Join us in El Paso and Ciudad Juarez! This MCC Peace Camp will explore topics of peace and justice through the lens of migration, including the Biblical mandate of hospitality. Register by January 5!
What we will explore at this peace camp:
- Theological response to migration and hospitality: As people of faith, how should we understand our theological and spiritual responsibilities towards immigrants in our midst
- Root causes of migration: What are regional and global dynamics that are causing human migration today? How can a peacebuilding lens help us understand these root causes?
- Current realties: What are the conditions and experiences migrants face when they get to the border? How does identity and our perception of “strangers” have an impact on migrants at the border? How can we understand this experience from a trauma and resilience lens?
- On-the-ground work: How are local community-based organizations and churches accompanying migrants navigate a volatile context? How can a peacebuilding lens help us understand the impact of these interventions?
We recognize funding is often a barrier for young adults, so MCC will be covering all costs of travel, lodging and meals. Each participant will be expected to cover a $250 registration fee. We encourage churches, schools, families and friends to support participants in the registration fee where possible.
Please contact nathantoews@mcc.org with any questions.