The transforming power of downward mobility.

When we allow God to open our eyes to the suffering around us — wherever it is — God can move us to powerful acts of compassion and inclusion. Join Shane as he shares stories to inspire our response to Christ’s transforming power to light up the world.

AGENDA FOR THE DAY

8:30 a.m. Registration & Coffee

9:00 a.m. Welcome and introductions

9:10 a.m. Worship - led by Rick Manafo

9:30 a.m. SESSION 1: Tearing Down the Walls

From picket fences and gated neighbourhoods to office cubicles and prison cells, we live in a world of walls. We can end up lonely people, stuck in the ghettos of poverty and ghettos of affluence. But God is all about tearing down walls! We are not alone. Stories of compassion and reconciliation invite us into the promise that the gates will not prevail.

10:30 a.m. Refreshment Break

11:00 a.m. Worship - led by Rick Manafo

11:20 a.m. Small group discussions

11:45 a.m. Shane reflects on what he’s heard so far.

12:15 p.m. Bag lunch

1:00 p.m. Worship - led by Rick Manafo

1:15 p.m. SESSION 2: Shine: Lighting up the World

What if the God of the universe really lived inside of you? What would the world look like if we believed that every other person was crated in the image of God? Let’s get ready to light up the world!

2:15 p.m. Small group discussions

2:45 p.m. Final reflection & encouragement from Shane.

3:00 p.m. Farewells

ABOUT SHANE CLAIBORNE

Shane is a prominent speaker, activist, and best-selling author. He worked with Mother Teresa in Calcutta, and founded The Simple Way in Philadelphia. He heads up Red Letter Christians, a movement of folks who are committed to living "as if Jesus meant the things he said.”