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Episcopalian included among winners of First Freedom Awards
2002-013-6
1/17/2002
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[Episcopal News Service]
The Rev. Benjamin Campbell, founder of Richmond Hill, a retreat center in Richmond, Virginia, was among those honored with a First Freedom Award given to people who have championed religious freedom.
Prof. Martin Marty, author and director of the Public Religion Project at the University of Chicago, was honored for his continuing work to encourage dialogue among religious groups in America. John Wallach, an author and journalist, was honored for his efforts as founder of Seeds of Peace, an internationally recognized conflict resolution program based in New York.
Campbell was cited for his dedication to improving race relations and advancing spiritual renewal through Richmond Hill.
'Our mission is, as it always has been, to help ensure the tradition of religious freedom in this country and promote it around the world by honoring those leaders who dedicate their lives every day to protects its principles,' said Carol Negus, president and chief operating officer of the council.
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