Saturday, March 23, 2013

A Bread for the World Regional Gathering in North Carolina

Bread grassroots advocate (and musician) Bryan McFarland invites Bread members and friends in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia to join him for a regional Bread for the World gathering at Christ United Methodist Church in Greensboro, N.C., on  Saturday, April 13.  The gathering, which starts at 9:00 and ends at 4:00 p.m., will feature workshops, letter-writing, singing and a keynote address by Rev. James Forbes, senior pastor at The Riverside Church in Harlem, is the keynote speaker.  Rev. Forbes will also lead the opening worship.

 Here are other features of this gathering:
  • Advocacy training by The Rev. LaMarco Cable, Bread for the World regional organizer
  • Music & letter-writing in a lunchtime Jacob's Join
  • Regional mini-gatherings for TAKE-IT-HOME plans
  • Campus ministry AND local congregation emphasis
  • Catered lunch on-site
  • Childcare will be provided
CLICK HERE to Register (the cost is $25 before April 8 and $35 after that date)

PRIOR TO THE GATHERING!! A Place At The Table will be shown Apr 5-11 (Fri - Thu) at Geeksboro Coffeehouse Cinema, 2134 Lawndale Drive in Greensboro, NC 27408 (336) 355-7180 Click HERE for showtimes!

A Place At The Table - From the filmmakers of Food Inc. comes a documentary investigating incidents of hunger in American and proposing solutions to the problem.

Learn more about Bread for the World's 2013 Offering of Letters.

AFTER THE GATHERING!! Sunday, April 14, 2013 Rev. Dr. James Forbes will preach 11 a.m. worship at Sedgefield Presbyterian Church - 4216 Wayne Road, Greensboro, NC 27407

------------------ FAQs for NC Bread for the World Gathering 2013-------------------------
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
Free & plentiful parking.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Contact the Rev. Bryan F. McFarland.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Nope!

What is the refund policy?
Your unused ticket price will be considered a donation to Bread for the World. Thanks!

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