Purpose:

PART 1:
8:30-9:00am	Resource Displays, Coffee, and Conversation
9:00-12:00	Plenary presentions and open discussion, beginning with a biblical-theological framework. Who are the new immigrants - in our communities and in our churches? Why do they come here? How do they impact community life? What are the issues concerning U.S. immigration law and enforcement? Discussion leaders include - Peter Pedemonti (New Sanctuary Movement, Philadelphia), - Zac Steele (JUNTAS and Philadelphia Praise Center), - Bob Walden (Peace & Justice Committee and West Swamp Mennonite Church), and - Tammy Alexander (Mennonite Central Committee, Washington Office)
PART 2:
12:00-2:00pm	Lunch and Workshops on these topics:
	Refugee Resettlement. Conversation with church committees who have sponsored refugees and recent immigrants - what are the challenges and what works well? Public Policy Advocacy - Review of current immigration-related legislative issues and strategies in Congress and Pennsylvania Legislature - with Tammy Alexander, Interfaith Immigration Coalition and Mennonite Central Committee, Washington Office.) Immigrants and Employment Issues - with Todd Miller, Lutheran Children and Family Service and Norristown New Life.