Historic   Peace   Churches   in   Florida

3^rd   PEACE    GATHERING

WHO – Mennonites, Quakers, Church of the Brethren,

and ..... Bring Others

DATE – January 28, 2012 (Saturday)

PLACE – Sebring, Florida, Church of the Brethren

TIME – 9:00 (Snacks) to 3:30

REGISTRATION – $20.00 (includes lunch & snacks)

 

PROGRAM FEATURES:

Keynote Speaker – Dr. Harold Brockus (Presbyterian Minister and

                                        Community Activist - St. Petersburg, FL)

                “A Christian Vision of Peace: The Still Small Voice”

                   (A look at the American church and American politics in 2012)

          Morning Workshops (Simultaneous):

                Enten Eller (Bethany Seminary; Richmond, IN)

                        “Social Networking and Electronic Communications for Peace”

                   Derek Thompson (Presbyterian Church of the Palms; Sarasota, FL)

                        “Cry Out For Justice” – Youth advocating for social/economic justice.

 

          Lunch – (Prepared by church volunteers)

 

        Special Peace Testimony – Enten Eller (Draft Resister)

        Simultaneous Workshops – “Planning For Action”

                   *Witnessing to Lawmakers  (Karen Putney, Chair)

                   *Kids As Peacemakers  (Sue Smith, Chair)

                   *Praying for Peace  (Ray Hileman)

                   *Building Relationships with Muslims  (Merle Crouse, Chair)

                   *Community Outreach for Peace  (Tom Guelcher, Chair)

          Departing Challenge – Dr. Harold Brockus  

 

 

RESERVE   THE   DATE  –  PLAN   TO   COME

        Comments:

                Begin spreading the word now – (Newsletters, Church Bulletins,

                                                                                                Make posters, Personal Contacts)

                Registration Forms and more details will come later.

 

For information anytime, contact Phil Lersch --- Facilitator of HPC Coordinating Committee

 (727) 544-2911

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