Acton Institute Events http://www.acton.org/index/events/feed Follow Acton Institute's Events with this feed. en Religion and Liberty: Acton and Tocqueville http://www.acton.org/event/2013/religion-liberty-acton-tocqueville <div class="fb-social-like-widget"><fb:like href="http://www.acton.org/event/2013/religion-liberty-acton-tocqueville" layout="button_count" show_faces="false" width="110" action="like" font="verdana" colorscheme="light"></fb:like></div><div class="field field-type-datetime field-field-date"> <div class="field-label">Event Date:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-start">September 12, 2013 - 5:00pm</span><span class="date-display-separator"> - </span><span class="date-display-end">September 15, 2013 - 8:00am</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-location-event"> <div class="field-label">Location: &nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Grand Rapids, MI</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-link field-field-more-information"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="http://www.acton.org/program/liberty_markets/liberty-markets-co-sponsored-program-acton-institu">More Information</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-link field-field-registration"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="http://www.acton.org/webform/liberty-markets-conference-application" target="_blank">Register Now</a> </div> </div> </div> <p>At this conference, graduate students will discuss religious freedom, the church-state relationship, and the role of religion in shaping the moral order of free societies. These issues will be examined through the lens of history, and readings and discussion will explore the relationship by illustrating how, at different points in history, Christianity has acted as a support for liberty and, at others, has failed to do so.</p><p><a href="http://www.acton.org/event/2013/religion-liberty-acton-tocqueville" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:56:44 +0000 Charissa Romens 5992 at http://www.acton.org Dinner with Rev. Robert Sirico in Pittsburgh http://www.acton.org/event/2013/dinner-rev-robert-sirico-pittsburgh <div class="fb-social-like-widget"><fb:like href="http://www.acton.org/event/2013/dinner-rev-robert-sirico-pittsburgh" layout="button_count" show_faces="false" width="110" action="like" font="verdana" colorscheme="light"></fb:like></div><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-eventheader"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_eventheader" width="682" height="141" alt="" src="http://www.acton.org/sites/v4.acton.org/files/events/Header-Pittsburgh.jpg?1375716478" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-rightcolumn"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <h3> Schedule</h3> <p>6pm Cocktails<br /> 7 pm Dinner and Lecture</p> <h3> Tickets</h3> <p>$60 Individual<br /> $30 Student<br /> $600 Table Sponsorship</p> <p>Sponsorship includes VIP seating for your table of 8 &amp; special recognition.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-datetime field-field-date"> <div class="field-label">Event Date:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">September 18, 2013 - <span class="date-display-start">6:00pm</span><span class="date-display-separator"> - </span><span class="date-display-end">9:00pm</span></span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-location-event"> <div class="field-label">Location: &nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Duquesne Club<br /> 325 Sixth Avenue<br /> Pittsburgh, PA 15222</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-link field-field-registration"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="https://secure.acton.org/reg/cnt/2013pittsburghsirico.php" target="_blank">Register Now</a> </div> </div> </div> <p class="rtecenter" style="clear: both;">Acton Institute Invites you to a lecture with</p> <h3 class="rtecenter"> <strong>Rev. Robert Sirico</strong><br /> President, Acton Institute</h3> <h3 class="rtecenter"> Religious Liberty and Economic Liberty:<br /> Twins Guarantee for Human Freedom</h3> <p class="rtecenter" style="text-align: center;">Please contact Charles at<br /> 616.454.3080 or <a href="mailto:croelofs@acton.org">croelofs@acton.org</a><br /> with any questions.</p> <p><strong>ABOUT ACTON INSTITUTE</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.acton.org/event/2013/dinner-rev-robert-sirico-pittsburgh" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Mon, 29 Jul 2013 16:34:34 +0000 Charles Roelofs 6116 at http://www.acton.org Thriving Churches: Flourishing Communities http://www.acton.org/event/2013/thriving-churches-flourishing-communities <div class="fb-social-like-widget"><fb:like href="http://www.acton.org/event/2013/thriving-churches-flourishing-communities" layout="button_count" show_faces="false" width="110" action="like" font="verdana" colorscheme="light"></fb:like></div><div class="field field-type-datetime field-field-date"> <div class="field-label">Event Date:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-start">September 19, 2013 - 5:45pm</span><span class="date-display-separator"> - </span><span class="date-display-end">September 21, 2013 - 12:00pm</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-location-event"> <div class="field-label">Location: &nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Weehawken, NJ</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-link field-field-more-information"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="http://www.acton.org/program/tfavc/thriving-churches-flourishing-communities">More Information</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-link field-field-registration"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="http://www.acton.org/program/tfavc/register" target="_blank">Register Now</a> </div> </div> </div> <p>How do we shepherd the flock in the search for economically healthy and socially just urban communities? What is the role of the local church in sustainable human development? Where do we find guidance for those facing unemployment and neighborhood displacement? Join us to explore how moral&nbsp;<em>and</em>&nbsp;economic clarity give direction in our mission to be true disciples, fostering effective charity, empowering our congregations and creating a context for urban flourishing.