Oil, Water, Soul: Building Community in New Orleans
The Fourth Annual Conference
of the Committee of the Seventy
A conference sponsored by the Committee of Seventy in collaboration with the Diocese of Louisiana, the Rev. Canon William Barnwell, and Trinity Episcopal Church, New Orleans. Together we reaffirm our commitment to work for justice. Joining us for the conference is Dr. Courtney Cowart, who spent years in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, and before that worked in New York City following 9/11.
Come to serve, to renew, to reflect on your gifts—and those of your neighbors—and taste and see the determined spirit of the faithful. Oil and water don’t mix, and the Gulf Coast has had too much of both. This fourth annual conference provides a place for service, community building, and reflection on faith and social justice. Join us to experience miracles in New Orleans in the wake of the recent oil spill and Hurricane Katrina.
Over these four days together, we will
- Work, worship, and sing together at All Souls Episcopal Church in the Ninth Ward.
- Learn how to work with all our neighbors to unleash their talents.
- Share best practices with caring colleagues—and make a difference.
Location
October 14–17, 2010
New Orleans, Louisiana
Registration
We have waived the registration fee, and are providing buses, workshops, and meals for free (one night’s meal is on your own). The Marriott Renaissance Arts Hotel has given us a very reduced rate: $99 per night, per room.
You are responsible for your travel and hotel costs. Scholarships are available; contact Cathedral Missioner Patty Johnson at (202) 537-5251 or pjohnson@cathedral.org for information on scholarships or additional conference information.
For more information and registration form, please view the 2010 Conference Flyer »