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We're getting ready for our annual trip to Pittsburgh for CCO's Jubilee Conference, a gathering of several thousand college students eager to explore how to weave faith commitments into everyday life. This year, we'll have our usual table in the exhibit area with all kinds of information about *cino projects: catapult magazine and road journal; Imagining Space and Practicing Resurrection.

Kirstin and Rob will also be leading a workshop called "Movin' On Out":

It's important to consider what Christian faithfulness might look like in our unique careers as members of the body of Christ. But what about faithfulness in the practical aspects of the transition from living at school or with our parents to living on our own? This workshop will explore what it means to live into the Kingdom creatively as we choose where to live, establish food habits, cultivate a household and more.

So, if you'll be at the conference, be sure to check out our table in the exhibit hall and, if you're interested, attend our workshop! We'd love meeting new folks and engaging in great conversation.

Out of a conversation about collaboration last fall with folks from the Christian Reformed Office of Social Justice, a tour was born--the Eat Well Food Tour, to be exact.

Basically, throughout the summer of 2009, Rob and I will visit churches, farms, farmer's markets and other locations throughout the midwestern U.S. and Canada exploring food and faith issues. We'll conduct interviews, assist in networking around food justice and conduct workshops on food and storytelling. The workshop will explore how our food choices can represent faithful improvisation on the themes of the Christian story, including justice, abundance, love, hospitality, creativity, stewardship and more.

Check out the tour web site for more details, including a tour blog where we'll chronicle the people, places and ideas we'll encounter along the way. And watch for a stop near you!

Rob and Kirstin led a workshop this morning titled "Rock and roll and race" at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The workshop looked at the history of rock and roll, focusing specifically on movements and moments in which race played a significant role in shaping music culture--with particular attention given to significant African-American artists.

While certainly still a work in progress, you can check out our workshop resource page to get an idea of what we talked about or to continue the conversation.