April 9, 2011, at Christ Lutheran Church, 3001 Lovers Lane, Dallas
8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Registration - $20 at the door, includes lunch.
Who Is My Neighbor? Immigration, Justice, and Congregational Ministry is a one-day seminar that seeks to equip participants to respond from a faith perspective to current immigration concerns, and to continue in our synod a faithful discussion of immigration reform.
To register online send an email to Franz Schemmel, Click here
To download a flyer and registration form to print, click here
Goals:
- To look at the biblical question, “Who is my neighbor?” and the theological implications for justice and ministry.
- To learn about U.S. immigration law and the economic realities that drive immigration.
- To learn about problems with current immigration law and how to be effective advocates for immigration reform in Texas and nationally.
- To gain understanding of the needs of immigrants and the challenges of congregations serving them.
- To build bridges of love and understanding among all people of our synod.
Speakers:
- The Rev. Kevin Kanouse, Bishop
Northern Texas-Northern Louisiana Mission Area, ELCA - Pastors and lay members of NT-NL congregations with immigrant members
- Eric Sigmon, Director for Advocacy
Lutheran Immigration and Refuge Service, Washington, D.C. - Dr. Pia M. Orrenius, Economist. Federal Reserve Bank, Dallas
- Bee Moorhead, Executive Director, Texas Impact, Austin
- Javier (Jay) Alanis, Director
Lutheran Seminary Program of the Southwest, Austin
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Scholarships are available.
Contact Gabriela Dowson
818-400-3754
gabrieladowson@aol.com
For information about this seminar contact:
Rev. Franz Schemmel
817-925-1318
franzschemmel@gmail.com
Chuck Hubbard
214-395-6978
chuck.hubbard@yahoo.com
