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Begin Again! Roots, Sacred Rhetoric & Revolutionary Mothering

Revelation 2:5 – “Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works”  

“Children are the ways that the world begins again and again. If you fasten upon that concept of their promise, you will have trouble finding anything more awesome, and also more extraordinarily exhilarating, than the opportunity or/and the obligation to nurture a child into his or her own freedom.”  

– June Jordan in “The Creative Spirit: Children’s Literature” of Revolutionary Mothering: Love on the Front Lines 

“To do your first works over means to reexamine everything. Go back to where you started, or as far back as you can, examine all of it, travel your road again and tell the truth about it. Sing or shout or testify or keep it to yourself: but know whence you came.”  

– James Baldwin in “The Price of the Ticket”

Named in honor of Rev. Dr. Prathia B. Hall and Rev. Dr. Samuel DeWitt Proctor, the Hall-Proctor Institute brings together faith leaders and child advocates for renewal, inspiration, and preparation for the work of justice. Held annually on the hallowed grounds of CDF Haley Farm in Clinton, TN, this year’s Institute invites you to join us in beginning again by returning to our roots, exploring sacred rhetoric, and prioritizing care as a collective call to action.

We will strategize and struggle, organize and advocate, and through it all, find strength to fulfill the sacred obligation we have to our children. The Hall-Proctor Institute for Child Advocacy Ministry is a place where faith, action, and joy come together to build a better world.

Early bird registration for the 2026 Hall-Proctor Institute for Child Advocacy Ministry is now open. 

Early bird pricing is available for a limited time and closes on March 9. 

Register today to secure your place at 2026 Hall-Proctor! 

Dates: July 13-16, 2026
Location: CDF Haley Farm, Clinton, TN