Applications due September 11.
Young adults 18 to 30 years old are invited to apply for the Young Adult Pilgrimage to Ferguson, MO, which will be held October 8–12. The primary focus of the Young Adult Pilgrimage to Ferguson is to learn to engage in racial justice and reconciliation in a locale that has experienced racial tensions following the 2014 shooting of Michael Brown. Among the events slated for the Pilgrimage are a visit to the location where Michael Brown was slain, engagement with local clergy and community leaders who have addressed justice and reconciliation in the aftermath of protests, innovative workshops, and spirit-filled community worship.
“The participants will learn about community organizing and advocacy for racial reconciliation, while engaging in leadership development and spiritual formation,” explained Heidi Kim, Racial Reconciliation Officer for the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society.
In order to continue the process of racial reconciliation, participants are expected to undertake a project in their community that demonstrates engagement on issues of racial justice and reconciliation. “Part of the application process is for the applicant to present a proposal for a community project,” Kim said. “While the details of the project may be altered following the pilgrimage, it is important for everyone to be prepared to take what they learn back to their community.”
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For more information contact Heidi Kim, hkim@episcopalchurch.org.