International Ministry

COMMUNITY OF THE CROSS OF NAILS (CCN)

The 2nd International Conference of the Community of the Cross of Nails
Tuesday 13 - Sunday 18 July 2004
Keynote theme: The Catastrophe of Conflict. Religion - Cause or Cure?
On Thursday 15 July, a panel of distinguished speakers including:

	The Most Revd. Njongonkulu Ndungane,
	Archbishop of Cape Town
	Professor David Ford, Cambridge University
	Professor Mark Amstutz, Wheaton College,
	U.S.A.

will offer us information and insights on the great challenge of Conflict and Religion.

Our Inspiration
On the 14th November 1940, the medieval cathedral of Coventry was destroyed.  Yet, out of death and destruction, emerged a pledge: ‘Our enemies’, the then-Provost Williams said, ‘will become our friends’.  The symbol of this vision became the Cross of Nails, created out of the 14th century nails taken from the charred roof beams of the destroyed cathedral.  It became a powerful reminder of the need for reconciliation between God and humankind and among human beings.  The Community of the Cross of Nails (CCN) had its beginnings in the reconciliation with Germany, but then spread over all five continents.  Today we are a network of over 200 centres, each responding in its very own way to the challenges of its particular situation, bringing its own expertise into our network and thus adding a new dimension to the Community.

Sharing in Fellowship
Such a community can only thrive when it comes together to share in fellowship.  This will be the major focus of this year’s International Conference of the Community of the Cross of Nails.  Its varied programme will provide ample opportunity for:

discussion on how to strengthen the CCN worldwide network in the future



Outline Agenda

Tuesday 13	Welcome to Coventry
2-4.30 pm	Registration and orientation
5 pm	Choral Evensong followed by dinner
Wednesday 14	News from the CCN Network
	Case studies from around the world Update from the boards and individual centres
Thursday 15	The Catastrophe of Conflict:
	Religion - Cause or Cure?
	Keynote presentations, debate and workshops Conference dinner followed by choir concert
Friday 16	It’s Your Conference!
	A morning for networking followed by the Litany in the ruins of the Old Cathedral Excursion to Stratford upon Avon or Warwick
Saturday 17	CCN –
	Our Shared Vision for the 21st Century Reflection and discussion on the future role of CCN Evening barbeque
Sunday 18	Closing Ceremony
	Celebration Eucharist (including presentation to new Companions)
Early afternoon	Departure

Community of the Cross of Nails
International Centre of Reconciliation
Coventry Cathedral
1 Hill Top, Coventry CV1 5AB, UK
ccn@coventrycathedral.org.uk

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