Brentwood will convene a peace and reconciliation conference for our community on Sat., Sept. 19, at the church.
James Juhnke, Ph.D, professor emeritus of history at Bethel College, will deliver a keynote presentation titled “The Missing Peace: The Search for Nonviolent Alternatives in United States History.” Dr. Juhnke, the co-author of a book by the same title, will help us consider the question: “Does the lens through which we view the past limit the options we consider for resolving conflicts today?”
Other workshops at the conference:
“The Way of Nonviolent Resistance: Are the examples and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, Mohandas Gandhi and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. relevant today?” Presented by Brentwood minister Emily Bowen.
“Report on a Christian Peacemaker Team Visit to the Philippines: How are local groups dealing with environmental and interfaith challenges?” Presented by Henry Troyer, a member of the Christian Peacemakers Team.
“Toward Racial Reconciliation at Home and Abroad: Can people from different cultures and races eat at the same table together?” Presented by Camielle Famous, the leader of Brentwood’s Reconciliation Team.
“Civil and Family Mediation, Restorative Justice Programs: How can I learn more about, support, and participate in such programs here in southwest Missouri?” Presented by Charlene Berquist, director of the Missouri State University Center for Dispute Resolution.
Stay tuned for more details!