All are invited to this Saturday’s Shalom Summit
Our community longs for shalom, God’s peace, justice and flourishing. The Shalom Summit is a time to pause together in worship, prayer and learning as we explore what it means to practice shalom.
The Shalom Summit, set from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 15, in the chapel, will include workshops and activities:
- D’Metri Mattocks-Lopez: “Let Hope Arise”
- Stories of hope and crafting “Shalom Statements” together
- Rev. Joel Sommer: “Survive. Thrive. Resist.”
- Contemplative practices like silence, Sabbath, and Scripture to help justice seekers stay grounded
- Dr. Sadara Shine: “Justice Flows Where Prayer Intercedes”
- How prayer fuels courage, clarity and lasting restoration in justice work
We’ll also hear from voices shaping conversations on justice, art, and hope:
- Jennifer Toledo (Expressions58): “Sustaining Hope While Seeking Shalom” (Main Session 1)
- Susie Gamez (Midtown Church): “Sustaining Hope While Seeking Shalom” (Main Session 2)
- Propaganda (PropHipHop): “Connecting Art and Justice”
Chapel credit will be available! Students, staff, faculty, administrators and friends are all welcome to come and “seek the shalom of the city” (Jeremiah 29:7).
See our schedule here or email sbackous@georgefox.edu for more information. Also, be sure to register!