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Site update: August 16, 2005

We're baaaack!
with another all new (well, some new
...and some you wanted again)
Christian Clown Connection
(our 19th)

November 4 & 5, 2005
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1515 Semoran Blvd.,
Orlando, FL 32807 (407-277-3945)

Dust off your wig and iron your button holes. The Christian Clown Connection is back!

DON’T MISS THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY...
...to really connect your Christian clown ministry!

EXPERIENCE...
F New Ways to Develop Clown Ministry Skills
F New Workshops!
F New Learning Opportunities!
CONNECT...
F Your Faith with the Power of Laughter!
F With Other Christian Clowns!
F Your Ministry with Circus Tradition!

(Roll your mouse over The Christ clown logo and see what he learned at a past Connection!)

Official Life in Christ Circus LogoIt’s another fun-filled, fantastic edition of the Christian Clown Connection! This is our 19th year dedicated to helping people become effective ministers of laughter and Good News.

Meet some of the most dedicated and talented leaders in this fantastic, fun-filled ministry.

Rub elbows and clown noses with veterans of Ringling Bros. circus! Plus, you’ll see some of your favorite clowns from past years and meet some new faces, too.

Each year the Christian Clown Connection delivers exciting new learning opportunities for both clown convention veterans and first time Christ clowns. You’ll experience a high energy day of workshops, performances and demonstrations filled with Christian clowning insights and techniques.

Since 1985, the non-profit Christian Clown Connection has trained beginning and veteran clowns in this special ministry. Guest lecturers and volunteer instructors alike encourage growth in theology within the framework of circus tradition and history. The Connection’s overall goal has always been to teach, affirm, support, enhance and celebrate effective clown
ministry.

 

Here's what we have planned...

Feature Clown:
"Bonzo" (Barry DeChant)

Barry "Bonzo" DeChant has amused, entertained and taught clown techniques from Michigan to Florida, including appearances in numerous TV commercials and at the White House Easter Egg Roll, and performances in England, Scotland and Wales. (Go here if you're a glutton for longer bios.)

Other featured guests and semi-regulars...
Karen "Kari" DeChant
Wayne Sidley
Wayne and Marty Scott
Billy Scadlock
Ronda Schober-Krauskopf
Pam Hoepner
Anita Bornman
J.T. "Bubba" Sikes

 

Register Today!

  • Registration form Print and mail in with your registration fee. Hotel registration is separate.

  • Workshops  Complete descriptions of workshops and short bios of the people leading them.

  • Official Hotels Stay here if you're from out of town and get a special Clown Connection rate. Make your arrangements soon.

v Special guest speaker and performer! v riotous entertainment!
v vendor and display area! v clown worship service!
v Loads of laughs and lots of fun!
...and lots of new stuff that will keep you coming back year after year!