Living Faith, Seeking Justice global gathering November 1-4, 2007, Fort Worth, Texas

We invite you to join hundreds of United Methodists and other Christian advocates for justice at this important global gathering in Fort Worth, Texas. Together we will build alliances, learn and teach practical ways to move our churches and congregations from ministries of mercy to ministries of Justice.Come prepared to enjoy four days of transformational learning, preaching, collaboration and community building. You will come away with resources, techniques and programs to teach and preach the Social Principles, train and equip others to understand and live out justice in their lives, and mobilize others to engage in advocacy and work that transforms the world in the ways of Christ.

If you are working to join justice and mercy as a clergy or layperson, Living Faith, Seeking Justice is a time to nourish and equip you for ministry.

Join hundreds of other Christians from around the world on a journey of justice. You will experience:

.Top speakers and justice leaders;
.Culturally diverse, biblically-grounded preaching and worship;
.Great workshops with proven, exercises and strategies for justice ministries in your local church;
.Straight talk about the issues facing the church and the world;
.Nurture and encourage leadership among lay, clergy, students and seminarians;
.Creative arts & entertainment;
.CEU credits are available!

Featured Guest speakers include:
Shane Claiborne
Rev. Emanuel Cleaver
Rev. Adam Hamilton
Rev. Chebon Kernell
Rev. Dr. Pamela Lightsey
Dr. Mercy Amba Oduyoye
Dr. Harold Recinosn
Bishop Beverly J. Shamana
Dr. Elizabeth Tapia
Mr. Jim Winkler
Rev. Janet Wolf
Rev. Michael Yoshii

Registrations options.Individual and group rates are available.

Early Bird
$175 (by August 15, 2007)
Regular
$225 (by October 22, 2007)
Group of 2
$300 ($150/person)
Group of 3+
$400 for 3, $125 each additional person
Student
$125 (High School, College or Graduate Students)
Walk-in
$100 Day or $50 Half Day (no meals included)

On-line registration
https://www.kintera.org/site/apps/ka/rg/ecreg.asp?c=fsJNK0PKJrH&b=1810531&en=bsIQIZOAIeJVI1NALgJNLZMIJkL3KeMMIhLYI4OIKhITLeMYG

Downloadable PDF of conference brochure
http://www.umc-gbcs.org/atf/cf/%7B325AB72F-313E-4CC3-BB1A-EF0A52968A8D%7D/Living%20Faith%20Seeking%20Justice%20Flyer.pdf

To make a room reservation go to:
http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/ftwfwhf_gbc/index.jhtml