Gathering of the Tents
November 7-9, 2008
National Mall
Washington DC
Communities across the US and abroad have been invited to transform refugee tents into unique works of art that express our compassion and desire for peace for the people of Darfur, Sudan. The tents are decorated with a variety of images and scenes conceived and painted on the tents by individuals from all walks of life and backgrounds.
Join us on Nov. 7-9, 2008 at the National Mall in Washington, DC, on a journey of hope and compassion as we display the painted simulated refugee tents to create awareness and support for the people of Darfur, Sudan. It's our hope that these tents will serve as pathways to concrete action. It's our hope that these tents will help lead to the advocacy necessary to stop the genocide in Darfur.
Weekend activities will include national speakers, celebrities, entertainment, children’s activities, seminars and workshops, an Interfaith Worship Service, films, and other presentations.
Send your tent to Washington DC
Lutheran Church of the Reformation
212 E Capitol St NE
Washington DC . 20003
Phone: (202) 543-4200
Website: www.reformationdc.org
For more information, please contact Amber Neuroth tentsofhopedarfur@gmail.com – (202) 470-3226.
You may bring your tent to the National Mall for set-up according to the schedule page. Please bring your tent to the registration area at 4th St between Madison and Jefferson where we will notify you of your tent's assigned space. We will have volunteers to help you with tent set-up if needed.
Friday, Nov 7: 9am-5pm
Saturday, Nov 8: 9am-1pm
Sunday, Nov 9: 9am-12pm
Banner information
We are asking each community (city/town/organization) to create a colorful banner for the Procession of the Cities at the rally on the National Mall on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 9. The banners should have the name of your city and/or organization. They should be approximately 3x5 ft. in size. We are giving people wide latitude in designing their banners because we have learned that the best ideas come from local groups – not us! Please put 2-3 cloth loops on the back for the wooden poles (which we will provide). If you have any questions, contact Tim Nonn at timnonn@comcast.net or 707-799-1056.
For more information on “The Gathering of the Tents”, contact Amber Neuroth at tentsofhopedarfur@gmail.com
Tents of Hope is a project to help the people of Darfur, Sudan. Contact the project coordinators at tentsofhopedarfur@gmail.com.