VIDEO ARCHIVE: National Gathering of Clergy, New Orleans
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Reflections & Trainings
November 18, 2011
More than 500 faith leaders gathered in New Orleans in November 2011 for PICO's first National Gathering of Clergy on organizing for working families. The pro-family agenda included sessions on economic justice, racial equity, community violence prevention, education reform and immigration.
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Organizing the Prophetic Faith Voice
Presenter: the Rev. Michael-Ray Mathews, PICO Director of Outreach
Why and how clergy must raise a prophetic voice on behalf of working families.
16 minutes
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Transforming the Land
Preacher: the Rev. Dr. Alvin Bernstine, Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, and clergy leader at Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization (CCISCO)
In this electrifying Bible study on Joshua 1:2-9, Dr. Bernstine explains how God's gift of "the land" is also today's challenge to work for justice and human dignity.
25 minutes
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Income Inequality: Heather McGhee
Economic policy expert Heather McGhee of Demos explains the origins and impact of the record-breaking income inequality in the US.
60 minutes
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Opportunity and Race
Presenter: Dr. john a. powell, Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity
The rules and structures of education, public policy, banking, health care and much more affect the opportunities of Americans in vastly unequal ways.
44 minutes
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Radical Faith, Radical Action, Radical Love: Rev. Dr. Daisy Machado
Rev. Dr. Daisy Machado of Union Theological Seminary asks clergy leaders to "make plain" the dignity of human beings made in God's image.
32 minutes
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The Role of Prophetic Voice: Dr. Robert Frankiln
Morehouse College President Dr. Robert Franklin invites clergy to dig deep into their role as storytellers to shape and share stories that invite challenge and change.
35 minutes
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Changing the Debate
Presenter: Scott Reed, PICO Executive Director
The national debate on austerity is about to change. People of faith and their clergy leaders must stand up for an economy that supports family and human dignity.
14 minutes
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Workshop: Immigration Reform
Presenter: Michele Rudy
38 minutes
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Workshop: Releasing the Power of Faith to End Neighborhood Violence
Presenters:
Rev. Jeff Brown, Boston Ten Point Coalition
Rev. Michael McBride, Lifelines to Healing Campaign Coordinator
Daniela Gilbert, Safe Community Partnership
Rev. Edwin Bass, COGIC Urban Initiatives
Rev. Les Simmons, South Sacramento Christian Center
Andrea Marta, PICO California
60 minutes
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