Kelso Lecture and MUI Conference 2025

Kelso Lecture and MUI Conference 2025

March 13 - In-person and Online - LectureWhen the Spirit Moves: A Pneumatological Meditation on Trauma and Violence

March 14 - In-person only - MUI ConferenceTransforming Traumas: Fostering Hope and Resilience in our Neighborhoods

In collaboration with and co-sponsored by the Office of Continuing Education and the Metro-Urban Institute

Join us for a transformative gathering aimed at addressing the profound impacts of trauma and violence in our communities and fostering pathways to hope and resilience. This conference will bring together community leaders, mental health professionals, pastoral care leaders, grassroots activists, and local and national scholars who are passionate about creating positive change in neighborhoods. Our conversation kicks Thursday with the Kelso Lecture delivered by Dr. Keri Day and follows on Friday with workshops, panel discussions, and interactive networking sessions. Participants will leave with practical tools and actionable strategies that build on innovative approaches to trauma-informed care and healing centered engagement.

What You Will Learn

Participants will engage in workshops, panel discussions, and interactive sessions covering:

  • Innovative approaches to trauma-informed care and healing centered engagement.
  • Strategies for building resilience in individuals and communities.
  • Faith-based resources to address and counter various manifestations of violence.
  • The role of spirituality and cultural practices in hope-filled healing.
  • Collaborative models for community support and empowerment.

Expectations

Attendees can expect a rich and supportive environment where they will:

  • Learn from local and national scholars and grassroots leaders in areas of trauma-informed care and healing.
  • Network and partner with like-minded individuals committed to transforming and healing communities.
  • Gain practical tools and resources to implement in their own neighborhoods.
  • Participate in meaningful discussions that challenge and inspire.
  • Leave with renewed hope and a shared vision for resilience and a deeper understanding of commitments to neighbors.

Continuing Education Units – 0.1. credit for lecture; 0.3 credits for conference, available upon request.