HOWARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DIVINITY PRESENTS

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1 HOWARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DIVINITY PRESENTS THE 98TH ANNUAL ALUMNI CONVOCATION EQUIPPING THE SAINTS: PROMISING PRACTICES IN BLACK CONGREGATIONAL LIFE

2 Promising INVITATION Practices TO of ATTEND Black Congregat ional Life Dear Friends and Colleagues: The Howard University School of Divinity invites you to attend its 98th Annual Alumni Convocation, Equipping the Saints: Promising Practices in Black Congregational Life, on October 14-16, The Convocation takes its thematic focus from the Lilly Endowment funded research project, Equipping the Saints: Promising Practices in Black Congregational Life. The Black Church has long been considered the bedrock of the black community in the United States. However, its role as a community leader is no longer clear. The convocation provides an invaluable opportunity to exchange ideas, celebrate successes and achievements and to challenge each other to recommit our efforts to reposition the black church and faith as the foundation of the African American community. It is also an opportunity to make new or re-establish existing professional and personal relationships. This year s convocation also includes the inaugural production, God s Trombones Revisited. God s Trombones Revisited is an adaptation of James Weldon Johnson s God s Trombones: Seven Negro Sermons in Verse, a 1927 book of poems drawn from African American folklore and patterned after traditional African-American religious oratory. Each of Johnson s sermon-prose is followed by a counterpoint interpretive response. The play is produced, directed and adapted by Dr. Renee K. Harrison, Assistant Professor of African American and U.S. Religious History at the Howard University School of Divinity. We look forward to seeing you! Sincerely, Alton B. Pollard, III Dean

3 WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Promisi Black C Neighborhood Clean Up Day sponsored by Lord of Lords Christian Church in Detroit, Michigan. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Everyone associated with or concerned about the Black Church and/or the state of African Americans! Scholars, researchers, students, pastors, youth ministers, lay ministry leaders, church administrators, physicians, attorneys, politicians, policymakers, nurses and other healthcare professionals, community and economic development officers, secondary school educators, urban planners, entrepreneurs, law enforcement, social workers, psychologists, sociologists, psychiatrists, etc. WHAT WILL YOU GAIN? Access to scholarly research, programs and policies focusing on the Black Church as well as the African American community Access to practical promising practices that can be implemented now and into the future Insights from national site researchers presentations Knowledge to empower and educate Black congregations Research and information to influence policymakers and ultimately improve public policy Connections with scholars, pastors, leaders, lay ministers, students, administrators, as well as government and industry leaders Skills for professional and personal enrichment Expanded network of colleagues from the United States and abroad

4 Promising PROGRAM Practices of Black Congregat ional Life TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, p.m. Opening Reception WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, a.m. Registration 9 9:30 a.m. Arrival & Welcome 9:30 10:30 a.m. Opening Address Dr. Rueben Warren, Director, Tuskegee University National Center for Bioethics in Research and Health Care 10:30 a.m. 12 p.m. Promising Practices in Black Congregational Life: Faculty Panel Economics and Health Alton B. Pollard, III, Dean and Prof. of Religion and Culture Healing Communities through Youth and Family Services Harold D. Trulear, Assoc. Prof. of Applied Theology 12 1 p.m. Lunch The Preacher s Words Matter Kenyatta Gilbert, Assoc. Prof. of Homiletics Shifting Populations and Implications for Ministry Cheryl Sanders, Prof. of Ethics 1 2:20 p.m. Promising Practices Workshops (concurrent) Open and Inclusive Congregations Alton B. Pollard, III, Dean and Prof. of Religion and Culture Workshop I Workshop II Workshop III Workshop IV Workshop V Establishing Emotional Emancipation Circles Asset Mapping Your Community Preaching for Wholeness Surviving, Transitioning, and Thriving Shifting Populations populations Embracing Open and Affirming Perspectives 2:30 3:50 p.m. Promising Practices Workshops (concurrent) Workshop I Workshop II Workshop III Workshop IV Workshop V Establishing Health and Wellness Ministries Asset Mapping Your Community Preaching for Wholeness Surviving, Transitioning, and Thriving Shifting Populations Embracing Open and Affirming Perspectives

