The 2017 Leadership and Multifaith Program (LAMP) symposium raised public awareness and provided resources for students, faculty, religious congregations, and community leaders in Atlanta who work with immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers or care about issues of global migration. The event began with a film screening and discussion with the directors of After Spring, a documentary on the Syrian refugee crisis executive produced by Jon Stewart and directed by Ellen Martinez and Stephanie Ching. In keeping with the LAMP vision to promote multifaith understanding in a religiously plural society, speakers and workshop leaders addressed questions of migration from a variety of perspectives, including legal advocacy, spiritual care, education, interfaith action, and community organizing. By highlighting action steps and opportunities for partnership, this third annual LAMP symposium worked across religious and academic boundaries to promote strong communities, a vibrant nation, and a peaceful and prosperous world.
Program Details
Registration & Coffee Gathering (9:30 – 10:30 A.M.)
Viewing and Discssion of After Spring (11:00 A.M. – 12:45 P.M.)
Opening Remarks:
Deanna Ferree WomackLeadership and Multifaith Program
Director, Assistant Professor at Candler
School of Theology
Film Directors:
Ellen Martinez
Stephanie Ching
Respondent:
Laura Bier, Georgia Tech
Lunch and & Workshop Session 1 (12:45 – 2:45 P.M.)
After Spring: Documenting the Syrian Crisis |
Ellen Martinez Stephanie Ching Juan Carlos Rodriguez |
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Migration & The Middle East |
Heather J. Sharkey, |
Spiritual Care with Migrants and Refugees |
Emmanuel Lartey Rev. Fahed Abu-Akel |
Know Your Rights |
Azadeh Shahshahani |
Coffee Break (2:15 - 2:30 P.M.)
Workshop Session 2 (3:10 – 3:30 P.M.)
Educating Immigrant and Refugee Students: |
Rhina Fernandes Williams Kristina Brezicha |
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How to Welcome and Advocate for Inclusivity in Your Community |
Michelle Maziar |
Detention & Detained Asylum Seekers |
Amilcar Valencia Melanie Johnson |
Compassion in Action: |
Leanne Rubenstein |
Keynote Address, "How the Legal Power of Protecting Rights Expands the Marketplace" (4:00 – 5:00 P.M.)
Speaker:
Derreck Kayongo, Chief Executive Officer of the Center for Civil and Human Rights
Respondent:
Silas Allard, Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory University