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Join Franciscan-inspired justice-seekers from across the country in Washington, D.C. to learn, grow, connect with others and be empowered as advocates for creation, peace and justice in our home communities.
Saturday, October 12, 2024 | Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Registration Information
All participants are asked to cover their transportation to and from the retreat center in Washington DC. See our Transportation Guide to assist in your travel planning.
Full Conference Attendance with Lodging includes: 3 nights accommodations, conference participation and most meals. Registration will be $250 per person for adults 18-30 and $300 per person for adults over 30.
Full Conference Attendance *without* Lodging includes: conference participation, facility fees and most meals. Registration is $200.
Weekend Attendance *without* Lodging includes: all program costs and meals for day events only from Saturday, October 12 to Sunday, October 13. Registration is $100.
Virtual Attendance includes: online program on Sunday, October 13, time to be announced. Early Bird registration is $40. After Oct. 1 the rate will be $50*.
*We want everyone to be able to attend. If this is a hardship, please contact us at info@franciscanaction.org
If you need to apply for a scholarship, please click here.
If you'd like to pay by CHECK, please write "Leadership Conference" in the memo section, send it to Franciscan Action Network at 1400 Quincy Street NE, Washington, DC 20017 AND fill out this registration form.
Check-In begins at 3pm at the Washington Retreat House with opening session at 5pm, then dinner followed by social and cultural activities.
After a morning Catholic mass for those who wish to participate and morning sessions, we will hold an afternoon seminar with sessions on Franciscan formation, how to be peacemakers in challenging times, and how to work together to solve key problems such as environment, voting rights, immigration, and gun violence in the midst of polarization.
*Note* The Sunday afternoon seminar alone will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person.
Advocacy training and planning meetings for U.S. Congressional visits on Tuesday, as well as free time to see Washington DC.
Participants will meet with U.S. Congressional offices to advocate bipartisan approaches to key issues in meetings organized by FAN. There might also be an opportunity for a public rally with other faith organizations advocating peaceful democratic elections. We will conclude with lunch before departing.
Some of the conference goals include:
Location
Washington Retreat House | 4000 Harewood Road NE, Washington
See our Transportation Guide for planning.
Can't Make It to D.C.?
Consider joining us virtually on Sunday for a half day of interactive online sessions, panels, and our keynote speakers Sr. Julia Walsh, FSPA and Friar Michael Lasky, OFM Conv.
Many thanks to our Sponsors!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Saturday, October 12, 2024 | Tuesday, October 15, 2024
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Saturday, October 12, 2024 | Tuesday, October 15, 2024
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