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June 29, 2007
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Upcoming AAIM Events & Activities
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Dear Friends,
Thank you to all the volunteers who made
last Saturday's World
Refugee Day an enormous success.
Refugees resettled in Austin over the years
had a chance to share their stories
of personal triumph.
In the past year, AAIM's ESL (English
as a Second Language)
classes have grown in order to offer more
refugees
the language skills necessary for survival in
the US.
Currently, four ESL teachers work
with 50+ students at multiple levels of
instruction. Continue to
read the biweekly AAIM eVoice to stay
informed about AAIM's work with refugees.
In July, AAIM continues its innovative
Interfaith Passport program at
North
Austin Muslim Community Center.
It's never too late to participate in an
Interfaith
Passport event. Bring your family
and friends for this important educational
opportunity. See below for details.
Yours in faith,
Rev. Emilee Whitehurst, M. Div
A family from Congo celebrates Austin
World Refugee Day on Saturday, June 23 at
the Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest.
This year's theme--A New Home, A New
Life highlights the refugee spirit of
making a new beginning.
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Interfaith Passport #6: North Austin Muslim Community Center
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Sunday, July 8, 7:00 P.M.
Please
Note Change in Time
Maghrib (Evening)
prayers begin at 8:37 (as set by the Islamic
calendar).
North
Austin Muslim Community Center (NAMCC)
11900 N. Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78759
Founded in 1992, the NAMCC is one of
the largest mosques in
Austin, serving as both a religious and
community center to well over 500 members.
NAMCC hosts five daily prayers in addition
to special Jummah (Friday) prayers. Leaders
from NAMCC will join guests to discuss Muslim
values and beliefs before sharing the evening
(Maghrib) prayers at 8:30. All are welcome to
attend. Women are requested to bring a head
covering. Guests will be requested to remove
footwear. Contact us for further
information. aaim@aaimaustin.org
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AAIM Spirituality Book Club
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Monthly book discussion group organized by
Rev. Greg McDonnell.
Monday, July 9, 2007, 7:00 to
8:30 PM
Essays in
Pragmatism by
William James
Book People, at 6th and Lamar (on
the 3rd
Floor).
To suggest book selections or for
further
information, Contact
us!
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Austin Faith Dialogue
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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.
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Project BEAT (Bridging, Enriching, Advancing Together)
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Monthly Community Dialogue & Roundtable on Race
Relations
Saturday, July 7, 9-11:30 AM
(first Saturday of every month)
St.
James Episcopal Church
3701 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
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Harvest of Justice Conference
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Challenges and Directions in Social Justice through Education, Motivation and Call to Action
Saturday, June 30, 9:00 AM
St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 2309 Euclid
Drive, Austin, TX
A one day conference on Catholic Social
Justice with learning, participation and
prayer aimed at global and local issues of
human dignity and the lives of those most in
need. Speakers include Rev. Gregory M.
Aymond, Bishop of the Diocese of Austin and
Jeff Korgen, author of "My Lord & My God."
Registration is $20 and includes lunch.
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Being God's Song
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Third Church of Christ, Scientist, Austin
Friday, July 6, 3:30-4:30 PM
Third
Church of Christ, Scientist, 3575 Ranch Road
620 South, Austin, 78738
Elise L. Moore, a professional
practitioner of Christian Science, presents a
family lecture for people of all faiths on
the Christian Science belief in science and
health.
FREE
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2007 Powerhouse Women's Conference
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Woman-to-Woman, Woman-to-God
Saturday, July 6, 8:00 AM
Jasper's Restaurant at the Domain, 11506
Century Oaks Terrace #128, Austin, TX
A full day conference for women on
health, self-esteem, dating violence,
leadership and relationships. Presided over
by Minister Granyon Perry, Imani Women's
Conference Ministerial Director.
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Presentations on Genocide in Darfur
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Sunday, July 8, (Call for times)
United Christian Church, 3500 W. Parmer Lane
University Presbyterian Church, 2203 San
Antonio Street
Tim Nonn, the Coordinator of the
International Campaign for Justice in Sudan,
will be speaking at United Christian Church
and University Presbyterian Church on the
case of Darfur at the International Criminal
Court (ICC) at The Hague. Please contact
(512) 218-8110 for times.
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Luncheon Workshop on 'Politics & the Pulpit'
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presented by the Religion Communicators Council, Central Texas Chapter
Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 11:30 AM
Asbury United Methodist Church, 1605 E.
38 1/2 Street, Austin, TX
Speaker Ray Cano of the IRS will talk
about what churches and faith-based
organizations can do during the election
season and stay on the right side of the law.
The Religion Communicators Council is an
international interfaith organization of
communicators for faith-based organizations.
Find
out more.
Cost for the luncheon is $10 for RCC
members and $15 for nonmembers. RSVP to
kker@lsss.org
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Peace Caravan to Cuba!
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Support Pastors for Peace Caravan to Cuba
Thursday, July 12, 7 PM
Rhizome Collective, 300 Allen St, Austin, TX
An evening of Cuban music and cuisine
including a performance by Las Krudas, an all
women Hip Hop act from Havana. Donations
will benefit Pastors for Peace as they donate
bicycles and material aid to Cuba during the
summer.
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Interfaith Arts Festival: Call for Artists!
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presented by Central Presbyterian Church
Central Presbyterian Church will be hosting
the 2007 Interfaith Art & Music Festival in
conjunction with the Pecan Street Festival.
This two day festival on Saturday and
Sunday,
September 29/30 will give artists and
musicians a chance to promote understanding
and unity through art.
Applications
can be
obtained by calling (512) 442-6887.
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Austin Kill-O-Watt Challenge
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Energy usage in Austin and much of Texas
reaches extraordinary highs from June to
September.
AAIM challenges you
to take
part of the Austin Kill-O-Watt project,
sponsored by Austin Energy and the Austin
Chronicle. By reducing your energy usage as
compared to last summer, you can win several
excellent prizes. Individuals, businesses
and organizations can participate.
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Dining for Darfur
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The Jewish Community Association of Austin
(JCAA) is responding to the humanitarian
crisis in Darfur by launching the Dining for
Darfur Program.
On Monday, August
27th, 5% or more of your dining bill at
selected area restaurants will assist the
non-sectarian relief efforts of American
Jewish World Service (AJWS).
Restaurants
are being encouraged to participate in this
all important endeavor Contact
DiningforDarfurAustin@shalomaustin.org for
more information or to become a registered
participant.
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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.
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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.
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