From March 25 to March 28 2009, nearly 400 delegates from across the country gathered in Ottawa for StreetLevel IV: A Legacy of Justice. The conference was co-chaired by Tim, along with John Mohan from Siloam Mission in Winnipeg.

Street Level is a national conference designed to network, resource, encourage and equip those who work among homeless and street-involved youth and adults, or are interested in engaging in relevant social justice issues.

The theme for Street Level 4 was “A Legacy of Justice”. The following statement will inspired and informed every element of the conference, from speakers and sessions, to music, to artwork and design:

“The truest hallmark of real justice is that every person, regardless of economics, age or culture, has the extraordinary opportunity to leave a legacy of meaning; legacies of hope, redemption, restoration, reconciliation, relationship – indelible imprints of truthtelling and peacemaking. Justice, demonstrated and experienced, always leaves a legacy.”

The conference was a wonderful time of teaching and sharing, but most of all, a time of “family”. We were honoured to once again have with us Steve Bell – this time accompanied by Mike Janzen and Gilles Fournier – leading us in times of worship, reflection and celebration, with his unequalled giftedness, sensitivity and humour.

On the Friday night of the conference, Tim led and spoke at the plenary session, on the subject of “The Magnificent Paradox of Giving Up: Celebrating small victories and sacred moments.”

Tim’s talk, and those of all the other plenary speakers and workshop leaders, can be ordered at www.swordfishdigital.com.

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