July 3, 2008
Spirituality and Practice
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I haven't solicited or printed information about the many good works that houses of faith do in our counties. I was and still am concerned that once I start to do that, I just wouldn't know where to stop.
However, I just can't not tell you about one of my very favorite websites. It is spirituality and practice.com.
This website, created by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, is devoted to resources for spiritual journeys. The site's name reflects a basic understanding: spirituality and practice are the two places where all the world's religions and spiritual paths come together. With respect for the differences among them, they celebrate what they have in common.
You will find ideas on spirituality in books, films, prayers, exercises, imagery, art music and more.
The Brussats review today's films - from Hollywood blockbusters to special interest documentaries. They list the Most Spiritually Literate Films of the last ten years. This includes current films that I probably wouldn't go see. While the Brussats warn about content, violence and racial slurs, they also point positive messages to be found in films like You Don't Mess With the Zohan and Indiana Jones.
They also list some of my favorite foreign films:
The Syrian Bride
The Sea Inside
Monsoon Wedding
and the one I can't get out of my head:
The Lives of Others
There are many other treasures at the website: quotations, books, and e-courses. The e-courses are 40-day subscriptions bringing daily emails with short readings for reflection, practice suggestions to be done amidst everyday activities. Just to list a few:
Practicing Spirituality with His Holiness the Dalai Lama Practicing Spirituality with Joan Chittister Practicing Spirituality with AnglicansPracticing Spirituality with BuddhistsPracticing Spirituality with CatholicsPracticing Spirituality with JewsPracticing Spirituality with Native AmericansPracticing Spirituality with ProtestantsPracticing Spirituality with SufisPracticing Spirituality at HomePracticing Spirituality at WorkPracticing Spirituality with AnimalsPracticing Spirituality with ChildrenPracticing Spirituality with Thomas MertonPracticing Spirituality with Thomas Moore
Check it out.
Nancy
NC - Host Family (or Individual) Needed to Assist in Raising a Labrador Retriever Pup for Homeland Security
Denimcross are presently looking for just ONE dedicated host family or individual in the Outer Banks - Dare County area to be the primary caretaker for our North Carolina pup during its first year of life, which will span the 2008-2009 academic year. We have planned for a number of significant incentives and additional benefits for each of our hosts, and can guarantee a truly exciting year that will lift spirits, touch hearts and be filled with countless life enriching and enduring memories. Undoubtedly, the highlight of each year for our pups, our host families and our supporters will be our annual DenimCross Puppy Olympics, where the pups from each State will be competing against each other for medals in several athletic and obedience categories. Opportunity listed at VolunteerMatch. For more information got to the DenimCross website.
Skills need: A love of dogs, especially of course Labrador Retrievers; energy, enthusiasm, commitment and belief in our mission.
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Immigration Reform Updates
North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence
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Immigration Reform Updates
After a two year study, The League of Women Voters have taken a position on Immigration. The League believes that immigration policies should promote reunification of immediate families; meet the economic, business and employment needs of the United States; and be responsive to those facing political persecution or humanitarian crises. Provision should also be made for qualified persons to enter the U.S. on student visas. All persons should receive fair treatment under the law.
The North Carolina Council of Churches, as part of the effort to bring some "climate change" to the anti-immigrant climate in our state, is encouraging people of faith to sign on as supporters of a statement called the Religious Coalition for Justice for Immigrants. There are times when it is important just to speak out publicly, to bring together individual voices to produce a chorus of people of faith. Join in supporting this statement of hospitality and justice.
As an organization with a long and proud tradition of defending civil liberties for all, Anti Defamation League has in recent years taken a lead role in exposing the virulent anti-immigrant and xenophobic rhetoric that has risen to the surface as part of the national debate over immigration. ADL speaks out against discrimination and bigotry and advocates a meaningful and substantive policy that honors America's promise as a nation of immigrants
I will be sending out updates on immigration issues in North Carolina every other week - or Action Alerts as needed. If you would like to receive these updates, please go to the bottom of this newsletter and click on Update Profile/Email Address. You can then add Immigration Issues to your subscription.
Nancy Proctor
North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence is a community of agencies and individuals who serve battered women and their children. We are committed to building a society in which our shared beliefs and institutions discourage violence against women. NCCADV was founded in 1981 with 21 participating programs and now includes over 90 member programs. Areas of support to member programs include technical assistance, training, information about public policy initiatives, and activities to increase public awareness.
Want to know about:
The 45 Domestic Violence Homicides this year in North Carolina
North Carolina Legislative Agenda
Domestic Violence Information
Unless we work for the common good there won't be any
You can visit archived articles of CommonGood E-news at:
CommonGood Blog
Evans Roads Wildland Fire
InciWeb where you can get up-to-the-minute news on the fire at at Evans Roads Wildland Fire. InciWeb site contains photos, maps and other information.
Hotline's well-trained and dedicated staff provide the community with years of crisis intervention experience in the areas of domestic violence and sexual assault response, prevention education, support groups, sudden death response and community outreach. Outer Banks Hotline offers the following programs and services:
A 24-hour crisis phone line (473-3366) that connects a distressed caller to a volunteer trained to listen and make referrals. Topics include suicide, family problems, depression, substance abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault. A comprehensive domestic violence program that includes shelter, advocacy, support and referral for victims and their children. The program also offers a Batterer's Intervention Group to address the roots of abusive behavior and facilitates a community interagency collaboration, the Domestic Violence Prevention Organization. A sexual assault response program that provides the assault victim with a trained advocate at the hospital, during interactions with law enforcement and in court proceedings. Referrals for counseling options are also offered to the victim and family members. A variety of support groups to empower and educate survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse, groups to address the issues of men who abuse their partners and programs for children who are affected by violence and abuse in their families. Training and education for allied professionals, such as law enforcement, social workers, health care workers, child care providers, teachers and other interested groups. These trainings raise the community awareness of the many aspects of personal and domestic crises. Outreach in the community and the schools through community leadership in providing resources for parent education, services for at-risk youth, emergency assistance for individuals in crisis and deliberate participation in community events and task forces addressing issues of compassion and safety.
