 "A
Celebration of the Family" is coming to the Sacramento City College
Auditorium, November 17, 2001 beginning at 11:00 am. This Celebration will host
a variety of events for the family including workshops, nationally known
speakers, and entertainment from both local and visiting musical groups.
The celebration is co-sponsored by United Families International of Northern
California, The Catholic Diocese of Sacramento, Campaign for California Families
and The World Congress of Families. The goal of these groups is to bring
families of various beliefs and backgrounds together for a day of reflection on,
and celebration of, the importance of family.
Invited speakers scheduled to date include:
Reggie White, Athlete, Social
Activist, and Promoter of Family Solidarity
J.C. Watts, Congressman,
Champion of Family Rights
Father Richard Garcia,
Sacramento Bishop for Hispanic Affairs
Cheko Okizaki, former LDS
General Relief Society Counselor
Star Parker, founder &
President of the Coalition on Urban Renewal &Education
Workshops will include:
Reggie White, "The
Importance of Fathers in Family Solidarity"
J.C. Watts, Congressman,
"National Legislation and Family Rights"
Father Richard Garcia, "The
Spiritual Foundation of the Family"
Cheko Okizaki, "Women as
Wives, Mothers, and People"
Star Parker, "You Can Do
It"
Brad Dacus, Esq. "Taking
Back the Schools"
Randy Thomasson, "Taking
Back the Legislature"
Mesha Davis, Eight Principals of
Highly Successful Parenting
CONTACT: Douglas Simmons (916) 972-8280
For more information about this event visit www.unitedfamilies.com
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