Counter-Recruitment Conference

This Web page from the Mennonite Central Committee (somewhat akin to American Friends Service Committee, each brought to you by a historic peace church) also has other resources on conscientious objection.

Purpose

The conference will bring together youth and adults to learn how to counter the lure of military recruiters who promise money for college or job training. With a special focus on areas that are heavily recruited such as communities of color and settings of poverty, the conference will:

• provide good information on the realities behind military advertising and recruitment
• challenge and equip congregations to help youth find meaningful non-military opportunities for education, job training, employment, and leadership development
• discuss strategies for counter-recruitment work in public schools and other public settings
• lodge the work of counter recruitment in our commitment to Christ’s way of peace and reconciliation through worship and biblical study
• provide good opportunity for networking and sharing resources

Who should attend?

All who are eager to make Christ’s way of peace meaningful and accessible to youth in our highly militarized world, including:

[Follow the link for the list and more info. or just to take a look around.]