Parliament of Worlds Religion 1999 Capetown SA

Author(s): Parliament of the World’s Religions
Publisher: USA Parliament of the Worlds Religions

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1999
PARLIAMENT
Young people of diverse religious and spiritual backgrounds from around the world have been asked to answer the following questions.
• Why is it important for young people to respond the Call? What is unique about the perspective of youth on the Call?
• What in your religious/spiritual tradition compels your interest in the Call?
• What ways can young people take responsibility for implementing the Call?
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Through both presentation and guided discussion young people will provide their unique answers to these questions as they dialogue with other thoughtful young people about practical application and creative engagement.
REDISCOVERING THE CONTINUUM
HONORING OUR
INTERGENERATIONAL BONDS
Saturday December 4, 1999
2:00-5:30 PM
Youth provide links between a defining past, an uncertain present and an unknown future. This gathering re-examines concepts of ancestry and works to revive vital connections between spiritual elders and the next generation of leadership. Here is a sample of what participants might expect when they attend the Rediscovering the Continuum gathering.
■ Participate in one of the world's largest appreciative inquiry sessions between elders and young people.
• Listen to presentations from young people and their spiritual guides
•Engage in dialogue with the children and grandchildren of the world's most important spiritual leaders about continuing ongoing struggles.
• Talk with professionals as they discuss spirit and vocation.
Share spiritual practices that help young people connect to their ancestry.
Participants of all ages are invited to engage in an afternoon of intergenerational dialogue and discussion. Honor and celebrate the inspiring nature of both young people and spiritual elders as they connect with past and look towards the future.
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Day Four:
PUSHING THE
BOUNDARIES OF
CREATIVE ENGAGEMENT
YOUTH INITIATIVES THAT WORK Sunday December 5
2:00-5:30 PM
Young people are at the forefront of nurturing transformative communities across the globe. This gathering is an opportunity to see and hear how young people are enriching their communities through a variety of creative means. This program offers an exhibition atmosphere, punctuated by major presentations, and is designed to bolster best practices and inspire new initiatives. Some of the dozens of groups from both South Africa and around the world that will be participating in this event are:
Peace Jam International Play for Peace International
• Western Cape Youth Council
■ World Vision's Youth Ambassadors
• Pole to Pole International
• Youth for Understanding
• Religious Youth Service
The River Foundation
■ Center for Ubuntu
■ The Seed Foundation
• SHAWCO
Healing the Memories Program
• Muslim Youth Movement
• Conquest for Life
• Viva Rio
■ Tosonanga Youth Club
• City Year
Its Your Move Youth Group
Through youth development organizations, religious institutions, and other youth oriented groups, young people are a powerful force in effecting positive change. Here young people have the unique opportunity to dialogue about the best practices and discuss how successful projects might be replicated throughout the world. This will also be a powerful opportunity support the Next Generation in the future and to develop new initiatives within the global arena.
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