Departing at 6:00am on Saturday, August 11 and returning around noon on Friday, August 17.
The place of departure and arrival is The United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay, 819 E Silver Spring Drive, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217.
When
Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 6:30 AM CDT-to-
Friday, August 17, 2018 at 12:00 PM CDT
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Mercy/Justice Trip to NYC & D.C.
LEARN, EXPERIENCE, ENGAGE, and BE EMPOWERED
Participants will learn about the root causes of poverty and engage in works to eradicate the problem. They will return home with a deeper sense of responsibility; empowered to make our world better and more just.
Itinerary (subject to change)
- Saturday, August 11
- Travel from Whitefish Bay, WI to NYC by van
- Sunday, August 12
- Worship at a culturally-diverse and vibrant church in downtown NYC
- Chaperoned sight-seeing in NYC
- Monday, August 13
- SEMINAR: ACTS OF JUSTICE coordinated by the United Methodist Women, at the Center of Church across from the United Nations Headquarters
- Tuesday, August 14
- SERVICE: ACTS OF MERCY with a non-profit organization
- Travel to D.C.
- Wednesday, August 15
- SEMINAR: ACTS OF JUSTICE coordinated by the United Methodist General Board of Church & Society across from the Supreme Court on Capitol Hill
- Thursday, August 16
- Meet with congressional staff
- Visit historic sites in D.C.
- Friday, August 17
- Return to Whitefish Bay, WI
Each day will begin with morning devotion and close with a worshipful time for reflection.
Please register by May 31
Cost : $520 per person includes seminars, transportation, room and board
Scholarships are available!
** Participants are responsible for three meals during their free time.