195F822AE7864492AF8BFB3D01A87049 Brochure 2013 New
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PARTNERS
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IN T ER FAI T H YOUTH INITIATIV E (IFY I) 2 0 1 3 S U MMER PROG RA M CROSS BORDERS DO JUSTICE BE PEACE MAKE FRIENDS
GROW AS A LEADER
JUNE 25 TO JULY 2, 2013
TUESDAY TUESDAY
“The Ways of Truth and Love” IFYI is a unique experience in youth empowerment, leadership development, interfaith theological education and peacemaker training. Participants of diverse religious backgrounds
come together for a joyful and intensive overnight immersion program that includes community building, workshops, art projects, service and social action experiences, field trips,
IFYI 2013 has a summer program designed for teens (15 -18), as well as a parallel track for college students. Together we will interpret our own spiritual vision of justice and peace, while living out Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Beloved Community" and building the “World House” in the 21st century.
Men and women are housed in separate staffed areas on campus, and if desired, students may commute from home. Religious and dietary needs will be accommodated.
theological dialogue, and much more! The program takes place over eight days in the summer followed by mentoring and gatherings during the academic year.
For more information and an application, contact Matt Carriker at: Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries, Interfaith Youth Initiative 474 Centre St., Newton, MA 02458 617-244-3650 [email protected], www.coopmet.org
Never has there been a greater need for young people to understand each other's cultures and faiths and to work together for the common good. From the streets and schools of American cities to the crises we confront overseas, our globe cries out for a new vision of peace and justice, grounded in the wisdom of our great faith traditions and the dreams of our youth. Come, offer your leadership and vision, together with the most amazing people you will ever meet.
AND
PARTNERS
P R E S E N T :
IN T ER FAI T H YOUTH INITIATIV E (IFY I) 2 0 1 3 S U MMER PROG RA M CROSS BORDERS DO JUSTICE BE PEACE MAKE FRIENDS
GROW AS A LEADER
JUNE 25 TO JULY 2, 2013
TUESDAY TUESDAY
“The Ways of Truth and Love” IFYI is a unique experience in youth empowerment, leadership development, interfaith theological education and peacemaker training. Participants of diverse religious backgrounds
come together for a joyful and intensive overnight immersion program that includes community building, workshops, art projects, service and social action experiences, field trips,
IFYI 2013 has a summer program designed for teens (15 -18), as well as a parallel track for college students. Together we will interpret our own spiritual vision of justice and peace, while living out Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Beloved Community" and building the “World House” in the 21st century.
Men and women are housed in separate staffed areas on campus, and if desired, students may commute from home. Religious and dietary needs will be accommodated.
theological dialogue, and much more! The program takes place over eight days in the summer followed by mentoring and gatherings during the academic year.
For more information and an application, contact Matt Carriker at: Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries, Interfaith Youth Initiative 474 Centre St., Newton, MA 02458 617-244-3650 [email protected], www.coopmet.org
Never has there been a greater need for young people to understand each other's cultures and faiths and to work together for the common good. From the streets and schools of American cities to the crises we confront overseas, our globe cries out for a new vision of peace and justice, grounded in the wisdom of our great faith traditions and the dreams of our youth. Come, offer your leadership and vision, together with the most amazing people you will ever meet.
