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This Friends of Sabeel conference will present speakers and workshops examining the situation in Palestine-Israel. The conference begins at noon on March 16 and will end at 6 pm on March 17 and will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 2100 J Street, Sacramento. “A Child’s View”, an exhibit of Gaza Children’s art work will be on display. Admission will be $50 (includes Friday dinner and Saturday lunch), $25 student, $35 (one day only), $5-10 sliding scale for March 16 7 pm keynote by Reverend Naim Ateek, Sabeel Founder, and Huwaida Arraf, Palestinian Freedom Rider.
For more information, including a list of speakers: www.FOSNA.org (select the Sacramento Conference), or e-mail: SabeelSacramento@gmail.com, or telephone 916-451-1512. Sabeel is a Jerusalem-based ecumenical Palestinian Christian organization seeking justice and peace in the Holy Land through non-violence and education. Sabeel's beloved patron is Archbishop Desmond Tutu. The Sacramento Conference has been endorsed by Alice Walker, a growing list of clergy and faith and secular organizations. PSR/Sacramento is one of the co-sponsors.
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