Did you know the ELCA has a network of congregations, synods, seminaries, and leaders that are all practicing the skills and arts of community organizing?
If you said no, you’re not alone! Lots of people are just learning about the Organizing for Mission Network. And next month, Seattle is playing host to OFMN’s spring contextual gathering.
OFMN’s contextual gatherings bring together leaders from across the country and throughout the network for three days of place-based learning. These gatherings are relational, faith-filled, creative, and rooted in the work of racial and economic equity. Contextual gatherings are a great place to sharpen skills, for OMFN leaders to reconnect, and for those early in their organizing journey to find their people.
This spring we will gather in Seattle, WA where the Church Council of Greater Seattle will share about their organizing work, with a particular focus on their Faith Land Initative. Together we will learn how congregations can practice community stewardship of land.
Things will start Thursday, May 9 at 9am and wrap up Saturday, May 11th at 2pm. A detailed schedule will be updated on our website in the weeks ahead.
Who should attend?
Leaders looking to sharpen their organizing skills
Members of the network seeking to re-connect
Teams from congregations asking questions about property use, faith, and justice
Organizers seeking new approaches
Faith leaders looking to deepen relationships in their own community
YOU!
How much does it cost?
Members of OFMN who have paid dues in the last 365 days have no registration fee. Members in good standing who are staying in a hotel with a roommate will get two nights free. Members staying in a solo room will get one night free.
Non-members will pay a $200 registration fee.
Lodging is at Watertown Hotel in the University District and is $172 per night.
Still have more questions?
Schedule a 1-1 with OFMN’s director, Br. Steve: https://calendly.com/revjerbi/ofmn