Muslims for Progressive Values
Fourth Annual Retreat
Atlanta, GA
Cultivating a Progressive Environment
Two Securities Center
3500 Piedmont Road
Atlanta, GA 30305
Note: Regular Registration is closed.
Session registration available throughout event.
Fundraiser registration until Thursday, August 5, 2010 at 7pm ET
Retreat Notes
Friday/Saturday night meals are "on your own". Dining options will be provided at Friday/Saturday Dinner is "on your own". Dining options will be provided at check-in.
Hotel - SpringHill Suites has given the following rates:
$89.00/Night - 1 King; 1 Sofabed
$99.00/Night - 2 Queens
$20.00/session
Session I - History of Progressive Islam - Zahra Ayubi
Session II - Progressive Communities Workshop - Michael Prival
Session III - Light of Islam Sunday School Curriculum - Yarehk Hernandez
Session IV - Planning Our Progressive Path - MPV Chapters
Please email ani@mpvusa.org if you have any questions about conference specifics.
Look forward to seeing you at the retreat!
Retreat Schedule
| Friday August 6, 2010 |
| 4:30PM - 6:00PM |
Registration - SpringHill Suites
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| 6:00PM - 7:00PM |
Dinner - Dutch-Treat - Meet in SpringHill Suites Lobby |
| 7:00PM - 9:00PM |
MPV Retreat Activity - Movie/Discussion - Two Securities Center
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| Saturday August 7, 2010 |
| 8:30AM-9:00AM |
Breakfast - Two Securities Center
Todd's Catering |
| 9:00AM - 9:30AM |
Introductory Session - Two Securities Center
Ani Zonneveld (MPV, Chair) will give a brief overview of MPV and an introduction of MPV board members. |
| 9:30AM- 10:30AM |
MPV Briefing - Two Securities Center
MPV-DC, MPV-NY, MPV-Canada and MPV Affiliate AIF to give briefing |
| 10:30AM-12:30PM |
History of Progressive Islam - Two Securities Center
Zahra Ayubi - PhD Candidate - Islamic Studies - UNC Chapel Hill
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| 12:30PM - 1:40PM |
Lunch and Prayer - Two Securities Center
Todd's Catering |
| 1:40PM - 3:00PM |
Progressive Communities Workshop/Brainstorming Session
Michael Prival - (Machar, the Washington Congregation for Secular Humanistic Judaism)
Speaker will summarize the philosophical approaches that helped to move much of Judaism from its medieval, legalistic tradition into modernity. Speaker will include practical and organizational issues that affect progressive communities.
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| 3:00PM - 3:15PM |
Break/Prayer - Two Securities Center
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| 3:15PM - 5:45PM |
Light of Islam Sunday School Curriculum - Two Securities Center
Yarehk Hernandez - MPV Board Member
The education of Muslim youth is the single most important issue for Islam’s future and the only way to combat the intolerance, hatred and zealotry plaguing Islam in the present. The goal of this workshop is to not only discuss theory but practice as well. We will address the needs and issues inherent in Islamic education and how to create progressive Islamic education centers across America.
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| 6:00PM - 10:00PM |
MPV Night on the Town/Fundraiser - Dinner/Social at Divan
$25 - $20 Dinner; $5 for fundraiser for MPV Literary Zikr Project
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| Sunday August 8, 2010 |
| 8:30AM - 9:00AM |
Breakfast - Two Securities Center
Todd's Catering |
| 9:00AM - 11:00AM |
Planning Our Progressive Path - Two Securities Center
MPV Chapters
Using the knowledge and information gained from the brainstorming sessions and talks, we will put together a collaborative plan for the year to coordinate and to acheive specific community goals.
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| 11:00AM - 12:00PM |
Conclusion/Prayer - Two Securities Center
Optional after-retreat lunch |
Hosted by Muslims for Progressive Values the American Islamic Fellowship
Questions? Contact ani@mpvusa.org or kelly@americanislamicfellowship.com
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