October 16-18, 2009SEJANAM, the Southeastern Jurisdictional Association for Native American Ministries, and Lake Junaluska will be hosting the first Native Women’s Gathering and Conference October 16-18, 2009. The theme of the event is “Re-Defining Our Place: Native Women Speak!” This gathering is designed for women and includes mini-courses, Bible study to enhance and bolster their understanding of biblical interpretation, devotions and excursions.
Kicking off the event is Rev. Cynthia Abrams, a member of the Seneca tribe and Director for the Alcohol, Other Addictions, and Health Care Program for the General Board of Church and Society. One of the overall goals of the event is to serve as a tool to raise awareness on issues and needs for Native American women, while providing for spiritual broadening and understanding. It is expected that women will leave the conference with strengthened skills on personal safety, security, health and wellness, clearer personal tools for dealing with social and cultural issues unique to the Native American community and deepened relationships with the risen Christ and with each other.
Some of the subject areas and activities include the psychology of cancer, domestic violence, substance abuse, tobacco and HIV/STDs.
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Click here to register online.For more information, call 828-454-6697.