Monday, February 18, 2008, 7:30 a.m.
Congregation Beth Israel
3800 Shoal Creek Boulevard


*** Attention all Religious Leaders ***

Please RSVP as soon as possible to Texas Interfaith Power & Light at cara@texasimpa ct.orgor by calling 472-3903. There is no charge for this event. Your presence is needed to ensure a comprehensive discussion of climate change that includes representatives from diverse faiths, congregations, and neighborhoods of Austin.

This interfaith forum will address the challenges involved in discussing environmental issues with congregations, ongoing and planned environmental projects at Austin congregations, and updates on environmental initiatives at the local, state, federal and international levels.

Our primary goal in holding this forum is to provide an opportunity for Austin clergy to meet other religious leaders from our local community who are interested in environmental issues in a faith context, and to explore ways we can network, collaborate, and support each other. To that end, the forum will include generous time for structured and unstructured discussion as well as a time for planning follow-up for those who are so inclined.

This forum represents a valuable opportunity for Austin clergy of different faith traditions to come together and learn from each other, and to form local relationships so that together we, as the leaders of the Austin religious community, can face the incredible challenges confronting our planet with a shared vision and focus.

Austin Texas Co-Chairs: Rabbi Steve Folberg, Congregation Beth Israel; Father Jim Wiesner, St. Austin's Catholic Parish (Invited); Reverend Tina Carter, The Rock United Methodist Church (Invited)

Sponsors: Texas Impact/Texas Interfaith Power & Light, Austin Area Interreligious Ministries

Saturday, March 1st, and Sunday, March 2nd, 2008

Sat. Registration, 9:30am
Walk begins at 10:00am
Sun. Registration, 1:45pm
Walk begins at 2:30pm

Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Park

CROP Walk for Hunger is an annual nationwide event sponsored locally by AAIM. In 2007, walkers representing some 110 faith communities and other organizations raised almost $122,000.

Twenty-five percent of the funds raised stay in Austin to support food needs in local agencies. The rest go to more than 80 countries to alleviate hunger worldwide.

To make this happen, we need walkers. We need YOU! Find the CROP recruiter in your faith organization and get registered. If you don't have a recruiter, give us a call or register online at: www.cropwalk.org

Amy Tutt
CROP Hunger Walk Recruiter and Event Coordinator
Austin Area Interreligious Ministries
atutt@aaim.org
(512) 386-9145 Ext. 11

Fri-Sun, April 25-27
(Main Blitz: Saturday, April 26th) Sunday, May 4th

We invite all faith organizations, businesses, student and volunteer groups to participate in this year's Hands On Housing Bluebonnet Spring Blitz. If you are handy making home repairs or want to gain more experience please join us for a lasting volunteer experience. Bring a big heart and a willingness to work hard together.

The main Spring Blitz will take place Saturday, April 26th, with an additional work day taking place on Sunday, May 4th. Our typical client is 70 years old plus and living on an income of less then $10,000 a year.

We especially need skilled carpenters and general home repair volunteers to join our groups.

If you are a business interested in sponsoring our repair efforts, or a volunteer group that would like to participate in the Blitz, please contact Kathy Weiner (kweiner@aai maustin.org).

Monthly book discussion group organized by
Rev. Greg McDonnell.

February's Selection:
Banker to the Poor
By Muhammed Yunus

>March Selection and date TBA

Location: Book People, at 6th and Lamar
(on the 3rd Floor)

To suggest book selections or for further information, email Rev. McDonnell atgreg@cpcaustin.or g

Airs Sundays, 8:00 AM, KNVA, Channel 54, Cable: Channel 12. Hosted by Rev. Karl Gronberg and Sandy Wilder.

Contact swilder@texas.net for more information.

Saturday, March 1st, 9-11:30 AM (first Saturday of every month)

St. James Episcopal Church
1941 Webberville Road
(Please note new address for St. James Episcopal Church)

Calendar

2/14 -- New Horizons: Job Search Series Workshops
2/19 -- Tour of Meditation Practices
2/21 -- New Horizons: Job Search Series Workshops
2/28 -- New Horizons: Job Search Series Workshops
Ongoing -- Mom and Baby Outreach Project
Ongoing -- Hope For Heroes

Details

New Horizons: Job Search Series Workshops

Catholic Charities of Central Texas
1817 East 6th Street

Catholic Charities of Central Texas is offering a special series of workshops designed to help you master the job search process and plan a rewarding career. Brush up on your job search skills and learn some new ones!

This event is open to the public and is FREE! Drawings for gift cards following each workshop. A gift card will be awarded to anyone completing all five workshops!

Thursdays 1:30 - 3:00pm Starting Feb. 14

Feb. 14 ~ Resumes, Applications, Cover Letters
Feb. 21 ~ Organizing Your Job Search
Feb. 28 ~ Interviewing Workshop
Mar. 6 ~ Goal Setting
Mar. 13 ~ Career Ladder

Please RSVP 1 day in advance
Kim Armstrong ~ Job Coach
(512) 651-6147 kim- armstrong@austindiocese.org


Tour of Meditation Practices

February 19th, 6:15 - 7:00pm
Human Potential Center

Hundreds of approaches to relaxation/centering/meditation have been developed over the centuries, and each has its own charm, benefits and wisdom. Participants will explore one new approach each meeting. Free.

For more information, visit www.HumanPotentialCenter.org or call 441-8988


Mom and Baby Outreach Project

The Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department is partnering with local churches to promote accessible prenatal care through the Mom and Baby Outreach Project (MBOP), a faith-based prenatal promotion initiative.

Your church can help by (1) posting a FREE prenatal care resource centers at your church - valued at about $100, and/or (2) participating in the MBOP training, where two or three church leaders will be trained on promoting accessibility to prenatal care - A one time monetary stipend of $250 will be given to your church to be used at your discretion.

For more information and bilingual fliers, please contact Julieta Garibay at 512-972-5121 or by e-mail at Julieta.G aribay@ci.austin.tx.us.


Hope for Heroes
Serving those who serve and their families

The Samaritan Center for Counseling and Pastoral Care is launching HOPE for HEROES to provide FREE counseling for military personnel and their family members who have unmet mental health needs as a result of service in Iraq or Afghanistan. For more information call Nancy Blaich at 512-451-7337 ext. 112 or Michele Riggs at 512-633-HOPE (4673).

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