We are happy to send our newsletter to anyone who wants it. We also realize that some people who once wanted our newsletter might later decide that they no longer want to receive it. If you would like to be removed from our mailing list, please notify us at 360-357-7224 or InterfaithWorks@comcast.net
(thank you to the Olympia FOR newsletter for modeling this wording!)
The community calendar and bulletin board has its own web page on our site so we can update it between newsletters.
There are several new bulletin board announcements and lots of calendar events!
NEXT IW NEWSLETTER
The deadline for the next newsletter is 12 noon on Tuesday, March 11. If you have ideas for articles, announcements, or other newsletter items, let us know or just email them to us at InterfaithWorks@comcast.net. Thank you!
Also, please let us know if you, someone else, a faith community or another organization would like to receive a copy of our monthly newsletter, either by U.S. mail or by email.
There is an immediate need for volunteers to serve as hosts at Camp Quixote. Currently set up at First Christian Church, the camp is a successful tent city organization that offers its residents a safe and secure community. The governing city ordinance requires that a host table be staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Volunteers come from host churches and other faith communities, the community at large, and the camp residents themselves. But to ensure continued safety and security, more hosts are needed. If you are at least 18 years old, enjoy people and conversation, and can volunteer for a three-hour shift on a weekly basis, Camp Quixote could be just the community service you're looking for. Orientation is required, but can be arranged for groups or individuals. For more information or to arrange for host orientation, call the First Christian Church office at 360-943-8025.
SACRED ART & MORE
What is sacred art? It might be a painting, a sculpture, a banner, mosaic, colored sand, … — the possibilities are endless. And it might be sacred because it was created to adorn a sacred space, or to express a sacred principle, or to depict a sacred individual or event. A search for a definition will reveal not one but many definitions; but the search is interesting.
The 4th annual World Sacred Music Festival will proudly present a small exhibit of beautiful sacred art from a number of faith traditions. Some is from private collections and some from houses of worship. Some were created by local artists. Some are new and some old. Each one is unique.
Come to the festival. View stunning visual artworks, hear stories and music sacred to a wide number of faith traditions, see some unusual dance traditions, and eat some yummy ethnic foods. It’s all March 8, 11:00 a.m. -9:30 p.m. in the Minnaert Center for the Arts at SPSCC, 2011 Mottman Road SW. General admission is $20; students and low-income $15; kids under 12 free, but no one will be turned away. Tickets only at the door.
The complete performance schedule, directions, a map, photos and much more, are on the website at www.olysacredmusic.org
GET IN FREE!
Would you like to get into the World Sacred Music Festival free? You can, by volunteering for just a few hours at the festival. Still needed are:
Stage hands – Help performers get on and off stage with their instruments etc. (we need a lot of hands for the main stage, 5:00-7:00 p.m.)
Closing clean-up – Help close down the performers lounge and refreshment tables; take down art work; pack up left over programs, admission supplies, signs, etc.
MC – Supporters of Interfaith Works who have a good speaking voice and no fear of being onstage with a microphone
Host/hostess for the performers hospitality rooms – Set out food and drink as needed and keep the place orderly
Be part of the excitement of putting on a festival. Meet the performers and artists. And get in free! For more info, or to volunteer, please phone or email the IW office: 360-357-7224, interfaithworks@comcast.net.
World Sacred Music Festival
Saturday, March 8
COMING TOGETHER: HELPING PARENTS & TEENS WORK IT OUT
Join the Dispute Resolution Center of Thurston County for this fabulous 1 day workshop on Friday, February 29, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. This workshop is for anyone challenged with parent/teen conflict: Pastors, Youth Program Directors, Mediators, Counselors, Teachers, Parents, Teens, and others.
Learn about making the most of family conflict opportunities. We will address common adult/teen dynamics, examine our reactions when dealing with these conflicts, and develop skills for maximizing our effectiveness as “facilitators” when working with adults and teens together. This work¬shop is highly interactive. This is a clock hour offering for teachers. CLE credit approval is pending.
Guest Trainer: Marc Steiner, M.A., mediator and trainer for over 18 years, has worked with youth in schools, community programs, juvenile justice settings, child protective agencies, and the courts.
COST: $105, discounts for DRC volunteers available. Call Marijke at 360-956-1155, email mvanroojenATmediatethurston.org, or visit www.mediatethurston.org for more info or to register.
ANNUAL RUMMAGE / ESTATE SALE
March 7TH & 8TH
Friday – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
1st United Methodist Church
1224 E. Legion Way, Olympia
Come find your special treasure
IMAGES OF TIBET
GALA SOCIAL AND FUNDRAISER
Tibetan soup dinner, veg & non-veg
Slide show of Tibet sights and trekking
Live Music & Silent Auction
For information on an orientation session for yourself or your group, call the office at First Christian Church, 943-8025.
