United Methodist Student Movement
Student Forum 2008 “Be the Change: The Fruit of Love”
May 22-25 @ American University, Washington, D.C.
The Student Forum of the United Methodist Student Movement is an annual spiritual development and leadership training conference for college and university students. It will feature immersion field trips in the Washington, D.C. area, worship, legislation, and new workshops. The forum is open to any college or university student who would like to attend.
The Forum provides:
- Spiritual formation—personal faith, enrichment, worship, social justice, education, immersion trips in the Washington, D.C. community, and development for faithful discipleship on campus.
- Leadership training—learn local campus ministry leadership skills; communicate to the denomination the needs and wants of students; gain a better understanding of individual skills and talents an how to lead in your local community
- Networking—connect with other students from around the country and world; talk with participants about exciting new ministries for students; find new ideas to share in your local community
Immersion Field Trips, Friday 9am-4pm
The immersion field trips provide students with the chance to participate in a unique experience that will focus on a particular topic. Groups will learn about complex social and economic issues raised in the UM Social Principles by visiting different sites, talking with people from Washington, D.C., who work regularly on each issue, and having a chance for small groups and individual reflection based on the immersion experience.
This year’s immersions are:
- Politics and Religion Institute
- Homelessness, Poverty, and Hunger
- Racism and Mascots
- Gentrification
- Immigration
- Employment and the Campaign for a Living Wage
- Women’s Rights
- Environment
- Civil Rights
- Elementary and Secondary Education in America
- Health Care
- HIV/AIDS
More information is available about each of these trips on the Student Forum website: www.umsm.org/studentforum Participants choose one immersion trip when registering.
Other Activities
Choir and Worship Participants: the choir is open to all who like to sing. To join simply check the appropriate box when registering.
Workshops: Two workshop sessions will be offered, which help students learn leadership skills and explore ministry programs that will benefit them and their campus.
Resolutions and Legislation: Students express their hopes and concerns for the church and the world by submitting resolutions to be discussed at the Student Forum.
Application Deadline: Register online at www.umsm.org/studentforum by April 18th, 2008. Cost is $140 per person—includes all conference materials, lodging, meals, a T-shirt, and a $5 contribution to the UMSM Mission Fund.
