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All
events are at the Waysmeet Center unless
specifically noted.
Where
Jesus lives,the
great-hearted gather.
We are a
door that's
never locked.
If you are suffering
any kind of pain,
stay near this door.
Open it.
-- Rumi
Now
I walk in Beauty,
Beauty is before me,
Beauty is behind me,
above and below me.
-- Navaho Prayer
Set
me as a seal upon
your heart, as a seal
upon your arm;
for love is as strong
as death, passion fierce
as the grave, its flashes
are flashes of fire,
a raging flame.
Many waters cannot quench love, neither
can floods drown it.
If one offered for love all
the wealth of his house,
it would be utterly scorned.
-- Song of Songs
8:6-7
Stay
with us, because
it is almost evening and
the day is nearly over.
So he went in to stay
with them.
When he was at the
table with them, he
took bread, blessed
and broke it and gave
it to them.
Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him, and he vanished
from their sight.
--Luke 24:29-31
Many
of us who are exploring our
relationships to one another have decided
to ditch the hyphens altogether.
We are speaking of
"the Abrahamic
tradition" instead,
and while we are discovering almost
as much about what
divides us as we are
about what unites us,
we are naive enough
to believe that the peace
of the earth depends on
our engagement--on that,
and on our faith in the
one God who has given
us all the same vision of
a world made new.
-- Barbara Brown Taylor
Power
at its best is
love implementing the
demands of justice.
Justice at its best is love correcting everything
that stands against love. --Martin
Luther King, Jr.
There
are others
who know about this miracle birth...the humblest of people
catch a glimpse
of their worth.
For it isn't to the
palace that the Christ
child comes, but to shepherds and
street people, hookers
and bums...
And the message is
clear if you have ears
to hear. Forgiveness is given for your guilt and your fears.
It's a Christmas gift
that you don't have
to buy, a future shining
in a baby's eye...
--Bruce Cockburn
Centuries
of fear have ears that cannot hear; an eye for an eye until everyone is
blind.
--Tommy Sands
God
is not a Republican or a Democrat-- Sojourners
Community
Never place a period where God has put a
comma--Gracie Allen...God is still speaking:
United Church of Christ
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WE HAVE A NEW
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Holler
If You Hear Me: Race, Culture, and Democracy
The following events are part of the 18th Annual Martin
Luther King, Jr. celebration at UNH January 24-31, 2008.
All events are free and open to the public. |
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Thursday,
January 24,
6pm
Strafford Room
MUB
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Photo
Art Exhibit
In Search of Democracy: A Refugee Story
Featuring the work of students from UNH, McIntosh College, and
the NH Institute of Art, this exhibit introduces several refugee
families who have come in search of a more secure union and the
ideals put forth by democracy. |
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Sunday,
January 27,
4pm
St. George's Episcopal Church, Downtown Durham
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Interfaith Spiritual Celebration
The Soul and Spirit of Democracy
An interfaith celebration that affirms,
supports, and highlights the spirituality that Dr. King brought
to his work and life. This event is a spirited gathering featuring
songs, drumming, a Chautaqua presentation, music, poetry, dance,
and a ritual candlelighting in remembrance of Dr. King.
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Tuesday,
January 29,
12:30-2pm,
Strafford Room
MUB |
Educational Panel
The Rap On Democracy: Culture, Power,
and Social Change
Featuring Dr. Michael Eric Dyson,
Professor Harvard Sitkoff, The Honorable Jackie K. Weatherspoon,
and UNH student Cait Vaughan, with Professor Reginald Wilburn
moderating, this panel will examine the radical implications of
King's legacy for American democracy today through the politics
of rap, woman-centered politics at UNH, and political work in
the NH legistlature. |
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Tuesday,
January 29,
7pm
Johnson Theater,
Paul Creative Arts Center
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Annual MLK Commemorative
Address
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson will
discuss just how profound King's radicalism was as he presents
the King we ought to know and celebrate. Featuring drumming
and dance by Varginanga, a spoken word presentation by Jessica
Campton and Sandra Clark, and step performance by Dartmouth
College Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.
Reception and book signing to follow.
