- How our Faith Informs Social Action — Participants
discussed how the Christian faith sets a mandate for women
to do social action and looked at how theology guides justice
work.
- Change Think Globally — Through examining social
action from a global perspective, event participants discussed
major issues and themes that affect our world. Discussions
included global economic justice, international relations
and the effects of war on women.
- The Political is Personal — In this final section
students put together many of the ideas that were discussed
throughout the conference and discerned individual responses
in accordance with faith.
Fun in NYC!
Participants of the 2003 Leadership Event
had the opportunity to visit the Presbyterian
Church (U.S.A.) United Nations Office. The visit included
a guided tour of the United Nations in New York City and seminars
with guest speakers Rev. Jennifer Butler, Presbyterian representative
to the UN; Vina Nadjibulla, United Methodist UN Office; Felicity
Hill, UNIFEM and Kara Piccirilli, associate for the Women's
International League of Peace and Freedom.
Worship Transcripts
Leadership Event Planning Team Members
Ann Crews Melton, Kelsey Rice, Annie Dieckman and Gusti Newquist
all led worship services during the Leadership Event. Read transcripts
of the homilies delivered at the event.
[ Read Gusti's address ] [ Read
Kelsey's address ]
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