At GA 2006 the delegates adopted the Congregational Study/Action Issue (CSAI) on Peacemaking. With the release of the draft Statement of Conscience on Peacemaking, UU's across the country will enter into the next phase of the CSAI Process. At General Assembly in June, 2009 delegates will have the ability to debate and then vote to accept or reject the draft Statement.
You are invited to unite with other UUs at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock on Saturday, February 28, 2009 to deepen your understanding of the draft Statement of Conscience on Peacemaking.
Please join us to:
- Listen to Rev. Dr. Paul Rasor, Director of the Center for the Study of Religious Freedom at Virginia Wesleyan College and author of Prophetic Nonviolence: Toward a Unitarian Universalist Theology of War and Peace. He will present his views on the Draft Statement of Conscience.
- Hear responses from UUs from Metro District congregations.
- Develop peacemaking action plans to bring back to your congregation.
You will find the Peacemaking Forum more meaningful if you have read the draft Statement on Peacemaking. The document is available at http://www.uua.org/socialjustice/issuesprocess/currentissues/peacemaking/121606.shtml. We hope this forum, co-sponsored by the Shelter Rock and Huntington congregations, will provide a unique opportunity to consider the many issues involved in peacemaking, not only to prepare for an informed discussion at General Assembly, but also to present ideas for actions as a faith community.
Lunch included/vegetarian option available Registration is not required but please RSVP for the lunch count to: Elaine Corrao, (516) 627-6560, Ext. 133. Suggested donation of $10.00 at the door to help defray the cost of lunch. (Please make checks payable to UUCSR and memo Peacemaking Forum.) Shelter Rock is fully handicapped accessible. Please indicate any other special need when you call.
Co-sponsored by the Social Justice Committee of the UU Fellowship of Huntington and the Denominational Affairs and the Social Justice Committees of the UU Congregation at Shelter Rock. |