Young adults 18 to 30 years old are invited to apply for a
Young Adult Pilgrimage to Ferguson, MO on October 8 - 12 sponsored by
the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society.
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 significant racial tensions since the 2014 shooting of
Michael Brown.
The innovative event is coordinated and presented by the
Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society through its Offices of Racial
Reconciliation and Young Adult and Campus Ministry. The event is
co-sponsored with the Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE) and co-hosted by the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri.
Among the events slated for the Pilgrimage are a visit to the
location where Michael Brown died; 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. 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.
Application deadline is September 11. Applications and more information are available here.
Space is limited. Applicants must be nominated by an adult from their
communities or dioceses, such as a priest, bishop, supervisor, etc. Scholarships are available. 