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.
