Reflections on my Consultation
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Cara Fisher is a Legislative Assistant at the Religious Action Center. She is a graduate of University of Texas-Austin. |
Last week, the Religious Action Center held its biennial public policy conference, the Consultation on Conscience, at L’Enfant Plaza Hotel in Washington, DC. This flagship event, held purposefully at the beginning of each congressional cycle to introduce conference attendees to the issues facing the new Congress, unites leaders of the Reform Movement and members of Reform congregations from across the United States.
With an impressive list of highly credentialed speakers discussing some of today’s most pressing political issues, including the conflict in the Middle East, human rights abuses, climate change, the genocide in Darfur, and religion and politics, the Consultation experience was both educational and exhilarating for all who were in attendance, including the RAC staff.
There was no shortage of energy and excitement in the air at this year’s event, and the sizable number of first-time attendees generated quite a buzz. Additionally, a highlight of the conference was the presentation of the Fain Social Action Award winners, where regional social action chairs and delegations from various communities were recognized for their innovative and inspiring social justice programs.
For a list of Consultation speakers and additional information, please visit our Consultation on Conscience resource page.