The National Council of Churches reports on the work of an ecumenical group that explored the power of language used to talk about God and one another.
Read the entire article: http://www.ncccusa.org/news/100818language.html
A diverse group of Christians gathered in Chicago, August 9-11 to explore the power of language Christians use to talk about God and one another.
The participants represented a broad spectrum of ages, races, cultural backgrounds, gender, sexual orientations, abilities, denominations/communions, and professional fields.
“Our vision,” said the Rev. Ann Tiemeyer, Program Director for Women’s Ministries at the National Council of Churches, “is for many conversations that take diverse contexts seriously in exploring the power of language (words, symbols or images) and how it can be used in life-giving ways that extend the hospitality of the church’s mission within the local church and community.”
“This vision is grounded in the Gospel mandate to affirm life and carry forth the healing love of God found within the gospel of Jesus Christ in the face of the death-dealing effects of sin in our world,” Tiemeyer said.
The gathering approached language issues using a descriptive rather than a proscriptive method. The conversation was grounded in relationship and listening to each others’ stories of experiencing the power of language and the breaking through of God’s healing.
Click the link to the complete story: http://www.ncccusa.org/news/100818language.html
Friday, August 20, 2010
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Gathering of Spirits Celebration
Gathering of Spirits Celebration August 28 at the Grunewald Guild - http://www.artfaith.com/
You are invited to a very special luncheon to conclude our 30th Summer at the Grunewald Guild.
Nathan will be making a fantastic meal at 12:30 on Saturday, August 28. Don't miss it! The luncheon costs only $12, and overnight stays are available for only $30 more.
Or, stay for all of the Envisioning Week (Aug. 23-29), and enjoy Open Studios, great worship & fellowship, and participate in planning the future offerings of the Guild.
Contact us at office@artfaith.com or (509) 763-3693 for reservations.
You are invited to a very special luncheon to conclude our 30th Summer at the Grunewald Guild.
Nathan will be making a fantastic meal at 12:30 on Saturday, August 28. Don't miss it! The luncheon costs only $12, and overnight stays are available for only $30 more.
Or, stay for all of the Envisioning Week (Aug. 23-29), and enjoy Open Studios, great worship & fellowship, and participate in planning the future offerings of the Guild.
Contact us at office@artfaith.com or (509) 763-3693 for reservations.
Right Wing Blogger Provoked Attack On Islamic Center
Jim Wall sheds light on the heat.
Right Wing Blogger Provoked Attack On Islamic Center.
The conservative anger that arose in the land last summer with the false furor over the “Kill Grandma” panels, has returned in a new form.
After smoldering for many months, this years’s conservative wild fire roared into full flame after the White House iftar dinner where President Obama spoke of the right of Muslims to build an Islamic community center in New York City, two city blocks away from the site where the World Trade Center buildings were destroyed on 911.
See the entire piece at Jim's blog: http://wallwritings.wordpress.com/2010/08/18/right-wing-blogger-provoked-attack-on-islamic-center/
Right Wing Blogger Provoked Attack On Islamic Center.
The conservative anger that arose in the land last summer with the false furor over the “Kill Grandma” panels, has returned in a new form.
After smoldering for many months, this years’s conservative wild fire roared into full flame after the White House iftar dinner where President Obama spoke of the right of Muslims to build an Islamic community center in New York City, two city blocks away from the site where the World Trade Center buildings were destroyed on 911.
See the entire piece at Jim's blog: http://wallwritings.wordpress.com/2010/08/18/right-wing-blogger-provoked-attack-on-islamic-center/
The Tears of Gaza Must Be Our Tears
Empathy is perhaps the best starting point for change.
See Chris Hedges' speech: The Tears of Gaza Must Be Our Tears
Muslim, Christian or Jew, we ignore this suffering at the peril of our own humanity. As Rachel Corrie wrote in her last letter to her parents, “I could live a comfortable life and possibly, with no effort at all, exist in complete unawareness of my participation in genocide.”
Click the link: http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/the_tears_of_gaza_must_be_our_tears_20100809/
See Chris Hedges' speech: The Tears of Gaza Must Be Our Tears
Muslim, Christian or Jew, we ignore this suffering at the peril of our own humanity. As Rachel Corrie wrote in her last letter to her parents, “I could live a comfortable life and possibly, with no effort at all, exist in complete unawareness of my participation in genocide.”
Click the link: http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/the_tears_of_gaza_must_be_our_tears_20100809/
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Master Chorale to perform Durufle Requiem
Our choir is performing on Friday night, April 30, at 7:30, in a FREE concert - no tickets required. Truett Auditorium is located at Southwestern Baptist Seminary, 2001 W. Seminary Drive, Ft. Worth, 76115. The program features the Durufle Requiem and Poulenc Organ Concerto.
For more information call 817-923-1921, ext. 6990, or email: masterchorale@swbts.edu
For more information call 817-923-1921, ext. 6990, or email: masterchorale@swbts.edu
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Preserving the enduring wisdom of women of faith
Preserving the enduring wisdom of women of faith
New York, March 3, 2010 --
In its annual commemoration of Women's History Month, the National Council of Churches paid particular attention to 20 special women whose contributions made ̶ and are continuing to make ̶ a powerful impact on our lives and faith.
Persons following the series named women who have made a special impact on their lives by contributing the "Circles of Names" campaign to support women's ministries and gender justice programs in NCC member communions .
The "Circle of Names" campaign to support women's ministries and gender justice programs in National Council of Churches member communions has been extended through Women's History Month, March 2010. See this link: http://circlesofnames.org/
[The homepage doesn't look like much, but go to the Blog or the Photogallery for some really interesting stories.]
