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 JANUARY 11 WOMEN’S MIDWINTER RETREAT 1:30 - 5 pm - Presented by: The Center Within Sisters of Charity Motherhouse, Mt. St. Joseph, situated on the hillside overlooking the Ohio River, offers us the beauty of winter. Winter is a time when the tree roots are growing in quiet hibernation, encouraging us as well to take time for prayer and inner reflection on the goodness and beauty of life within us. Come, join the circle of women on the journey of life during this midwinter season. We will together create sacred space, which includes: Song and Guided Prayer/ Reflection - Quiet Reflective time for Listening Within - Sharing our Stories (if you wish) - Celebrating our Lives Together in Ritual Led by: Kathleen Hartman Blackburn, Donna Steffen, SC, Mary Ann Humbert Held at: Rose Room at Sisters of Charity Motherhouse, 5900 Delhi Road, Mt. St. Joseph, OH 45051 - From River Road (50 West), turn Right onto Fairbanks, which becomes Delhi. Stay on Delhi until it deadends at the entrance to the Sisters of Charity Motherhouse. A parking lot is found just past the buildings. Use main entrance! Fee: $25. ($30. after Jan.3 (Mail Registration Below. Keep time, info, and directions. ) Checks/ Registration to: The Center Within, PO Box 6027, Cincinnati, OH 45206 Information: 513-751-3358, 513-681-8881, , http://www.TheCenterWithin.org |
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Saturday, August 23, 2008
FAIR ELECTIONS? Issues 2008: WHAT’S AT STAKE?
Posted by Media Release
Fifth in a Series of Dialogues on Critical Issues During this Election Year
WHAT: Respectful, interactive dialogue on Campaign Finance. Critics of the current system say big money buys influence while proponents say money equals free speech and therefore cannot be limited. Come hear a discussion from people with different points of view and let us know where you stand.
Opening Panel:
* Tom Brinkman – Ohio State Representative
* Bill Woods – State Chair of Common Cause
WHEN: Saturday, September 27, 2008 from 9 a.m. to noon
WHERE: First Unitarian Church (536 Linton St.) at corner of Reading
EVENT PROGRAM:
8:30 a.m. Refreshments
9 a.m. Welcome and Panel Presentation
10:30 a.m. Break
10:45-noon Facilitated Small Group Dialogue Session
COST: Free and open to the public! Reservations requested to 513-579-8547
DAY OF DIALOGUE SPONSORED BY: The Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center
ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION: The morning begins with a dialogue between Tom Brinkman and Bill Woods. Mr. Brinkman believes there should be no financial limits on campaign contributions but that there should be immediate disclosure. Mr. Woods wants full public financing of campaigns. They will ask clarifying questions of one another before responding to audience questions. Following the opening panel, participants will break into small groups where trained facilitators will help the group engage in respectful dialogue around the topic of fair elections. RSVP to Kristen at 513-579-8547.
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