Hotline is one of Dare County's largest volunteer organizations. Volunteers are indispensible to our thrift stores and provide much-needed assistance with fundraising events such as Festival of Trees. Volunteers answer the crisis line, weave at Endless Possibilities, and serve as advocates for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Other service opportunities are available; call Hotline to discuss the best match for your skills or interests. To learn more about becoming a Hotline volunteer, please call the business office at 473-5121 or write to: Outer Banks Hotline Attn: Volunteer Coordinator P.O. Box 14900 Manteo, NC 27954
Events and Activities listed may not represent the position of the editor, every organization, sponsor or subscriber.
If you would like to add your organization's events to CommonGood E-News, please contact Nancy Proctor.
Please be sure to forward this to anyone who might be interested and encourage them to subscribe.
North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Visit Archives
Fire and Smoke
Hotline
Participate in CommonGood
Immigration Reform Updates
After a two year study, The League of Women Voters have taken a position on Immigration. The League believes that immigration policies should promote reunification of immediate families; meet the economic, business and employment needs of the United States; and be responsive to those facing political persecution or humanitarian crises. Provision should also be made for qualified persons to enter the U.S. on student visas. All persons should receive fair treatment under the law.
The North Carolina Council of Churches, as part of the effort to bring some "climate change" to the anti-immigrant climate in our state, is encouraging people of faith to sign on as supporters of a statement called the Religious Coalition for Justice for Immigrants. There are times when it is important just to speak out publicly, to bring together individual voices to produce a chorus of people of faith. Join in supporting this statement of hospitality and justice.
As an organization with a long and proud tradition of defending civil liberties for all, Anti Defamation League has in recent years taken a lead role in exposing the virulent anti-immigrant and xenophobic rhetoric that has risen to the surface as part of the national debate over immigration. ADL speaks out against discrimination and bigotry and advocates a meaningful and substantive policy that honors America's promise as a nation of immigrants
I will be sending out updates on immigration issues in North Carolina every other week - or Action Alerts as needed. If you would like to receive these updates, please go to the bottom of this newsletter and click on Update Profile/Email Address. You can then add Immigration Issues to your subscription.
Nancy Proctor
North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence is a community of agencies and individuals who serve battered women and their children. We are committed to building a society in which our shared beliefs and institutions discourage violence against women. NCCADV was founded in 1981 with 21 participating programs and now includes over 90 member programs. Areas of support to member programs include technical assistance, training, information about public policy initiatives, and activities to increase public awareness.
Want to know about:
The 45 Domestic Violence Homicides this year in North Carolina
North Carolina Legislative Agenda
Domestic Violence Information
Unless we work for the common good there won't be any
You can visit archived articles of CommonGood E-news at:
CommonGood Blog
Evans Roads Wildland Fire
InciWeb where you can get up-to-the-minute news on the fire at at Evans Roads Wildland Fire. InciWeb site contains photos, maps and other information.
Hotline's well-trained and dedicated staff provide the community with years of crisis intervention experience in the areas of domestic violence and sexual assault response, prevention education, support groups, sudden death response and community outreach. Outer Banks Hotline offers the following programs and services:
A 24-hour crisis phone line (473-3366) that connects a distressed caller to a volunteer trained to listen and make referrals. Topics include suicide, family problems, depression, substance abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault. A comprehensive domestic violence program that includes shelter, advocacy, support and referral for victims and their children. The program also offers a Batterer's Intervention Group to address the roots of abusive behavior and facilitates a community interagency collaboration, the Domestic Violence Prevention Organization. A sexual assault response program that provides the assault victim with a trained advocate at the hospital, during interactions with law enforcement and in court proceedings. Referrals for counseling options are also offered to the victim and family members. A variety of support groups to empower and educate survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse, groups to address the issues of men who abuse their partners and programs for children who are affected by violence and abuse in their families. Training and education for allied professionals, such as law enforcement, social workers, health care workers, child care providers, teachers and other interested groups. These trainings raise the community awareness of the many aspects of personal and domestic crises. Outreach in the community and the schools through community leadership in providing resources for parent education, services for at-risk youth, emergency assistance for individuals in crisis and deliberate participation in community events and task forces addressing issues of compassion and safety.
Hotline is one of Dare County's largest volunteer organizations. Volunteers are indispensible to our thrift stores and provide much-needed assistance with fundraising events such as Festival of Trees. Volunteers answer the crisis line, weave at Endless Possibilities, and serve as advocates for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Other service opportunities are available; call Hotline to discuss the best match for your skills or interests. To learn more about becoming a Hotline volunteer, please call the business office at 473-5121 or write to: Outer Banks Hotline Attn: Volunteer Coordinator P.O. Box 14900 Manteo, NC 27954
Events and Activities listed may not represent the position of the editor, every organization, sponsor or subscriber.
If you would like to add your organization's events to CommonGood E-News, please contact Nancy Proctor.
Please be sure to forward this to anyone who might be interested and encourage them to subscribe.
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