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The Interfaith Mission Service
Alabama Arise Citizens’s Policy Project to hold regional meeting in Huntsville
Jan 26th
The North Alabama Regional meeting of Alabama Arise will be held Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Monte Sano United Methodist Church, 601 Monte Sano Blvd., in Huntsville.
The state-wide, faith-based nonprofit seeks to influence policy decisionsthat can help alleviate poverty and increase the well-being of everyone in the state.
http://www.al.com/living/index.ssf/2012/01/alabama_arise_citizens_policy.html
Great Opportunity! – Do Not Miss the Next One Huntsville
Jan 6th
Dr. Wardynski’s the new Superintendent for Huntsville City Schools, will be the guest speaker at One HSV on January 17. He will speak on “What’s NEW for the New Year with Huntsville City Schools?” Since schools are a main priority for Interfaith Mission Service members, we encourage you to attend.
Make plans to attend the One Huntsville Diversity Dinner tonight!
Dec 20th
One Huntsville is a monthly diversity dinner celebration where a variety of faiths, races, and cultures are welcomed – and embraced!
PROGRAM:
You Are One Huntsville!
You are our target audience. Come make a difference in our One Huntsville Program Venues for 2012. As you have seen in the past with the creation of the Multicultural Office in City Government and the development of a strong focus on Racial Harmony, our movement makes an impact on the place we live. Our varied programs this past year have included renewable power, help in Haiti, civility in controversy, and so much more. Be a part of the planning for next year, including the important issue of the “Inclusive Community Initiative.” Be a part of generating topics to foster the many movements that fall under ONE HUNTSVILLE!!
Time:
5:00 p.m. Buffet Style Dinner and informal table discussion
5:45 p.m.Sharing community news
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Program with Dialogue
Can’t come for full time?Come anytime between 5:00-7:00
Location:
88 Buffet!! This restaurant is on University Drive… just past Research Park Blvd on the left if coming from Huntsville …
Just before Research Park Blvd on the right coming from Madison. It is in the Burlington Mills Shopping Center.
We hope to see you there!
Remember the Upcoming Thanksgiving Events
Nov 18th
Community Thanksgiving Unity Service
Progressive Union Missionary Baptist Church is having a Thanksgiving Unity Service on Wednesday November 23, 2011 at 7:00 pm.
The address for Progressive Union Missionary Baptist Church is 1919 Brandon Town Road NW, Huntsville,AL.
Transportation from Latham UMC via church bus is available. If needed, phone Doug Seay at (H) 256-883-7108 or (C) 256-679-5714.
We hope to see all of you there!
Unity Church on the Mountain Thanksgiving
Unity Church on the Mountain is having a potluck Thanksgiving Dinner at 12:00. The event is open to everyone. Turkeywill be provided. Bring a side dish. If you would like to attend please contact susanjoyholliday@gmail.com. However, last minute attendees are welcome!
Look for it! IMS Charity Ad
Nov 17th
Make sure to look for the full-page IMS ad on the Partners in Charity page in the Huntsville Times today! All the great faiths teach us to love our neighbors.
We appreciate the generosity of the Huntsville Times in making this ad space available to local non-profits.
Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice
Nov 17th
One Family, One Alabama Campaign Launch for Repeal of HB56
November 21, 2011, 7:00 – 9:30 pm
Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, Birmingham
The Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice (ACIJ/www.acij.net) will launch its “One Family, One Alabama” Campaign to Repeal HB 56 on Monday, November 21 at 7:00 pm at 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham.
Thousands of Alabamians will gather to challenge Alabama’s state lawmakers to repeal House Bill 56, the nation’s most vicious immigration reform law. Twelve members of Congress, including Rep. Terri Sewell (D) from Alabama, along with civil rights leaders from around the country, will speak to express the nation’s solidarity with the people of Alabama. State Senator Billy Beasley, sponsor of the proposed bill to repeal HB56, will also speak, along with people whose lives have been damaged by the law.
We ask that you dress in white and bring banners or signs with the name of your city. Please do not bring flags.
