MenWill is an event for men to learn how to help change the culture of domestic violence. It’s an outgrowth of the Men Can (Prevent Domestic Violence) program sponsored by Lutheran Settlement House. We hope that by reaching an audience of faith-centered men of all age groups, we can begin to halt the epidemic of violence which affects many women in our society. February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness month, and this important issue will also be addressed.
The event includes a fellowship hour, a series of speakers, an expo of community resources centered around violence prevention, and a luncheon. Our keynote speaker is Dr. Dan K. Williams, Senior Pastor of New Life In Christ Fellowship in Coatesville and recently-elected member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
MenWill is open to all community members, and we especially hope that adult men and young adult males will be heavily represented. If your church sponsors a men’s or a teen’s group, please encourage them to attend.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, February 23, 2019
- Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Location: Messiah Lutheran Church, 46 West Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown
- Registration: Click the button below to register by February 19
Speakers
Toby Fraser is the Manager for Community Education at Lutheran Settlement House. He has been a part of the movement to end Intimate Partner Violence for the past 10 years. His work has ranged from doing workshops with youth about the roots of violence and social change, to training professionals on concrete skills such as screening, safety planning and supporting survivors.
Sarah Kline serves as the Senior Program Director for Silver Springs Martin Luther School‘s Residential Treatment Program. The program houses and cares for children who have suffered from trauma and have exhibited unsafe behaviors in the community. She has experience working in the child welfare system as well as alternative school and in-home settings. Sarah received her Master’s in Social Work from Widener University and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. At Silver Springs, Sarah has previously served as a social worker and trauma therapist in the Residential Treatment Program and, most recently, as the Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement Supervisor. Sarah is committed to excellence and innovation in the services Silver Springs provides, and to ensuring that evidence-based practices are implemented and family-driven care is at the forefront of the program.
Joe Myers is the Community Outreach Supervisor at The Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Inc. After graduating West Chester University in 2013 with a degree in Philosophy and Women’s and Gender Studies, he continued his work engaging the community in preventing power-based personal violence in the Chester County community at large. Each day, he works with schools around the county to build up protective factors and address risk factors for perpetrating these forms of violence.
Dr. Dan K. Williams is the Senior Pastor of New Life In Christ Fellowship located in Coatesville, PA, and he is a recently-elected member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Dr. Williams graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree from Geneva College through the Center for Urban Theological Studies, and he holds a Master of Divinity and a Doctor of Ministry from Biblical Theological Seminary. Dr. Williams is the first African American to serve on the Board of Trustees at Biblical Theological Seminary in Hatfield, PA, and he serves on the Board of the National Men’s Ministry’s Mighty Men of Valor in Harrisburg, PA. Dr. Williams, born and raised in West Philadelphia, resides in Parkesburg, PA with his wife, Baleria, and they have three adult children and one grandson.
Questions
Have questions about the event?
Contact Bob McGonigle at bobmcgonigle167@gmail.com or 610.942.4993.
Registration
Please click the button below to register by February 16. If you’re registering a group, you can submit a single registration and indicate the number of people in your party.
