Save The Date: Futuring Consultation on Formation in the Ecumenical Context

Given the Current religious landscape and the seismic shifts on communion life, what is the future of our work of ecumenical formation, leader development, education, and advocacy, and faith formation in an ecumenical context? From the Education and Leadership Ministries Commission of the National Council of Churches USA.

Religions for Peace North American Young Adults Retreat

The retreat will equip participants with the skills and knowledge to advance multi-religious cooperation for peace in the North American context.

Ecumenical Advocacy Days, "Development, Security and Economic Justice: What's Gender Got to Do with It?"

As women and men of faith, we can be a formidable force for change in thetreatment of women around the world and, as Proverbs teaches, the recognition of their vital contributions to social, religious, and family life.

Come to Ecumenical Advocacy Days, March 25-28, 2011, in Washington, DC. During these days filled with worship and dialogue, we will be inspired and equipped to speak boldly on behalf of of people-centered sustainable development and economic justice, physical safety, security and peacemaking, with a particular focus on those most impacted – women, girls and families. .

In homes and communities, out in fields and marketplaces, along borders and in areas of conflict -- violence, poverty, and other social evils disproportionately affect women and girls keeping them from attaining their full potential and impacting the wholeness and vibrancy of the full community.

Prepare now to hear from internationally known policy experts, stimulating theologians and inspiring preachers -- along with Administration officials, Congressional aides and advocacy specialists.

REGISTER NOW for "Development, Security and Economic Justice: What's Gender Got to Do with It?" Student scholarships available.

Christian Churches Together 2011 Gathering

Attention Seminarians & Students! Christian Churches Together in the USA (CCT) invites young leaders, students and seminarians for a day of observation and conversation during its 2011 gathering in Birmingham, Alabama on Wednesday, January 12, 2011. The theme this year is poverty and race.

New Fire Gathering

Join young adult Christians from across North America for joint worship, formation, networking and intergenerational dialogue. Save the Date!

Princeton Conference on Emerging Adulthood

The Princeton Conference on Emerging Adulthood will offer current insights from research on the religious and spiritual worlds of Emerging Adults (ages 18 – 29) as well as theological reflection on this vital ministry of the church. Through lectures, electives, and conversation with peers in ministry, participants will explore how the church might address the unique spiritual and religious needs of emerging adults. The conference will take place at Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, NJ from November 4-6, 2010.

Launch Conference of the Student Christian Movement USA

The World Student Christian Federation North America and the Steering Committee of the Student Christian Movement USA are proud to invite you to the official launch conference of the Student Christian Movement USA (SCM-USA), Overcoming Violence: Encountering the Past, Engaging the Present, Empowering the Future

Next Generation Consultation

The Next Generation Consultation is an initiative by the Common Ground Project to bring together pastors and church leaders from African American, Latin and Asian American congregations, with scholars from related fields, to identify and discuss the issues, challenges, commonalities and differences related to the development of the next generations of church leadership for these specific communities and for the greater Church.