Opiates... What is a Church To Do? Spring Workshop.
Event Information
Description
The Opiate Crisis Prophetic Witness Team Presents: "Opiates...What is a Church to Do?" Spring Workshop. (A Free Event)
A workshop designed for people, who want their churches to make a difference.
With featured speaker Rev. F. Lee McDermott who cites:
We need to change the conversation…. from one that condemns, to a conversation that offers hope;. from one that punishes, to a conversation that holds people accountable with compassion and grace; from one that shames, to a conversation that offers forgiveness and redemption.; from one that blames, to a conversation where we all recognize we had a role in why the world is the way it is, not to scapegoat other segments of our society.
Topics to be discussed include:
“How to talk about addiction in the sanctuary and in other church conversations.”
“Recognizing the Humanity within those who suffer from drug misuse disorder.”
A local Panel, will be present sharing their personal and professional stories concerning the opiate crisis.
Lunch will be provided by Sticky Fingers BBQ. (There is not a vegan option)
All are welcome to attend!
Enter by J.C. Penny's
For more info: Opiate Crisis Prophetic Witness Team
Organizer The Opiate Crisis Prophetic Witness Team of the Living Water Association of the Ohio Conference of the United Church of Christ
Organizer of Opiates... What is a Church To Do? Spring Workshop.
Our purpose shall be to provide education centering around what faithful people can do to raise awareness around the current opiate crisis. We shall raise awareness within our churches, program districts, associations, conferences and national setting that the issue of opiate use is a theological imperative that the church must address. We ascribe to the sentiments found in Micah 6:8 that we must speak out for justice, love our fellow neighbors by showing mercy, and walk humbly together through mutual love.
