A Gathering of Traditional Christians sponsored by Touchstone
Magazine
October
21–23, 2004 at The
Conference Center at the University of Saint Mary
of the Lake in Mundelein, Illinois
Many Christians despair at the prospect of raising children in a culture
that seems hell-bent. Is there any realistic hope that we can build Christian
families when so much in the popular culture undermines our faith? The
messages about life, love, sex, “values,” and virtue promoted
through television, film, advertisements, the weekly magazines and the
daily newspaper, even teachers in our children’s classrooms, are
not only powerful and pervasive—they tempt and seduce even Christians
who want to resist them.
How can we keep our families Christian and lead our children to embrace the call to holiness through Christ? How can we teach them (and train ourselves) to live in this seductive culture without losing our salt? We invite you to join the editors and a first-class group of speakers as we tackle these important questions.
Good Fellowship
Many traditional Christians feel alone in the battles they face, both in the culture and even in their own churches. At Touchstone, we make it a priority to engage our readers directly and provide a place where they can speak with other serious Christians about issues that concern them.
The conference schedule offers ample free time between talks and breakout sessions, and informal receptions after each evening talk to help our guests get to know the speakers, editors and writers, and their fellow participants. It’s encouraging and enlightening (and fun) to mingle with other orthodox Christians, ones who may not see Christianity in exactly the same way you do, but who face the same temptations, struggles, and trials in their own churches.
Beautiful
Location
The Conference Center is nestled on a hillside overlooking a picturesque lake lined with trails and quiet fishing spots. The campus, lake, bridges, and wooded grounds make for pleasant walks or jogs amid the fall colors. The seminary’s racquetball and basketball courts and a fine swimming pool are open to our participants.
Speakers
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J.
Budziszewski Sex: What We Already Know |
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Rod
Dreher In Your Face: Media & Christian Family Values |
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Vigen
Guroian Tending the Child’s Heart of Virtue |
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Thomas
Howard Blessed Presence: Your Home as a Holy Place |
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Frederica
Mathewes-Green A Toy, an Icon & a Work of Art: The Power of Images |
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To learn more about Chuck Chalberg, click here.
Registration
Register by August 1 for an early-bird discount: $175 for individuals and $250 per couple. After August 1 the price is $200 for individuals and $300 for couples. Meals and lodging (not included) are available on campus. Other lodging and restaurants are located in the nearby village.
Register
Online
Register by Phone: Call toll-free 877-375-7373
Register by Fax: Fax the registration
form to us 773-481-1095
Register by Mail: Download our registration form here
(requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).
Contact Us
Questions? For additional information, contact our conference coordinator, Geoff Battersby, at: battersby@touchstonemag.com or toll-free at 877-375-7373.
