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Vital Congregations:
Just Communities |
An Initiative Funded by the Conference of Bishops’
Ministry Among People in Poverty (MAPP) Committee and jointly sponsored by the I-K Synod's Church and Society Committee, ELCA Region 6 and the ELCA's Congregation-Based
Community Organizing Team
October 15-17, 2008
Quaker Hill Conference Center
Richmond, Ind.
- Tired of simply talking about justice issues?
- Ready to take action, but unsure where to start?
- Looking for effective strategies to help you make a difference in your community?
The VITAL CONGREGATIONS: JUST COMMUNITIES training
event is for you!
| After this event you will: |
 Be equipped with the basic tools and skills of organizing congregations for direct action in your community.
Understand the theological and biblical mandate to DO Justice.
Belong to a network of pastors and professionals who are actively involved in direct action. |
Purpose:
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A main intent of this Vital Congregations – Just Communities initiative is to give participants a clear and strong sense that congregation-based organizing fits squarely within the framework of Lutheran theology and a Lutheran way of interpreting scripture.
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This MAPP initiative was initially conceived for the purpose of exposing Lutheran leaders to the arts, principles and communities of congregation-based organizing.
| Our trainers are experienced congregation-based organizers: |
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Pastor Ron Luckey – Faith Lutheran Church, Lexington, Ky., and president of B.U.I.L.D. -Building a United Interfaith Lexington through Direct-Action
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Pastor Lyle McKee -St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Bloomington, Ind.
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Robert Owens, lead organizer for C.L.O.U.T -Citizens of Louisville Organized and United Together in Louisville, Ky.
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John Aeschbury, lead organizer for B.R.E.A.D.-Building Responsibility, Equality, and Dignity in Columbus, Ohio
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Registration Fee -includes double room and meals - $155
Download and print registration form
Note: Registration deadline is October 3, 2008.
For more information: Rev. Cindy Geisen matterofcat@hotmail.com
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