Friday, March 28, 2024
4PM – 9PM
Hampton, VA
People of Faith Bridging The Gap
ABOUT
Bridging the Gap is inspired by a call rooted in faith, spirituality, and a shared commitment to community. As concerned citizens, students, advocates, business leaders, government officials, and people of various faith traditions and beliefs, we recognize the urgent need to come together—to stand up in body or spirit, to speak out, and to be a bridge in the Tidewater region. For those inspired by scripture, Ezekiel 22:30 says, “I searched for someone to stand in the gap.” We believe that someone is us.
Through faith, moral conviction, and a commitment to justice, the responsibility of bridging the gap is ours to carry together.
The six gaps that we are covering are access to services, mental health/SUD, violence, human trafficking, isms/Othering in faith, communities, and generational gaps.
We are actively seeking sponsorships for 2025! Join philanthropic and corporate leaders in the community to make a lasting impact on the lives of those most in need while enjoying some great marketing incentives.
For questions, please contact Chaplain Jules at Juchristian@voaches.org.
EVENT KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
JIMMY GRAY
Mayor of Hampton
OFFICIAL OF NEWPORT NEWS
TBA
GAP SESSION TOPICS & EXPERTS
Access to Services
Thomasina Valentine
Mental Health/SUD
Amere Langley & Nabila White
Violence
Dan Carrera, Adrian Cook, Neisha Himes
Human Trafficking
Patrick McKenna
Othering
Rev. Marian Clifton & Rev Darrell Townsend
Generational Gaps
Dr. Brooke Covington
Starting & Growing a Business
Tim Davidson
OUR PROGRAM PARTNERS!
For questions about the Spiritual Colloquium More Than Thoughts & Prayers,
please contact us Chaplain Jules at Juchristian@voaches.org.