Dear Supporter, People of Faith e-newsletter September 3, 2008 Ramadan Mubarak! CONTENTS: 1. Vote Out Poverty: Interfaith Witness, 9/12, Hartford 2. The Bible Institute: Understanding the Bible, 9/12 & 13, Hartford 3. Busted Again! A Fashion Show Benefit for TransAdvocacy, 9/12, Middletown 4. Hope Out Loud 7: Peace & Music Festival, 9/14, Hartford 5. A Prophet's Ink: Presentation by Brian Kavanagh, 9/14, Madison 6. The Other Side of Israel, Presentation by Susan Nathan, 9/21 & 22 New Haven, Greenwich. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 1. Vote Out Poverty Interfaith Witness Friday, September 12 11 AM - 12 NOON Hartford Seminary 77 Sherman St., Hartford At some point benign neglect and callous disregard for the people living in poverty in Hartford and the world become a crime against humanity and a sin in the Creator's eye. Meet with our political leaders/staff to let them know: We want to end poverty in a decade. We have the resources, do we have the will? Organized by Jon Denn and Dr. Carl Dudley Info: 860-672-1000 x Jon Denn www.voteoutpoverty.com = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 2. The Bible Institute: Understanding the Bible With Uriah Kim and Efrain Agosto Friday, September 12 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. AND Saturday, September 13 9 a.m. - noon Hartford Seminary's Bible Institute provides a critical introduction to the sacred texts that form the foundation for Christianity and Judaism. With some attention given to the content of the Hebrew Scriptures and Christian Testament, this seminar exposes participants to the historical, cultural and political forces that shaped the Bible. Students who are enrolling in Bible courses and individuals who are interested in the Bible will find this two-day seminar a valuable experience. Cost: $35 for the general public Free for students entering the Black Ministries Program (To request an application for the BM program, call 509-9512.) Info & Registration: http://www.hartsem.edu/events/events.htm = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 3. "BUSTED! AGAIN" A fashion show by and for the trans and gender non-conforming community, its allies and friends to benefit the CT TransAdvocacy Coalition Sept 12, 2008 8 PM Tommy's Restaurant 825 Saybrook Road Middletown, CT 06457 $10 at the door (Pay what you can, no one turned away for lack of funds) 21+ Free Food, Cash Bar, Strut Your Stuff Further info: diana@transadvocacy.com or call (860) 983-8139 rsvp appreciated but not necessary Directions: http://www.tommysrestaurant.com/directions.htm = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 4. HOPE OUT LOUD 7 Be part of the Seventh Annual Hope Out Loud Peace & Music Festival Sunday, Sept 14th 1-5 pm Bushnell Park FREE! FREE! Picnic ... Poetry ... Music ... Speakers ... Kids activities ... Fun ... and ... More.. Spend the afternoon. Bring a picnic. It's a concert, rally, playground, remembrance, a day of inspiration for renewal and commitment. For more information call (860)523-4823 Hope Out Loud is a sober event. Info: HopeOutLoud.com = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 5. "A PROPHET'S INK" ARTIST PRESENTATION SUN., SEPT 14, 3 p.m DALY ART GALLERY MERCY CENTER, MADISON Hartford Catholic Worker newsletter artist Brian Kavanagh to speak at 3 p.m. Brian Kavanagh, best known for his provocative illustrations in the bimonthly Hartford Catholic Worker, will be in conversation with Stephen Kobasa, Visual Arts columnist for the New Haven Advocate. Brian's work is currently being featured in Mercy Center's Mary C. Daly Art Gallery through September 30. He will be speaking about his experience as a Christian activist and artist. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 6. The Other Side of Israel Presentation by Susan Nathan Sunday September 21 8 PM Yale University Room TBA Monday, September 22 7 PM Greenwich Library Cole Auditorium 101 Putnam Avenue, Greenwich Susan Nathan, is the author of "The Other Side of Israel: My Journey Across the Jewish/Arab Divide" The book which has been translated into 9 languages talks about the apartheid conditions for Palestinian citizens of Israel. Nathan lives in Tamra in the Israeli Galilee region. She is one of two Israeli Jews who live in Israeli Arab towns. More about her in Wikipedia For a chapter of her book or for audio or video interview with her: www.TheStruggle.org Sponsored by the Middle East Crisis Committee Co-sponsored by People of Faith. |