March 5, 2009
Consultation to focus on immigration
NEWTON, Kan. — Western District Conference, Mennonite Church USA Executive Leadership and Mennonite Mission Network (Peace and Justice Support Network, Urban Leaders Network) are partnering to plan and convene “And you welcomed me: a consultation of the people of God on immigration.”
The event will be Sept. 18 to 20 at Lakeview Camp and Conference Center in Waxahachie, Texas, near Dallas. Individuals, pastors, area conference leaders, congregational leaders and representatives of Mennonite Church USA agencies are invited.
The goals for the national gathering will be to network and resource attendees and develop congregational and pastoral solutions to the challenge of immigration. Presentations, worship, workshops and informal networking will be part of the consultation. Additional information will be available as the consultation draws nearer.
For more information, contact Becky Tyson via e-mail at BeckyT@MennoniteMission.net or by phone at (574) 523-3076 (direct) or toll-free at 1-866-866-2872.