Jody Kretzmann, co-founder and director of the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) Institute, will lead a discussion about how communities, congregations and organizations marginalize certain groups  - such as the neighborhood in which we are located - often with the best of intentions. How does help hurt? How can service be enslaving? And what can we do to keep the unintended consequences of our good will from overwhelming its recipients? Perhaps part of the answer lies in the recognition that gifts, talents, skills and dreams are universal.

We meet for this session at Northeast Community Lutheran at Grace Center, a good example of asset-based development. 3 Lutheran congregations sold their buildings and together bought a school building, which now houses multiple congregations, a food shelf, and many other activities! http://necommunity.net

5 pm Meal (no cost)

6-8 pm Interactive Presentation