At a Glance

In 2008, March 7-10, we will gather for the sixth annual Ecumenical Advocacy Days conference. Our theme, ’2008: Claiming A Vision of True Security’ promises to inspire an expected gathering of over 1,000 religious advocates from a wide array of Christian communions. Experts will train participants how to do advocacy and inform them of U.S. domestic and international policies that focus on a movement toward a new vision of true human security - one which seeks not only the absence of tension, but the presence of justice (Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.). The 2008 Ecumenical Advocacy Days will culminate with lobby visits on Monday calling upon our government to conceive new visions of security in our homes, our neighborhoods and our world.

Registration Information

Conference fee: $160 including two lunches and Sunday dinner.
Registration after February 15th will be $175. Register early!
Student scholarships are available, visit the young adult page or email ecumenicaladvocacydays@gmail.com.
Consider making a donation to help students attend the conference.

Schedule

The following is an overview of the schedule, please visit the schedule page for up to date information. You may also be interested in several pre and post events happening in conjunction with the conference.

Friday:

Optional dinner buffet at 5pm for $27; Opening Session begins at 6:30.

Saturday & Sunday:

Variety of ‘track’ sessions offering comprehensive issue briefings and advocacy training in preparation for Lobby Day; Common time for ecumenical worship and denominational fellowship; Sunday reception and Town Hall forum.

Monday:

Participants will take a coordinated message to meetings with their Members of Congress. Participants must schedule their own visits or email Scott Jacobsen at SJacobsen@childrensdefense.org for help in setting up appointments.

Housing

All sessions Friday through Sunday will be held at the Hilton Alexandria mark Center. The Hilton Alexandria Mark Center is located across the Potomac River from Washington, DC, in Alexandria, Virginia. Make your reservation under the name “Ecumenical Advocacy Days” for the special $109(plus tax) per night room rate. The room block is limited so call early! This rate will last until February 15 or the block is sold-out, whichever comes first.

Reservations: Call (877) 783-8258 or (800) 445-8667
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center Hotel
Directions:
5000 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA 22311

You are responsible for your own housing arrangements.
The hotel provides a free shuttle to and from Reagan National Airport, Pentagon City and King Street Metro Stations.
Busses will transport participants to Capitol Hill for Lobby Day.

Roomshare

Visit the roomshare page to view ads or post your own.

Volunteer

Interested in volunteering during the conference?
Volunteers will be needed during registration, to staff the lobby day and information tables throughout the conference, to participate in worship services, and various other duties.

Please email advocacy_days@comcast.net if you would like to volunteer.