
Cardus, World Vision and the Canadian Urban Institute teamed up to host "Think Different: Live Chat on Urban Religious Communities" on November 6-7, 2009.
Featured keynotes included Christine Elliott (MPP Whitby-Oshawa), John Tory (Community Leader) and Karen Hamilton (Canadian Council of Churches). Also featured the book launch of Think Different—Urban Religious Communities: Problem Solvers or Trouble Makers? (edited by Geoff Ryan and Robert Joustra). The photo album from the event can be seen here.
Agenda, Friday
| 6:30 pm |
Welcome: Geoff Ryan |
6:45 pm |
Dinner Plenary: Christine Elliott, M.P.P. |
| 7:45 pm |
Responses & Discussion: Kevin Moore, City HopeJane Pitfield, former Toronto Councillor |
| 9:00 pm |
Conclusion |
Agenda, Saturday
| 8:00 am |
Welcome: Geoff Ryan |
8:15 am |
Breakfast Plenary: John Tory, Community Leader |
| 9:00 am |
Health Break |
| 9:30 am |
Response: Glen Murray, President Canadian Urban Institute |
| 10:00 am |
Panel Discussion:
Heikki Walden, Real-Estate Agent
John Horwood, Richardson Financial Partners
|
| 11:30 am |
Health Break |
12:00 pm |
Lunch Plenary: Karen Hamilton, Canadian Council of Churches |
| 1:30 pm |
Health Break |
| 2:00 pm |
Panel Discussion:
Paul MacLean, Executive Director Potentials
Dani Shaw, former PMO staffer
Don Meredith, GTA Faith Alliance
|
| 3:00 pm |
Conclusion: Geoff Ryan |