The Christian Church in the Upper Midwest
(Disciples of Christ)
Teaching Core
Rev. April G. Johnson
Rev. Sandhya Jha
Rev. Dr. Dietra Wise Baker
Elona Street Stewart
Rev. Pedro Ramos Goycolea
Rev. David Bell
Rev. Danny Givens Jr.
Event Highlights:
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This year's theme is "Boots on the Ground, Eyes to the Heavens: Dismantling White Supremacy in Our Church." Our sessions will be facilitated by a phenomenal teaching core with Rev. April Johnson from Reconciliation Ministry and Rev. Sandhya Jha, founder and director of the Oakland Peace Center, at the lead. Our work together will acknowledge and increase our awareness that this life-long journey requires intentionality toward the work of unpacking anti-racism and anti-oppression in our own lives and in our institutional and societal structures.
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A variety of workshops, including sessions with topics determined by attendee's shared interests.
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Prayer Room, Massage Therapists, and Spiritual Directors available on Tuesday, at no cost to you as a treat from the Region to offer an opportunity for you to care for yourself.
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Attending the event in full will meet the Anti-Racism/Pro-Reconciliation requirement included on the 2020 standing form (due January of 2021).
Preliminary Event Schedule:
As with any schedule, this one is subject to change due to any unforeseen circumstances. Please be aware that you will receive the most up-to-date schedule at event check-in and will be notified during MI2020 if changes are made.
Monday, January 27
Event
1-3 pm Registration
3 pm Opening Worship
4 pm Keynote #1 with Teaching Core
5 pm Banquet
6:30 pm Keynote #2 with Teaching Core
7:30 pm Vespers
8 pm Evening Offerings
-Hospitality Room
-Movie
-Board Games
Tuesday, January 28
7:30 am Contemplative Prayer
8 am Breakfast (pre-registration required)
9 am Welcoming the Day
9:30 am Keynote #3 with Teaching Core
11 am Wellness Break
11:15 am Workshops
12 pm Lunch
1-6 pm Massage Therapists Available (sign up at registration)
1-2:30 pm Workshops
2:30-3 pm Break
3-4:30 pm Workshops
4:30 pm Break
5 pm Dinner
6:30-8 pm Large Group Session
8:10 pm Vespers
8 pm Evening Offerings
-Hospitality Room
-Movie
-Board Games/Cards
Wednesday, January 29
7:30 am Contemplative Prayer
8 am Breakfast (pre-registration required)
9 am Devotional
9:30 am Keynote #4 with Teaching Core
11 am Break
11:15 am Closing Worship