For information about ACIJ and other upcoming events, visit www.acij.net. For additional information about the event, please contact zayne.smith@alabamaappleseed.org or angie@gbm.org
Remember the One Huntsville Diversity Dinner – Tuesday, November 15!
Nov 14th
A Monthly Diversity Dinner Celebration
Where a variety of faiths, races, and cultures are welcomed – and embraced!
Sponsored by Interfaith Mission Service (http://www.interfaithmissionservice.org)
In cooperation with a diversity of civic, community, and faith-based organizations and causes
We Gather Again
Tuesday, November 15 from 5:00 to 7:00
We continue meeting in our new location – 88 Buffet!!
This restaurant is on University Drive… just past Research Park Blvd on the left if coming from Huntsville …
Just before Research Park Blvd on the right coming from Madison. It is in the Burlington Mills Shopping Center.
PROGRAM:
“US” AND “THEM”
Moving Beyond a Decade of Rising Division into a Time of Emerging Unity
PRIMARY PRESENTER:
John Davis is a retired Army officer, freelance writer, and a current student of history and human nature.
The perspectives he will be sharing were presented recently at an international conference at the University of Szczecin in Poland.
Mr. Davis will discuss the idea of “us” and “them” ten years after the attacks on 9/11, addressing:
v What has become of American society as a result of those events?
v How do we see ourselves?
v How do we now deal with those different from us in light of those events of ten years ago?
v What do we think about our place in the world now that we’ve had ten years to reflect on and deal with the consequences of the terrorist attacks of 9/11?
John will offer his personal reflections on these critical questions and how they might affect our future …
5:00 p.m. Buffet Style Dinner and informal table discussion
5:45 p.m. Sharing community news
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Program with Dialogue
Can’t come for full time? Come anytime between 5:00-7:00
OneHuntsville for November 15
Nov 7th
Mr. John W. Davis will discuss the idea of “us” and “them” ten years after the attacks on 9/11. What has become of American society as a result of those events? How do we see ourselves? How do we now deal with those different from us in light of those events of ten years ago? What do we think about our place in the world now that we’ve had ten years to reflect on and deal with the consequences of the terrorist attacks of 9/11? John Davis is a retired Army officer, freelance writer, and a current student of history and human nature. He offers his personal reflections on these critical questions and how they might affect our future. This presentation was recently given at an international conference at the University of Szczecin in Poland.
OneHuntsville – October 18
Oct 17th
Where a variety of faiths, races, and cultures are welcomed – and embraced!
Sponsored by Interfaith Mission Service (http://www.
In cooperation with a diversity of civic, community, and faith-based organizations and causes
We Gather Again
Tuesday, October 18 from 5:00 to 7:00
We continue meeting in our new location – 88 Buffet!!
This restaurant is on University Drive… just past Research Park Blvd on the left if coming from Huntsville …
Just before Research Park Blvd on the right coming from Madison. It is in the Burlington Mills Shopping Center.
PROGRAM:
Daring to Defend Our Rights:
Finding the Courage to Engage in Authentic Civility in Alabama Public Life
PRIMARY PRESENTER:
Dr. Nick Jones, Philosophy Professor at the University of Alabama-Huntsville
Winner of the 2011 Alabama Humanities Foundation Whetstone-Seaman Faculty Development Award
In an age of heightened polarization, demonizing, and rigorous tearing down, leaders from across our region are discovering ways of being respectful – without losing the benefits of robust dialogue! In addition to Dr. Jones’s award-winning presentation on this topic, the evening will include a review of a 50-state tour by National Endowment for the Humanities and discussion of the recent work of the David Mathews Center for Civic Life. It will conclude with dialogue and next steps for our common work of enhancing civility. Come to learn about some of the ways we can move beyond “mere politeness” but still uphold deep respect.
5:00 p.m. Buffet Style Dinner and informal table discussion
5:45 p.m. Sharing community news
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Program with Dialogue
Can’t come for full time? Come anytime between 5:00-7:00
