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February 22, 2007
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Upcoming AAIM Events & Activities
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Dear AAIM,
The countdown is on to the CROP Walk!
For 29 years,
AAIM has partnered with Church World Service to
create the largest interfaith event in Central Texas.
Walkers representing faith communities from Leander
to Cedar Park walk because millions of people
around the world walk long distances every day for
food, water, shelter and work.
Money raised by walkers and their sponsors
goes directly towards the food assistance programs
of local and international agencies.
For the second consecutive year, AAIM is
welcoming a group of refugee
walkers. Come listen to their stories of courage and
survival. The CROP Walk promises to be a fun and
educational event for the entire family. Take a fight
against hunger and sign up to walk today!
Yours in faith,
Rev. Emilee Whitehurst
Executive Director
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29th Austin CROP Walk for Hunger
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We walk because they walk
Saturday, March 3: 9:30 AM
Sunday, March 4: 1:45 PM
Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Park
800 Grove Blvd., Austin, 78741
Last year, over 2,000 walkers were able to raise
$148,731 in support of Central Texas food
banks and international development agencies.
This year let's make it $200,000.
Encourage your friends, family members and
colleagues to walk in solidarity with those who have
to walk for survival.
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Donate Online to the CROP Walk
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25% of all money raised goes to help food
assistance programs in Central Texas including the
Capital Area Food Bank, Meals on Wheels and
More
and the Sustainable Food Center.
Consider making a donation online today! It's
quick and easy.
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Volunteer for Hands on Housing
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Bluebonnet Blitz: April 21-22
AAIM's Hands on Housing program aspires to provide
essential repair services to 30 houses in East Austin
during the 'Bluebonnet Blitz.' Volunteers teams are
being formed now: The deadline to register your
team in March 15
Call 386.9145 or e-mail kweiner@aaimaustin.org
for further information.
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Project BEAT (Bridging, Enriching, Advancing Together)
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Monthly Community Dialogue & Roundtable on Race
Relations
Saturday, March 3, 9-11:30 AM
(first Saturday of every month)
St. James Episcopal Church, 3701 E. Martin
Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
This is an opportunity to foster racial harmony
through
dialogue, sharing and personal growth.
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AAIM Spirituality Book Club
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Monthly book discussion group organized by Rev.
Greg McDonnell
March 12, 2007, 7:00 to 8:30 PM
Living Deliberately: The Discovery and
Development of Avatar, by Harry Palmer
Book People, at 6th and Lamar (on
the 3rd
Floor).
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Austin Faith Dialogue
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Airs Sundays, 8:00 AM, KNVA, Channel 54, Cable:
Channel 12.
Upcoming Programs:
Feb 25: True Brilliance
March 4: Last Sunday
March 11:AISD African-American Heritage
Program
Hosted by Rev. Karl Gronberg and Sandi
Wilder. Contact swilder@texas.net for more
information.
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Interfaith Passport Program
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A journey into a different faith community each month
Throughout 2007, AAIM gives you a dozen
opportunities to learn firsthand about other faith
communities in the Austin area. On March 11
join us at Triumphant Love Lutheran Church.
Triumphant Love Lutheran Church
Sunday, March 11, 11:00 AM
9508 Great Hills Drive
Austin, TX 78759
Collect your Interfaith Passports by writing to
mmehta@aaimaustin.org
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Heroes of Humanity
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The Silver Jubilee Celebration of the Art of Living Foundation
Monday, February 26, 6:30-9 PM
Conally Banquet Hall, UT Alumni Center
2110 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, 78712
Presentation of the Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Award for
Uplifting Human Values, cultural performances and a
meditation for peace.
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9th Annual Israel Block Party
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Hosted by Texas Hillel
Thursday, March 1, 3:30-9:30 PM
UT Campus, South Mall
21st St & University Ave
An Israeli marketplace, hookah tent, and food
stands.
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Holi: Festival of Spring
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Barsana Dham Hindu Temple
Saturday, March 3, 3:00-7:00 PM
Barsana Dham Hindu Temple
400 Barsana Road, Austin, TX 78737
Holi is the Hindu festival of Spring. Barsana
Dham
puts on a joyous celebration with the game of holi and
a traditional bonfire.
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Guest Speaker Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf
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St. Edward's University
Wednesday, March 7, 7:00 PM
Jones Auditorium, St. Edward's University
3001 South Congress, Austin, TX 78704
Imam Abdul Rauf is author of What's
Right with
Islam is What's Right with America and founder of
the
American
Sufi Muslim Association. FREE
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Workshop with Bishop Shelby Spong
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Unity Church of the Hills
Saturday, March 10, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Sunday,
March 11, 2:00-4:00
Unity Church of the Hills
9905 Anderson Mill Road, Austin, TX 78750
Spong, a leader of the worldwide liberal
Christianity movement, presents
a three-part lecture series on "Jesus for Non-
Believers." Registration required.
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Volunteer Opportunities with Communities in Schools (CIS)
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Communities in Schools (CIS) invite volunteers for fun
projects striving to connect community members with
children and support them in their academic
achievements.
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AUSTIN AREA INTERRELIGIOUS MINISTRIES UNITES
FAITH AND CULTURAL COMMUNITIES TO FOSTER
RESPECT, PARTNERSHIP AND TRANSFORMATION IN
SERVICE OF THE COMMON GOOD.
This e-mail is a service of Austin Area Interreligious
Ministries (AAIM). Our goal is to alert Austin's faith
communities as well as the "spiritually curious" about
events that may be of interest. Please note that
AAIM does not presume to endorse the events we
publicize nor do we necessarily share their faith
perspective. We do, however, find these events to
be worthwhile contributions to the diverse religious
and cultural fabric of our city.
AAIM
Austin Area Interreligious Ministries
Phone:
512-386-9145
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