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Location: Washington, D.C.
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Monday, July 22 through Saturday, July 25, 2020
Plumbline 2020
A seminar connecting Christian faith and social justice for students 14 to 17 years old
Cost: $499. Includes round trip airfare, in-city transportation, hotel accommodations, meals, outings, tours, and seminar speakers.
All registration materials must be submitted by May 15 for consideration. Space is limited: materials will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Plumbline participants will connect with leaders of the United Methodist General Board of Church and Society to consider and address:
• Biblical narratives dealing with racism
• Possible responses to racial issues
• The intricacies of historical and systemic racism
• The intersection of faith, politics, and racism
• Differences between bias, racism, and privilege
Participants will travel to Washington, DC for workshops, worship, reflection, meet-and-greet with Congressional Leaders, a nighttime monument tour, and much more!
Questions? Please contact Plumbline Coordinator Amania Drane at 630-886-7469.
Plumbline is sponsored and organized by the Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church and in 2020 will be working in partnership with the Northern Illinois Conference Anti-Racism Task Force.