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Intersections of Faith and Immigration August 31-Sept 5, 2023
The Intersections trip visits New York City this year (Aug 31-Sept 5)
Intersections will focus on immigration, nations, and internationalism. The traveling scholar this year is Dr. Lisa Barnett, Assistant Professor of American Religious History at Phillips Theological Seminary. Colton Lott and Tara Dew are the trip leaders. Both serve at First Christian Church El Reno.
Intersections borrows it’s design from International Affairs Seminar and welcomes adults 21 and older. Participants can expect education about the topic that will challenge your perspective, and conversations with Disciples from Oklahoma that respects everyone’s point of view. Intersections is a “co-learners on a journey” trip that is individual and communal.
Intersections is a trip on the move. Each day will have one educational experience for the entire group with exploring or other options determined by participants. Intersections includes a lot of walking, traversing stairs, escalators, and elevators. Ground transportation via the NY Subway and walking are the least expensive ways to travel the city and will be part of the trip. Ride share services like Lyft, Uber, or cabs are at the participants expense. Breakfast is provided daily at the hotel, while all other meals are at the participants expense. See below about what is included in the fee.
The Itinerary Includes:
- Ellis Island
- Tennament Museum
- 9/11 Museum
- United Nations
Fee Includes: Housing (shared room – two beds / or single), Breakfast daily, Itinerary Entrance Fees, some ground transportation, and a Broadway show. Couples registering for the trip should register one at the single fee, and one for the shared fee.
Shared Room: $1300 pp
Single Room: $1850 pp
Participants cover travel costs to and from New York City and meals except breakfast.
Questions? Contact the Regional Office to be in touch with Rev. Michael Davison or Rev. Colton Lott.
Intersections Trip Returns: Sept 1-6, 2022
Faith and Economics
This educational trip for adults 21 and older is an opportunity to study a topic in conversation with other disciples. Intersections is based in Washington D.C. this fall. Through group learning and personal reflection participants will consider how, if, their faith and discipleship following Jesus shapes their participation in a consumer driven culture.
This trip is sponsored by our Commission on Laity and led by Pastor Tara Dew and Rev. Michael Davison.
Cost is $850 per person and Registration is Open until June 30th.
The fee is based on double occupancy housing. (An additional $550.00 is required to secure a single room.) Rooms: 2 room suites with a king bed or 2 double beds.
Fee Includes:
- Housing @ Embassy Suites Alexandria Old Town
- Entry Fees & Program
- Ticket to Hamilton @ The Kennedy Center
- DC Metro Card (loaded w/ $50)
Not Included:
- Transportation to Washington DC
- Lyft, Uber, or Cab Transportation
- Meals
Covid-19
As the variants continue to evolve, some Washington D.C. sites that no longer require proof of Covid-19 vaccination may alter their policies and entry requirements. Knowing this is a possibility, and that it would inhibit your participation in the trip once in Washington D.C., we recommend all Intersections participants be fully vaccinated (2 doses of Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca) or Johnson & Johnson shot, at least 2 weeks before the beginning of the trip. We encourage a booster shot as well. Mask requirements vary by site, so we advise participants bring a KN95 or N95 mask. The final itinerary is dependent on the availability of site openings due to Covid-19.
Preliminary Itinerary
Thursday, Sept 1: Travel Day / Orientation to Washington D.C. / Group Dinner / Monuments & Memorials at Night / Evening Examen
Friday, Sept 2: Smithsonian Museums / African American History and Culture Museum / Monuments & Memorials / Evening Examen
Saturday, Sept 3: Holocaust Museum / Arlington National Cemetery / Monuments & Memorials / Evening Examen
Sunday, Sept 4: Worship at National City Christian Church / Free Afternoon / Hamilton / Evening Examen
Monday, Sept 5: NPR Tour / Capitol Tour / Free Afternoon / Group Dinner / Evening Examen
Tuesday, Sept 6: Travel Day to Oklahoma / Remember what you saw, heard, and learned.