Announcement-Convocation of Conscience
Diocesan Press Service. April 30, 1973 [73115]
PURPOSE: To convene a national witness of clergy and laity to work for positive change in the national priorities reflected in current and proposed federal budget and spending policies.
DATES: May 9, 10 and 11, 1973
PLACE: Washington, D.C., Headquarters Hotel - Ramada Inn (Thomas Circle)
WHO: Members and staff of national, regional and local churches
Representatives of Protestant, Catholic and Jewish faiths
Representatives of ethnic and other caucuses
PROGRAM: Briefings on issues
Regional strategy meetings
Public ecumenical service at Washington National Cathedral
Visitation with key congressmen
Visitation with your congressmen*
Visitation to key government agencies
RESOURCE PEOPLE: Leaders and top officials of churches
Representatives of national coalitions
CONTACT: Phil Littlejohn, Coordinator, Convocation of Conscience,
475 Riverside Drive, New York, N.Y. 10027, Room 576
(212) 870-2296
HOUSING and GROUP TRAVEL: Make reservations through Richard Shindler, Convention and Group Travel Associates, Ltd., immediately for the best possible rates. Supply him with the names and addresses of people for reservations.
Address: 1115 Main Street, Bridgeport, Conn. 06604, Suite 402
Telephone: (203) 366-4731
*Please make appointments with your Representative and Senator as soon as possible.