“It’s a new day in Gombe State.” Those words, by the Hon. Hassan Ahmadu Haruna, a leading representative of the Governor of the State of Gombe, Nigeria, summed up the tone of the opening ceremony of the OMNIA Institute for Contextual Leadership training for reconciliation and peace held in Gombe, in Northeast Nigeria, February 28-March 3.
On Thursday, Feb. 23, SCUPE officially launched its new organization under a new name: The OMNIA Institute for Contextual Leadership. With an expanded vision and a challenging global mission to create bold leaders for a just world, we are hitting the ground running by announcing TWO workshop programs, an initiative to organize and train activist groups, and the next stage of our Nigeria project.
Enjoy these moments from our launch, and be sure to explore our website to get involved!
"ALL" - Our Launch Video Presentation
Cook County ILLINOIS Board President Toni Preckwinckle in a light moment while addressing the gathering.
President Premawardhana with "Alum" Rev. Michael Curry and colleague.
At this pivotal time in nation's history, there is much to learn from Sri Lanka’s past and present. SCUPE's President shared important political insights from his native Sri Lanka, including how they shattered the glass ceiling, how religious identity privilege impacted pluralism, and how religion and government conspired to build an empire. Also learn how YOU can see all of this first hand as part of our exciting Immersion Journey to Sri Lanka!
At first glance it may seem odd to look to a Buddhist culture for insights about Christianity. And yet, as one who grew up Christian in predominantly Buddhist Sri Lanka, I learned very early that there was much to be gained from the study of other religions. My exposure to Buddhism helped me to think more critically and contextually about religion in general and about Christianity in particular.
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