C-67 Conference

Conference on C-67

THE HOPE OF RECONCILIATION TODAY:

The Confession of 1967 at 35
Mission in the World & Wholeness in the Church
Marking the 35th Anniversary of "C-67"

February 3-4, 2002, Sunday-Monday,
at Stony Point Center, Stony Point, NY.

Starting Sunday 3:00pm -- Concluding Monday 4:30pm

Witherspoon is involved in this conference as part of its long-term emphasis on "The Whole Gospel Church"

Check out the details in the new conference brochure!
We have just added an update on plans for this event, along with bio sketches of the speakers [1-7-02]

Purpose:

What does the Presbyterian Church (USA) stand for? Have we forgotten what God was teaching us in 1967? How does our mission today reflect the justice marks of the church laid out by that Confession, as well as its basic theology of grace?

This conference is sponsored by the Third Way Project in Hudson River Presbytery to affirm the 35th Anniversary of the Confession of 1967 and to reclaim the full confessional heritage of a reconciling church, updating and reflecting on "C-67"s concerns. Here's an opportunity for real theological discussion around concerns that make for wholeness in church and society: peace, racial justice, economic progress, environmental stewardship, ecumenism and an inclusive church leadership.

The Confession of 1967 understood the Word of God to be Jesus Christ, witnessed through the letter of the scriptures, and it authorized a Book of Confessions, confirming a range of biblical interpretation within our deep Christian heritage.

A set of thought-and-discussion-provoking essays will be published in preparation for the February conference and as a resource for consultations across the PCUSA.

Already some PC(USA) seminaries, affinity groups and presbytery study and mission groups are developing their own plans to observe this significant anniversary.

Since September 11, the discussion of Peace & Public Witness is only more pressing.

Speakers include:

Douglas Ottati, Professor of Theology, Union Theological Seminary (VA)

The Significance of a Book of Confessions for the Church's Future

Paul Capetz, Professor of Church History, United Theological Seminary (Twin Cities)

On Grace, Conscience and the struggle over ordination: 1978 in light of 1967.

Carol Johnston, Professor of Theology, Christian Theological Seminary (Indianapolis)

On ecology and theology for sustainable development

Philip Wickeri, Hewlett Professor of Mission and Evangelism, San Francisco Seminary

On globalization, multi-faith encounter and international Christian mission.

Richard Hong, President, Hawk Scientific Systems, Kinnelon, NJ

A Response in light of business and technological changes.

Ann Rawlings, Director, Bertram Beck Institute on Economics, Fordham Univ., NYC.

On poverty, wealth and the role of the church's public witness

Heidi Hadsell, President, Hartford Seminary, Hartford, CT.

On feminist theology, women's ordination and organizations since C-67.

Curtis Jones, Pastor, Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church, Baltimore, Maryland.

On racial justice, attempts at reconciliation, empowerment & self-determination.

Eugene TeSelle, Professor of Historical Theology Emeritus, Vanderbilt Divinity School.

On the context of C-67 in light of previous confessions and Confessing churches.

Others invited.

For Further Information and Registration Information please contact:

The Third Way Project, "For the Inclusive Unity of the Church, beyond legislation and litigation"
c/o Scarborough Presbyterian Church
Box 35
Scarborough, NY 10510

E-mail: ciosso@scarboroughchurch.org

Phone: (914) 941-1142.
Fax: (914) 944-0027