Convocation of Peacemakers - Stony Point, NY

When:  April 15-17, 2010
Where:  Stony Point Center, 17 Cricketown Road, Stony Point, NY
Who:  Presbyterian Peace Fellowship

Convocation of Peacemakers

A national gathering of the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship to deepen the commitment to nonviolence and radical discipleship in the PC(USA)

The Presbyterian Peace Fellowship invites you into a hard conversation about nonviolence, the best way to respond to violence in our time, and the future of our church. Expect your own beliefs to be tested as we strategize about how best to follow Jesus' command to ‘love your enemies' in a world increasingly addicted to war.

This is not an ordinary conference. We are gathering the peacemakers of our denomination to meet, dream, and work together. While some of the time is planned, some of it is intentionally open so that we will have time to engage each other deeply and take real steps towards a more faithful witness to Christ's way of peace.

This conference will be equal parts inspiration, introspection, learning, strategizing, and building up the community of followers of Jesus. The format includes keynote speeches by Dr. Obery Hendricks, workshops on skill building and current PPF work, and ‘open space' for convocation participants to set their own agenda.

"Open Space" is a method of meeting together that allows people to talk about what is most important to them. So bring your passion and energy to this gathering and be prepared to contribute to the dynamic conversations with other peacemakers.

Workshops to educate, empower, and inspire will include:

    * Transforming Military Exports: U.S. Military Bases & Training and Global Strategies to Resist Them
    * Afghanistan: If War is Not the Answer, Then What Is?
    * Peace in Our Streets: Approaches to Reducing Violence in the U.S.
    * Nonviolent Accompaniment with the Church in Colombia
    * Peacemaking and the Arts

Come to the Convocation and help shape our denomination's vision for peace.

Cost: $230, which includes two nights’ lodging and all meals (assuming a shared
double room). There are scholarships available based on financial need.

The schedule and more information can be found online here.

Register online at Stony Point Website 

Please submit your completed registration form and payment to the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship Office by March 1, 2010. Late registration (until March 15th) is $250.

Limited need-based scholarships are available.