January 2010 Interfaith Connection Newsletter, Interfaith Works

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INTERFAITH CONNECTION

Published Monthly by Interfaith Works, P.O. Box 1221, Olympia, WA [email protected] (360) 357-7224 www.Interfaith-Works.org

Interfaith Works is an association of congregations, affiliatednon-profit organizations and individuals. Our purpose is topromote interfaith understanding, and serve the community through

charitable, social and educational endeavors.JANUARY 2010

TWO PEACE EVENTSSATURDAY , DECEMBER 19 SUNDAY, JANUARY 17

343434ththth Annual Holiday Peace VigilAnnual Holiday Peace VigilAnnual Holiday Peace VigilSaturday, December 19, 2009

12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.

Percival Landing & Heritage Fountain

along W. 4th Ave (between Water & Sylvester)

Join hundreds of friends andneighbors in standing up for peace

during this holiday season.

We vigi l in the spirit o f peace

and nonviolence.

Bring kids and friends. Wear warm clothes,hats, gloves. Use our signs or bring your own.Afterwards, we'll enjoy refreshments and socialtime nearby.

Free, but donations gratefully accepted to sup-port the Olympia Fellowship of Reconciliationswork for peace, justice and nonviolence. TheOlympia FOR has sponsored this local peacetradition since 1976.

For information, contact Glen Anderson,360-491-9093. Website: www.olyfor.org.

Martin Luther King Peace WalkMartin Luther King Peace WalkMartin Luther King Peace WalkSunday, January 17, 2010

12:00 noon, sharp

Capitol Lake, Olympia

Begins at Marathon Park. Please arrive early

In honor ofThe Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,

the South Sound Buddhist Peace Fellow-ship will be conducting a silent peace walk

in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh.Anyone wishing to walk in silent meditation insupport of peace and non-violence is invited toattend. There will be no banners or signs, nochanting or cheering. Simply people walking insilence for peace, honoring the memory and

principles of Dr. King.The walk around Capitol Lake begins at Mara-thon Park precisely at NOON. Please plan toarrive 15 minutes early to allow for instructions.

For information, contact Miles, 360-866-9316.Website: www.ssbpf.org.


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FAITH AT THE COPENHAGEN SUMMIT

The world's interfaith community is gathered at theUnited Nations Climate Change Conference in Co-penhagen (COP-15). Nick Stuart, President of Od-yssey Networks, said, The world's media will befocused on Copenhagen, and religious leaders fromaround the world will be there to share the insightstheir faiths bring to the most important challenge ofour age -- stewardship of God's creation. One issue,one place, one time -- there could be no more cru-cial event...to show how religions can work togetherto change the world."

The list of attendees who will be interviewed in-cludes Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams,Richard Cizik (New Evangelicals), Michael Kagan(Jewish Climate Change Initiative), Roman Catholic

Sister Joan Chittister (Benetvision), Rev. Dr. JoanBrown Campbell (Chautauqua Institution), AndrewHarvey (Sacred Activism), Venerable Bhikku Bodhi(Buddhist Global Relief), Sufi Rehman Muhaiyad-deen and Sraddalhu Ranade .

Odyssey will also be producing video diaries by keyleaders and youth delegates from various faiths andnations, and covering highlights of the major faith-related gatherings.

Odyssey Networks is the nation's largest coalition ofChristian, Jewish and Muslim faith groups promot-ing the causes of tolerance, peace, and social jus-tice through media production.

The videos will be available for viewing atwww.odysseynetworks.org

NEW DVD FOR SHELTER HOST TRAINING

Many thanks to Jill Esbeck, member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, for recording, editing and duplicatinga DVD of shelter training for use in our Emergency Overflow Shelter program! We havelong hoped to find someone who would do this for us, and are very grateful for Jill'sgenerosity and hard work of making this happen.

The 2009 training session at Gloria Dei was recorded by both Jill and Phil Owen ofthe Family Support Center. Jill then took both recordings and developed the final

video. The DVD will be used to help train shelter volunteers from all participating con-gregations who were unable to attend a live training session. Program managers are hopeful that use ofthe DVD will increase the number of volunteers who get the training each year, and help avoid mistakesthat arise from lack of training.

INTERFAITH YOUTH CORE

FOUNDER WINS AWARD

Eboo Patel, who founded Interfaith Youth Coretwelve years ago at the age of 22, has recievedthe prestigious Louisville Seminary GrawemeyerAward. His Youth Core has trained more than9,000 college students around the world. Theydo service projects like AIDS Outrage, lobbyingfor interfaith housing and shipping medical sup-plies to Africa.

