Unity and Reformed Heritage Seminar Schedule
Unity and Reformed Heritage Seminar Schedule
Geneva, Switzerland
March 21-28, 2011
Monday, March 21
Noon Seminar begins with lunch at the John Knox Center
1:30 p.m. Walking tour of Geneva. We will take the city bus to the Cornavin Station, where we will meet our guide, Bianca Dompieri. Our tour will take us from the Cornavin train station across Lake Geneva to the historic Old City. The tour will end at the Reformation Wall, and we will take a city bus back to Grand Saconnex and the John Knox Center.
6:30 p.m. Dinner at the John Knox Center, followed by a brief orientation
Tuesday, March 22
7:00–8:00 a.m. Breakfast at the John Knox Center
8:10 a.m. Depart for Ecumenical Center
8:30–8:45 a.m. Morning worship at the Ecumenical Center
8:45–10:15 a.m. Introduction to the World Council of Churches
10:15–10:45 a.m. Coffee break
10:45–12:30 p.m. Meeting Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance
12:30–2:00 p.m. Lunch in the cafeteria of the Ecumenical Center
2:30–5:30 p.m. Visit to International Museum of the Reformation
6:30 p.m. Dinner at the John Knox Center
Wednesday, March 23
7:00–9:00 a.m. Breakfast at the John Knox Center
9:00–10:30 a.m. Visit the United Nations High Commission of Refugees
11:00–12:30 a.m. Meet with Action by Churches Together (ACT)
12:30–2:00 p.m. Lunch in the cafeteria of the Ecumenical Center
2:00–3:30 p.m. Meeting with Inter-religious Dialogue & Cooperation
3:30-4:00 p.m. Tea Break
4:00–5:00 p.m. Meeting General Secretary of World Alliance of Reformed Churches
6:30 p.m. Dinner at the John Knox Center
Thursday, March 24
7:00–8:00 a.m. Breakfast at the John Knox Center
8:30-8:45 a.m. Morning worship at the Ecumenical Center
9:00-10:30 a.m. Meet with Justice, Diakonia and Responsibility for Creation
10:30-11:00 a.m. Coffee break
11:00 a.m. Departure for the Ecumenical Institute at Bossey
12:30-2:30 p.m. Lunch in Bossey
2:30-3:30 p.m. Introduction to Bossey (guided tour)
3:30-4:00 p.m. Tea break
4:00-5:30 p.m. Meeting with Bossey faculty to learn about the academic programs
6:30 p.m. Dinner at the John Knox Center
Friday, March 25
7:00–8:00 a.m. Breakfast at the John Knox Center
8:30-8:45 a.m. Morning worship at the Ecumenical Center
9:00-10:30 a.m. Meeting with Director, Faith & Order Team
10:30-11:00 a.m. Coffee break
11:00-12:30 p.m. Free time or visit the Library
12:30-2:30 p.m. Lunch in the Cafeteria of Ecumenical Center
2:30-3:30 p.m. Covenanting for Justice in the Economy and the Earth: Accra Conf.
3:30-4:00 p.m. Tea break
4:00-5:00 p.m. Meeting General Secretary World Council of Churches
5:00-7:00 p.m. Free time
7:00 p.m. Dinner in town
Saturday, March 26
7:00–8:00 a.m. Breakfast at the John Knox Center
8:30 a.m. Depart for a full-day sightseeing excursion to Gruyeres, drive past fruit orchards and vineyards before heading into the mountains to Gruyeres. In Gruyeres we will visit the Cheese factory to see how Gruyere cheese is made and tour the Chateau of the village. Before leaving Gruyeres, we will enjoy a traditional Swiss meal of either fondue or raclette. After lunch we will visit the cathedral and the old city of Lausanne.
5:30 p.m. Light dinner at Lausanne
Sunday, March 27
8:00–9:00 a.m. Breakfast at the John Knox Center
Opportunities for Sunday Morning Worship:
10:00 a.m. St. Pierre Cathedral. Swiss Reformed (French)
11:00 a.m. The Auditoire of John Calvin, Church of Scotland (English)
11:00 a.m. International Lutheran Church (English)
We will take the city bus to Old Town, where all of these churches are located. Lunch is on your own, followed by a free afternoon to explore Geneva, visit museums or relax.
6:00 p.m. Farewell reception and dinner at the John Knox Center
Monday, March 28
Travel day
Bon Voyage!
Questions?
For additional information call, write, or email:
Carlos Malave
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
100 Witherspoon Street
Louisville, KY 40202-1396
Phone: (888) 728-7228, x5444
Fax: (502) 569-8614