5 PROGRAM CONT. Promisin Black C 6 8 p.m. Dramatic Production: God s Trombones Revisited 8 8:50 p.m. Talk Back THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, :30 a.m. Arrival and Opening 9:30 10:30 a.m. Plenary Session Dr. Marsha Foster Boyd, President Emeritus of Ecumenical Theological Seminary 10:30-12 p.m. Site Researchers: Notes from the Field Gentrification in Washington, DC The Inclusivity Landscape National Sample Sermonic Moments in Atlanta, GA Sustaining Hope in Detroit, Michigan Loving the Land in Tuskegee, Alabama Kesslyn Brade-Stennis Sarah F. Farmer AnneMarie Mingo Henry Wells, III Wylin D. Wilson 12 1 p.m. Lunch 1 2:20 p.m. Promising Practices Workshop I Workshop II Workshop III Workshop IV Workshop V Establishing Health and Wellness Ministries Asset Mapping Your Community 2:30 3:30 p.m. Closing Session Preaching for Wholeness Surviving, Transitioning, and Thriving Shifting Populations Reflections: Where Do We Go From Here? Velma E. Love, Project Director Alton B. Pollard, III, Dean & Principal Investigator Acknowledgments & Recognitions 6 8 p.m. Dramatic Production: God s Trombones Revisited 8 8:50 p.m. Talk Back Embracing Open and Affirming Perspectives

6 REGISTRATION Promising Practices of Black Congregat ional Life HUSD 98TH ALUMNI CONVOCATION REGISTRATION Save time and register online at October 14-16, 2014 Howard University School of Divinity TITLE (DR., REV., MR., MRS., MS.) FIRST NAME LAST NAME POSITION ORGANIZATION MAILING ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE ADDRESS PHONE MOBILE SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS (IF APPLICABLE) *PLEASE NOTE: CONFIRMATIONS WILL BE SENT VIA . REGISTRATION OPTIONS Early Bird Registration through September 15, 2014 $75 After September 15, 2014 $125 Howard University Students, Faculty and Staff Complimentary but pre-registration is required Please designate the days you will attend: Wednesday, October 15 Thursday, October 16 October 15th and 16th Conference registration includes attendance to all conference sessions and meals as well as the inaugural viewing of the play, God s Trombones Revisited. Registration also includes attendance to the Opening Reception on Tuesday, October 14. I cannot attend. However, I would like to donate $ to support Howard University School of Divinity. Please mail your donation to HUSD or submit payment online. Click here for online registration or donations METHODS OF PAYMENT Completed registrations must be accompanied by the correct payment. Please make checks payable to Howard University School of Divinity. Incomplete registration materials will not be processed. All cancellations must be received in writing by September 10, CREDIT CARD: MASTERCARD VISA AMERICAN EXPRESS NAME CARD NUMBER EXPIRATION DATE SIGNATURE

7 REGISTRATION Promising Black Con MAIL Howard University School of Divinity ATTN: 98th Convocation 1400 Shepherd Street, NE Washington, DC FAX: Online at SPECIAL ITEMS TO COMPLETE Student. Name of School/College/University I would like to volunteer. Please have someone contact me. Check here if you require special accommodations to fully participate. Please explain I am considering pursuing a graduate theological degree (MDiv, MDiv/MBA, M.A. in Religious Studies, or D.Min.). Please designate me as a Future Bison. I would like to talk with potential academic mentors. I would like to be partnered with a mentor during the conference. (Must request by September 1, 2014) INQUIRIES HUSD ETS Conference Team [email protected] Terms and Conditions: All cancellations must be made in writing to Howard University School of Divinity. A refund on conference registration fees will be made on all cancellations received in writing by September 10, There will be no refunds after September 10, However, you may transfer your registration via a written letter or to Howard University School of Divinity.

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