</p><p><a href="http://www.acton.org/event/2013/thriving-churches-flourishing-communities" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Mon, 13 May 2013 17:42:37 +0000 mhornak 6076 at http://www.acton.org Houston Luncheon with Rev. Robert Sirico http://www.acton.org/event/2013/houston-luncheon-rev-robert-sirico <div class="fb-social-like-widget"><fb:like href="http://www.acton.org/event/2013/houston-luncheon-rev-robert-sirico" layout="button_count" show_faces="false" width="110" action="like" font="verdana" colorscheme="light"></fb:like></div><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-eventheader"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_eventheader" width="682" height="141" alt="" src="http://www.acton.org/sites/v4.acton.org/files/events/Header-Houstonjpg.jpg?1375716600" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-rightcolumn"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <h3> Schedule</h3> <p>12pm lunch and address</p> <h3> Tickets</h3> <p>Individual seats $35<br /> Student Ticket $15<br /> Table Sponsorship $500</p> <p><strong>Sponsorship includes</strong></p> <ul> <li> VIP seating for your table of 8</li> <li> special recognition on our website, the program, and from the podium</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-datetime field-field-date"> <div class="field-label">Event Date:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">October 3, 2013 - <span class="date-display-start">12:00pm</span><span class="date-display-separator"> - </span><span class="date-display-end">1:30pm</span></span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-location-event"> <div class="field-label">Location: &nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <div> Omni Houston</div> <div> Four Riverway</div> <div> Houston, TX 77056</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-link field-field-registration"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="https://secure.acton.org/reg/cnt/houston_2013.php" target="_blank">Register Now</a> </div> </div> </div> <p class="rtecenter" style="clear: both;">Acton Institute Invites you to a luncheon with</p> <h2 class="rtecenter"> <strong>Rev. Robert Sirico</strong><br /> President, Acton Institute</h2> <h2 class="rtecenter"> Religious Liberty and Economic Liberty:<br /> Twin Guarantees for Human Freedom</h2> <p class="rtecenter">Please contact Charles at<br /> 616.454.3080 or <a href="mailto:croelofs@acton.org">croelofs@acton.org</a><br /> with any questions.</p> <p><strong>ABOUT ACTON INSTITUTE</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.acton.org/event/2013/houston-luncheon-rev-robert-sirico" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Mon, 29 Jul 2013 16:38:27 +0000 Charles Roelofs 6117 at http://www.acton.org Evaluating the Idea of Social Justice http://www.acton.org/event/2013/evaluating-idea-social-justice <div class="fb-social-like-widget"><fb:like href="http://www.acton.org/event/2013/evaluating-idea-social-justice" layout="button_count" show_faces="false" width="110" action="like" font="verdana" colorscheme="light"></fb:like></div><div class="field field-type-datetime field-field-date"> <div class="field-label">Event Date:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-start">October 10, 2013 - 5:00pm</span><span class="date-display-separator"> - </span><span class="date-display-end">October 13, 2013 - 8:00am</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-location-event"> <div class="field-label">Location: &nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Grand Rapids, MI</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-link field-field-more-information"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="http://www.acton.org/program/liberty_markets/liberty-markets-co-sponsored-program-acton-institu">More Information</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-link field-field-registration"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="http://www.acton.org/webform/liberty-markets-conference-application" target="_blank">Register Now</a> </div> </div> </div> <p>The purpose of this conference is to explore the idea of &ldquo;social justice&rdquo; and compare and evaluate it against the understanding this concept now evokes in contemporary debates about justice and political order. The all-encompassing claims made on behalf of social justice in these debates often translate into calls for the reduction of personal liberty and a concomitant increase in state power to distribute material goods and the resources of private enterprise in common.