A Cooperative of Congregations
The Interfaith Mission Service
Next Hometown Pilgrimage Stop: St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Jul 24th
The IMS Twelve by Twelve Youth Pilgrimage
Comes to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
to Celebrate World Youth Day 2010
World Youth Day is an annual recognition of the Church’s love for young people, and an opportunity to celebrate community’s “PRESENT” as well. Come join us on Sunday August 15th from 4:00‐7:30pm for this celebration of the real presence of God in our midst, as the young people of St. John’s Catholic Church welcome the youth of the Interfaith Mission Service’s Twelve by Twelve Hometown Pilgrimage.
The Day’s Agenda
- 4:00pm - Arrive at the St. John’s Youth Room, welcomed by St. John’s Junior High and High School Ministries; Activities: Inflatables and Snacks on the Parish Field!
- 4:45pm - Gathering Activity hosted by the St. John’s High School Youth Leadership (St. John’s School Cafeteria)
A World Youth Day Presentation and Introduction to Celebrating the Catholic Mass
“Good Teacher, What Must I Do to Inherit Everlasting Life?”
(Greg Thompson, St. John’s Director of Liturgy & Music)
- 5:15pm – Assemble for Worship, Celebrating the Catholic Mass in the Church (Mass begins at 5:30 pm)
- 6:45pm – Return to the St. John’s Youth Room for more activities, food and mingling
- 7:20pm – Closing Prayer and Thank You (St. John’s Youth Room)
- 7:30pm - The Twelve by Twelve Pilgrimage Departs
Directions to St. John’s Catholic Church (1055 Hughes Rd., Madison, Alabama 35758): From Huntsville, take I‐565 West, and exit on to Madison Blvd (Exit #13). Go right on Hughes Rd., and follow approximately 4 miles. Cross over Old Madison Pike and Gillespie Rd., and look for the Church on the right after passing the Cliff’s Cove Community. You’ll see the church on the hill, and should take the second driveway. Proceed to the first parking lot in front of the property, next to the field in front of the Church. You’ll see us set up there, and ready to welcome you! If you are coming from Highway 72 (University Dr.), come into Madison and take a left on to Hughes Rd. Follow for two miles or so, and the Church entrance will be on your left, just after the Mandolin Community (across from Trinity Baptist Church).
Leadership Council Passes 2011 Annual Plan
Jul 22nd
The Leadership Council and Board of Directors of IMS has unanimously passed the 2011 Annual Plan, which now is entering its underwriting phase where it will be sent to the congregations to solicit funding.
2011 Annual Plan: Power Point | PDF
Bulletin Inserts for Day of Service and Unity Released
Jul 19th
The Day of Service and Unity team has released bulletin inserts that can be used by your congregation to promote participating in the DSU as a worker or as a host site. The Day of Service and Unity will be on Saturday, September 11. You can learn more about the event here and you can download the bulletin insert here.
Update – Promotional Flyers/Posters also now available: DSU – Promote Participation | DSU – Promote Worksites
Michele Mason, CEO of the Better Business Bureau, to Speak at One Huntsville
Jul 16th
On Tuesday, July 20, the One Huntsville program will be:
The Building of a United Community of Character”
Presented by: Michele (McDaniel) Mason, President and C.E.O, Better Business Bureau of North Alabama
Many communities across our nation are adopting a common mission: to strengthen the citizens, their families, and the community by promoting excellence in character, and thereby to become known as a “Community of Character.” They are envisioning building better communities that pursue reduced crime rates, increased productivity, decreased absenteeism, enhanced economic development, positive self-image, and a positive county and community image.
This Tuesday night you will hear of an exciting initiative to make Madison County an official ”Community of Character…” perhaps the first in the State! Representatives from the Community Mediation Foundation Board (CMF) and the Better Business Bureau of North Alabama’s Board (BBB) have launched the movement with a pledge of support. Their next step is to expand the circle of people and organizations that we involve in this movement – and what better place to do this than at One Huntsville! Come and learn – and become an engaged builder of a better community!
Leadership Council Hears Report on Human Trafficking in North Alabama
Jun 25th
On Thursday, June 24 the IMS Cooperative Leadership Council heard a report from Patricia McCay about the growing problem of human trafficking. McCay reported that human trafficking is on the rise nationally and in North Alabama. She reported that often young girls are lured into modeling careers or passage into the US from another nation, put into debt and then forced to work off a so-called debt that they can never pay off. She was pleased to report that Alabama has recently passed a good law that will make it easier for law enforcement to investigate and prosecute potential cases of human trafficking. The law will go into effect on July 1, 2010. Member Congregations and other interested parties are encouraged to contact Patricia McCay if you would like to learn more about this growing problem. You can reach Patricia McCay at 256-653-8527 or [pmccay at tts-llc dot com]. They have a Facebook Fan Page that you can see here. Patricia McCay serves as the Soroptimist District IV Director, Southern Region. She left the Leadership Council with the following resources:
Jeannie Robison featured in Huntsville Times Article
Jun 25th
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The IMS Cooperative’s new Chief Administrative Officer, Jeannie Robison was featured on Friday, June 25 in an article on the Faith and Values page in the Huntsville Times. You can read more about the new position here. |
IMS Leaders, One Huntsville, Racial Harmony Coalition Featured on News in Midst of Racial Tension in Huntsville
Jun 10th
Read article on WAAYTV.com here.
Ms. Jeannie Robison to Lead IMS as Chief Administrative Officer
Jun 9th
The Board of Directors voted last Tuesday to contract with Ms. Jeannie Robison of Church of the Nativity, Episcopal to perform the duties of Chief Administrative Officer, which will include leading the Membership and Resource Development areas within the IMS Cooperative as well as supervising our office manager. Jeannie is contracted to work 20 hours a week. The Board of Directors was able to modify our budget allocation for the Specialized Ministry Team and fund this contract without any additional budgetary needs. This concentrated effort in our Membership and Resource Development areas should help grow the Cooperative. Jeannie brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Cooperative including serving as Intergraph’s Public Relations Director. Jeannie is excited about her new role at IMS and says, “Visiting member congregations will be key to our success at continuing to get congregations to contribute and buy into the vision of the Cooperative.” You can reach Jeannie at jrobison@interfaithmissionservice.org.
June 15 – One Huntsville
Jun 5th
“The Returning Soldier: A Community That Cares by Collaborating”
Presented by a panel of those who share a common commitment
On their return from a deployment the details of what a soldier may experience emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually, what they can do to help themselves recover, and how they can regain the life they left at home often falls short. What a soldier needs to reintegrate back into a normal military routine, family life and society as a whole needs the caring attention of all of us. Several community agencies and organizations who have stepped up to provide assistance to the returning soldier and other service members will present. This will include the sharing of the Reintegration Action Plan that helps returning service members in their efforts to reintegrate into society and their families and find professional assistance for them. The work of Still Serving Veterans, a Huntsville-based national organization that provides information, resources and assistance to veterans with reintegration issues, will also be shared.
Congregational Input Survey Released
Jun 3rd
A big thank you to everyone who participated in the Congregational Input Survey. Your input will be invaluable to the Support Services team and the Leadership Council as they put together the 2011 Annual Plan. Curious about the results? See who participated and a summary of the results.