The campaign gives donors opportunities to support ongoing and future work by honoring women who have made a difference in the church and in individual lives. The “Circles of Names” campaign asks participants to submit the name of a woman who is or has been influential in their faith life, and to contribute $100 in that woman’s honor.
The extension of the campaign "will allow the momentum that was building at the end of 2009 to continue to spread and grow," said the Rev. Ann Tiemeyer, director of the NCC Program for Women's Ministries, and the Rev. Deborah DeWinter, NCC Director of Donor Relations, in a letter to leaders of the Circles of Names Campaign.
Last November, when the campaign was announced, Tiemeyer noted the "recent cuts to denominational budgets and staff in the areas of women’s ministries and gender justice work,” and said it was more important than ever to "make visible the broad support for this work in our communions.”
Honorary Chair of the “Wise Women’s Leadership Circle” Anne Hale Johnson provided a substantial challenge gift at the launch of the campaign.
“Her generosity has assisted in rapidly moving us toward our goal of $100,000 and 1,000 names in just 51 days,” Tiemeyer said. “Over the years Anne Hale Johnson, a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA,) has provided encouragement and support to many women leaders both in the church and in wider society.”
“We have designed the campaign in such a way as to make it possible for most people to participate,” explained Rev. Deborah DeWinter, Director of Donor Relations for the National Council of Churches. Ten people can all agree on one woman to name and each donate $10. While pledges and names are due by December 31, 2009, donors have until December 31, 2010 to submit their payments. The names will be displayed on the Circles of Names Web site, www.circlesofnames.org .
"The exciting thing about this campaign is that it is a women's ministry that supports woman's ministries," said DeWinter "Its very structure is symbolic of the management style of women of faith throughout history -- circles of interconnectedness that have enabled women to approach challenges and tasks together."
"Our foremothers in faith met in sewing circles, Bible study circles, mission circles, hospitality circles,” DeWinter added. “We are confident that women of faith will understand this to be a Kairos moment for the future of Women’s Ministries and gender justice work, and see this `Circles of Names' campaign to a successful conclusion.”
[News slightly adapted from NCC News]
New York, March 3, 2010 --
In its annual commemoration of Women's History Month, the National Council of Churches paid particular attention to 20 special women whose contributions made ̶ and are continuing to make ̶ a powerful impact on our lives and faith.
Persons following the series named women who have made a special impact on their lives by contributing the "Circles of Names" campaign to support women's ministries and gender justice programs in NCC member communions .
The "Circle of Names" campaign to support women's ministries and gender justice programs in National Council of Churches member communions has been extended through Women's History Month, March 2010. See this link: http://circlesofnames.org/
[The homepage doesn't look like much, but go to the Blog or the Photogallery for some really interesting stories.]
The campaign gives donors opportunities to support ongoing and future work by honoring women who have made a difference in the church and in individual lives. The “Circles of Names” campaign asks participants to submit the name of a woman who is or has been influential in their faith life, and to contribute $100 in that woman’s honor.
The extension of the campaign "will allow the momentum that was building at the end of 2009 to continue to spread and grow," said the Rev. Ann Tiemeyer, director of the NCC Program for Women's Ministries, and the Rev. Deborah DeWinter, NCC Director of Donor Relations, in a letter to leaders of the Circles of Names Campaign.
Last November, when the campaign was announced, Tiemeyer noted the "recent cuts to denominational budgets and staff in the areas of women’s ministries and gender justice work,” and said it was more important than ever to "make visible the broad support for this work in our communions.”
Honorary Chair of the “Wise Women’s Leadership Circle” Anne Hale Johnson provided a substantial challenge gift at the launch of the campaign.
“Her generosity has assisted in rapidly moving us toward our goal of $100,000 and 1,000 names in just 51 days,” Tiemeyer said. “Over the years Anne Hale Johnson, a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA,) has provided encouragement and support to many women leaders both in the church and in wider society.”
“We have designed the campaign in such a way as to make it possible for most people to participate,” explained Rev. Deborah DeWinter, Director of Donor Relations for the National Council of Churches. Ten people can all agree on one woman to name and each donate $10. While pledges and names are due by December 31, 2009, donors have until December 31, 2010 to submit their payments. The names will be displayed on the Circles of Names Web site, www.circlesofnames.org .
"The exciting thing about this campaign is that it is a women's ministry that supports woman's ministries," said DeWinter "Its very structure is symbolic of the management style of women of faith throughout history -- circles of interconnectedness that have enabled women to approach challenges and tasks together."
"Our foremothers in faith met in sewing circles, Bible study circles, mission circles, hospitality circles,” DeWinter added. “We are confident that women of faith will understand this to be a Kairos moment for the future of Women’s Ministries and gender justice work, and see this `Circles of Names' campaign to a successful conclusion.”
[News slightly adapted from NCC News]
Friday, April 2, 2010
Fair trade chocolate this Easter
Enjoy fair trade chocolate this Easter season. Support fair trade and run those cocoa producers who enslave children out of business: http://www.divinechocolateusa.com/default.aspx
Lutheran World Relief provides fair trade chocolate, milk and dark, which your congregation can provide for sale: http://www.lwr.org/fairtrade/index.asp
The dark chocolate products are especially popular at our church, Messiah Lutheran in Weatherford, Texas - http://messiahmission.org/
Lutheran World Relief provides fair trade chocolate, milk and dark, which your congregation can provide for sale: http://www.lwr.org/fairtrade/index.asp
The dark chocolate products are especially popular at our church, Messiah Lutheran in Weatherford, Texas - http://messiahmission.org/
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