Reserve April----The Mobilization to End Poverty--- Washington, D.C. [View All]

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The election of Senator Obama represents a historic moment for our nation and world. A new door has opened and a new dawn of leadership will soon begin. However, even the most committed president will face incredible pressures and obstacles in making poverty reduction a priority, particularly during this economic crisis.

This April, Sojourners will host The Mobilization to End Poverty – a historic gathering of thousands of Christians here in Washington, D.C. Together, we will call the new president and members of Congress to take immediate steps to address extreme poverty. And we need you to be there.
Learn more about The Mobilization to End Poverty.

We’ve already sent notice to President-elect Barack Obama, that we expect him to join The Mobilization and address the thousands gathered. While we intend to listen to him, we will also demand accountability for the promises he makes to us and to those living in poverty.
Along with the newly elected president, we’ve also invited nationally known speakers and advocates such as Tavis Smiley, Gov. Mike Huckabee (invited), Rich Stearns, Rev. Sharon Watkins, Jeffrey D. Sachs, Rep. John Lewis, John Perkins, Alexia Kelley, Brian McLaren, and Rev. Freddie Haynes – plus many others who will join Sojourners’ Rev. Jim Wallis for this historic, three-day event.

For full program, http://www.sojo.net/index.cfm?action=events.M2EP&item=M2EP-major-speakers