Just wanted to let everyone know about a new local issue our Creative World Justice group is looking at addressing. Human Trafficking, in its many forms, is an issue that is now affecting most countries in the world. And as much as our country, state, and city has tried to point out the problems in places like Cambodia, Nepal, Myanmar, etc, while closing our eyes to what was taking place right under our noses, this industry has firmly entrenched itself here.
OATH MEETING (TUES 6:30PM)
I have started making connections with a grassroots organization call Oklahomans Against Human Trafficking (OATH). They have a more-established chapter in Tulsa and are just getting one started here in OKC. I went to the first meeting last month and met with their director last week to talk about ways we could get involved. The next monthly meeting is tomorrow, Tuesday, at 6:30PM at the United Way (1444 NW 28th St). I would love to have a few of you join me as the group begins to break up into action teams.
CREATIVE WORLD JUSTICE GATHERING (SUN 5:00PM)
Starting this Sunday night, we are going to begin taking one Sunday Gathering each month to bring some of the issues our Creative World Justice group has been investigating to the wider community. We will look at how justice themes are consistently present throughout the story of God and creation. This month I will share some thoughts about Human Trafficking and begin to dream of some avenues to educate the people of OKC, to stand up against the oppressor, and walk in solidarity with the victims.
OKLAHOMA’S FIRST HUMAN TRAFFICKING CONFERENCE (THURS, OCT 22)
OATH’s Tulsa Chapter has organized the first ever conference in Oklahoma on Human Trafficking. It will be at the Mabee Center in Tulsa next Thursday from 9AM – 3PM. Also, the night before at 7PM, they will be screening “CALL + RESPONSE,” a documentary to bring awareness to the issue of Human Trafficking. The movie will be followed by a panel discussion from some of the conference speakers. For those interested in joining me at the conference, please register at http://www.oathconference.us/register.html. Also, if you are thinking about going, let me know so you can catch a ride up to Tulsa with me.
I hope to see you at one of these CWJ related events over the next couple of weeks. Please feel free to call (405.694.8562) or email (gary@convergenceokc.org) with questions or thoughts.
“Being Brave for Those Afraid”
Gary Caplinger
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