Welcoming the Sojourner (NCJ Event)

Welcoming the Sojourner

Co-sponsored by the North Central Jurisdiction and the General Board of Church and Society ~ "Welcoming the Sojourner" will respond to the Immigration debate from a Biblical faith perspective.

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Hilton Hotel - Lisle-Napierville
3000 Corporate West Dr
Lisle, IL 60532

As our society grows increasingly multi-cultural, reflecting God's creative work, we are faced with a range of reactions and feelings to both immigration and immigrants.

What does the Bible say - and what should our church say - about the challenge of immigration? What can we learn from scripture about the "sojourners" in our midst? How might we best respond as citizens? As neighbors? As people of faith?

Co-sponsored by the North Central Jurisdiction and the United Methodist Board of Church and Society

One Continuing Education Credit will be awarded for this event.

Check in 12:00-1:30pm on Thursday, Oct. 16. Box lunch available.
Opening plenary 1pm. Concludes 12Noon on Saturday, Oct 18.

Featured Speakers	Bishop Hee-Soo Jung, Northern Illinois Conference Bishop Minerva G. Carcano, Desert Southwest Conference Rev. Mark Sills, FaithAction International House, Greensboro, NC Allison Brown of Justice for our Neighbors, Iowa/Nebraska Jose Oliva of Interfaith Worker Justice in Chicago
Workshops and Forums	What's Happening in Washington on Immigration Immigration and Race Immigration and Globalization A Primer on Immigration Law The Bible and Immigration INS Raids and Your Community The New Sanctuary Movement and Churches Celebrating Effective Immigrant Ministries
Schedule	Begins on Thursday, Oct 16 at 12 noon. Opening Program 1:00PM. Event ends at 12 Noon on Saturday, October 18, 2008 Register Today!