Weaving Our Strengths Narratives of Hope Sept 29 Church Council Event

Weaving Our Strengths: Narratives of Hope

When Saturday, September 29, 2018 from 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM PDT Add to Calendar   Where Mercer Island Presbyterian Church 3605 84th Ave. SE Mercer Island, WA 98040 Driving Directions More Info Event Website Contact: Ann Erickson (206) 525-1213, ext .105 Email

The  Weaving Our Strengths Conference is almost here!  One more week!  Saturday, September 29 This year's theme is  Narratives of Hope.  Conference information is up on our website at www.thechurchcouncil.org/wos including workshop descriptions and presenter bios,  logistics, ways to share the invitation, and registration Register Workshop Highlights: Equity in Daily Life: Opportunities and Challenges Presented by: Krista Foundation for Global Citizenship Krista Colleagues: Linda Chastine, Claire E. Smith, Ilana Weber, and Stacy D. Kitahata, Program Director Civility & Civil Discourse in Times of Division and Despair John Hale, CEO & Executive Director, Call of Compassion NW; Imam Jamal Rahman, co-founder Interfaith Community Sanctuary; Dr. Mark Jones, Founder & CEO, The Sunyata Group The Living Body: Organizing for Church Vitality Joey Ager, Lead Organizer, Church Council of Greater Seattle Spirituality and Justice: "Reset" The Rev. Troy Lynn Carr, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church Water in Scripture, our Lives, and the World The Rev. Kristy Farber, Senior Pastor, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church Our Call to Advocacy: Tools & Resources to Stand for Justice Presented by: Faith Action Network Amber Dickson and Sarah Vatne Standing with Our Muslim Neighbors: How to Be an Effective Ally Aneelah Afzali, Founder & Executive Director, MAPS-AMEN Discerning the Wisdom of God - Individually & Communally Lisa Dennison, Executive Director, Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life (SEEL) & Revs. Denise Easter and Dianna Kunce, co-founders, Renewal Ministries Northwest Cultural Humility Practices for Walking Alongside One Another Briana Brannan, Immigrant & Refugee Accompaniment Organizer, Church Council of Greater Seattle, and Haley Ballast, Racial Justice Organizer There is No Single Issue Struggle: Seeing the Intersections Between Social & Environmental Justice Erica N. West, Organizing Staff, Church Council of Greater Seattle, and Leda Zakarison, Environmental Justice Organizer Racial Justice as a Way of Life The Rev. Dr. Linda M. Smith and Michael Ramos President of the Board, and Executive Director, Church Council of Greater Seattle Weaving Our Strengths is a day-long conference of fellowship, inspiration and skill-building to strengthen local congregations' efforts for the common good. The day includes worship, two sessions of workshops, and an afternoon session moving from conversation to action. This year's theme is Narratives of Hope. Register Now! I can't make it A few notes: There's still time to bring a team! Take advantage of more workshop offerings, build shared capacity and help implement learnings. There are group rates, along with student and individual rates. Please let us know ASAP if you are planning on bringing a team.  Full & Partial Scholarships are available. We don't want cost to be an issue. Drop us a line, call Ann at 206-204-3855, or register at the student rate. Free childcare may still be available. Email Ellen for availability. Free parking available & other transportation options Coffee, tea, snacks provided. Main Street Gyros, a Halal food vendor, is invited for lunch. Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten-Free options available. $7 - $10 Weaving Our Strengths is offered by the Church Council of Greater Seattle. Rooted in the way of Jesus, the Church Council of Greater Seattle connects congregations to engage in prophetic witness for justice. We partner with interfaith, community, and government organizations in our collective work for a more equitable and just society. Learn more at www.thechurchcouncil.org. Sponsors include: Dignity Memorial: Puget Sound Dignity Memorial providers including Acacia Memorial Park and Funeral Home, The Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, SEIU 6 Property Services NW, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, UFCW 21, Community of Christ, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Evergreen Association of American Baptist Churches, The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, Presbytery of Seattle, Aerospace Machinists Union District Lodge 751, Faith Action Network, Horizon House, Northwest Washington Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Puget Sound Sage, Teamsters Local 117, and Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO.

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