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Religious Freedom Summit DC
Martin Luther King and the Challenge of Religious Freedom
Washington, D.C. 20-21 August 2018
2018 Summit Highlights
Powerful Keynote Speakers
Bishop
Rudolph W.
McKissick, Jr.
Bishop
J. Louis Felton
Reverend
Dr. Dwight Riddick
Summit 2018's Focus
The Seymour Institute’s 2018 Religious Freedom Leadership Summit, “Martin Luther King and the Challenge of Religious Freedom,” focused on the key role that religious freedom played in the accomplishments of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King and the transformative Civil Rights Movement. Church leaders from around the country discussed the critical importance of the Black Church’s service to the poor and needy and the lynchpin of religious freedom on which that work rests. Current threats to religious freedom and how the Black Church can respond concluded the discussion.
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The Museum of the Bible
in Washington, DC !
Museum of the Bible is an innovative, global, educational institution whose purpose is to invite all people to engage with the Bible.
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What better place to tap into the
power of religious freedom!
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Summit Speakers 2018
keynote speakers
Bishop Rudolph W. McKissick, Jr.
Bishop
J. Louis Felton
Reverend
Dr. Dwight Riddick
other speakers included
Eugene F.
Rivers III
Jacqueline
C. Rivers
Beverly D. Frazier
Tim
Schultz
Eric Williams
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Justin E.
Giboney
Estrelda Y. Alexander
Talbert Swan
Schedule
DAY 1
Morning
Attendees arrive in DC & check in to their hotel.
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1:30 pm
Tour participants convene at the Museum of the Bible before the 2:00pm Tour. NB: The Museum has a strict Security Clearance procedure that must take place prior to entering.
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2:00 pm
Tour of the Museum of the Bible. (After the tour, visitors can feel free to browse the Museum up until its closing time at 5:00 pm)
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For your convenience, we have listed a few restaurants near to the Museum that you can opt to visit at your comfort.
Check out the list of restaurants nearby.
(Subject to change)
DAY 2
Morning
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Breakfast - attendees can grab a bite at their hotel, or feel free to enjoy breakfast at any of these spots near to the Museum.
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Morning Prayer
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Welcome & Opening Remarks
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Opening Keynote Address - "Martin Luther King and the Challenge of Religious Freedom"
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Q & A
Panel & Discussion - "Importance of Religious Freedom for the Service of the Black Church"
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Break
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Afternoon
Luncheon Address - "Role of the Black Church in Religious Freedom"
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Presentation and Discussion - "The Black Church: Value Added to their Neighborhoods"
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Break
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Closing Keynote
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Dinner at Georgia Brown's Restaurant
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Interdenominational Worship Service at the Third Street Church of God.
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Transportation will be provided to Georgia Brown's Restaurant from the Museum and then on to the Worship Service for Summit attendees. We invite our Attendees to a brief Reception after the Service in the church's Fellowship Hall. Transportation will again be provided after the Reception to the Hyatt Regency hotel.
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DAY 3
Attendees check out & depart DC.
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Early Bird Qualifiers ONLY : visit the National Museum on their own schedule.
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Past Summit 2017
Taste of the Millenials Panel with Justin Giboney
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