LARCUM Lutheran — Anglican — Roman Catholic — United Methodist Conference of West Virginia |
LARCUM 2025LARCUM 2025 will be held 12-14 May 2025 at Saint John XXIII Pastoral Center,
Charleston, WV, with the focus being the Council of Nicæa
at 1700 years. The gathering asked that this not be merely
a review of history but rather an exploration of the
meaning of Nicæa for today and the future. More
information to come by the fall, but, in the meantime,
mark your calendars. LARCUM 2024LARCUM 2024 is a wrap. With 50 in attendance, it is the
largest LARCUM we've held (and maybe the largest LARC and
ARC). Gathering at Saint John XXIII Pastoral Center, Charleston, WV, 20-22 May 2024, under the theme Holy Communion: Contemporary Questions attendees hear from presenters from all four traditions (Lutheran, Anglican, Roman Catholic, and United Methodist). Intentionally not a rehash of past conversations, matters related to digital/virtual communion, first communion education, the communing of those not baptized, and more were taken up. We'll leave up the materials related to LARCUM 2024 for probably a month. Then we'll move them to the archive. So, for now, you can review them below. |
AgendaAlthough subject to change, the general outline is as
follows:
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PresentersUnited Methodist:
Bishop LaTrelle Easterling
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DirectoryIn pre-pandemic LARCUMs, we published a directory of attendees. As part of our introductory portion of the conference, we'll ask you whether you want a directory. If the group says, "Yes," we'll publish one. It will only be given to attendees (and probably after the conference is over). As we didn't think to ask all the questions we should have in the registration process to publish a proper directory, we'll be tracking you down at the conference to verify your contact information and determine what you prefer to have published and how you prefer it to appear in the directory. As with a typical conference directory, we'll publish
You have he right not to publish any one or all of the details. If you don't want something published, simply cross it out on the form that your tradition's team leader will circulate. Please also correct any incorrect information. |
C.E.U.sCertificates of continuing education will be handed out during the Next Steps session. |
RegistrationRegistration has closed for LARCUM 2024.Those who registered should receive a communication from our planning team (look for an email from either Bishop@WV-WMD.org or Larisa@WV-WMD.org) by Tuesday, 14 May 2024, confirming the registration and discussing next steps. If you do not, email Bishop@WV-WMD.org or call 304-363-4030. |
What Is LARCUM WV?LARCUM WV is a four-partner conference held annually
(except when there is a pandemic) in WV. The partners are
LARCUM WV began as ARC (Anglican-Roman Catholic Dialogue)
more than forty years ago. After several years, the
Lutherans were invited to join, and the dialogue was
renamed LARC. LARC WV. meeting for three decades, was the
longest running LARC in the USA. Roughly ten years ago,
the United Methodist were invited to join, and we changed
our name to LARCUM. LARCUM planning is a joint activity of the four
traditions. The topic for each LARCUM Conference is
selected by the participants of the preceding LARCUM
Conference. MethodMost of the time—well, almost always—each tradition
brings its own presenter, and each presenter is then given
two-three hours in formal session. Outside of formal
sessions, there are meals, social hours, and free time,
providing plenty of opportunity for informal conversation
among participants. One can also use free time for private
prayer, refreshment, study, etc.). There is also
worship, with each tradition taking its turn leading
services, allowing participants to enjoy what each
tradition has to offer. Who Can Attend LARCUM?One does not need to be a member of the participating
judicatories to attend. If you are interested in the topic
or want to enjoy conversation with folk from different
traditions, you are most welcome. LARCUM is open to laity
and clergy. LARCUM is also open to folks from beyond the
borders of WV. LARCUM and Social MediaYes, we do have a social media presence. Check out "WV LARCUM" Facebook page—follow
and/or like us while you are there. Lutherans can even
join Team Wittenberg,
a subgoup attached to the page—if you are jealous,
convince your tradition's planner to set up a
tradition-specific group. We also create Facebook events
for specific conferences, e.g., "LARCUM 2023."
Since we have a social media presence, don't be shy about
sharing. LARCUM 2023LARCUM 2023 was held under the title, "Evangelism?" 8-10 May 2023, at Saint John XXIII Pastoral Center, Charleston, WV. We moved the news about LARCUM 2023 to our LARCUM Archive. Click here to learn about the topic in detail—it might not be exactly what you think it is—and learn about our presenters. Questions?If you have any questions or would like to speak to
someone about LARCUM, call West Virginia-Western Maryland
HQ at 304-363-4030 or email Bishop@WV-WMD.org. |
Last update: 24 May 2024 Maintained by the WV-WMD Synod, ELCA |