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Austin Area
Interreligious Ministries
eVoice
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January 12, 2007
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Dear AAIM,
Join AAIM on Monday, January 15th as we walk in
honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. You can
meet
AAIM
supporters at the MLK statue on the University of
Texas campus at 9
am. Just look for the AAIM banner! Let us walk in
unity.
AAIM starts the year with two wonderful
events.
Register now for a space in the
Storytelling Workshop with Diane Wolkstein.
Diane has conducted workshops around the world
drawing from the religious and cultural traditions of
Jewish folklore, Haitian children's tales and Hans
Christian Anderson. This unique opportunity promises
to inspire
and delight.
We are proud to welcome Dr. Greg
Vincent, VP for Diversity and Community
Engagement
at UT to the 66th Annual AAIM Community
Meeting on January 30.
We will share the organization's accomplishments in
2006 and define our goals and visions for the coming
years.
As we start 2007, I pause to reflect on Rev.
Jim Forbes' sermon from AAIM's 2006 Annual
Meeting: "Let's tear down the walls of religion and
build up the levees of relationships."
Take a look at the rich offering of spiritual
activities in the community and challenge yourself to
learn something about your neighbor's faith and
worldview. Beyond the walls of isolation you can find
the power of human connections.
Yours in faith,
Rev. Emilee Whitehurst
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2007 Crop Walk Hunger Walk RIO
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Recruiter's Information and Orientation (RIO)
Saturday, January 13, 2007
9:45 am to 11:30 am
Capital Area Food Bank
8201 South Congress
Recruiters can collect promotional materials
and learn about effective recruiting strategies for
Austin's
29th Annual CROP Hunger Walk on Saturday and
Sunday March 3 & 4, 2007.
A community hunger relief event sponsored
internationally by
Church World Service with the local partnership of
AAIM and Capital Area Food Bank of Texas.
For additional information, contact Dr. Hugh
Cullen
Sparks (hughs@aaimaustin.org).
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Storytelling Workshop with Diane Wolkstein
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Learn the art of telling good stories
Monday, January 29, 2007
5:30 to 8:30
Carver Library, 1165
Angelina St
$50 includes light dinner
Learn the art of masterful storytelling from
Diane Wolkstein, "New York City's Official
Storyteller,"
a seasoned performer and storyteller who has
dazzled children and adults alike with stories told
from the heart.
She has conducted workshops on
five continents drawing on traditions as diverse as
Haitian children's tales, Hans Christian Anderson and
Jewish folklore. Diane Wolkstein will also give us her
rendering of the biblical story of Ruth during AAIM's
66th Annual Meeting on January 30.
This is a rare opportunity, so call Simone at 386-
9145 to reserve your place right away. Space is
limited
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AAIM 66th Annual Meeting & Delegate Assembly
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Tuesday, January 30, 2007
5:30 to 6:30 PM:Delegate Business Meeting
7:00 to 8:30 PM: Communitywide Assembly: All
Welcome
Keynote address by Dr. Gregory J
Vincent, Vice President for Diversity and
Community Engagement, University of Texas at
Austin. Diane Wolkstein will share her
unique
rendition of the biblical story of Ruth.
Join us as we highlight our achievements in 2006 and
introduce the organization's new strategic directions
for 2007 and beyond. (RSVP by Jan 22.
aaim@aaimaustin.org)
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ONGOING AAIM SPONSORED EVENTS
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AAIM Spirituality Book Club
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January 15th, 2007, 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Our Endangered Values, by Jimmy
Carter.
Book People, at 6th and Lamar (on the 3rd
Floor). Hosted by Rev. Greg McDonell
(gmcdonell@centralpresbyterian.org).
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MLK Community March and Festival
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Monday, January 15, 2007, 9:00
am.
MLK Statue at UT to Huston-Tillotson University;
cultural festival follows until 3PM
State Representative Dawnna
Dukes is Grand Marshal of the 14th Annual
Community March to celebrate the legacy of Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr.
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7th Annual MLK Unity Breakfast
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Monday, January 15, 2007, 7:30 to 9:00
am.
First United Methodist Church, 1201 Lavaca,
78701.
Join clergy members and faith leaders for a
breakfast and discussion in conjunction with MLK
Day. Sponsored by Austin Police Department;
contact Danny Thomas at 974-6278 for more
information.
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Devotional Kirtan
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With Prabhakari Devi, Swami Akhilanand and Vrinda Devi
Saturday, January 13, 2007, 7:30 to 9:30
pm
Wednesday, January 17,2007, 7:30 to
9:30 pm, and throughout the month of January.
Casa de Luz, 1701 Toomey Rd., Austin, 78704
Meditation, chanting and teachings from
Vedic scriptures offered by three spritual leaders of
Barsana Dham.
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Tapestry of Jewish Learning
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Saturday, January 13 to Sunday, January 21
2007
Congregation Beth Israel, Congregation Agudas
Achim and the JCAA
9 days of seminars, courses and workshops
in Jewish music, politics, literature, cooking and more
starts this Saturday with a performance by Rain
Pryor: "Friend Chicken and Latkes."
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8th African-American Men & Boys Conference
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Saturday, January 20, 2007, 10:00 to 3:00
PM
Reagan High School, 7104 Berkman Dr. Austin,
TX 78752
In January, Michael Lofton and retired
African American teachers will discuss academic
achievement of African American men at the 8th of a
series of conferences since June 3, 2006. Contact
Michael Lofton for more information
mrloftontalkshow@sbcglobal.net.
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Art of Living
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January 23-2, 2007
Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd.,
Austin, TX 78704
Improve health, energy and focus through
breathing tecniques with an Art of Living workshop.
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Religious Pluralism in Islamic Societies, Past and Present
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Speaking engagement with Dr. Syed Akbar Hyder, professor of Islamic Studies at UT Austin
Sunday, January 28, 2007, 12:30 PM
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 14311 Wells
Port Drive, 78728.
Dr. Hyder analyzes the misapropriation of
Islamic religious symbols through a discourse on
pluralism in Islam.
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Poverty Roundtable 2007
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January Poverty Awareness Month in Austin
Wedneday, January 31, 2007, 8:30 am
to 12
PM (Not Monday, January 29 as noted in a previous
eVoice)
Carver Museum and Cultural Center, 1165
Angelina St.
Faith community leaders collaborate to
organize resources in the fight against poverty.
Please register by January 25. Call
(512) 479-4610, X224.
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AAIM benefits with your purchases at Randalls Food Market
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When you link your Remarkable Card to
AAIM's Good Neighbor number, 384,
AAIM receives a portion of your purchase to support
our programs.
For more information, please call Simone Talma at our
office: 385-9145.
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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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