2008 Conference Aims

To enrich the profession by:

• refining our professional skills
• developing tools and resources appropriate to our profession
• exchanging ideas and experience with one another
• forming an international  chaplaincy association
• encouraging the development of such endeavours worldwide.

To offer support through:

• gathering as a global community
• celebrating our common values and ideals
• sharing our stories
• acknowledging our differences

To extend our understanding of a contested and changing world by:

• exploring the role of religion in higher and vocational  education, universities, colleges and educational institutions.
• further developing community and multifaith understanding.
• increasing our commitment to spirituality which enables peace, justice, increased knowledge and acceptance of others.

2008 Conference Principles

The gathering aims to:

• be inclusive,
• encourage and create a sense of sharing and community
• recognize our struggle to respect religious and cultural differences and celebrate diversity;
• understand and engage with one another from the integrity of our own positions.
  

Conference Theme

Reflecting Light

Reflecting on Faith: celebrating diversity
Reflecting on Justice: sharing our stories
Reflecting on the Profession: searching for common ground