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Musicians Ken Medema and Jorge Lockward set for 2010 faith communication congress

October 21, 2008 | NEW YORK

Musicians Ken Medema and Jorge Lockward will bring their unique musical talents to Religion Communication Congress 2010, the world’s largest interfaith gathering of faith communications professionals, scheduled for April 7-10, 2010 in Chicago. (more »)

Faith communicators forum receives major Lilly Endowment grant

September 10, 2008 | NEW YORK

Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded $200,000 to the Religion Communication Congress 2010 for programming during the upcoming once-a-decade gathering, scheduled for April 7-10, 2010 in Chicago.

“We are deeply grateful to the Lilly Endowment for this generous gift. It will enable the program planners to continue building content for workshops that will refresh skills and bring participants new understanding of other faith groups,” says Finance Chair Daniel R. Gangler. (more »)

RCCongress 2010 announces scholarships to attend global interfaith gathering of religion communicators

May 7, 2008 | NEW YORK

Organizers of a once-a-decade conference of faith communications practitioners today announced a fund to help young religion communicators and students attend the world’s largest interfaith gathering of religion scheduled for April 7-10, 2010 in Chicago.

Under the financial assistance program, called the Global Partners Fund, eligible individuals are invited to apply for grants of up to $3,000 to help cover the cost of registration, travel, food, and lodging for the event. (more »)

2010 Congress to explore faith communication issues

January 31, 2008 | NEW YORK

Changes in perceptions about religion, its influence in the public arena and how technology delivers the message are among the issues communicators will consider at Religion Communication Congress 2010. (more »)

RCCongress 2010 announces theme and date for Chicago gathering

December 1, 2007 | NEW YORK

Participants will explore the many dimensions of change facing religion communicators under the theme Embracing Change: Communicating Faith in Today’s World. (more »)