“Latino Immigration to Atlanta: Connecting Faith Communities and Addressing Critical Issues”

Friday-Saturday, March 19-20, 2010
9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Candler School of Theology
Emory University

The Departments of Religion and Political Science at the University of Florida organized a conference, “Latino Immigration to Atlanta: Connecting Faith Communities and Addressing Critical Issues,” at the Candler School of Theology, Emory University on March 19-20, 2010. The conference was co-sponsored by the Candler School of Theology, the Atlanta Theological Association, The Aquinas Center of Theology at Emory University, Faith and the City, and the A.L. Burruss Institute of Public Service and Research at Kennesaw State University. The Ford Foundation provided major funding for the event.

In addition to presenting the findings of a three-year long study of Brazilian, Guatemalan, and Mexican immigrants in the Atlanta metropolitan region, the conference brought together community leaders, activists, policy makers, students, and scholars to discuss the challenges and opportunities that Latino immigration poses for congregations and civil society at large. The conference featured a keynote speech by Dr. George Yancey entitled “The Challenges of Immigration for Multi-Racial Congregations.” Dr. Yancey is professor of sociology at the University of North Texas and is the author of Who is White? Latinos, Asians, And the New Black/Nonblack Divide (Lynne Rienner 2003), One Body, One Spirit: Principles of Successful Multiracial Churches (InterVarsity 2003), and Beyond the Racial Gridlock: Embracing Mutual Responsibility (InterVarsity, 2006).

Click here for the program.

Click here for the research brief

The following conference presentations are now available online:

“Immigration and Inter-ethnic Relations in Metro-Atlanta: An Historical Overview,” Marie Marquardt (Agnes Scott College)

“Attitudes and Stereotypes: Examining Data from Metro Atlanta,” Tim Steigenga (Florida Atlanta University Honors College) and Philip Williams (University of Florida)

“The Challenges of Immigration for Multi-Racial Congregations,” Dr. George Yancey (The University of North Texas)

The following practicum session notes are now available online:

“Immigration 101: Strategies for Education of the Native-Born,” Susan Stevenot Sullivan (Catholic Charities)

“Nuts and Bolts: Breaking Down Organizational Barriers to Inter-ethnic Engagement in Congregations,” Jenny McBride (Candler School of Theology)

“One Body, Many Experiences: Planning and Implementing Inter-ethnic Worship,” Nora Martinez (United Methodist Church)

“Beyond the Stranger: Theological, Ethical, and Biblical Approaches to Immigration,” Susan Snyder (Candler School of Theology)



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	Home People News and Events Atlanta Conference Academic Innovation Outreach Dialogues on Immigration Photo Gallery Resources & Links Publications Department of Political Science Anderson Hall, PO Box 117325 Gainesville FL 32611 Phone: (352) 392-0262 Fax: (352) 392-8127 Email: pjw@polisci.ufl.edu Department of Religion 107 Anderson Hall, PO Box 117410 Gainesville FL 32611 Phone: (352) 392-1625 Fax: (352) 392-7395 Email: mvasquez@religion.ufl.edu	“Latino Immigration to Atlanta: Connecting Faith Communities and Addressing Critical Issues” Friday-Saturday, March 19-20, 2010 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Candler School of Theology Emory University The Departments of Religion and Political Science at the University of Florida organized a conference, “Latino Immigration to Atlanta: Connecting Faith Communities and Addressing Critical Issues,” at the Candler School of Theology, Emory University on March 19-20, 2010. The conference was co-sponsored by the Candler School of Theology, the Atlanta Theological Association, The Aquinas Center of Theology at Emory University, Faith and the City, and the A.L. Burruss Institute of Public Service and Research at Kennesaw State University. The Ford Foundation provided major funding for the event. In addition to presenting the findings of a three-year long study of Brazilian, Guatemalan, and Mexican immigrants in the Atlanta metropolitan region, the conference brought together community leaders, activists, policy makers, students, and scholars to discuss the challenges and opportunities that Latino immigration poses for congregations and civil society at large. The conference featured a keynote speech by Dr. George Yancey entitled “The Challenges of Immigration for Multi-Racial Congregations.” Dr. Yancey is professor of sociology at the University of North Texas and is the author of Who is White? Latinos, Asians, And the New Black/Nonblack Divide (Lynne Rienner 2003), One Body, One Spirit: Principles of Successful Multiracial Churches (InterVarsity 2003), and Beyond the Racial Gridlock: Embracing Mutual Responsibility (InterVarsity, 2006). Click here for the program. Click here for the research brief The following conference presentations are now available online: “Immigration and Inter-ethnic Relations in Metro-Atlanta: An Historical Overview,” Marie Marquardt (Agnes Scott College) “Attitudes and Stereotypes: Examining Data from Metro Atlanta,” Tim Steigenga (Florida Atlanta University Honors College) and Philip Williams (University of Florida) “The Challenges of Immigration for Multi-Racial Congregations,” Dr. George Yancey (The University of North Texas) The following practicum session notes are now available online: “Immigration 101: Strategies for Education of the Native-Born,” Susan Stevenot Sullivan (Catholic Charities) “Nuts and Bolts: Breaking Down Organizational Barriers to Inter-ethnic Engagement in Congregations,” Jenny McBride (Candler School of Theology) “One Body, Many Experiences: Planning and Implementing Inter-ethnic Worship,” Nora Martinez (United Methodist Church) “Beyond the Stranger: Theological, Ethical, and Biblical Approaches to Immigration,” Susan Snyder (Candler School of Theology)


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