ELCA World Hunger Leadership Gathering

 

    Sept. 26-Oct. 3, 2009
    Mexico City, Mexico

    tortillastemplo mayor Esperanza - Amextra microfinance project cathedral
    ZocaloMexican crafts pyramid - Aztec ruins Amextra - woman in crafts project
     

    Thank You

    Thanks to all who participated in this year's unique immersion format for the World Hunger Leadership Gathering!  When plans for 2010 are finalized, everyone on the Hunger Leaders listserv will receive word.  And it will be posted here.


    Oct. 27 Follow-Up WebEx

    Mark your calendars for the post-event WebEx session on Oct. 27 at 7:30 Central Time. This will be a time for participants to reconnect, share observations about the trip, and talk about ways they are implementing their self-selected goals.
    WebEx Recordings

    Oct. 27                         Join the meeting                       Reflections, goals achieved        

    If you are unable to access a computer during the session (preferred) but are able to join the session by phone only, call 1-866-469-3239 and enter the meeting number (see above).

    Rick Steves Podcast on Mexico City

    Listen to a recent program on Mexico City.


    Journal of Lutheran Ethics - Issue Focused on Immigration

    Have you visited the Journal of Lutheran Ethics? The December 2008 issue focused on immigration.

    Immigration Book

    "They Are Us" by Stephen Bouman and Ralston Deffenbaugh
    >Order online ($15.99)
    >Read an ELCA blog about the book

    World Hunger Resources Related Links Other Resources
    THE TABLE Companion Profile on Mexico Event goals for participants (PDF)
    World Hunger Leaders pages Lutheran Center in Mexico City The Americas Program (articles)
    LifeLines article on Amextra (click below)
    (
    spring issue PDF)
    Amextra  |  VIDEO Ecumenical Program on Central America and the Carribean
    Contact information Subject of inquiry Phone: 1.800.638.3522
    Aaron Cooper Gathering-related questions ext. 2717
    Darlene Constanza Ordering resources or materials ext. 2764
    Nancy Michaelis Hunger Leader questions ext. 2713