate 80.

At intersection with U.S. Interstate 81, proceed North, and exit at 188 (old exit 55) . . . then . . .

From the East:
Proceed West on U.S. Interstate 80 or U.S. Interstate 84. At intersection with U.S. Interstate 380, proceed West on I-380. At intersection with U.S. Interstate 81, proceed North and exit at 188 (old exit 55) . . . then . . .

From the North:
Proceed South on U.S. Interstate 81 and exit at 188 (old exit 55) . . . then . . .

From U.S. Interstate 81, exit 188 (old exit 55): follow direction signs at end of the exit ramp toward Dunmore. (If you are traveling North on 81, make a left at the light on the O’Neill Highway, which becomes Blakely Street). Follow Blakely Street to traffic light at Drinker Street. Turn right onto Drinker Street which merges with Electric Street. Proceed to second traffic light. At this intersection, turn right onto North Washington Avenue, and proceed 4 blocks. At third stop sign, turn right onto Seminary Street. Proceed up the hill to the next stop sign.

Turn left onto Adams Avenue and proceed to Nazareth Hall parking lot (on your right).