Holy Spirit & Social Justice Conference (9/30 & 10/1)!

By Christopher House, September 28, 2023

The Office of Religious and Spiritual Life and Christian Community Church Ithaca invites you to the Holy Spirit & Social Justice Conference, September 30 & October 1, 2023

The theme for this conference is Spirit- Filled Solutionaires Addressing Food Insecurity & Barriers to Re-entry! Joining us are Spirit-filled scholars, panelists, and community leaders to help us better understand, reclaim, and activate a Holy Spirit inspired prophetic witness that produces lasting social change. 

All conference sessions and worship services are FREE and OPEN to Ithaca College students, staff, faculty and the general public. The conference schedule is below.

Saturday, Sept 30th: Muller Chapel

Location: Ithaca College, 140 Textor Circle, Ithaca NY.

11amKeynote Address

Speaker: Dr. Dara Coleby Delgado, Allegheny College

Dara Coleby Delgado is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies and Black Studies at Allegheny College (Meadville, PA). Coleby Delgado is a third-generation Pentecostal. In 2019, she completed her doctoral work in theology at the University of Dayton. There, Coleby Delgado examined the life and work of Bishop Ida Bell Robinson, founder of the Mount Sinai Holy Church of America, using a social-historical frame that employed both feminist/womanist theology and Critical Race Theory. Currently, Coleby Delgado is working on her forthcoming book on the same topic. 

Holy Spirit & Social Justice Speakers

 12:15pmPanel Discussion, “Solutionaries at Work”

·  Reverend, Dr. Kenneth Clarke, Director, Tompkins County Office of Human Rights.

·   Professor Yolanda Clarke, Assistant Professor of Health, Diversity Faculty Fellow,, SUNY Cortland.

·   Serah Lawal, J.D. Candidate, Northwestern Law School, Ithaca College Alum ‘22.

·   Reverend, Dr. Christopher House, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Ithaca  College.

 7:00pm: Empowerment Worship Service  @ Christian Community Church Ithaca

Location: Southside Community Center, 305 S. Plain Street, Ithaca NY

Speaker: Prophet Lloyd Bustard, Lloyd Bustard Ministries

Lloyd Bustard is a multifaceted individual with a career that has flourished over the course of nearly four decades. As a dedicated minister, accomplished musician, and prolific songwriter, he spreads the Gospel of Jesus Christ and inspires believers and disciples to think big! Originally hailing from Canada, Lloyd now calls Texas his home, where he is making a profound impact on individuals' lives through his original worship compositions and compelling sermons.

Sunday, October 1st

10am: Worship Service @ Christian Community Church Ithaca

Location: Southside Community Center, 305 S. Plain Street, Ithaca NY 

Speaker: Prophet Lloyd Bustard, Lloyd Bustard Ministries

Individuals Requiring Accommodations, Please Contact: Spiriturallife@ithaca.edu or call 607-274-3101