Presidential candidates, congress members and the world media will be in Fort Worth attending the Texas Republican Straw Poll Townhall Convention on September 1, 2007 - days prior to General Petreaus' report to the nation about the ongoing war and occupation in Iraq.
Americans from across the country will descend on Fort Worth to express their opinion on the war. You are invited to join in the "American People's Poll on Iraq - Texas Townhall" rally and other events to demonstrate where you stand and call to End the War! Bring Our Troops Home Now!!
When I Came Home is a film about homeless veterans in America, from those who served in Vietnam to those returning from the current war in Iraq. The film looks at the challenges faced by returning combat veterans and the battle many must fight for the benefits promised them.
Through the story of Herold Noel, an Iraq War veteran suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and living in his car in Brooklyn, When I Came Home reveals a failing system and the veteran's struggle to survive after returning from the war.
An interfaith program that examines historic and faith connections between the Abrahamic faiths of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. A rabbi, minister and imam will speak and take questions and answers from the audience. This program examines Abraham, his experiences with his father and idol gods, how he found God and what his message means to the three faiths today. The program will also show how Abraham's seeds brought about the three religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The program is free and open to the public, donations are welcome.
Rabbi Murray Berger, Temples Beth Emeth & Mizpah, Abiliene & Sherman; Bishop Dr. Harold Edwards, Church of the Living God, Dallas; and Imam Muhammad Shakoor, Masjid Warith D. Mohammed, Dallas will be panelists.
Review supplied by Amazon.com: "This challenge to influential educator Ruby Payne's theories about the impact of class differences and economics on teaching and learning puts forward other factors as better predictors of student performance. Pointing to success stories in schools that serve low-income students, this refutation of Payne's popular teacher-training program asserts that teacher expectations, time on task, and the principal's leadership are the main factors in determining educational outcomes at a school. Abandoning Payne's framework of teacher-student income disparities, racial makeup, and per-pupil expenditure, this critical analysis asserts the human component as the most powerful tool for improving education in failing schools."
This group is dedicated to living the radical love, compassion and justice of Jesus and promoting these values in religious and public discourse and policy. For more information, go to www.matthew-25.org/.
Help alleviate the Dallas Peace Center's financial crunch by participating in a two-hour emergency fundraising phone bank. Bring your cell phone in case there aren't enough lines. Munchies provided.
Keynote speakers: American Society for Muslim Advancement Executive Director Daisy Khan and comedian Azhar Usman. Tickets are a $50 donation. RSVP by September 4 to Muslim Women's Foundation, PO Box 831419, Richardson, TX 75083-1419, Tel. 972-880-4192, email tmwf@tmwf.org.
The Dallas Peace Education Team Offers An Essential Course for Peace Activists: Nonviolent Communication (NVC)
Sundays 2:00 – 4:00 pm Sept 9 – Dec 2 FREE to current Dallas Peace Center members – and those who join by Sept 9. (Special, one-time opportunity. Regular course fee is $280.)
On this Unity Day USA, we, the people of the United States of America; of every faith, race, ethnicity, culture and background, gather to pray for peace, unity and security of our nation and the world.
September 11, 2007 marks the six year anniversary of the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks. It also marks the anniversary of Gandhi's model of Satyagraha. One anniversary of violence, one of nonviolence. One response with violence, the other with nonviolence. Be part of a memorial service to remember those whose lives were changed that day, and to pledge "I choose nonviolence."
Meet at the 9-11 Memorial in the Prayer Garden at Unity Church of Arlington.
Those of all faiths will be a part of an Interfaith presentation (5-10 min. per individual to present their method of prayer and share their favorite prayer), one of the many prayerful ways we will honor the World Day of Prayer. There will be a 12 hour Prayer Vigil on September 13th from 6:30am to 6:30pm in the sanctuary, followed by the Interfaith Service at 7pm - open to the entire community.
The Devil Came on Horseback looks at the crisis in Darfur through the lens of Brian Steidle’s experience as an AU observer in Darfur in 2003. The film is opening in Dallas at the Angelika Theater for a one-week run.
There will be a memorial service for Steven Poe, who was Director of the Peace Studies Program at University of North Texas. Dr. Poe died on August 16, 2007.
For more information, contact David Mason, 940-565-2386, masontd@unt.edu
The training will lay the groundwork for the long-term work of dismantling racism in institutions such as schools, business, non-profits and church communities.
