Confronting Bullying: A Multi-generational Approach to Social Justice Initiatives
Do
you or your congregation want to respond to the issue of bullying in
our schools today, especially as it relates to BGLTQ youth and young
adults?
Is your social justice program needing some rejuvenation? Do you want to engage in activities across generations? Would you like to work with other congregations in your area to maximize your impact?
This
hands-on, multi-generational event will give us the opportunity to
model how to embrace social justice initiatives across all ages while
also allowing us to confront the issue of bullying in our society today.
We will learn skills to communicate and reflect theologically with all
ages. There will be opportunities for adults to learn firsthand from our
children and youth about the bullying they confront everyday in our
schools and over the internet. We will explore the arts as tools to
engage in social justice. We will have opportunities for activism and
spiritual exploration. We will conclude with worship that reflects our
experience together followed by the sharing of lunch to remind us that
ultimately the antidote to bullying is the building of connections and
relationships.
This multi-congregation event will be held at the First Unitarian
Church of Lynchburg. All ages are encouraged to attend. The event is
facilitated by Donna Sequeira, Social Justice Coordinator for the Thomas
Jefferson District.
DATE November 13, 2009 -- 9:00 to 1:30 pm
LOCATION First Unitarian Church of Lynchburg 818 Court St. Lynchburg VA 24504 TEL (434) 528-0744
REGISTRATION Registration for this event is offered at a cost of $25 for adults, $10 for youth and children 12 and under are free. Lunch will be provided. Anyone who is interested in confronting bullying and its
effects are welcome to attend. Social justice and other leaders who would like to energize
social justice and include all ages will be given tools to use in their own congregations. We would especially encourage those
who are in congregations in Central and Southwest Virginia to attend. We ask that you register by September 8th so we can plan properly for lunch. There is a limit of 60 people for this event. To register, please click here..
QUESTIONS If you have questions about the days, contact Donna Sequeira at dsequeira@uua.org.
Thomas Jefferson District ♦ 9704 Mallard Creek Road ♦ Charlotte, NC 28262 ♦ 800-549-0751 ♦ tjd@uua.org
