Rio Texas Methodist Federation for Social Action

Primary focus will be on the scourge of mass incarceration.

The gathering is to convene people of faith to explore the widening revelation of God’s love and challenge us to deepen our commitment to work with people marginalized and disenfranchised from opportunities God desires everyone to enjoy.

At this gathering the primary focus will be on the scourge of mass incarceration and what the ecumenical community is already doing and can do together to combat a justice system that warehouses and disposes disproportionate numbers of people of color.

Featured speakers

Featured speakers include the following:

• Dr. Iva Carruthers, general secretary of the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference;
• Dr. Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president of the Children’s Defense Fund;
• Dr. Harold Dean Trulear, national director of Healing Communities; and
• Jim Wallis, president/editor-in-chief of Sojourners.

The Rev. A. Roy Medley, general secretary, American Baptist Churches – USA, will lead a Bible study.  In addition, new NCC General Secretary/President Jim Winkler will offer his vision for the organization during a service of celebration. For more information, visit the CUG webpage for the full roster of presenters, schedule and registration.