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From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: 2008/8/27
Subject: From the Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County
To: undisclosed-recipients
Dear friends of I4C,
Political conventions are upon us, in all their glory. My wish is that
political candidates would be able to retain the passion and ideas which
propelled them into public life in the first place, and resist the pull to
be "handled" so that they may become more elect-able. Yes, there is
"convention"-al wisdom at play here, in securing a large enough territory of
potential voters. But how much more exciting would it be to see the give
and take of a politician's positions played out in real time, rather than
behind closed doors.
One of the worst developments in political analysis in recent years,in my
mind, is the highlighting of someone's "flip-flop" on an issue. Is there no
such thing as a rational change of mind on a subject, as a result of honest
debate?
Anyway, this organization (I4C) remains non-partisan, while being committed
to the common good -- locally, nationally and internationally.
Yours,
Brian Stein-Webber
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+++ Recipes Still Being Accepted for I4C Cookbook!!!!
You are still welcome to submit a recipe (old favorites and new) to the
cookbook sponsored through the Interfaith Council. To do so, visit
www.fundcraft.com, scroll down to "Web ID" on the right green side, enter
"36834-07QV" and log in, read through the instructions and post you recipe!
+++ Labor Day Vigil
Monday, September 1, 6:30 p.m.
The Crosses of Lafayette
Deer Hill and Oak Hill Rds., Lafayette
Special guest will be Aimee Allison, host of the KPFA morning show.
Participants are invited in peaceful fellowship to express grief for the
loss of life in Iraq and Afghanistan, and determination to end the war.
+++ CROP Walk Recruiters' Packets Available
Monday, September 8, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Interfaith Council office, WCUMC Education Building, Rm. 205
1543 Sunnyvale Ave., Walnut Creek
If your congregation or group plans on participating in the 2008 Contra
Costa CROP Hunger Walk, please come by to get your materials. 25% of the
proceeds of the walk will go toward the Winter Nights Shelter. For more
information, or to obtain packets if you cannot come at this time, contact
Polly Smith-Telfer at 925-256-9992 or [EMAIL PROTECTED]
+++ Looking Beyond 9/11
Thursday, September 11, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
San Ramon Valley United Methodist Church, Wesley Center
902 Danville Blvd., Alamo
Father Tom Bonacci, Catholic priest and advocate for interfaith work (and a
board member of I4C) will speak on the purpose of interfaith dialogue,
especially toward world peace. There will be discussion and refreshments.
This event will lead to visits to individual faith communities through the
fall (St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church - 9/14, 10:00 a.m., Shiva-Vishnu
Temple - 9/24, 7:00 p.m., San Ramon Islamic Center - 10/3 time TBA, Phap
Vuong Temple - 10/12, 1:00 p.m., and Congregation Beth Chaim - 10/14, 6:30
p.m.). For more information, contact www.srvumc.org or 925-837-5243.
+++ Dhyanyoga Center Open House
Saturday, September 13, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
3306 Contra Loma Blvd., Antioch
All are invited to a day of free classes and presentations on yoga,
meditation and the Ayurvedic approach to achieving well being. For more
information, contact 925-757-9361 or www.dyc.org.
+++ Partners in Planning
Friday, September 19, 11;30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Plumbers and Steamfitters Union, Assembly Hall
1304 Roman Way, Martinez
The County's Area Agency on Aging is featuring presentations and resources
to help senior service providers build and strengthen their advocacy
capacity. For information, contact Nhang Luong at 925-335-8783.
Registration is required by September 12.
+++ *Saving Paradise*
Friday, September 27, 7:00 p.m. and
Saturday, September 27, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Clayton Valley Presbyterian Church
1578 Kirker Pass Rd., Clayton
This pair of events features author Rita Nakashima Brock and her new book.
Dr. Nakashima Brock is currently a Visiting Scholar at the Starr King School
for the Ministry. She will be engaging participants in examining the
scriptures faithfully in new and different ways. For more information,
contact www.cvpresby.org or 925-672-4848.
+++ Frances Moore Lappe on Living Democracy
Tuesday, September 30, 7:00 p.m.
Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church
55 Eckley Ln., Walnut Creek
Come hear this noted activist for social change and democracy, and prolific
author. Her most recent book is *Getting a Grip: Clarity, Creativity and
Courage in a World Gone Mad.* Suggested donation is $12-20. For more
information, contact 925-933-7850 or www.mtdpc.org.
+++ Islamic Networks Group Dinner and Eid Celebration
Sunday, October 5, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency
5101 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara
ING is sponsoring this annual supporters' event, featuring Dr. John Esposito
of Georgetown University, and comedian Maz Jobrani. Tickets are $75 per
person. For information, contact www.ing.org or 408-296-7312.
+++ *Take This Bread: A Radical Conversion*
Sunday, October 19, 3:00 p.m.
Clayton Valley Presbyterian Church
1578 Kirker Pass Rd., Clayton
Noted author, Sara Miles will talk about, and sign, her new book, regarding
her move from secular atheism to becoming a Christian. She is the founder
of St. Gregory's Food Pantry in San Francisco. For more information,
contact www.cvpresby.org or 925-672-4848.
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