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SUMMARY:Presentation & Conversation on Justice and Mercy in the Middle East
DESCRIPTION:This is an opportunity to hear an update on the conflicts in the Middle East and the impact on communities that have been devastated by war. Bruce Rigdon\, a pastor\, a seminary professor\, notable authority and friend to FUMC\, who has shared his insights on several previous visits to our congregation. This event will be held in Glenna Hall.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/presentation-conversation-on-justice-and-mercy-in-the-middle-east/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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SUMMARY:Presentation on Christian Zionism
DESCRIPTION:Dr.Bruce Rigdon\, pastor\, scholar and faith leader\, will give a presentation and discussion on ” Christian Zionism “. One definition of the topic is a political and religious ideology that supports the state of Israel and the return of the Jewish People to the Holy Land. An intended goal of the session is to link how this thinking is linked to us as a congregation and how it effects our understanding of the current situation in the Middle East.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/presentation-on-christian-zionism/
LOCATION:Dining Room
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SUMMARY:Fleetwood-Jourdain Production: The Bitter Earth - Dinner and a Show
DESCRIPTION:The Social Justice Committee and the Reconciling Congregation Task Force invite you to Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre’s production of This Bitter Earth on Sunday November 12 at 3:00 pm. The invitation is to a Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre and Stacked & Folded in Evanston offering of a $30 Dinner and Show Package. We will discuss the play over dinner; Stacked and Folded is just across Noyes Street from the theatre. \nRegister now and pay online or via check/cash due Nov. 12. \nThis Bitter Earth \nA deep love is challenged by divisive political realities. Jesse\, an introspective Black playwright\, finds his choices called into question when his boyfriend Neil\, a white Black Lives Matter activist\, calls him out for his political apathy. As passions and priorities collide\, this couple is forced to reckon with issues\, of race\, class and the bravery it takes to love out loud.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/fleetwood-jourdain-production-the-bitter-earth-dinner-and-a-show/
LOCATION:Noyes Cultural Center\, 927 Noyes Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Trauma and Hope in Gaza
DESCRIPTION:Trauma and Hope in Gaza:  \nA Conversation with Dr. Yasser Abu-Jamei\, Director\, Gaza Community Mental Health Program\n\nSaturday\, January 28\, 1:00-2:30pm at the church \nRegister for this event now \n\nThe Social Justice Committee invites church members and all others to participate in an Evanston stop on a U.S. tour by Dr. Yasser Abu-Jamei who leads the Gaza Community Mental Health Programme (GCMHP). Located in Palestine’s Gaza Strip\, the GCMHP a non-governmental community organization located in Palestine that provides clinical and social services and training and advocates for human rights. \nImagine the work of providing mental health care to persons who experience daily trauma in a location rife with conflict and persistent violence – and the challenges of promoting women’s rights in a culture that is frequently oppressive. Then imagine the level of collective trauma. \nCheck out this BBC HARD Talk interview with Dr. Abu-Jamei. \nSpread the word to others who are concerned about issues of mental health\, human rights\, women and children\, and violence in the Middle East. \nRegister for this event \nQuestions? Please contact Tom Butler\, Social Justice Committee Chair\, at theo1033@comcast.net .
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/trauma-and-hope-in-gaza/
LOCATION:Glenna Hall
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