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Thursday,
January 31,
12-3pm,
Granite State Room
MUB |
Act
Now: Student Activism Fair in Support of Local Refugee and Immigrant
Populations
To raise awareness around the
global plight of refugee and immigrant populations, and also provide
student and community activists a chance to explore a range of
service oppotunities that are in direct support of the refugee
and immigrant populations of NH. |
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Bi-Weekly
and Monthly Programs
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Second Friday of each
month
5:30-7:30 p.m.
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Community Dinners to promote sustainability
and ease hunger in our community. Come and enjoy a delicious,
healthy vegan and vegetarian meal with other folks in the community.
Designed for folks who can use a simple, good, wholesome meal,
and to promote sustainability and community. Co-sponsored by
the UNH Organic Gardening Club, Waysmeet Center, and the Cornucopia
Food Pantry. Donations of food are always welcome, and volunteers
are welcome, too, from 2:30pm on!
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First
Friday of each month
6-8 pm |
Drum Circle
and Free Pasta Supper. Good food! Fun music! Excellent company!
What else is there to say? Our first one is September 22nd. |
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and 3rd Tuesdays of each month,
6-7:30 pm |
Soup
Group. Religion, Democracy, and Public Life: How religion
and spirituality have engaged in the public arena in our democracy
and continues to shape our public lives.
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Mondays,
6:00-8:00 p.m.
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3rd
Wave Feminist Group
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Wednesdays,
6-7pm
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Progressive
Students Exploring Spirituality. |
Thursdays,
7:00 p.m. |
Womens
Union
A collaboration of UNH and community womens groups working together
for a safer, healthier and more equitable community. For more
info contact
unh.radical.feminism@gmail.com |
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Connections
& Relationships
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Connections.
A new program connecting UNH
students and community members from the Community Church of
Durham and the Lee Congregational Church to provide a home away
from home. Call us at 862-1165 to get connected!
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Cornucopia Food
Pantry, Wednesday,
4-5:30 p.m., Friday
12:00-1:30 p.m. and by appointment |
A food pantry serving students,
staff, faculty and their families. Located in the ground floor
at Christensen Hall. Donations accepted all year, and can be left
at the Waysmeet Center. |
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Holiday Food
Baskets |
Spring
Holiday Baskets.
Each year the Cornucopia Food Party on campus gives out a number
of baskets with turkeys to those in the area who are in need,
and every year various residence halls, departments, offices,
businesses, churches and individuals donate baskets. If you
would like to be added to this fine group, give us a call or
send us an email at Waysmeet and we can add you to the list
and give you a list of the minimum qualifications for each basket.
If you would like a basket, or know someone who does, please
also let us know.
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Throughout
the Spring
Semester
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Stay
tuned for times of other events such as concerts, poetry slams,
and drum circles. |
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Lectures
throughout the semester by various speakers on topics ranging
from living in a pluralistic world to identity and the Bible. |
Religion,
Democracy, and Public Life
SPRING
2008
Come join us the first and third Tuesday of every month (6-7:30
pm) as we share a home made meal of soup, bread, cheese,
fruit, cookies and beverage, check in with friends and folks who
are just waiting to greet you, and to engage in lively, interesting
and respectful discussion. We will explore the various ways we
can be flames of hope and beacons of light in a world of shadows,
and ways we can put our ideals, belief, faith, hopes and dreams
into real action to create a world safe for all people.
Come
feed your soul, and others, by joining us. All people are welcome
at Waysmeet, so bring yourself and your friends.
All programs meet on Tuesdays, 6-7:30 pm at
the
Waysmeet
Center, 15 Mill Road
Downtown Durham, across from 'C" lot
862-1165, waysmeet@comcast.net
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Stay tuned for info on speakers!!! |
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Religion
and Spirituality
Lecture Series 2008
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Coming
soon
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| Connections.
Connecting UNH students and community members
from the Community Church of Durham and the Lee Congregational Church |
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Concerts
and Arts Series:
Periodic
readings, workshops and concerts with local artists; free with
refreshments, and donations accepted to help partner agencies
and organizations serve those in need.
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| Progressive
Christian Student Group. Join
other students to discuss issues of faith, justice, and witness. |
| Religious
Lecture Series:
Periodic lectures, discussions and workshops on a variety of religous
topics from scholars, professors, clergy and practitioners throughout
the community. |
All
are welcome at any and all of these events.
Please give us a call at 862-1165 or e-mail to waysmeet@comcast.net
if you have questions or would like more information!
Peace and blessings to you!
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