Borderlinks: Beyond the Border Delegaion

Immersion Education for Religious Leaders of All Faiths: October 17-19, 2010

This BorderLinks delegation is a two-day immersion experience, connecting clergy and leaders of all faiths with the daily realities and stories of their immigrant neighbors. The delegation will assist religious leaders in understanding the immigrant experience in Chicago and the surrounding area. Participants will return home with practical resources and insights to engage their congregants around the divisive issue of immigration. Intentional reflection time will focus on appropriate and caring ways to accompany a congregation confronting this timely issue.

Join fellow religious leaders (all faiths welcome!) in:

Reflections on Religious Texts
Sharing and dialogue with Immigrants
Analysis of Immigration Policy
Imagining Congregations as Agents of Change
Free Trade and Global Economics
Devising Practical Strategies to Engage Congregations
Connecting with Faith-Based Advocacy Organizations

Dates: Begin: Sun., Oct. 17, 5:30 pm. End: Wed., Oct. 19, 4:30p.m.

NEW REDUCED COST: $200/person

Cost includes lodging in Chicago, all meals and programming. Our "home base" will be at the Brother David Darst Center, a lovely retreat center in the Bridgeport neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago: 2834 South Normal Ave. For more information about the space, visit www.brdaviddarstcenter.org.

For more information or to register, contact:

BorderLinks Tucson Office, Education Dpt. ~ education@borderlinks.org ~ (520) 628-8263

Rev. Sara Wohlleb, Chicago Liaison ~ swohlleb@hotmail.com ~ (773) 334-9414

BorderLinks is an international leader in experiential education that raises awareness and inspires action around global political economics. As a bi-national organization, BorderLinks brings people together to build bridges of solidarity across North and Latin American borders and promote intercultural understanding and respect. http://www.borderlinks.org/