A gathering hosted by the historic peace churches, held in partnership with the Plowshares Peace Studies Collaborative
Sept. 8-11, 2005 — Indianapolis, Indiana
The conference will take place in the Marriott Center, at the junction of I-70 and I-465 on the Eastside of Indianapolis.
“Seeking Peace: The Courage to be Nonviolent”
A multi-faceted and intergenerational gathering, the conference will provide opportunities to build mentoring relationships and explore practical and intellectual approaches to peace and peacemaking for members and friends of the Church of the Brethren, Mennonite Church USA and The Society of Friends. (Please note: This conference is also being held as the Christian Peacemaker Teams/Every Church a Peace Church bi-annual Peacemaker Congress.)
The conference will:
- feed the soul of the peacemaker by providing practical resources.
- energize the peacemaker through worship and workshops.
- build up the communities of peacemakers by providing a place to share stories and to create networks.
- help us better understand the current powers and principalities and build affinity networks in the struggle to change them.
- address issues of peace and justice and how to maintain a healthy peace witness and community.
Call for Proposals! Due May 30!Submit your own workshop proposal. Learn how. |
Topics and Themes:
Features:
- Practical Workshops and seminars
- A large book table and resource center
- Applications for all careers
- Youth participation
- Fellowship through biblical, dynamic worship
Learn about the conference:
Featured speakers
Read about speakers Peggy Gish, Ann Riggs, Lisa Schirch and Damu SmithWorship & Music
Read about worship themes, music, and leadership. Learn about speakers Deanna Brown, Regina Shands Stoltzfus and Max Carter.Schedule
See an overview of the conference scheduleRegistration
Register online!Housing
Information about and pricing for housing for the conferenceMeals
Food options for the conferenceSponsorship & Booth Space
Review information for potential sponsorsCall for Proposals
Learn how to submit your own workshop proposal
Contributing Organizations:
Mennonite Church USA Peace Advocate and Peace and Justice Support Network
Contact Us
Please check back on this page for updated information. Feel free to contact us by phone at (574) 535-7728, or e-mail seekingpeace@plowsharesproject.org. The conference will take place in the Marriott Center, at the junction of I-70 and I-465 on the Eastside of Indianapolis.
