Saturday, June 14, 2008 |
| 1–4 pm |
Registration and Check-in
Catholic University of America, Caldwell Hall  |
| 4–4:30 pm |
Welcome
David Beckmann, President, Bread for the World |
| 4:30-5:45 pm |
Covenant Groups* |
| 6–7 pm |
Dinner |
| 7-8 pm |
Role Play |
| 8–8:45 pm |
Plenary Session Bread 101 |
| 8:45–10 pm |
Call to Justice
Sermon by Rev. Juan Luis Calderon, Director of the Hispanic Pastoral Institute, Archdiocese of Newark, NJ
Worship music by Zehnder |
| 10 pm – midnight |
After Hours
Participants will have a chance to socialize over a late night deserts and beverages while listening to music by Zehnder |
Sunday, June 15, 2008 |
| 8– 9 am |
Breakfast |
| 9–10 am |
Call to Leadership
Sermon Thy Kingdom Come by Anne Jernberg, Pastoral Resident, Wilshire Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas
Worship music by Zehnder |
| 10–11 am |
Plenary Session "Organizing for Social Justice"
Presenter: Kim Bobo, Founder and Executive Director, Interfaith Worker Justice |
| 11:15 am–Noon |
Covenant Groups* |
| Noon-1 pm |
Lunch |
| 1-1:45 pm |
Skills Session |
| 2-2:45 |
Skills Session |
| 2:45 –3:15 pm |
Refreshment and Break |
| 3:15 –4:45 pm |
Practice Labs
Participant will choose one of the two practice labs.
Practice Lab A: How will you talk to a pastor, bishop, youth group, missions committee or congregation about Bread for the World? In this lab you'll have a chance to prepare and practice such a presentation and respond to questions and challenges you are likely to meet.
Practice Lab B: How will you become an effective media activist in your community? In this lab, you'll have time to practice shaping your message and making the best use of the media for your goals. |
| 5– 6 pm |
Covenant Groups* |
| 6-7 pm |
Dinner |
| 7–8 pm |
Plenary Session Hunger and Poverty in Our World
Presenter: Ndunge Kiiti, Senior Director for Partnership at MAP International |
| 8-11 pm |
Monuments at Night
Washington DC is one of the most beautiful cities in the world at night. This tour will hit all of the major attractions, lit up at night, including the US Capitol, the White House, the Jefferson Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, and the World War II Memorial |
Monday, June 16, 2008 |
| 8 am |
Breakfast |
| 8-9 am |
Covenant Groups and Morning Prayers |
| 9:15 –10 am |
Skills Sessions |
| 10:10–10:55 am |
Skills Sessions |
| 11:10 am–12:30 pm |
Practice Labs
Participant will choose one of the two practice labs.
Practice Lab C: This is your chance to practice techniques and strategies that will make you an exceptional organizer in your community. Professional organizers will give you expert advice and feedback.
Practice Lab D: This lab will give you a chance to hone your skills at moving Congress to act on issues of importance to hungry and poor people in the U.S. and around the world. |
| 12:30–1:30 pm |
Lunch |
| 1:30–2:45 pm |
Covenant Groups (Personal Reflection Time) |
| 3-4 pm |
Plenary Session |
| 4:10–5:15 pm |
Covenant Groups* |
| 5:15-6 pm |
Group Reflection |
| 6 pm |
Depart for St. Marks Episcopal Church |
| 7-8:30 pm |
Dinner with Bread for the World Board of Directors, Donors and Members
St. Marks Episcopal Church |
| 8:30–10 pm |
Call to Action
Sermon by Rev. Reggie Williams, Associate Pastor for Social Justice at Trinity United Church of Christ, Chicago, IL.
Worship music by Zehnder |
Tuesday June 17, 2008 -- Lobby Day |
| 7:30 am |
Depart for Lutheran Church of the Reformation (transportation provided from Caldwell Hall) |
| View the entire Lobby Day schedule |
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| *Each participant will be assigned to one covenant group of 10 |
