With the 2008 Presidential Election looming just around the corner, the divisiveness of political campaigning is upon us. How can the Church respond in a positive way? Join us as we examine whether it is possible for a broken Church to heal a divided society. Left/right, liberal/conservative, evangelical/social justice, is it possible to find unity, purpose and direction in Christ? How do we interact with those who are miles away politically, but sit next to us in worship every Sunday? Can we find common ground; yet remain the prophetic voice of society?
This conference is for pastors, theologians, service workers, academics, and laypersons interested in how the church can take care of its own divisions and work to heal the divisions in our communities as well.
SCHEDULE
Friday
3:00pm-8:00pm
Registration
6:00pm-7:30pm
Plenary
I: Sources of Our Common Faith
Speakers: Celia Cook-Huffman, Juniata College
Nathan Yoder, Eastern Mennonite University
7:30pm-8:00pm
Break
8:00pm
Keynote Worship:
Myron Augsburger
Saturday
8:00am-12:00pm
Registration
9:00am-10:30am
Plenary II: Mending the Broken Body of Christ
Speakers: Michelle Armster, Mennonite Conciliation Service
Chris Bowman, Oakton Church of the Brethren, Vienna,VA
10:30am-11:00am
Break
11:00am-12:30pm
Plenary
III: Christians Engaging the World
Speakers: Steve Brown, Calvary Community Church, Hampton, VA
Phil Jones, Church of the Brethren Witness/Washington Office
12:30pm-2:00pm
Lunch
2:00pm-4:00pm
Closing
Discussion/Open Q&A for all panelists
5:00pm
Hymn Sing for
Peace at Capitol Reflecting Pool Steps
Map of Hymn Sing Location
Capitol Reflecting Pool is located between 1st St and 3rd st NW, across from the Capitol. The closest Metro stations are Federal Center SW on the Orange/Blue line or Judiciary Square on the Red line.
