CWS Forum on Domestic Disaster Ministry
Registration is now open for
the 2012 Church World Service Forum on Domestic Disaster Ministry, March 19-21 in New Windsor, Maryland.
The biennial forum brings together leading
scholars, theologians and staff who work in disaster programs throughout the broad, interreligious community. Participants explore the changing nature of
response to natural and technological disasters and learn from experienced practitioners in the field.
The 2012 forum will focus on "Sacred Hospitality:
Compassion and Community in the Wake of Disaster" and explore topics including economic justice, spiritual and emotional care and forging partnerships with
secular, faith-based and governmental agencies. The forum is a great place to learn the latest developments in how faith communities are responding to
disasters, covering everything from the theological to the practical aspects of disaster response and recovery. Participants in past forums have included
staff members from faith-based disaster programs, government agencies, corporations, foundations and community organizations.
The forum will take place at
the New Windsor Conference Center, a Church of the Brethren facility in the rolling
hills of rural, western Maryland. Transportation is available from Baltimore-Washington International Airport for those who register by March 10.
Click here to register. More information is available on the forum webpage.
