Jim Watkins, Peacemaking Program Associate and former Congressional aide also presented. This informal day will explore ways that McCormick can be more accountable and faithful in its relationship with its neighboring community Woodlawn. The day will include presentations by representatives from the Woodlawn community and a tour of the neighborhood. McCormick's African American Ministries Program was instrumental in forming this alliance. The Urban D.Min.
Program is up and running.
This fall the Joy of Urban Ministry Group will complete their required core courses. These have included Small Group Formation, Transforming Neighborhoods, Theology From the Edges, and Building Inclusive Communities. The next urban ministry group will start this fall in San Francisco. A group in Cleveland is also contemplating formation. This class, accompanying the Public Ministry Symposium, will explore the Christian foundations for public ministry and political involvement, explore some of the ethical dilemmas and include site visits.