Convocation Schedule:

Monday, January 28th

9:00 Registration & Refreshments
10:00 Welcome & Introductions
10:30 Plenary - Dr. Jeremiah  A. Wright, Jr.
11:45 Break: Visit Vendors
Noon Lunch / Visit Vendors
 1:30 Workshops
 3:00    Break/Visit Vendors
 3;15 Plenary - Dr. Katharine Henderson
 4:30 Break
 4:45 Buses Leave/Newman Center
 5:15 Worship at Newman Center
 6:15 Buses Return

Tuesday, January 29th

8:00 Registration & Refreshments
8:30 Morning Prayer
9:00 Plenary - Dr. Jeremiah  A. Wright, Jr.
10:00 Break
10:15 Plenary - Dr. Wright
11:15 Talk Back with Keynoters
11:45 Noon day Prayer
Noon Break
12:30 Convocation Luncheon
1:30 Adjournment

Guest appearances by:

Rev. Dr. Bernice Powell Jackson
Rev. Dr. Bernice Powell Jackson
more info
Rev. Dr. Katherine Rhodes Henderson
Rev. Dr. Katherine Rhodes Henderson
more info
Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright Jr.
Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright Jr.
more info

Additional information and events:

Reservations at the University Plaza Hotel

A block of rooms has been reserved at a rate of $88 plus tax for King/Double at the University Plaza Hotel, Olentangy River Rd (OSU), Columbus

Special Meals and Gatherings

Sponsored meals and gatherings during the Convocation

Tents of Hope

A journey of compassion and peace with the displaced persons of Darfur, Sudan.

Coaches Serving Ministry

Serving Ministry Professsionals, May - November, Methodist Theological School in Ohio.

A Jewish-Christian Dialogue

July 21-25, 2008; Great Lakes Theological Academy

Claim A Vision Together

Claim a New Vision - 2008 Ecumenical Women's Gathering, sponspored by Church Women United.

Ecumenical Institute

Ecumenical Institute 2009. Formation for Leadership. For more information, go to: www.geii.org.

Parliament of World's Religions

Parliament of World's Religions; 3-9 December 2009, Melbourne, Australia. For more information, go to: www.parliamentofreligions.org

Death Penalty Documentaries

Two powerful death penalty documentaries will be shown FREE.

Tax Rebate

What will you do with your tax rebate? The Hunger Network of Ohio suggests - sharing a portion with those less fortunate. Members of an Ashville, NC congregation have voted to give away anticipated tax rebates. They have written to the President and leaders of Congress, thanking them for their bipartisan work to address the nation's economic crisis, but go on to speak of the "frightening, and escalating, pattern of economic disparity" both within the US and between nations. They further state: "We do not believe shopping is an appropriate response to our trauma." The congregation calculated that 33 households in their membership would receive at least $25,000 - a significant influx of cash; and an exciting opportunity to consider extravagant missions funding."  People across the theological spectrum can agree that "there's something terribly wrong" with the way things are. Together, we can rise up, enter the public arena with our concerns and insights, and find ways to alleviate the suffering caused by poverty."

WWJD? You might consider giving your tax rebate, or at least  a portion to one of our own chosen charities. There are numerous possibilities.

Recognizing that "relinquishing our rebate checks is a modest step," the open letter explains "our vow to forego the extra income is a sign of our resolve to bear the cost of moving toward the beloved community."
(Thanks to HungerNetOhio for this information)