Schedule
The workshop runs September 14-16. Full-time participation is required.
The training will lay the groundwork for the long-term work of dismantling racism in institutions such as schools, business, non-profits and church communities.
Schedule
The workshop runs September 14-16. Full-time participation is required.
Unite the community to reduce crime, educate the public, influence standards of citizen and civic addountability, engage citizens, bring services to the communities, get youth in college, job training programs, employment and impact policy locally, regionally and nationally.
RSVP to Cookie Rodriguez at 469-877-1167, Roy Williams at 214-929-8200 or Travis Wortham at 214-388-5497.
Come be a part of a nationwide movement to rally for peace on September 15. Sponsored by national ANSWER, National Lawyers Guld, DFWIWW and Veterans for Peace.
The training will lay the groundwork for the long-term work of dismantling racism in institutions such as schools, business, non-profits and church communities.
Schedule
The workshop runs September 14-16. Full-time participation is required.
John Mearsheimer, R. Wendell Harrison Distinguished Service Professor of Political Science, The University of Chicago; and Stephen Walt, Belfer Professor of International Relations, Harvard University, will speak at a program sponsored by the DFW World Affairs Council. According to www.insidehighered.com, “They have a new book out, The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy, which argues that the United States alliance with Israel has not advanced U.S. interests in the Middle East and criticizes the way supporters of Israel influence Congress and the executive branch. The book is an expanded version of an essay they wrote last year, which was hailed as courageous by some and criticized as irresponsible by others.”
St. Luke “Community” United Methodist Church has mobilized to Journey 2 Jena. Two buses have been chartered to take over 100 people to the Protest Rally in Jena, Louisiana, where thousands are anticipated to convene to demand Justice and Freedom for the Jena 6. Persons interested in securing a seat on the bus, should call the church office at 214.821.2970. Please go to Journey 2 Jena Yahoo Group for updates regarding seat availability. Bus is $35.00 per person, round trip.
Dharma Master Hsin-Tao, a former child soldier from Burma, now a Buddhist Monk and the Founder of the Museum of World Religions in Taiwan, will lead a seminar on “Seeking Shared Values in a Global Society.” Persons of all faiths, cultures and generations are encouraged to attend. The seminar is one of the two annual seminars offered by the Interfaith Council of Thanks-Giving Square.
The seminar is open to the public and costs $30 for adults; $20 for students. Call 214-969-1977 for reservations or email: interfaith@thanksgiving.org.
Grieving is a natural process, but not necessarily an easy one. Dealing with the loss of loved ones, illnesses, and other life challenges, can adversely affect your mood and your ability to function. This workshop explores journaling and other forms of writing as cathartic and creative ways of getting back on track and feeling better! The workshop is facilitated by Journalist and Author Linda Jones. General fee: $40.
Note: Kessler Park UMC is offering 3 scholarships for those who want to attend but are financially unable. This is private gift and only Rev. Tim McLemore will know. Called at 214.942.0098.
Parkway or Toll Road? Confused about all the contradictory information in the media? Do you even know what will happen if you vote yes or no? What's behind all this fuss anyway?
City Council member Angela Hunt, who spearheaded Trinity Vote, will face off against Craig Holcomb, former City Council member and Executive Director of The Trinity Commons Foundation and spokesman for Vote No, Save the Trinity.
The event is being structured to provide historic background on the Trinity River Corridor, how the project has evolved over the years and how the proposed toll road fits into the initial plan for the project. The two-hour event will provide information needed to make an informed decision on the issue in November.
Disclaimer: The use of the Northaven United Methodist Church facilities, does not indicate any support or opposition to any political position.
DFW International invites you to a free screening of The Kite Runner. The film tells the story of Amir, a well-to-do Pashtun boy from the Wazir Akbar Khan district of Kabul, who is haunted by the guilt of betraying his childhood friend Hassan, the son of his father's Hazara servants. The story is set against a backdrop of tumultuous events, from the fall of the monarchy in Afghanistan through the Soviet invasion, the mass exodus of refugees to Pakistan and the United States, and the Taliban regime. Following the film, please join us for a panel discussion led by Anne Marie Weiss-Armush of DFW International,with Naeem Randhawa (Pakistani-American), Amy Popal (Afghani-American) and Moneer Afkhami (Iranian-American). To reserve your tickets, send an email to promotions@moroch.com with KITE RUNNER in the subject line.
