April 5-10, 2010: Chicago, Illinois

IMMERSION:
Urban Plunge/8th Day Center for Peace

Experience:
An immersion into the systems and structures of the urban environment from the perspective of justice, spirituality and ministry. Participants will hear speakers and visit a variety of social services that impact people’s lives. Daily prayer includes scripture and reflection.

This Urban Plunge experience is sponsored by the 8th Day Center for Justice out of Chicago, IL. It is a weeklong immersion into the systems and structures of the urban environment from the perspective of justice, spirituality, and ministry. Skills learned during the Urban Plunge are transferable to any ministry. Social Justice process with immigrant rights, legal aid for incarcerated mothers, Arab American Action network are but a few experiences provided in the past. About 500 people have participated in the program since its inception in 1977. Please consider participating this year. Information learned during this Urban Plunge is invaluable to any ministry, as well as promising a personal life changing experience.

Requirements:
A warm jacket and an openness to diversity.

Cost:
$80 per person for transportation, food and housing

Registration deadline:
March 15, 2010

For more information, contact:

Immersion Coordinator
Sisters of the Presentation
2360 Carter Road
Dubuque, IA 52001-2997
563-588-2008
service@dubuquepresentations.org

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