​#33 - Reading and access to the written word essential for all Beloved Communities

Friday 3-4:30 pm
Presenters
Andrea Heckner
Maryfran Crist, Province V rep, Church Periodical Club
Cai Amrstrong, President, Church Periodical Club

Workshop Description
Explore with Andrea the benefits of ministry of the written word. Learn how this ministry is a justice issue as well as outreach and in reach. Join is designing programs for all ages as well as all age groups.
Goal is to raise awareness of impact of low literacy, lack of access to written materials
To understand that these issues have  economic, social justice, isolation as well as health ramifications
Learn ways the church can respond both within the congregation and the community
In a Beloved Community needs can not be ignored but we are called to find ways to be advocates for change and hope.