The next anti-racism training event takes place at Camp Cross the weekend of September 11-13. A 16-hour presentation of “Seeing the Face of God in Each Other” will occur over three days, giving time to reflect and to enjoy a late summer weekend on the lake. Supervision for children will be provided during the training sessions.
As always, there is no charge for anti-racism training. Cabin accommodations for the two days with full board will cost $90 per adult, $50 per child through age 12. Scholarship assistance is available. For information, contact Darcy James, djames@camasnet.com (telephone number below).
The registration deadline is August 20; this event is subject to cancellation for insufficient numbers of registrants. Registration forms are available at the diocesan office, on this web site, or by calling Darcy James (208) 983-9334.
Who should come?
Clergy, active and retired, with pastoral or teaching responsibility;
Lay leaders — diocesan and local;
Church members and community friends who are ready to confront the new face of racism;
Families of the above participants. Child care is offered, no extra charge.
What’s the schedule?
Friday, September 11
6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Supper and opening training session
Boat schedule: Boats will leave the dock at 1:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 12
8:00 a.m. Breakfast and family prayers
8:45-11:45 Training Session
12:00 – 2:30 Lunch and free time
2:30 – 5:30 Training Session
6:00 Supper
7:00 – 8:30 Training Session
Sunday, September 13
8:00 Breakfast and family Eucharist
9:00 – 11:45 Training Session
12:00 – 1:30 Lunch and free time
1:30 – 3:30 Final Training Session
4:00 Boat departure
What will it cost? Accommodations with full board, $90 per adult, $50 per child, due by August 20. Scholarship assistance is available. There is no additional charge for the training or for childcare.
Who are the trainers? Diocese of Spokane Anti-Racism Trainers: Darcy James, the Rev. Chris Hagenbuch, Mary Beth Jorgensen, the Rev. Jane Nelson-Low, and Associate Trainer Miriam Okot-Okidi. Marcia Hagenbuch will head the child care team.
How do I sign up? Complete the attached registration form and send it BEFORE August 20, 2009 to Libby Beck at the address on the form, enclosing a check payable to Episcopal Diocese of Spokane.
More information …
Contact Darcy James: djames@camasnet.com or 208-983-9334.