2023 Hindu Mandir Executives’ Conference (HMEC)
&
2023 Hindu Mandir Priests’ Conference (HMPC)
Conference Theme: Hindu Mandir - A community anchor in changing times
SEPT 29th 1 PM to Oct 1st Noon
Monroe Township, NJ
Namaste,
We invite you to join saints, sanyasis, scholars, priests, mandir executives and volunteers and participate in 2023 HMEC and HMPC.
Mandirs provides a platform to Hindus of all ages. It nurtures the community to grow together, cherish the success, support in sorrow, appeal to stay united and teaches not envy each other in any circumstance of the life.
The 16th HMEC conference will give Hindu leaders an opportunity to understand how in ancient times, Hindu mandirs and institutions were the anchors of the community that supported and nurtured those who lived around them. Today, we must revive this role, not just for the largely immigrant first generation Hindu community, but also for the non-Hindus who will benefit tremendously from the Hindu dharmic values.
This year’s program reflects how the enriching the local communities, supporting youth and seniors, creating a sustainable future for temples and priests, and advocating for Hindu values in public arena are emerging imperatives for American temples.
We invite proposals for presentations, presentations and workshop presentations on the themes outlined below. You are also welcome to submit articles for HMEC publication Mandir Vani.
Special Events: HMEC participants have been extended a special invitations Festival of Inspiration at the BAPS Temple in Robbinsville, NJ: evening of Saturday Sept 30.
Hindu Heritage Month Inauguration: Sunday, October 1
Program
Session 1 – Mandirs – Community Wellness
Emotional Health & Spiritual Care
Ecology, Sustainability and Dharma
Family Welfare – Immigration help, Legal help/counseling for social issues, Medical camps / hospital visits, Senior Citizen Community Centers
Evolving Role of Priests
Facilitate youth programs
Session 2 – Mandir and Dharma Education
Mandir / Organization working with Board of Education, Parent Teachers Association
Engaging nearby Colleges and University via Chaplain, Hindu Youth Organizations.
Session 3 – Mandir’s Role in Dharma Advocacy
Mandirs and advocacy on contemporary American Hindu issues such as Caste bills, swastika, hinduphobia, mandir vandalism and attacks on the essence of Hindu dharma
Mandirs as a Center of Community
Role of Mandirs in voter education and candidate education
Session 4 – Sustainability of Dharmic Institutions / Mandirs
Best Practices for Mandir Governance and Administration
Priest education for American Hindus
Youth Retention from High School to College
Unity and Sharing across mandirs
Effective Volunteers and Fund Raising Programs
Join as:
Youth speaker
Panelist
Speaker
Poster presenter
Session chair
Author
Sponsor
Workshop orgnizer
We are confident that participating in this conference will be a rewarding experience for you and the local and global Hindu community. Thank you once again for your interest! We look forward to receiving your proposal/abstract by deadline.
II Narayanaya Namah, Namo Arihantanam, Buddham Sharanam Gachhami, Sat Sri Akal II