This blog is for the Wieuca Road Baptist Church J.E.P.R. (Justice, Ethics and Public Responsibility) Council & friends. We are a group of laity and clergy who seek to enable the church to tackle tough issues of our society such as poverty, hunger, racism, environmental destruction, and war. We hope to encourage healing, unity, diversity, and peace-making for all God's creation.

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Istanbul Center Dialogue Night - July 12

I got this from my friend Kamal who works at the Istanbul Center
 
 Dear Friend,
 
Istanbul Center for Culture and Dialogue is happy to invite you to
another "Istanbul Dialogue Night" that will take place on Thursday, July 12th at 7:30 pm
 
Istanbul Dilogue Night is an ongoing monthly program that brings
people from different backgrounds together to discuss issues and topics of common interest.
 
This program takes place on 2nd Thursday of each month.
It takes place at Istanbul Center Dialogue Center located at
6760 Jimmy carter Blvd. Suite 110 Norcross, GA 30071
 
It is a friendly and relaxed program where we share ideas, feelings
and delicious food with friends.
 
You can look at a PDF flyer for this months program
titled "Creation: A Multicultural and Multireligious Perspective"
 
You can also find more information about this program and other Istanbul Center programs
from our web site at
www.istanbulcenter.org
 
Hope to see you soon
 
Istanbul Center for Culture and Dialogue
www.IstanbulCenter.org
6760 Jimmy Carter Blvd.
Suite 110
Norcross, GA 30071
 
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Monday, July 2, 2007

Alternatives for Simple Living speaker in Atlanta on Aug 6

Hey everyone. I thought I would give you all some advance notice for an event that will be held at Peachtree Baptist on Monday, August 6. Gerald Iversen who is the National Coordinator of Alternatives for Simple Living will be speaking.

Alternatives is a non-profit organization that equips people of faith to challenge consumerism, live justly, and celebrate responsibly. Started in 1973 as a protest against the commercialization of Christmas, it encourages celebrations year-round that reflect conscientious ways of living. Throughout its 30-plus years, Alternatives has helped lead the movement to live more simply and faithfully. The many staff members and volunteers of Alternatives have developed a wide variety of resources, organized an annual Christmas Campaign, led numerous workshops, and reached countless people with the message of simple, responsible living.

The event at Peachtree will be a covered dish. Here are the details:

Mon., Aug. 6, 6 p.m. - Potluck Supper and conversation, Peachtree Baptist Church, 2108 Briarcliff Rd NE, ATLANTA, GA. Contact Steve Vellines at steve.vellines@ricoh-usa.com or (678) 481-6645 (cell) or (770) 723-4249, or Leann Gunter at Leann@PeachtreeBaptist.net or (404) 634-2463. – CONFIRMED

Everyone is encouraged to bring a dish and enjoy fellowship around the tables and then hear Gerald speak. My understanding is that it will be more of a dialogue and I think he would be very interested in the Around the Bend group and may have some helpful tips on some of the topics that we are interested in. I hope you all can come and also please spread the word to anyone who may be interested.