Is privilege real or imagined? It’s clear that issues of race and equality have come to the forefront in our nation’s consciousness. Every week yet another incident involving racial tension splashes across headlines and dominates our news feeds. But it’s not easy to unpack the origins of these tensions, and perhaps we wonder whether any of these issues really has anything to do with us. Inequality and privilege are real. This conversation helps open our eyes to realities we may have never realized were present in our society and world. And we will be changed for the better as a result.
The one-day symposium is hosted by Geneva College's Diversity & Inclusion, Center for Student Engagement and the CCO.
Geneva College
Skye Lounge, Student Center
3200 College Ave. Beaver Falls, PA 15010
Lunch will available at Alexander Dining Hall for $7
Pre-Registration
Cutoff date for online pre-registration: Thursday, November 14.
On-Site Registration
Registration at the door.
Ken Wytsma is a leader, innovator, and social entrepreneur. His work takes him around the world as a frequent international speaker on justice, theology, and leadership. Ken is known for his depth of insight and ability to inspire others to think deeply about faith, life, and leadership.
9:30 a.m. |
Registration Opens |
10 a.m. |
Keynote Session #1 - Ken Wytsma"The Myth of Equality" Skye Lounge, Student Center Scripture tells us that God’s good news is for all the nations. Race and ethnicity, therefore, are a part of the vision of the New Jerusalem and a reality and blessing for the church today. Race and ethnicity, however, have also presented challenges along the way from the first New Testament Church to the church’s complicity in racism in the shaping of the modern world and in the history of the United States. Can we honestly face our past, take ownership for creating new narratives, and be a part of Christ's reconciling work in the world today? Join us as we take an encouraging look at why race belongs in our gospel conversations. |
11:15 a.m. |
Break |
11:30 a.m. |
Breakout Sessions #1
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12:30 p.m. |
Lunch (Alex's Dining Hall - $7 per person or off-campus) |
1:45 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions #2The previous breakout sessions will be repeated during this time. |
2:45 p.m. |
Break |
3 p.m. |
Keynote Session #2 - Ken Wytsma"God’s Vision for a Multicultural Church" Ken Wytsma, founder of the Justice Conference has gone through his own journey of understanding the underpinnings of inequality and privilege. In this timely, insightful presentation, Wytsma unpacks what we need to know to be grounded in conversations about today’s race-related issues. Closing Prayer
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