Redwoods Hunger Action: 2011

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

EcuLink December 2011

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U.S., Cuba church leaders celebrate unity

Sixteen representatives of U.S. National Council of Churches member communions were in Cuba November 28 through December 2 meeting with Cuban church and political leaders, including President Raúl Castro.

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Serving up prayer and coffee to go

The young couple appears to live out of their car. He says, “I could really go for a cup of coffee.” She responds, “You just have to have a little faith.” A moment later they see a sign inviting them for a free cup of coffee and a prayer.

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An unintentional tentmaker

Justin Souza didn’t set out to become a tentmaker — he simply followed in the path it seemed God was calling him. A major component on that path was a love of music.

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Church gets unemployed ‘job ready’

Katherine Simons sees it all the time. Hopelessness.

She sees it on the faces of the thousands of out-of-work people who walk her doors.

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Thank you to all who have supported the Circles of Names Campaign!

We are only $8,000 away from our goal of $100,000 raised and 1,000 women named.

Our hope is to complete the campaign successfully by 31 December 2011.

Please consider naming a woman on your Christmas list to help conclude the Circles of Names Campaign successfully!

Make your gift today at: http://circlesofnames.org

Monday, November 28, 2011

Joy. Free with every purchase.

Monday, November 28, 2011 1:00 PM

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Saturday, November 26, 2011

A Peace of Bread on ABC

"A Peace of Bread" debuts on ABC

"A Peace of Bread" is a compelling and heart-felt look at how young, and not so young, faith leaders are trying to finally make a dent in this country's 36 million people (13 million of which are children) that are experiencing hunger. See Full story here.

Nathan Ballentine, a Presbyterian from Tallahassee, is featured. Nathan is a 2011 Presbyterian Hunger Program Food Justice Fellow. Watch the trailer here: http://vimeo.com/31219059 and find local listings to watch this in your area: http://www.interfaithbroadcasting.com/program_onair.aspx?PID=351

Jessica Maudlin

Program Assistant, Presbyterian Hunger Program

10! 0 Witherspoon Street, Room 3430A,

Louisville, KY 40202-1396

Phone: 502-569-5832 ~ 888-728-7228 x 5832

Fax: 502.569.8963

jessica.maudlin@pcusa.org

www.pcusa.org/hunger

Monday, November 21, 2011

Mon, November 21, 2011 3:00:55 AMSave the Dates! Compassion Peace and Justice Training Day and Ecumencial Advocacy Days!

Mon, November 21, 2011 3:00:55 AM

Save the Dates! Compassion Peace and Justice Training Day and Ecumencial Advocacy Days!

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Please save the dates!

March 23 – Compassion Peace and Justice Training Day

“Presbyterians and Economic Justice”

New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, Washington, DC

Come join the Office of Public Witness and all the ministries of Compassion Peace and Justice in a training day in Washington, DC. Participants will have a full day of practical church based training and investigate the role Christians must play in today’s changing society - particularly on issues of economic justice. Topics of plenaries and workshops will include faith-based community organizing, practical tools for simple living, justice as discipleship making, social responsibility through investing, and many more!

Stay tuned for more information. On-line registration coming soon!

March 23-26 – Ecumenical Advocacy Days

“Is this the Fast I Seek? – Economy, Livelihood, and Our National Priorities”

Come to the 10th annual EAD, March 23-26, 2012, in Washington, DC where we will explore economy, livelihood and our national priorities through the lens of Isaiah 58. Join other Christians in seeking a global economy and a national budget that break the yokes of injustice, poverty, hunger and unemployment throughout the world — heeding Isaiah's call to become "repairers of the breach and restorers of streets to live in."

In a global economy based on scarcity, corporate greed, and individualism, we will seek God's alternative vision for global community: one that breaks the chains of injustice and creates the possibility of a sustainable livelihood with dignity for all, thus living into a reality of God's abundance.

Lift up your voice like a trumpet! Come to "Is This the Fast I Seek?," EAD's Tenth Anniversary Celebration, March 23-26, 2012 in Washington, DC and help shape our national priorities!

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Sunday, November 13, 2011

Sucessful Fair Trade Fair at Presbytery Nov 11

Hi,

Thank you to all who purchased Fair Trade merchandise at Friday's Presbytery meeting. Sales added up to $1250.50 - excellent! Everyone enjoyed a bite of dark chocolate and the wonderful display set up by the Hunger Task Force members - Alice Graham, Carol Goodrich, Jillian Robinson and Patty Sanders. Thanks to the Woods for all there help with the tables, boxes of goods and most of all the 3 heaters Randy kept going to keep us warm!

If you missed the sale, reply, email or call Patty. We have lots of coffee, tea and chocolate from Equal Exchange and lovely hand made gifts and very useful items from Partners for Just Trade. You can go on their websites see what you like and I'll let you know if we have it in stock.

Make you holiday shopping dollars, make a difference, buy Fair Trade Gifts.

Patty Sanders
PattyRedwoodsHAE@sbcglobal.net
415-515-6127

Marin Organic Gleaning Monday Nov. 14

Monday, November 7, 2011

Bread for the World Christmas Cards

The holiday season is just around the corner. With the help of Breadmembers, we've designed three beautiful cards for you to share with your friends and family. This year, we're offering a card without a scripture passage that can be used for season's greetings. Order your cards today.

When you buy Bread for the World Christmas cards to send to your loved ones, you're doing more than just spreading joy—you're helping to end hunger.
Packs of 10 cards and envelopes are just $15 and include shipping.

Thank you for your passion and support as we work together to end hunger. We’re grateful every day for our members—like you—who make Bread for the World a powerful voice on behalf of hungry and poor people everywhere.

Many blessings,