Bread for the World Turns 40 This Year, and You're Invited to a Party in Washington in June

Bread for the World turns 40 this year, and there is a birthday party plaanned during Bread for the World's National Gathering on June 9-10, 2014.

"We have a special $40 anniversary rate to say "thank you" and to encourage you to come," said Bread for the World President David Beckmann. "Our Gathering will take place at Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center and will include exciting speakers, new learnings, and inspiring worship. The official celebration of our 40th anniversary will be a dinner on Monday, June 9. The Gathering will conclude with Lobby Day visits to our members of Congress on Tuesday, June 10."

When: June 9 to 10, 2014

Where: Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center, 3800 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC 20007

Hotel reservations may be made by calling 888-902-1606 or booking online. A special rate of $169 per night is available for reservations made by May 6.

Theme: Bread Rising: Working Together to End Hunger and Poverty by 2030

Tentative Schedule

Monday, June 9
Working Together to End Hunger and Poverty by 2030
8:30 a.m.  Registration and Continental Breakfast
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.  Worshiping, Listening, and Learning Together
40th Anniversary Dinner
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.  Reception and Dinner

Tuesday, June 10
Lobby Day
8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Briefing session followed by pre-arranged visits to members of Congress on Capitol Hill. The day concludes with a reception and worship.

Early-bird registration, before May 6, is only $40 per person (lodging not included).