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Austin Area
Interreligious Ministries
eVoice
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January 3, 2007
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Dear AAIM,
Happy New Year to one and all! This year, AAIM will
be officially turning over a new leaf! Based on input
from AAIM delegates, ally organizations and the
community at large, the AAIM Board and staff have
identified four strategic directions which will guide
our work in 2007 and beyond:
1. Build authentic relationships across racial,
religious, economic and cultural lines.
2. Positively impact community well-being and the
quality of life in the Austin Area.
3. Share the AAIM story to promote interfaith
partnership and respect.
4. Ensure organizational sustainability and efficacy.
Please join us at our Annual Meeting on January
30th, 2007 at Huston-Tillotson University,Seabrook
Chapel to learn about our action plans for the
upcoming year and how you can
participate.
We are
honored to have as our keynote speaker, Dr.
Greg Vincent, Vice
President for Diversity and Community Engagement of
the University of Texas.
In
addition, we are thrilled to host Diane
Wolkstein, "New York’s Official Storyteller", who
will recount for us the Biblical story of Ruth, a woman
whose spiritual journey can provide an inspiration to
us all. For those who enjoy the art of storytelling,
AAIM will host a special workshop with Diane on
January 29th. Space is limited, so reserve a
place
right away.
2007 promises to be a momentous year and
we encourage your participation in AAIM's offering of
programs and activities.
In faith,
Rev. Emilee Dawn Whitehurst,
Executive Director
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2007 Crop Walk Hunger Walk
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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
A kick-off orientation session for CROP
Hunger
Walk recruiters. 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 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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For religious leaders and those with a story to tell
Monday, January 29, 2007
5:30 to 8:30
Carver Museum and Cultural Center, 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.
This is a rare opportunity, so call Simone at 386-
9145 to reserve your place right away. Limited to
20 seats
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AAIM Annual Meeting & Delegate Assembly
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Tuesday, January 30, 2007
5:30 to 6:30 PM:AAIM Business & Delegate
Assembly
7:00 to 8:30 PM: Annual Meeting
Keynote address by Dr. Gregory J
Vincent, Vice President for Diversity and
Community Engagement, University of Texas at
Austin. Special appearance by "New York City's
Official Storyteller", Diane Wolkstein.
Join us as we highlight our achievements in 2006 and
welcome new members. The annual meeting is open
to the public; please look for an official invitation in
the mail.
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ONGOING AAIM SPONSORED EVENTS
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Austin Faith Dialogue
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With hosts Karl Gronberg and Sandy Wilder
Airs on Sundays at 8:00 am on KNVA-TV
(Channel 54, Cable 12)
January 7: Eileen Flynn, faith columnist for the Austin
American Statesman.
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AAIM Spirituality Book Club
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January 15th, 2006, 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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Project BEAT: Bridging-Enriching-Advancing-Together
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Monthly Community Dialogue & Roundtable
Saturday, January 6, 9-11:30 am. (first
Saturday of every month) St. James Episcopal
Church, 3701 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
An opportunity to foster racial harmony
through dialogue, sharing and personal growth. For
additional information, contact AAIM at 386-9145.
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Faith Based Advocacy for Social Justice: Building Skills and Relationships
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Networking and Training Event
Saturday, January 13, 2007
9 am to 3 pm
University Presbyterian Church, 2203 San
Antonio St., 78705
Gain the information and skills needed to
start or strengthen social justice groups in your
congregations.
Sponsored by Texas Impact. AAIM Executive
Director Emilee Whitehurst will be delivering the
keynote address.
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Annual MLK Clergy Breakfast
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Monday, January 15, 2006, 7:30 to 9:00
am.
Faith United Methodist Church, 1201 Lavaca,
78701.
Join clergy members and faith leaders for a
breakfast and discussion on Dr. Martin Luther King
Jr's legacy. Sponsored by Austin Police Department;
contact Danny
Thomas at 974-6278 for more information.
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Annual Week of Compassion Service
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Responding to the crisis in Darfur
Sunday, January 28, 6 PM
Central Christian Church, 1110 Guadalupe
"Stand Up and Speak Out for Sudan." A
service with Rev. Amy Gopp.
Free Admission
Contact Rev. Michael Moore
(rmikemoore@sbcglobal.net) or 512-689-9990 for
more information.
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Poverty Roundtable 2007
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Monday, January 29, 8:30 am to 12 PM,
Carver Museum and Cultural Center, 1165
Angelina St.
Caritas of Austin invites your participation in
an educational forum focusing on the impact of
poverty. Presentations on effective
collaborative models for organizing faith-based
resources.
Registration is requested by January 25. Call
(512) 479-4610, X224.
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Call for Volunteers!
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Assist refugees in Austin
Volunteer mentors are needed to assist Arabic and
Farsi speaking refugees to help overcome cultural
and language barriers. Contact Lubna Zeidan for
further information. (luz@aaimaustin.org | 386-9145)
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Free income-tax preparation for low income families
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Community Tax Centers offers free tax services to
low income families and individuals. Free electronic
filing is
available at nine locations with flexible hours.
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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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