Second Annual Clergy Summit on Disaster Preparedness

8:30 - 9:00 Free Continental Breakfast

Plenary Speakers
Joseph Bruno, Commissioner, NYC Office of Emergency Management
Lloyd Sederer, M.D., Executive Deputy Commissioner, NYC Dept of Health & Mental Hygiene
The Rev. Alfonso Wyatt, Allen AME Church, Fund for City of New York

Responders
Arturo Guzman, Chaplain, Disaster Spiritual Care Services-NY
The Rev. Khader El-Yateem, Pastor, Salam Lutheran Church
Sarah Sayeed, Assistant Professor, Baruch College; Amardeep Singh, Ex. Director, Sikh Coalition

Music
Julliard Choral Singers . Urban Blend

12:00 - 1:00 Free Buffet Lunch

Claiming Our Place/Making A Difference

1...As Chaplains and Spiritual Caregivers: Traditions of Disaster Spiritual Care
Examines the meaning of spiritual care in various faith traditions, the character and function of the nonsectarian chaplain, and the domain and expertise of the faith community in crisis and disaster. Convener: The Rev. Bruce Anspach, Pastor, Chaplain, Pastoral Counselor; Leaders: Chaplains from various faiths

2..As Leaders of Houses of Workshop & Your Communities: Are you Ready for Disaster Ministry?
Teaches preparedness at the personal, congregational, and community levels as foundational for helping others; provides one credit toward NYDIS Urban Disaster Academy certification. Leaders: Max Green, NYC OEM; Susan Lockwood, NYDIS; Debbie Grattan, Richard Brouillette, Citizens for NYC

3...As Builders of Peace: The Impact of Trauma & Addressing the Root Causes of Violence
Looks at the role of trauma in perpetuating cycles of violence among individuals, groups, and communities and the role of congregational leaders in conflict transformation. Leader: Ruth Wenger, STAR NY

4...As Models of Self-Care: Self-Care is not an option...It is Life-giving
Assists religious leaders in creating a practical personal prescription for health and wellness, presents a program for modeling wholeness and wellness in the context of day-to-day ministry, and teaches a successful model for training others in self-care practices. Leaders: Ausma Mursch and Psychotherapists from Lutheran Counseling Center

5...Partners in Mental Health: Collaborating to Create Healing and Resiliency
Includes a frank conversation about the interface between spiritual care and mental health-obstacles opportunities-and tools and techniques for successful intervention. Leaders: Ali Gheith, DOHMH; Dr. Will Ashley, Director of CCCNY Care for the Caregivers Project, Pastor & Pastoral Counselor

3:30 - 4:00 Networking & Refreshments