Hello and WELCOME!
Whether you missed convention or attended and just want to soak-in all the great info and memories … we have you covered. Explore the expanding content below via links! More will be posted weekly.
CONVENTION 2026 WELCOME! COMING SOON!
Co-Executive Directors, Sandy Possehl and Theresa Giacalone welcome attendees; then Sr. Elena speaks on behalf of the venue.
FRI. NIGHT OPENING CEREMONIES – COMING SOON!
PT. 1 – BANNERS – COMING SOON!
PT. 2 – GET EXCITED!
A few words from Sandy and Theresa about WHY WE ARE SO EXCITED! Great stuff to share! COMING SOON!
But TEAM SHOUTOUTS are already linked! 🙂 Here you GO!
https://theresa-giacalone.my.canva.site/team-shoutouts
Let’s also remember our friends who’ve “moved on”. May they rest in peace.
https://www.youtube.com/@beginningexperienceinterna4662
PT. 3 – WHO’S JOINING VIRTUALLY?
Welcome to those on Zoom! And we introduce our new Spiritual Director! COMING SOON!
PT. 4 – SKIT PRESENTED BY THE LOCAL PITTSBURGH TEAM! COMING SOON!
SATURDAY MORNING OPENING SESSION – COMING SOON!
Sandy and Theresa get into the nuts and bolts of the latest developments.
SATURDAY MORNING KEYNOTE ADDRESS by Mike Pugliese
An incredible, well-connected message all about the heart, value, and soul of this ministry and its participants!
So well done, Mike!! AND NO WAITING HERE! THIS LINK IS LIVE!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvWMKlnT_tw
SATURDAY BREAKOUT SESSIONS/WORKSHOPS – COMING SOON!
1A. Michelle Barrentine: Many Faces of Grief
1B. Theresa Giacalone: Tech Talk 1 – Technology is Not Torture (postponed due to
technology malfunction in room. Ya can’t make this stuff up!)
1C. Karen Walker:
2A. Eileen Updegrove:
2B. Michelle Barrentine & Greg Woods: All Are Welcome Presentation.pptx
2C. Anna Sweat & Maria Rojas: Trading …
3A. Karen Walker: Accompaniment
3B. Mary Townsend: Life Mapping
3C. Ingrid Murrle, MA, LMFT: Boundaries in Ministry; Boundaries in Ministry Handout
SUNDAY BREAKOUT SESSIONS/WORKSHOPS – COMING SOON!
1A. Mary Townsend & Kim Eckhardt:
1B. Karen Walker:
1C. Deacon Sean Dooley & Maria Rojas: Covenant Marriage & Annulment
2A. Barbara Alvarez: This was an in person session only
2B. Maria Rojas: BEIM’s Program Options TODAY!
2C. Theresa Giacalone: Tech Talk 2 – Your Comm Goals Realized
BONUS CONTENT: REELS, TESTIMONIES, DINNER DANCE, EXCURSIONS!
STAY TUNED. IT’S COMING SOON!