</p> <p><br /> <strong>Intended Audience</strong>: Clergy, Church and Parachurch Workers</p> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:58:42 +0000 Charissa Romens 5993 at http://www.acton.org An Evening with P.J. O'Rourke: Acton's 23rd Annual Dinner http://www.acton.org/event/2013/evening-pj-orourke-actons-23rd-annual-dinner <div class="fb-social-like-widget"><fb:like href="http://www.acton.org/event/2013/evening-pj-orourke-actons-23rd-annual-dinner" layout="button_count" show_faces="false" width="110" action="like" font="verdana" colorscheme="light"></fb:like></div><div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-eventheader"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_eventheader" width="682" height="157" alt="" src="http://www.acton.org/sites/v4.acton.org/files/events/dinner_0.jpg?1376078658" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-rightcolumn"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <h2> Tickets</h2> <fieldset class="collapsible collapsed"> <legend>Individual Ticket</legend> <p><strong>Individual Ticket</strong>&nbsp;at $150 includes:</p> <ul> <li> Invitation to receptions before and after the dinner</li> </ul> </fieldset> <fieldset class="collapsible collapsed"> <legend>Lord Acton Circle Sponsor</legend> <p><strong>Lord Acton Circle Sponsor</strong> at $5,000 includes:</p> <ul> <li> VIP seating for your table of 10 guests</li> <li> Recognition of you or your company in our program, from the podium, and on Acton&rsquo;s website</li> <li> Two tickets to a pre-dinner cocktail reception with Eric Metaxas</li> </ul> </fieldset> <fieldset class="collapsible collapsed"> <legend>Liberty Circle Sponsor</legend> <p><strong>Liberty Circle Sponsor</strong> at $3,000 includes:</p> <ul> <li> Premiere seating for your table of 10 guests</li> <li> Recognition of you or your company in our program, from the podium, and on Acton&rsquo;s website</li> </ul> </fieldset> <p><strong>There is a discounted block of rooms available to dinner guests at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. To obtain your discount, mention Acton Institute while making your reservation.</strong></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-datetime field-field-date"> <div class="field-label">Event Date:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">October 24, 2013 - <span class="date-display-start">6:00pm</span><span class="date-display-separator"> - </span><span class="date-display-end">10:00pm</span></span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-location-event"> <div class="field-label">Location: &nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p><strong>Amway Grand Plaza Hotel</strong><br /> Grand Rapids, MI</p> <h2> Schedule</h2> <p>6pm Registration &amp; Reception<br /> 7pm Dinner</p> <p>For more information, please contact Teresa Bailey at 616.454.3080 or <a href="mailto:tbailey@acton.org">tbailey@acton.org</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-link field-field-registration"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="https://secure.acton.org/reg/cnt/2013annualdinner.php" target="_blank">Register Now</a> </div> </div> </div> <table border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%; "> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 50%; "> <p><span style="font-size: large"><strong><span style="color: rgb(128,0,0)"><a href="#Metaxes"><img alt="Eric Metaxes" src="/sites/v4.acton.org/files/events/O%27Rourkesmall.jpg" style="margin: 7px; width: 100px; float: left; height: 134px;" /> </a>Keynote Speaker</span></strong></span><br /> <a href="#Metaxes"><strong>P.J. O&#39;Rourke</strong></a><br /> <strong>Best-Selling Author &amp; Leading Political Satirist</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><a href="http://www.acton.org/event/2013/evening-pj-orourke-actons-23rd-annual-dinner" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Mon, 29 Jul 2013 18:53:57 +0000 Charles Roelofs 6118 at http://www.acton.org Evaluating the Idea of Social Justice http://www.acton.org/event/2013/evaluating-idea-social-justice-0 <div class="fb-social-like-widget"><fb:like href="http://www.acton.org/event/2013/evaluating-idea-social-justice-0" layout="button_count" show_faces="false" width="110" action="like" font="verdana" colorscheme="light"></fb:like></div><div class="field field-type-datetime field-field-date"> <div class="field-label">Event Date:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-start">April 24, 2014 - 5:00pm</span><span class="date-display-separator"> - </span><span class="date-display-end">April 27, 2014 - 8:00am</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-location-event"> <div class="field-label">Location: &nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Grand Rapids, MI</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-link field-field-more-information"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="http://www.acton.org/program/liberty_markets/liberty-markets-co-sponsored-program-acton-institu">More Information</a> </div> </div> </div> <p>The purpose of this conference is to explore the idea of &ldquo;social justice&rdquo; and compare and evaluate it against the understanding this concept now evokes in contemporary debates about justice and political order. The all-encompassing claims made on behalf of social justice in these debates often translate into calls for the reduction of personal liberty and a concomitant increase in state power to distribute material goods and the resources of private enterprise in common.</p><p><a href="http://www.acton.org/event/2013/evaluating-idea-social-justice-0" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:06:28 +0000 Charissa Romens 5994 at http://www.acton.org