2020 Theme: Grief and Gratitude

Sometimes religion is a source of grief; sometimes it is a source of gratitude. But what can instill gratitude in one soul can cause grief in another. Since grief is when we need our community most and gratitude is when we have the most to give, they need each other to be whole. This symposium will focus on what happens when grief and gratitude collide.

We invite proposals that amplify and develop ideas inspired by the theme for this year’s Salt Lake Symposium. Submissions will be determined at Sunstone’s discretion to fill either a 60-minute or 90-minute time slot.

Submissions will be accepted according the following criteria:

RELEVANCE TO THEME AND MORMONISM? Grief and Gratitude

IS IT IN LINE WITH OUR MISSION? Does the content reflect the values of our Mission Statement? Open Forum. Expresses rich spiritual, intellectual, social, and artistic qualities of Mormon history and contemporary life. Humanitarian Service. Honest inquiry. Responsible and respectful interchange.

DOES IT BRING VALUE TO OUR SYMPOSIUM? Is it thoughtful/substantive?

ABOUT SUBMITTING PROPOSALS:

In order to receive first-round consideration, proposals should be received on or before 1 March 2020.

Incomplete or late proposals will be considered on a time/space-available basis. Sessions will be accepted according to standards of excellence in scholarship, thought, and expression.

If you have any questions please email our Events Manager Grace Pool at Grace@Sunstone.org

Submissions for the 2020 Sunstone Summer Symposium have closed! To submit a late proposal, please email all relevant information to Grace@Sunstone.org.