Said Mr. Patel, "If the interfaith movement is agroup of senior theologians talking and religiousextremism is a group of young leaders acting,

we lose. We need a movement just as passion-ate, which believes just as deeply the creatorbelieves in cooperation."


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NOMINATE YOUR

CHAMPION FOR KIDS

Is there someone in your congregation or organi-zation who has committed extraordinary energy toinspire and empower children and youth? TO-GETHER!'s 9th annual Champions for Kids Cele-bration is the perfect opportunity to honor thatsomeone. Reserve a table for eight, and nomi-nate your Champion for recognition.

The awards dinner is scheduled for Monday, Feb.22, 2010, 6-9 p.m. at the Norman WorthingtonCenter at Saint Martin's University. Table sponsor-ship is $375 if reserved before December 18 and$400 after December 18. Table sponsorship isrequired in order to recognize a Champion.

To reserve a table and nominate an individual forrecognition, contact Valerie Fluetsch, Event Coor-dinator, at 360-493-2230, ext. 24, [email protected]. Table sponsor-ship reservations must be received by January 8,2010.

TOGETHER!'s valuable activities for youth andfamilies include tobacco prevention and educa-tion; parent education; substance abuse preven-tion programs for youth; after-school and summertutoring and enrichment programs for childrenfrom disadvantaged families; drug awareness andeducation; and community outreach and mobiliza-

tion efforts. Information on TOGETHER! Is atwww.ThurstonTOGETHER.org.

BOOK DRIVE 2010A Benefit for Homeless Families

Your help is needed! Collect anddonate your good quality usedbooks to BOOK DRIVE 2010 andknow that the online sale of thosebooks will result in urgentlyneeded dollars for Out of theWoods emergency shelter for

families homeless in our commu-nity.

The drive, now underway, re-places the annual Books-Brownies-Beans event this yeardue to construction and related

parking issues, etc. at OlympiaUnitarian Universalist Congregation.

Here are ways YOU can help! Gather good condi-tion, used books from friends, neighbors and co-workers and bring to the collection bin in the OUUCparking lot on Sundays (or leave in church foyerduring business hours). BOOK DRIVE 2010 ends

February 27.

The address is 2300 East End St. NW, Olympia.

In January, labeled collection boxes will be avail-able to place in churches, work sites and othercommunity settings. More information is atwww.ouuc.org (click on Book Drive) or contact Jan

Spiller at [email protected].

SAVE THE DATE: WORLD SACRED MUSIC SERIESFirst event March 14, 2010 - Location and time to be announced

In 2010 we will explore sacred music in a new and deep way. Interfaith Works will be putting on a

series of musical events, each with a specific theme. Each half day event will include an Afternoon workshop;an Evening performance featuring two or more groups and a Question and Answer time with the musicians.

Watch for details on http://www.olysacredmusic.org/ orhttp://www.oly-wa.us/interfaith/


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SCOOTER AVAILABLE

Olympia Friends Meeting would like tomake available a Rally 4-wheel elec-

tric scooter on long-term loan, with no obligationother than normal care and maintenance. Thescooter is 3 years old and in very good condition.Call Fran, 357-3334 or Dolly, 491-3998.

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HEALTH CARE FORUMTuesdays, 6:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.

First Christian Church

701 Franklin St., Olympia, WA 98501

MENS DIVORCE GROUP1st and 3rd Saturdays, $5 donation

Family Support Center, 108 State St NE

Mike Harburg, 357-9804, [email protected] dont have to go it alone!

A seven-week series discussion on the local implicationsof national health care reform sponsored by the downtowncongregations of Olympia, featuring civil dialogue andanswering questions from experts in the field. We will meetin the sanctuary at First Christian Church, 7th and Franklin.

Don Carlson will be the moderator of the Forum.January 12: Mike Kreidler, Washington State Health CommissionerJanuary 19: Democratic Health Care Leaders, Rep. Eileen Cody and Senator Karen Keiser, invitedJanuary 26: Republican Health Care Leaders, Senator Linda Parlette and Rep. Doug EricksenFebruary 2: Professional Panel on Health Care - a physician, nurse, dentist, and hospital specialistFebruary 9: Insurance companiesFebruary 16: Steve Hill, Director, Dept. of Retirement Systems and WA Healthcare Authority

February 23: WA Area Agency on Aging and WA Senior Lobby, Dennis Mahar and Walt Bowen.

Sponsored by: First Christian Church, First Baptist Church, First United Methodist Church, InterfaithWorks, Reality, St. Michael Catholic Church, St. Johns Episcopal Church, Temple Beth Hatfiloh, and TheUnited Churches of Olympia.

