Bread for the World Deadline for applications is March 12 Bread for the World is looking for the best and brightest 20- to 30-year-old advocates to join their next class of Hunger Justice Leaders. Selected participants will attend an advocacy training workshop—all expenses paid—in Washington, D.C., June 12-15, 2010. Please click here for a printable flyer; or here for more information.
Living with Christ Retreat Friday, March 19, 6:30-9:30pm
Saturday, March 20, 8:30am-2pm Pause, Become, Share ... see where it takes a busy person like you! Click here for more information and to register.
Spring Clean Up Saturday, March 20 from 8am - Noon Volunteers are needed to help prepare our campus for the upcoming Easter Season. Its a great opportunity for families. Bring your work gloves and help us to weed, spread pine straw, pickup sticks. Contact Jim Anderson at 847-8205 ext 263.
Bread for the World - Have Faith, End Hunger Thursday, March 25
7:00pm Founders Room
RSVP 847-8205 ext 0 You have the power to change history for people who are hungry. The Franciscan Coalition will host Bread For the World in a letter-writing workshop. This workshop will provide advocacy training so that all of us can make a difference in the lives of those experiencing hunger. This year Bread for the World's annual offering of letters is focused on supporting tax credits designed to deliver billions of dollars of assistance to working families struggling to put food on the table.
Blood Drive Saturday, March 27 The last date you could donate to be eligible was Saturday, January 30th. We need 30-40 volunteers to help with the drive as well. Look for signup tables in the Stewardship Center 3/6-21.
Assisi Scripture Study Beginning April 15, 2010
7:30pm - 9:00pm in Anthony Hall Conference Room Isaiah's words to Israel emphasize God's holiness and care for those oppressed in society. Allow Israel's prophets to challenge you to greater holiness and compassion. This is a 13 week participatory study. Materials cost $20 payable at the first session. For more information & to register, click here.
St. Francis Run for Peace Volunteers Needed Love to run, jog or walk? Want to be part of creating another family-friendly event at St. Francis? We are looking for volunteers to help with the planning of the 4th Annual St. Francis Run for Peace (coming May 15th 2010). If interested in joining our committee, please contact Bill Campbell.