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General Minister And President Speaks At National Anti-Poverty Event
Disciples News Service - 7/7/2006

(Read Sharon Watkins' sermon "Use Words")

General Minister and President Sharon Watkins gave the opening address at a three-day anti-poverty event held at National City Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Washington, D.C. on June 26-28.

Watkins joined speakers such as Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Sen. Barack Obama, and Marian Wright Edleman, founder and president of the Children's Defense Fund. The event was sponsored by Sojourners Magazine and Call to Renewal, an organization headed by Jim Wallis, editor-in chief of Sojourners. Wallis also is author of the book: "God's Politics: Why the Right Gets It Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get It."

Hundreds of other grassroots and faith-based anti-poverty leaders were present and had an opportunity to attend workshops, network, visit congressional leaders and hear speeches and inspiring music. The conference was called "Pentecost 2006: Building A Covenant For A New America" and more information can be found at: www.calltorenewal.org/events/pentecost06/index.html

"I am excited about being asked to participate in this event," said Watkins. "Those attending will hear speakers that have shown it is possible to transcend political party lines and be Christ's voice, calling us to feed the hungry and care for the orphan and stranger."