By Matthew Davies, November 12, 2010
[Episcopal News Service] International partners committed to the welfare of Sudan and its Episcopal Church gathered in Juba Nov. 5-7 to reaffirm their unwavering support for the country's future and to discuss possible scenarios following the upcoming referendum on independence.
Archbishop Daniel Deng Bul addressed the partners, who were joined by bishops and other Episcopal Church of Sudan leaders, about his vision for the future of Sudan and his desire for long-term commitment to development as the church anticipates the Jan. 9 vote when southerners are expected to choose secession from the Islamic north and become a separate country.
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November 12, 2010
November 9, 2010
Sudanese Leadership Conference
The Episcopal Church
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Episcopal Church sponsors Sudanese Leadership Summit one month prior to Sudan's historic referendum: "Considering the Past; Contemplating the Present; Collaborating for the Future"
[November 4, 2010] Members of the Sudanese community along with representatives of Episcopal dioceses will gather in Phoenix AZ for the Sudanese Leadership Summit Friday, December 10 to Tuesday, December 14. Focusing on the theme "Considering the Past; Contemplating the Present; Collaborating for the Future," the five day conference is sponsored by the Episcopal Church Office of Black Ministries, Episcopal Church Africa Officer, and Virginia Theological Seminary.
With the goal of developing a national network and strategic plan for ongoing Sudanese Ministries in the Episcopal Church, discussion topics include lifelong Christian faith formation; building leadership capacity for strengthening congregations; future theological training; and Asset Based Community Development.
Registration fees are $125 for a shared room and $225 for a single room.
Fees cover all lodging and meals.
For more information and registration:
http://events.signup4.com/sudaneseleadershipsummit
For more information contact the Rev. Angela Ifill, Officer for Black Ministries, aifill@episcopalchurch.org
Office of Public Affairs
Episcopal Church sponsors Sudanese Leadership Summit one month prior to Sudan's historic referendum: "Considering the Past; Contemplating the Present; Collaborating for the Future"
[November 4, 2010] Members of the Sudanese community along with representatives of Episcopal dioceses will gather in Phoenix AZ for the Sudanese Leadership Summit Friday, December 10 to Tuesday, December 14. Focusing on the theme "Considering the Past; Contemplating the Present; Collaborating for the Future," the five day conference is sponsored by the Episcopal Church Office of Black Ministries, Episcopal Church Africa Officer, and Virginia Theological Seminary.
With the goal of developing a national network and strategic plan for ongoing Sudanese Ministries in the Episcopal Church, discussion topics include lifelong Christian faith formation; building leadership capacity for strengthening congregations; future theological training; and Asset Based Community Development.
Registration fees are $125 for a shared room and $225 for a single room.
Fees cover all lodging and meals.
For more information and registration:
http://events.signup4.com/sudaneseleadershipsummit
For more information contact the Rev. Angela Ifill, Officer for Black Ministries, aifill@episcopalchurch.org
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