READ US ON-LINE

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like to receive a monthly e-mail with alink to the pdf file on our website, sendan e-mail to [email protected].

YOUR RESPONSE REQUIRED SOONIf you enjoy receiving our newsletter, which we send at no charge, youll need to let us know! Inthe next month or so, youll receive an envelope with your newsletter that you will need to sendback to us telling us you would like to continue receiving the Interfaith Connectionsnewsletter.

JAN. CLASSES AT THE PRIORY

Discerning Lifes Choices for Women Retreat Jan. 8-10

Knitters and Spinners Retreat Day Jan. 9

God In Public Jan. 16

Restoring Hope and Finding Forgiveness Jan. 23

Beyond Loss: Finding Wisdom, Meaning, Joy Jan. 30For more information, costs, and registration, go tohttp://stplacid.org/sched.html. Phone (360) 438-2595or e-mail: [email protected]. The Priory Spiri-tuality Center is located at 500 College St. NE, Lacey.


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COMMUNITY CALENDARA listing of some of the activities and events of Interfaith Works members, affiliated organizations, and of general interest.

IW does not necessarily endorse these events. More details and events at www.Interfaith-Works.org.

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December 18

FridayNoon

Fridays at the First Free Advent Concert Series ends withKippy Lou Scott, Harpist. A

gifted arranger with a special talent for bringing standards to a new and vibrant life. Free-will offering accepted. First Christian Church, 7th and Franklin.

December 19SaturdayNoon1 pm

34th Annual Olympia FOR Holiday Peace Vigil. Percival Landing & Heritage Fountainalong W. 4th Ave (between Water & Sylvester Streets). Join hundreds of friends andneighbors in standing up for peace. Bring kids, friends. Refreshments following. Free.

January 12

Tuesdays6:30-8:00 pm

Health Care Forum Series #1: Mike Kreidler, WA Health Commissioner. Discuss local

implications of national health care reform. First Christian Church, 701 Franklin St. SE,Olympia. Sponsored by IW and downtown congregations. Free admission. 7 week series.

January 13Wednesday7:00 pm

EARTH CARE SERIES #3: Poetry and Sustainability. Stephen J. Gould said,...we willnot fight to save to what we do not love. Don Foran and Kathleen Byrd, presenters.

Discussion follows. Traditions Caf, 300 5th Ave SW, Olympia. Free, donations accepted.

January 17SundayNoon

MLK Peace Walk. A silent peace walk around Capitol Lake in honor of The Reverend Dr.Martin Luther King. Begins precisely at noon at Marathon Park. Please arrive early. Nosigns or chanting. Sponsored by South Sound Buddhist Peace Fellowship, www.ssbpf.org.

January 19Tuesdays6:30-8:00 pm

Health Care Forum Series #2: Rep. Eileen Cody & Sen. Karen Keiser, Democratic HealthCare leaders. Discuss local implications of national health care reform. First Christian Church,701 Franklin St. SE, Olympia. Sponsored by IW and downtown congregations. Free.

January 22,25Fri. and Mon.9 am4 pm

Assured Hospice Volunteer and Comfort Therapist Training. For more information,contact Therese Wenner, Volunteer & Comfort Therapy Coordinator, Assured Hospice,2102-D Carriage Dr SW, Olympia, WA 98502. 360-236-9204 or [email protected].

January 25-29Mon-Fri8 am5 pm

40-Hour Professional Mediation Training with The Dispute Resolution Center. Learn pow-erful skills you can use at home, at work, or as a DRC volunteer helping people to solve con-flicts in a healthy way. Training fee $585. Info: 956-1155, www.mediatethurston.org.

February 6Saturday7:30 pm

Tom Rawson Folk Music Concert. He has a banjo and hes not afraid to use it! A peaceand social justice concert to benefit Olympia Fellowship of Reconciliation. Traditions Caf,300 5th Ave SW, Olympia. Tickets sliding scale $10-25. www.olyfor.org, 491-9093.

February 10Wednesday7:00 pm

EARTH CARE SERIES #4: Getting it RIGHT in Carbon Exchanges. Economist PeterDorman, Faculty, The Evergreen State College, speaking. Discussion follows.

Traditions Caf, 300 5th Ave SW. Free, donations accepted

March 10Wednesday7:00 pm

EARTH CARE SERIES #5: Renewal: Stories from Americas Religious EnvironmentalMovement (DVD). From across America, eight stories from within their Christian, Jewish,Buddhist and Muslim traditions show people becoming advocates and caretakers of ourEarth. Discussion follows. Traditions Caf, 300 5th Ave SW. Free, donations accepted.


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