Local leaders and legal experts will discuss issues around housing insecurity at the Nov. 6 symposium, “Neighboring in a Time of Need,” co-hosted by Elon Law and West Market Street United Methodist Church.
Housing insecurity will be the focus of a symposium that brings together civic, legal and faith leaders for a community conversation around the issue.
The second annual Law and the Prophets Symposium, titled “Neighboring in a Time of Need,” will happen Thursday, Nov. 6, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall of West Market Street United Methodist Church. The event is co-hosted by Elon Law and West Market Street United Methodist Church.
The evening town hall will feature a panel discussion and invite reflection on how law, policy and faith intersect to shape our duties as neighbors — especially toward those experiencing housing instability in Greensboro.
Date: Thursday, Nov. 6
Location: West Market Street United Methodist Church (302 W. Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27401)
Doors Open with Hors D’oeuvres: 5:30 p.m.
Programming: 6:15-7:45 p.m.
Light Meal Reception: 7:45-8:30 p.m.
Guests are encouraged to bring new or gently used winter garments — coats, hats, socks and gloves — to be distributed to neighbors in need.
Panelists include:
- Sherea Burnett L’13, executive director of Partners Ending Homelessness
- Matt Bussell, associate pastor for outreach and mission pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Greensboro,
- Zack Matheny, Greensboro City Council,
- Andrea Harrell L’09, Greensboro assistant city manager,
- Rosa Newman, Assistant professor of law at Elon Law
- Vachel Pollard, Greensboro resident
- Moderators: Jeremy Benton, associate pastor of West Market Street United Methodist Church, and Scott Leighty, assistant dean for development and alumni relations at Elon Law.
This year’s symposium theme arose from a shared desire to restore constructive, public discourse around matters that shape civic life. From questions about legal rights and city policy to faith’s call to compassion, the symposium seeks common ground in a complex issue that touches many in the greater Greensboro community