The civil rights movement as a model of social transformation

Worship and Bible study   Youth and children   Seminars   Variety show   Schedule   Lodging   Fees and Meals   Registration   Scholarships   Atlanta 2003   About the Planners		A peace gathering for everyone interested in peace and justice! July 1–3, 2003 Held in conjunction with Atlanta 2003 Georgia Baptist Conference Center Toccoa, Georgia Sponsored by

Worship and Bible study

Keynote speakers
Rosemarie Freeney-Harding and Vincent Harding have been involved in civil rights, peace and justice, and social transformation since the 1950s when they started the Mennonite House in Atlanta, Ga. Currently Vincent currently teaches Religion and Social Transformation at Iliff School of Theology in Denver, Co. The Hardings are both involved in the Veterans of Hope Project, a video series of interviews documenting the stories of civil rights leaders.

Bible study leader
Ruby Sales became involved in the civil rights movement with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee at the age of 16. She is currently Director of SpiritHouse in Washington, D.C., a church-based social justice center.

Music leaders
Revelation 7:9, a multiethnic musical ensemble, with Drumming for Peace, will lead music for praise and worship. Members are Michelle Armster, Director of Mennonite Conciliation Services, MCC U.S., Conrad Moore, Co-director of Damascus Road Antiracism program, Dionicio Acosta, Service Program Administrator, MCC East Coast, Iris de Leon-Hartshorn, Director of Peace and Justice Ministries, MCC U.S., and Leo Hartshorn, Minister of Peace and Justice, Mennonite Mission Network.

Youth and children

Youth program
Heidi Beth Wert is Co-director of Drumming for Peace, a rhythmic, peacebuilding organization. She will lead the youth in "A Joyful Noise," a program which teaches the biblical background of percussion instruments, peace principles and practices through rhythm and stories.

Children’s program (ages 6-12)
Les and Gwen Gustafson-Zook will be leading the children using fun music, games and activities designed to encourage tolerance, peacemaking, and working together.

Babies, toddlers, and young children are welcome.
Please bring needed equipment (crib, baby food, high chair, toys—and money). We appreciate your donations to make possible children’s activities.