Bending Toward Justice: Annual Day of Prayer and Reflection

Keynote Speaker: The Reverend Stephanie Spellers

Stephanie has served as Canon to the Presiding Bishop for Evangelism, Reconciliation and Stewardship of Creation since 2015. She is the author of several books, articles and resources focused on embracing emerging cultures and Episcopal traditions, including Radical Welcome and The Episcopal Way (with Eric Law), and her newest work, The Church Cracked Open: Disruption, Decline, and New Hope for Beloved Community. She is a former Episcopal Church Foundation fellow.

She graduated from Episcopal Divinity School with a Masters of Divinity; Harvard Divinity School with a Masters of Theological Studies; and Wake Forest University with a Bachelors in Religion, where she began organizing for justice and peace.

Bending Toward Justice: A Day of Prayer and Discernment

Sponsored by the Social Justice Commission

• Join us as we pray and discern the work of justice in our time and place.

• Come, meet others who are passionate about the issues.

• Listen to the Word and discern how the Spirit is calling the Church to action.

Schedule

9:00 AM -- Brief Service of Prayer

9:15 AM -- Breakout Affinity Groups

10:20 AM -- BREAK

10:30 AM -- Session led by The Reverend Stephanie Spellers, Canon to the Presiding Bishop for Evangelism, Reconciliation and Stewardship of Creation

12:00 PM -- A Blessing for the Road Ahead

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Registration

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