Rev. Dr. Robert Linthicum will be the keynote speaker at the My Job- Risktaking Justice and Mercy Workshop on June 27, 2009 at Memorial United Methodist Church in Austin. Rev. Linthicum is the founder of Partners in Urban Transformation, a group of clergy and lay leaders that provides resources, support, and practical strategies for those engaged in urban ministry.
The workshop, hosted by the Austin District Amos Commission, will focus on poverty, healthcare, and environmental issues at the global, urban, and rural levels. The workshop will place a special emphasis on how churches can develop the skills they need to become active and engaged in these areas.
For more information, visit the Amos District website here. To register for the event call the Austin District at (512) 444-1983 or send Jill an email at jill@umcad.org.
Rev. Dr. Linthicum will also be preaching at both the 8:30am and 11:00am services at University United Methodist Church in Austin on Sunday, June 28. Additionally, he will speak at a luncheon after the service on city ministries to the poor and related justice issues. The cost for the luncheon is $5.00. To register, call the church office at (512) 478-9387.
