 This August, Rev. Kristin Stoneking joined the national staff of the Fellowship of Reconciliation as its 24th executive director, on the cusp of FOR's centennial year (2014-2015).
Kristin's diverse and unique qualifications will serve her well in leadership of the oldest interfaith peace and justice organization in North America. An United Methodist minister who has mobilized and led faith-based social justice campaigns on issues like gangs and gun violence, full inclusion of LGBTQ people, immigrant rights, and racial and economic justice, Kristin has proven expertise in developing intergenerational and multi-faith programming.
Based in Northern California, Kristin will travel to New York next month for a series of meetings and special events. We are pleased to invite you to join Kristin and other FOR staff at the Stony Point Center on Thursday, December 5th, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM for an informal reception and conversation, with appetizers and drinks provided.
Kristin will speak briefly during the reception about her vision for the Fellowship, especially as FOR approaches our centennial celebration. In her first three months with FOR, Kristin has helped the organization shift into a grassroots-based regional model to organize, train, and grow the global peace and justice movement. With a current base of more than 100 chapters, religious peace fellowships, and affiliated groups, Kristin looks forward to leading FOR into its second century of persevering for peace and nonviolent social change.
RSVP now for the Dec. 5th event.
Prior to FOR, Kristin Stoneking launched a Multifaith Living Community in Davis, California that has become a recognized model for interfaith intentional community projects. This initiative was conceived during her 14-year tenure as executive director of the historic Cal Aggie Christian Association at the University of California, Davis, which grew multifold in staff and budget under Kristin's leadership.
A vocal advocate for the Occupy/Decolonize movement, Kristin also achieved national attention in November 2011 for her role in a situation with violent overtones. Police officers pepper-sprayed activists who had joined a large Occupy UC Davis protest. Kristin successfully mediated between the parties and, when video footage of the dramatic incident “went viral” via social media, promoted the disciplined, principled use of nonviolent action.
The Stony Point Center is a caring conference center offering delicious, locally sourced food, simple accomodations, sustainable values, and a spirit of hospitality. Located in Stony Point, New York, the center hosts the Community of Living Traditions (CLT), a multifaith community dedicated to the practice and study of hospitality, nonviolence, and justice, which is an affiliated group of FOR.
We look forward to welcoming you on December 5th and deepening FOR's relationship with you during the coming year.
Peace,
Linda Kelly
Fellowship of Reconciliation |
