Upcoming Events of Interest
Please consider participating in one of the following events, which feature Matthew Soerens, Jenny Yang, and/or other speakers discussing the immigration issue from a distinctly Christian perspective. Please click on the hyperlink for more information about the event, including registration or RSVP information if applicable. And please check back regularly, as new events are always being added.
February 23, 2012 — Birmingham, AL
G92 South Conference, Samford University
Featuring Gabriel Salguero of the National Latino Evangelical Coalition, Richard Land of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, Lisa Sharon Harper of Sojourners, Jenny Yang and Matthew Soerens of World Relief, Mayor Paul Bridges of Uvalda, Georgia, and many local pastors and theologians, with tracks for both Pastors & Church Leaders as well as for college students
February 24-25, 2012 — Portland, OR
Featuring plenary addresses by Francis Chan, John Perkins, Lynne Hybels, Richard Twiss, Shane Claiborne, Walter Brueggemann, Stephan Bauman, and Miroslav Volf, and workshops led by Welcoming the Stranger coauthors Jenny Yang and Matthew Soerens
March 3 & 4, 2012 — Costa Mesa, CA
Weekend services at The Crossing church
Featuring Matthew Soerens and Pastor Tim Celek
March 7, 2012 — Irvine, CA
Outreach Event at Mariners Church
Featuring Matthew Soerens and Pastor Kenton Beshore
March 11, 2012 — Orlando, FL
“Welcoming the Stranger: A Christian Conversation on Immigration”
5:00 PM, First Baptist Church, Faith Hall
Contact Josh Blackwell for more information at JoshBlackwell@FirstOrlando.com
Featuring Pastor David Uth and Matthew Soerens of World Relief
March 12, 2012 — Jacksonville, FL
“Who Is My Neighbor?: An Evangelical Forum on Immigration”
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
The Peak Meeting Center
Featuring Matthew Soerens and Jenny Yang of World Relief
March 13, 2012 — Orlando, FL
“Who Is My Neighbor?: An Evangelical Forum on Immigration in Florida”
11:00 AM-1:30 PM
First Alliance Church
Featuring Matthew Soerens and Jenny Yang of World Relief
March 16-17, 2012 — West Chicago, IL
An annual conference cosponsored by World Relief focusing on immigration as a missional opportunity, featuring plenary sessions with Noel Castellanos, Mark Jobe, Sam George, and John Fuder, as well as workshops by Matthew Soerens, Luis Peralta, and Freddy Santiago
March 31, 2012 — Upland, IN
Taylor University Honors Conference: “Restoring of the Other: Bridging the Gap between Us and Them”
Features Matthew Soerens as well as Miroslav Volf, Joseph D’Souza, Carl Medaris, Felician Case, and others.
April 19-21, 2012 — Spartanburg, SC
Featuring sessions on immigration with Daniel Carroll R. and Matthew Soerens
April 27, 2012 — Durham, NC
“Welcoming the Stranger: A Biblical Perspective on Loving All Our Immigrant Neighbors”
7:00 PM
Church of the Good Shepherd, 3741 Garrett Rd., Durham, NC