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MARCH 2004
ALERT!!!
Prayer Pilgrimage for Peace and Justice: A Bus Tour Experiencing Religious Diversity in St. Louis
This Saturday, April 3, 2004 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Click here for more details including a registration form and tentative itinerary.
IN THIS ISSUE:
GRANT DEADLINE MARCH 30TH FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT SERVICE PROJECTS
Through a generous grant from the Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis, the YADA (Young Adult Dialogue Action) Commission is awarding 10 youth/young adult ministries, groups and organizations with funds to promote faith into action through community service throughout the St. Louis region. The deadline for submitting grant proposals to the YADA Comission is March 30 at 5:00 p.m. Click here for more info.
YADA is a new initiative of the Interfaith Partnership and Faith Beyond Walls that seeks to create a young adult community that is open and accepting of all faiths through dialogue, education, social and service activities. To become involved, please contact Eric Fistler, Intern, at the IP office.
On Thursday, March 11 nearly 200 people came out to the educational forum "A Jewish and Christian Response to The Passion" sponsored by IP regarding Mel Gibson's The Passion film. Featured presenters Rabbi Mark Shook, Senior Rabbi at Temple Israel and Adjunct Professor of Jewish Philosophy at St. Louis University and Dr. Steve Patterson, Professor of New Testament Studies at Eden Theological Seminary discussed there views on the theological and particularly interfaith issues the film raised. Rev. Tim Carson, Senior Minister of Webster Groves Christian Church served as the Moderator. Click here to see a copy of a public statement on the film issued by IP earlier this month.
LEAD SAFE HOME REPAIR SEMINAR - RESCHEDULED
Saturday, April 24 from 8:30 am to 12:30pm (previously scheduled for March 27)
Lead Safe Home Repair: How To Keep You And Your Family Lead Safe
Safety Support Services, Inc.
1410 S. JeffersonLead poisoning is the number one environmental threat to children under the age of six and is 100% preventable. Damage resulting from lead poisoning is permanent and can cause behavior problems, learning disabilities, loss of I.Q and many physiological problems. If your home was built before 1978 and you are thinking about starting any home repair projects, we highly recommend this session.
Interfaith Partnership, Faith Beyond Walls and Safety Support Services, Inc will sponsor a workshop, for individuals from the faith community interested in home repair, on lead safe work practices when doing a home repair project or remodeling and rehabbing. The workshop is limited to the first 25 participants. Cost of the class is only $10. Curriculum and instructors are provided by Safety Support Services, an accredited environmental consulting firm. Contact Kassandar Alcaraz at the IP office to enroll.
IP'S ANNUAL MEETING COMING IN MAY
The Annual Meeting is Wednesday, May 19 at 11:30 am in the Zurich Room of the Chalet at Westport in Maryland Heights. Tickets are $25 each. The registration deadline is May 12. Please join us as we review the successes of the past year and present the William D. Chapman Faith in Action Award, the Monsignor John A. Shocklee Awards and the Abraham's Children Congregational Award. Call the IP office today to register.
ABRAHAM'S CHILDREN NEWS
Garden of Eden
The Garden of Eden, a local produce market, which provides fresh produce, dietary advice and healthy recipes, prepared by nutritionists, was recently featured in the Health Watch section of the March 18 edition of the St. Louis American. 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 artnership, four local churches and St. Louis University's School of Public Health. All are welcome!
Healthy Mind, Body, Spirit
Healthy Mind, Body, Spirit is an initiative that seeks to provide resources and health education to members of congregations served by Abraham's Children.
Saturday, March 27th
Let's Talk: Healthy Children
Friendly Temple Missionary Baptist Church
5544 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive
Friday, April 23rd at 7 p.m. (screenings begin at 4:30 pm)
5th Annual "Gospel for Heart Sake" (gospel concert)
Sponsored by the American Heart Association
Friendly Temple Missionary Baptist Church
5544 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive
RESOURCES STILL NEEDED FOR INTERFAITH LIBRARY
The Interfaith Partnership is attempting to build a library of interfaith resources to be used by those wishing to learn more about various faith traditions. Please click here for a list of books that are needed. If you feel there are resources that should be added to this list or resources that should be omitted from this list, please contact Eric C Fistler, Seminary Intern, at efistler@eden.edu . Eric can also provide you with a current listing of resources in the collection.
IP MOURNS THE LOSS OF DOTTIE BARNARD
Dottie Barnard, an ecumenical leader of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and IP Board Member and friend, died on February 25, 2004. IP extends our deepest condolences to the family of Mrs. Barnard.
Beginning this issue, we will include in this section links to interesting websites or resources we learn about and want to share.
Resource: Wellstone Action Organizing and Campaign Training Center
On April 2-4, Camp Wellstone is coming to St. Louis. Sponsored by Wellstone, this camp introduces participants to the philosophy, strategies and tactics of winning progressive, grassroots issue, political and electoral action is hosting a camp on the weekend of of April 2-4, 2004. Click here to register for Camp Wellstone in St. Louis.
Celebrating 20 Years of Strengthening Faith, Sharing Faith, and Serving Faithfully