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Social Justice: Cultivating the health communities through civic and social engagement

January 25, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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One event on January 26, 2019 at 10:00 am

- Free

Learn from experienced organizers, spiritual leaders, and other community advocates who
understand the deep relationships between race, immigration, and poverty. We will explore
these themes through panels on the death and dehumanization of undocumented children
(and adults) in immigration detention, dialogues on classism in the church and beyond, and
how our spiritual traditions should inform our fight for social justice.

Panel 1: Immigration Education, Children & Adult Detention
Friday, January 25th 6PM-8PM

Panel 2: Classism in Religious Communities & Larger society
Saturday, January 26th 10AM-12PM

Panel 3: Spirituality & Social Justice
Saturday, January 26th 12:30PM-2:30PM

Organized and Hosted By:
Rev. Delwin Benton, Pastor
Canaan Missionary Baptist Church

Dona Kim Murphey, Co-Founder
Project Lifeline

Rev. Ronnie C. Lister and Rev. Ann Lister, Founders
The International Center for Spiritual and Social Activism

Details

Date:
January 25, 2019
Time:
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2107414095948309

Venue

CANAAN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
5117 LOCKWOOD DR.
Houston, TX 77026 United States
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Details

Date:
January 25, 2019
Time:
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2107414095948309

Venue

CANAAN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
5117 LOCKWOOD DR.
Houston, TX 77026 United States
+ Google Map