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JANUARY 2004
IN THIS ISSUE:On Thursday, January 22 the Young Adult Dialogue Action (YADA) Commission held its first monthly dialogue meeting at the Interfaith Partnership House in Kirkwood . The meeting included eleven young adults throughout the St. Louis area representing seven different faiths. Topics of discussion included YADA's inception and background, solutions YADA can provide for young adults, potential dialogue topics, spurring community service and philanthropy among young people and goals for future meetings. The next YADA meeting will be held at the Interfaith Partnership Dialogue House on February 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Garden of Eden Job Openings
The Garden of Eden is seeking a Health Educator to assist congregations in community education and a Marketing Team to assist with publicity and promotions. Please contact Jennifer Strayhorn at the IP office or by e-mail for a job description and additional information.
The Garden of Eden is a local produce market, which provides fresh produce, dietary advice and healthy recipes, prepared by nutritionists. The market can be found at Union Memorial Church, 1141 Belt Ave. and is open every Saturday (even during the winter months) from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Garden of Eden is a joint effort of Interfaith Partnership, four local churches and St. Louis University's School of Public Health.
Healthy Mind Body Spirit Expands
Healthy Mind, Body, Spirit, an initiative that seeks to provide resources and health education to members of congregations served by Abraham's Children, is kicking off it's new partnership with Friendly Temple Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday, February 8 th at 7:30 am and 10:30 am at 5544 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive.
Sunday February 15, 2004 at 3:00 p.m.
Lane Tabernacle CME Church , 910 North Newstead, St. Louis , MO 63108
"Make a Joyful Noise: A Festival of Music"
All are invited to attend this enchanting afternoon of interfaith fellowship and song. Contact us today to register at (314) 531-4787 or e-mail. Sponsored by IP.
Sunday, February 15, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.
Salem United Methodist Church in Ladue (Highway 40 and Lindbergh Boulevard )
"Judeo-Christian Principles and Just Tax Policy"
An Educational Forum with Dr. Susan Pace Hamill, University of Alabama Law Professor and author of The Least of These, the eye-opening book that started a grassroots tax revolution.
This is a free forum to challenge all persons of goodwill to insist on a fair and just state tax structure for all people. Sponsored by Interfaith Partnership of Metropolitan St. Louis, MissouriImpact, Missourians for Tax Justice and the Conference Social Justice Team United Methodist Church.
Tuesday, February 24 at 7:00 p.m.
First Unitarian Church of St. Louis , 5007 Waterman Blvd. in the Central West End .
Abraham: Book Reading and Signing
A reading featuring Bruce Feiler author of Abraham: A Journey to the Heart of Three Faiths
This event is sponsored by IP in partnership with Left Bank Books and the First Unitarian Church of St. Louis. The event is free and open to the public.
Saturday, March 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Ladue Chapel 9450 Clayton Rd.
Lee Institute Presentation
Recent work in our community has brought attention to the multiple barriers to achieving good health in St. Louis and the consequent poor health outcomes for our most disadvantaged community members. What is it like to confront a system that does not work well? How is the community coming together to improve wellness and access to quality care? How are we in the faith community called to listen to these concerns and work towards solutions? How are congregations already engaged in health ministries?
Orvin Kimbrough, Executive Director and Jennifer Strayhorn, Project Director, Abraham's Children will take part in a forum about healthcare in St. Louis. This event launches IP's 2004 focus on healthcare and healthcare disparities in the St. Louis region in partnership with the Lee Institute and the Missouri Foundation for Health www.mffh.org . The forum is free and open to the public.
Thursday, March 11th from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Eden Theological Seminary in the Schroer Commons ( 475 East Lockwood Avenue )
"A Jewish and Christian Response to Mel Gibson's The Passion "
Featured Speakers include Dr. Steve Patterson, Professor of New Testament, Eden Seminary and Rabbi Mark Shook, Senior Rabbi, Temple Israel of St. Louis.
NCCJ AND IJCU PROMOTE NEW STUDY GUIDE
In response to the February 25, 2004 release of Mel Gibson's new film "The Passion of the Christ," The National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ) and the Institute for Jewish-Christian Understanding (ICJU) are promoting a new guide developed by the Christian Scholars Group: Facts, Faith, and Film-Making: Jesus' Passion and Its Portrayal, A Study Guide for Viewers and Reviewers . ICJU is proud to join as partners with the National Conference for Community and Justice in community outreach for deeper understanding and civil dialogue. Our partners respond - additional materials from ADL and AJC
Executive Director, Orvin Kimbrough, launches the 2004 " I Dare You" Tour. His threefold mission is to visit as many congregations as is humanly possible in 2004 to: 1) Galvanize interest and action around issues that affect us all as human beings - issues like healthcare, or the lack thereof, poverty, war and intolerance - these issues that rip at the very fabric of our community; 2) Stress the importance of financial and programmatic support for the work of Interfaith Partnership and 3) Share a message of peace and of hope that inspires our next generation of leaders to be actively involved in the life of their congregation and in the community.
To that end, IP is seeking congregations or places of gathering from any faith tradition, which will allow him to deliver the keynote or sermon during a service or gathering. If you are interested in hosting the "I Dare You" Tour please contact Irene Randall, Executive Assistant, at (314) 531-4787 or e-mail.
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