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VT Faith Community's
Online News -October 2011
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In This Newsletter:
PRAYER
God be in my head and in my understanding; God be in my eyes and in my looking; God be in my mouth and in my speaking; God be in my heart and in my thinking; God be at my end and at my departing. Book of Hours, 16th Century
AMY GOODMAN at ST. MICHAEL'S COLLEGE – OCT. 2
Amy Goodman is the Keynote Speaker at the Annual Peace Pledge Ceremony at St. Michael's College commemorating the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, Sunday, Oct. 2 at 3 pm at the McCarthy Arts Center. Goodman is the host and executive producer of the award-winning news program, "Democracy Now!" She is also the author of four New York Times best- sellers. Come early to hear Joss Price and Akoma Drummers.
BURLINGTON & RUTLAND
- CONCERTS AT NOON -St. Paul's Cathedral, Cherry Street, Burlington - "Noon to One" series – free concerts, open to all; bring a bag lunch.
- 10/4 - James Gram, guitar. James will play works including music by J.S. Bach, Frank Martin, and the great Spanish guitarist-composers Fernando Sor and Francisco Tarrega.
- 10/18 – William Tortolano, organ. Concert of organ music and chant featuring the Vermont Gregorian Chant Schola. -Trinity Episcopal Church, West Street, Rutland – Noon concert on Friday,
- Oct. 7 is free and open to all. James Cassarino, Trinity's organist and choir director, and Rebecca Purdom, flute
CONCERT TO RAISE FLOOD RECOVERY FUNDS
Three Christian bands will play at this concert on Sat., 10/29, 6 pm, at the Roadside Chapel in Rutland. A free-will offering will be taken. The funds will support the work of Samaritan's Purse and their flood recovery ministry. For more details, go to: www.neumc.org/news/detail/686
VERMONT CROP WALKS
Help raise funds for the work of Church World Service and local organizations – participate in a CROP walk! Walks will be on the following dates in these locations: Oct. 2: Addison County, Barre, Bradford, Lake Fairlee Oct. 16: Burlington, Charlotte, Rutland Nov. 6: Bennington More information is at: https://secure2.convio.net/cws/site/SPageServer?pagename=crop_main
EPISCOPAL BISHOPS' PASTORAL TEACHING
The Bishops recently released this teaching on the environment. It has an important message for all, not only for Episcopalians. Read it here: www.episcopalchurch.org/newsline_129891_ENG_HTM.htm
RED CROSS NEEDS BLOOD DONORS
Please consider donating blood at a Red Cross donor center. In Burlington, the center is at 32 North Prospect St. and it's open from 9 – 6. Walk-ins are welcome or call 658-6400 for an appointment. Free movie passes are given to donors. Find out more at: www.newenglandblood.org
CHRISTMAS WREATHS from GREEN MT. MONASTERY
The Green Mountain Monastery and Thomas Berry Sanctuary offer wreaths made with balsam that is hand-harvested from their own trees. The 20 inch wreaths, with bow and pine cones, cost $25 plus shipping, can include a card with a message, and make wonderful gifts. To order, send an email to: greenmountainmonastery@together.net
REMINDERS: TAIZE SERVICE AT CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST. PAUL
A service in the manner of the Taize community will be held at St. Paul's Cathedral at 2 Cherry Street in Burlington, on Sunday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 pm. Free and open to all. Contact: Mark Howe: mhowe@stpaulscathedralvt.org or call 802-864-0471 ext. 15.
JUSTICE and CLIMATE CHANGE – FAITHFUL ACTION
Vermont Interfaith Power and Light's conference: Sun., Nov. 6, 1:15 – 5:45 pm, Chase Center, VT Law School, S. Royalton. Light supper (optional) follows conference. Keynote speaker: Professor James Gustave (Gus) Speth. Dr. Speth's bio here: http://www.thebridgeattheedgeoftheworld.com/james-gustave-spethr.php Professors Michael Dworkin and Amy Seidl will also speak. Shyla Nelson, of Good Earth Singers, is song leader. Resources and information provided by non-profits and other businesses with energy expertise. Register by Oct. 31. Discounts offered for two (or more) registering together; reduced price for seniors and students registered by Oct. 31st. Registration form and flier here: http://www.vtipl.org/node/176 Contact: Betsy Hardy info@vtipl.org.
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