High School Juniors and Seniors who are actively involved in their local Disciples of Christ congregation are invited to International Affairs Seminar March 16-24.
Come with us and…
- Meet people from other cultures, learn to appreciate their gifts and understand their concerns for peace and justice.
- Visit the United Nations in New York City, and witness its many influences in world affairs.
- Discover how Christians have involved themselves in influencing the course of history, as together we consider issues of justice.
- Visit Washington, D.C. and share with elected officials your concerns. You will see the role they play in determining laws that affect our lives.
Fee – $1,750 (possible $75- $150 surcharge depending on airfares at time of booking.)
- $250 deposit due November 1. Minimum $100 monthly payments. A fund-raising plan is fine!
- Full fee must be paid by March 1.
- This fee is subsidized by a generous grant from Kansas Bible Chair.
The total balance is due March 1.
Fee includes everything: airfare, train, ground transportation, all meals, hotel (shared rooms; housed in DC on church floor), seminar program fees, two Broadway shows and a “who done it?” comedy at the Kennedy Center – everything except your souvenirs!
To Register …
Please send the following to the Topeka Regional Office, 2914 SW MacVicar:
- Name and high school grade level
- Postal address
- Email address
- $250 deposit. Make check to CCK, with IAS in memo
- 2 reference letters: 1 from your pastor; 1 from school counselor/principal
- 250-word essay on “Why I want to attend IAS”
The International Affairs Seminar is sponsored by the Christian Church in Kansas (DOC). Regional Minister Steve Martin is director/coordinator. Adult sponsors, one for every five youth, come from the communities from which youth are enrolled. For additional information, contact Steve Martin at 800-737-8130 or [email protected].
IAS Travel Itinerary & Overview
This is approximate and may vary with circumstances.
Friday/ Saturday |
Group assembles Friday evening in Kansas City |
Sunday |
Worship at Riverside Church – Afternoon: Harlem, 9/11 Memorial, and/or Central Park Evening: Broadway Show! |
Monday |
Seminar: Human Trafficking & Modern-Day Slavery: How Christians can make a difference! Afternoon: Staten Island Ferry (view Statue of Liberty) Evening: Dinner in Chinatown |
Tuesday |
Seminar continues Evening: Dinner and second Broadway Show |
Wednesday |
Early morning AMTRAK to Washington, D.C. Afternoon: Settle into housing at National City Christian Church Evening: dinner at Ben’s Chili Bowl – favored by President Obama! |
Thursday |
Seminar: Speaking to Legislators Afternoon: visit Museums / Monuments Late Afternoon: Kennedy Center – Shear Madness Dinner in Georgetown after the show |
Friday |
Seminar: How to make a difference in the world! Afternoon: visit Museums / Monuments Evening: Dinner & Final wrap-up |
Saturday |
Return flight to KCI. |