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.