UPCOMING EVENTS
Local and national events -- virtual or safe and in person -- that will help you become more informed, connected & equipped.
Hard Conversation: In the Midst of Plenty - Homelessness and What to Do About It
Aug 23
Location: Online
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Ashley Brundage, of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Board Chair of the Homeless Collaborative of Dallas and Collin Counties, will be in conversation with Drs. Jill Khadduri, of Abt Associates, and Marybeth Shinn, of Vanderbilt University, co-authors of the book In the Midst of Plenty - Homelessness and What to Do About It
This is the third installment of this year's series: Who Deserves a Shot at the American Dream?
2022 Dallas Hunger Summit - Save The Date!
No Need Among You 2022
Oct 5-7
Location: First Baptist Church | 500 Webster Ave. Waco TX 76706
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Texas Christian Community Development Network's annual conference serves to train and educate leaders across Texas and surrounding states about community development in a Christian context.
CAFO2022 Summit
September 28-30
Location: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church Atlanta, GA
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"This vision will pulse in all that we explore together at the CAFO2022 Summit – from corporate worship to keynote talks, workshop learning to mealtime fellowship. Together, we will deepen and grow as a people planted by God Himself: People who anticipate the good God can bring from what feels like death … People who experience planting again and again in their daily lives … People who join with their good Father and one another in His planting, too…"
The Regenerative Economy: The Next Big Thing
October 20-22
Location: southern sector of Dallas; TBD
Registration opens July 25th
At bigBANG! 2022, leaders in philanthropy, business, and government will explore what many are calling the next big thing in equitable access to resources, The Regenerative Economy. We will explore the eight principles of The Regenerative Economy, and what the future of business and community looks like based on regeneration, not extraction. Historically, our economic system has been one based on individualism and exploitation. Under this system, the production of goods and services comes at the cost of environmental degradation, wealth is defined by profits, and community, culture, and history take a backseat to growth and expansion. During bigBANG! 2022, speakers and panelists will explore how The Regenerative Economy can bolster our economic system to one which works for everyone.
Build Up The Highway
Oct. 27-29
Location: Village Church in Beaverton, Oregon
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Registration is now OPEN for the 2022 Roundtable of the Refugee Highway Partnership - North America: Build Up The Highway. Sign up now to get the Early Bird Rate for this international event (ends August 15th).
Worldwide conflicts have forced more than 100 million persons to flee their homes. While more and more forcibly-displaced people seek safety, the COVID-19 pandemic, polarized politics, and the intentional dismantling of refugee and asylum protections have left the Refugee Highway in disrepair. Those who seek safety in North America and those who walk with them bear the emotional and spiritual weight of the past several years’ challenges. Where is hope?
The Christian narrative reminds us how God faithfully makes a way and journeys with the sojourner. Join us at the 2022 RHP North America Roundtable, where we will take up the Scriptural call to: Build Up the Highway.
Over this three-day, in-person gathering, we will invite participants into each of the five movements in Isaiah 62:10. Plenary sessions and table talks will provide opportunities for inspiration and equipping. In prayer and worship, we’ll be stretched beyond our comfort zone and strengthened in the hope of Christ. Through interactive sessions and networking, you can find companions for the journey and create space to welcome more.
"When We Unite" Series
We're releasing a series of topical updates for churches, nonprofits, and other leaders to provide more information on the current status of each "issue" and how we can help:
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The Food Supply Chain and Hunger
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Coming Alongside Public School Family and Staff
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Preventing Evictions and Homelessness
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Supporting Our Neighbors Emotionally
For the audio recording or summary of a topic: CLICK HERE. More updates will be coming soon, but if there's a topic you're particularly interested in an update on, email abi@unitethechurch.org.
StopOne Suicide Mental Health Training
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, aiming to fight stigma, provide support, educate the public, and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness and their families. YOU can be the ONE to #StopOne. Click here to view and register for free mental health training.
Family Ministry Trainings
Experience one of the Great Commandment Network courses yourself and then offer a course (online or in-person) for your church or community. Click here to view and register for any of these events.