A Presidential Forum on Faith, Values, and Poverty Sojourners will host a CNN live broadcast of leading Democratic presidential contenders Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, and Barack Obama on Monday, June 4, for A Presidential Forum on Faith, Values, and Poverty at Lisner Auditorium of The George Washington University.
CNN will broadcast this
first-of-its-kind event live as a special edition of
The Situation Room from 7-8 p.m. ET. Jim Wallis, CNN's Soledad O'Brien, and nationally prominent religious leaders will ask questions of the candidates.
http://www.sojo.net/index.cfm?action=action.P07&item=pentecost07_candidates_forum Schedule - Pentecost 2007: Taking the Vision to the Streets Please continue checking this page as we confirm the schedule and speakers.
(* - not yet confirmed)Sunday, June 3 - Registration begins at 3 pm-
Justice Revival –
Starts at 7:00 pm. This evening of inspiring preaching and rousing music with
Jim Wallis, Freddie Haynes and
Sam Rodriguez will kick off the conference. Solo recording artist,
Derek Webb will be providing music as well. Together we will seek God's spirit and vision to guide our work of building the movement to overcome poverty. Open to the public.
Monday, June 4-
Keynote Address – with
Jim Wallis-
Organizing Institute – An in-depth, hands-on training led by
Marshall Ganz, Adam Taylor, Romal Tune, and
Peggy Flanagan-
How to Put Poverty on the Agenda of Your Local Church – A panel discussion including breakout sessions with
Brian McLaren, Lynne Hybels, Sam Rodriguez, Rich Nathan, Shane Claiborne, and
Wallace Charles Smith*
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Digging Deeper on the Issues – A training session on the specific planks of the Covenant for a New America, including:
o Making Work Work with
Ron Sidero Extreme Global Poverty Must End with
Peter VanderMuelen, Lawrence Temfwe and
Joel Edwards*
o Prophetic Advocacy 101 with
Amy Ardo Ending Child Poverty with
Sue Badeau-
Presidential Candidates Forum – Sojourners hosts a nationally-televised presidential candidates forum with the leading Democratic candidates will be the first ever to focus exclusively on faith, values, and poverty. Confirmed for this event are:
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Hillary Clintono
Barack Obama,
o
John EdwardsTuesday, June 5-
Lobby Day Training – In the morning, we will prepare you for your visit to Capitol Hill with your state delegation.
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March to the Hill – We'll walk together through the streets of Washington, D.C., to show our commitment to putting poverty at the top of the nation's agenda.
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Capitol Hill Visits – Along with your state delegation, you'll have the opportunity to meet with your Senators and Representatives in Congress.
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Capitol Hill Reception – Following your visits, you are invited to a reception with members of the House and Senate who are working to overcome poverty from inside the beltway. We are expecting:
o Speaker of the House
Nancy Pelosi (D-CA)*
o House Minority Leader
John Boehner (R-OH)*
o House Majority Whip
James E. Clyburn (D-SC)
o Senate Minority Leader
Mitch McConnell (R-KY)*
o Sen.
Debbie Stabenow (D-MI)
And many others!
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Emerging Leaders Dinner – A special time for discussion, networking, and inspiration for those 30 and under;
Christa Mazzone will serve as the emcee and
Shane Claiborne will be a featured speaker.
Wednesday, June 6-
Workshops – More hands-on training to bring out the activist in you.
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Amos and Joseph Awards – This year's award winners are:
o Amos Award –
Romal Tuneo Joseph Award –
Gary Haugen-
Closing Worship Service – With music, preaching, and prayer, we will come together as the body of Christ.
The
conference officially begins at 7:00 pm on Sunday, June 3 with registration opening at 3:00 pm that day.
The
conference officially ends at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, June 6 at the close of the worship service and awards ceremony.
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