Lake Junaluska’s social justice ministry events enable persons from all ethnicities and diverse faith backgrounds to come together for holy conversation, training, advocacy, and formation - to address current and historic injuries and misunderstandings of issues such as poverty, marginalization, racism, healthcare disparities, and more.
June 29 - July 1, 2012 -
Contemporary Native American Social Justice Issues: A Roundtable Dialogue and Implications for the United Methodist Church - Considered novel and practical, this event is designed to bring together national Native leaders and United Methodist leaders for dialogue and discourse to address social justice issues that Native communities are facing and how these concerns and matters impact The United Methodist Church. Such issues include racism, tribal sovereignty, socio-economic status, federal recognition, lack of representation of Native people in key positions and mascots.
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August 23 - 25, 2012 -
The Strong Black Woman: "Rejoicing Together in God's
Abundant Grace." African-American female clergy and female laity
won't want to miss this opportunity to strengthen their leadership skills for
living their faith and to promote and practice self-care, specifically as it
related to living as female African-American Christians. Come away with new
insights to help you use your gifts for even greater glory to God. Draw even
closer to God and to your sisters in Christ.
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November 8 - 11, 2012 -
Is there a place for nonviolent action in our world? The 2012 Lake Junaluska Peace Conference, "Love in Action: The Transformative Power of Nonviolence," will draw upon the lessons of nonviolent campaigns and their leaders who discovered a force that can change the world. Participants will explore the principles and learn the applications of nonviolence as taught by Gandhi, King, and many spiritual leaders who offered this alternative paradigm for resolving conflict, achieving justice, and building peace.
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November 29 - December 1, 2012 -
"Creating a Church for All People." The 2012 Multicultural Conference will explore the changing racial, ethnic and cultural demographics of our country that are moving towards a population that is majority racial-ethnic. In light of this fast-approaching demographic change, this conference will provide cultural competency training for clergy and laity, enhancing their ability to serve as leaders within their communities.
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