Tuesday, September 23, 2008

The Olympics, the Christian Community and Social Justice Opportunities

Saturday : 11:00 AM : Room 09

Adult Seminar
Michelle Miller (REED), Markku Kostamo (A Rocha) and Jonathan Bird (Shalom Seekers)
More Than Gold (Vancouver Whistler Games Network)

As we prepare for the church's involvement in the 2010 Games and beyond, a key area of focus is “sustainability”. How do we address human trafficking, poverty, affordable housing and creation care? Information regarding these issues, potential projects, partnerships and grants will be presented. Three coordinators of the More than Gold (Vancouver Whistler Games Network) sustainability working group will make presentations in their area of expertise.

Recording : CD 55-09

Biography
More Than Gold is a group of over 200 Christian leaders from business, local churches, ministry organizations and Christian colleges. Their mission is to connect, coordinate and create the Christian communities volunteer involvement for the 2010 Olympics and Paralympics.

http://morethangold.ca/

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