September 18-21, 2010"Peace for the World's Children"
2010 Lake Junaluska Peace Conference
In our world of war, violence, and poverty, all are invited to join hands and work to bring “Peace for the World’s Children.” The plight and promise of children will be featured during the 2010 Lake Junaluska Peace Conference through keynote speaker presentations and workshops which will prepare us to be strong advocates for children in every arena of our lives.
None suffer more than children and youth, yet they are our greatest hope for the future, for peace, and for justice. For the sake of peace in the world, we come to this year's Conference "...responding to God's call for the world's children and youth to come to the table of peace, looking for ways to heal their wounds and raise them up for the work of peace."
For the first time, the Lake Junaluska Peace Conference includes a Saturday - Sunday session specifically for children, youth and their adult leaders. Everyone is welcome, and we hope that many of those coming for the Sunday-Tuesday conference will arrive in time for a "bridging" of the two sessions on Sunday afternoon during the first annual Peace Walk around the lake and Festival of Peace, which will be led by youth and children.
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Peace Conference Leaders include:
Marian Wright Edelman
Dr. Jeni Stepanek
Bishop Kenneth Carder
Dr. Luther E. Smith
Read more about the different segments of the 2010 Peace Conference below.
Peace Celebration for Youth and Children: Mosaic of Hope
September 18-19
Led by children’s activist Jeni Stepanek, the Peace Celebration for Youth and Children will encourage and show youth and children how they can be peacemakers themselves. Celebration participants will engage in hands on learning experiences with various organizations that are working for peace and that are meeting the needs of youth and children throughout the world.
Lake Junaluska Peace Conference: Advocacy for the World’s Children
September 19-21
Coupled with Marian Wright Edelman’s emphasis on national issues, other speakers at the conference will help us take a hard look at global challenges. Bishop Kenneth Carder will also present on Sunday night, and the closing message of challenge at the Peace Conference will be delivered by Dr. Luther E. Smith of Candler School of Theology, Emory Univeristy.Over twenty workshops are planned, and participants can take part in three to become more effective advocates for children.
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