Engaged Spirituality Forum Will Highlight Gov. Bill Ritter and Rev. Leah Daughtry, Chair of the 2008 Democratic National Convention Committee
Denver, Colorado - The Colorado Democratic Party is sponsoring its second annual seminar on faith-based issues at the Iliff School of Theology from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., on Saturday, January 12, 2008. The Rev. Leah Daughtry, Chair of the 2008 Democratic National Convention Committee will be the opening keynote
speaker.
Colorado Governor Bill Ritter will speak to the participants at lunch. His address will follow a panel discussion on separation of church and state.
Panelists include Rev. Ron Stief of Faith in Public Life; Taj Ashaheed, Executive Director of the Colorado Muslim Council, and Colorado Rep. Morgan Caroll, speaking from the Jewish perspective.
Workshops on immigration, health care, environment and war will be held in the afternoon. Speakers include Rep. Terrance Carroll, Iliff Professor Dr. Miguel de la Torre, Rep. Jim Riesberg, Rev. Peter Sawtell, among others.
