Religious leaders Conference

Religious leaders Conference

Theme: Bridging Divides and Building Peaceful Communities

Date: May 1st–3rd, 2025

Venue: KPPC Center, Oloosuyian, Kajiado Central

Target Audience: Religious Leaders, Theologians, and Interfaith Practitioners

The Kenyan Program on Pedagogies for Community (KPPC) is pleased to announce the Religious leaders Conference which is the 2nd KPPC conference on Living with Differences. A transformative three-day event designed for religious leaders committed to fostering peace, bridging divides, and creating resilient communities.

Why Participate?

• Deepen Your Understanding of Diversity: Explore the intersection of faith, culture, and coexistence through the innovative CEDAR pedagogy.


• Learn Practical Tools for Engagement: Gain strategies to address biases and stereotypes within faith communities and promote unity.


• Engage in Interfaith Collaboration: Network with leaders from diverse religious backgrounds to build sustainable frameworks for peace.


• Be a Catalyst for Change: Gain tools to lead transformative initiatives within your faith community.

 

Program Highlights

• Day 1:
  
  
  • Overview of conference theme and objective
  
  
  • Interactive sessions introducing the Communities Engaging with Difference and Religion pedagogy and the importance of boundaries in building peaceful communities.
  
  
  • Discussion of Rule 1, The importance of boundaries (Boundaries connect as well as divide)
  
  
  • Group discussions on overcoming prejudice within faith teachings and practices.
  
  
  • Movie Night: Screening of a film on interfaith tensions in Kenya (the tension between Muslims and Christians in Kibra)
  
  
  
  


• Day 2:
  
  
  
  • Travel to Machakos for an immersive experience exploring cultural heritage and spirituality at a Kamba shrine.
  
  
  • Facilitation.
  
  
  • Discussion of Rule 6- Being uncomfortable (Uncomfortable is not unsafe.
  
  
  • Panel discussion with interfaith leaders sharing success stories of coexistence.
  
  
  
  


• Day 3:
  
  
  
  • Attend a Catholic Church service in Oloosuyian to experience community worship.
  
  
  • Facilitation (having group prompts to engage emotions and feelings)
  
  
  • Practical facilitation sessions on building resilience and fostering collaboration across faith divides.
  
  
  
  

Who Can Apply?

This conference is open to religious leaders who are:

• Actively engaged in promoting peace and unity within their communities.


• Interested in addressing interfaith tensions and fostering collaboration.


• Committed to building bridges across social, cultural, and religious divides.

How to Apply

Religious leaders interested in attending are invited to apply before April 10th 2025.

Submit your application via Email: kppc024@gmail.com

1. A statement of intent (300 words max) explaining your interest in the conference theme.


2. Your full name, title, and religious affiliation.


3. Your ID or passport details.


4. Contact details (email and phone number).

Selected participants will be notified by April 20th 2025.

For Inquiries:

Email us at kppc024@gmail.com or call 0790903855

Join us for this meaningful journey to bridge divides, build peaceful communities, and lead positive change. Together, we can foster harmony and resilience in our shared world.