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Beyond Memorial Day: Understanding the Hidden Wounds of War
The Interfaith Center at the Presidio will present Beyond Memorial Day: Understanding the Hidden Wounds of War, a one-day conference on Thursday, April 26th, 2012, at the Orinda Community Church. This special event is focused on helping clergy, spiritual leaders and members of all faith communities to understand the spiritual needs of veterans as thousands of warriors return from the zones of war. Wounds to the spirit, difficult to express, are experienced side by side with the strengths and competencies honed in military service. The conference brings together veterans, professionals serving veterans and military, and community and religious leaders. Presentations include special topic panels, small group discussion, networking opportunities, and resource information. The goal is to assist congregations and spiritual communities to become healing, welcoming places for veterans as they seek spiritual wholeness in their lives.
The panelists and speakers have diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise. They include the following, with many others participating in the day.
Rev. Ed Hatcher
(Ret.) Chaplain, U.S. Air Force; Clinical Counselor, Lutheran Family and Children Services of Missouri; author, "Care for Returning Veterans," co- developer of the HEROES Care Curriculum for OperationHomefront. Michael J. Griffin, Ph.D., Psychologist,
VA Palo Alto Medical Center, and Vet Center, Redwood City, CA; Captain, Army Medical Service Corps, Executive Officer, 5th Mechanized Infantry Division Medical Company, 1969-1972.
Rev. Dr. Gabriella Lettini,
Aurelia Reinhardt Professor of Theological Ethics and Director of Studies
in Public Ministry, Starr King School for the Ministry, Berkeley, CA; author, with Rita Nakashima Brock, "Soul Repair."
Interfaith Center at the Presidio (ICP) welcomes people of all faiths at the Interfaith Chapel in the Presidio of San Francisco. ICP serves, and celebrates the diverse spiritual wisdom and faith traditions of the entire Bay Area and is networked with interfaith groups locally and globally. ICP has also collaborated with more than 50 sectarian, ecumenical, and interfaith groups on dozens of programs. In this tradition, ICP has partnered with the Contra Costa Interfaith Council, the Marin Interfaith Council, and the Graduate Theological Union to offer this special conference. The Orinda Community Church for offering their wonderful space for the day. A special thank you goes to Thrivent Financial for Lutherans for their generous sponsorship.
Images found at www.freemilitaryphotos.com.
The cost to attend the conference is $20.00 which includes lunch.
Veterans may attend at no charge by selecting the "veterans" button in the ticket window. If you are interested in attending, but are unable to make a payment for financial reasons, select the "alternative payments" button. We will accept payment of any amount on the day of the conference, if you are able to contribute then. Nobody will be turned away due to lack of payment.
To learn more about ICP, other interfaith organizations, and Beyond Memorial Day: Understanding the Hidden Wounds of War, please visit: www.interfaith-presidio.org
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LocationOrinda Community Church (View)
10 Irwin Way
Orinda, CA, CA 94563
United States
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