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FTAA EVENT INFO
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Interfaith Events Monday -- Friday Teach-ins at First United Methodist and Gesú Catholic Church (For details see: http://citizenstrade.org/miamicalendar15.php) MONDAY 11/17 7:30 pm Welcoming ritual by Starhawk, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Miami, 7701 SW 76th Ave. Miami: map, www.uumia.org; 305-667-3697 TUESDAY 11/18 12:45 – 2 pm Free Trade: Boon or Bane by Dr. Delores Espino of St. Thomas University’s Business school; Held at Moot Court, STU Law School. Contact: Ray Rufo, rrufo@stu.edu; 305-628-6717 2-3:45pm FTAA, School of the Americas, and Militarism Gesu Church (188 N.E. First Street) Sponsored by: American Friends Service Committee, SOA Watch 3-5 pm Interfaith Discussion on long term work on FTAA-raised issues Florida Center for Theological Studies, 111 NE First Street, Miami. Contact: Fred Morris, fced@aol.com, (407) 839-3454. 6:30 pm Interfaith Worship Service: A Call for Peace through Justice and Understanding– First United Methodist Church, 400 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Contact: The Rev. Dr. Lucy Hitchcock Seck, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Miami, 305-667-3697; Anthony Vinciguerra, Pax Christi Miami, paxchristimiami@yahoo.com 305-206-8332. “We invite brothers and sisters of all faiths to join in prayer, song and reflection for the transformation of unjust structures that prevent the alleviation of poverty, justice for workers, democracy for citizens of the world and stewardship for the earth. As people of faith we seek peaceful solutions through open dialogue among all affected communities.” 8 pm Candlelight Vigil across the street near the Torch of Friendship, joining in solidarity with THE ROOT CAUSE Immigrant Workers March (ending at Bayfront). WEDNESDAY 11/19 10-noon NCCJ clergy meeting at Coral Gables Congregational Church to discuss Church/State Relations 6-11 pm People's Gala! at Bayfront Park Amphitheater (Biscayne Blvd and NW 1st). Various Faith-based speakers throughout the program. Faith-based groups to gather at 5pm at Torch of Friendship (Just North of Bayfront entrance). THURSDAY 11/20 10-11:30 am Bringing It Home workshop with FTAA tape with Rev. Dr. Marilyn Sewell, Kate Lore, Barbara Dudley, Prof of Global Studies at Portland State U. Discussion of how to bring ideas/enthusiasm for economic justice home to congregations/communities. Contact: Rev. Dr. Lucy Hitchcock Seck, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Miami, 305-667-3697. Noon Rally! Bayfront Park Amphitheater (Biscayne Blvd and NW 1st). Various Faith-based speakers throughout the program. (faith-based groups to gather at the Torch of Friendship at 11am – and later to march together). 2-4 pm March for Global Justice! The march will travel through downtown Miami, past the official meetings, and return to the Amphitheater for a finale with musical entertainment. The march will incorporate a symbolic delivery of ballots outside the trade ministers' meetings and will be peaceful and permitted. _____________________ Ways to be involved in Interfaith Service, Nov 18th * Have your Church/Synagogue/Mosque/Faith Based Organization publicly sign on as a sponsor/endorser. * Speaker giving your faith’s perspective, 3-5 minutes, name, phone, e-mail, denomination/organization * Choir or musicians, guitar, piano, etc. (Folk/traditional groups especially encouraged!) * Ushers, attendants at service * Donation of candles for the vigil to follow service * Make a financial contribution to help with the various costs involved We are excited to share this peaceful, faith-filled, positive event with you – and all of these needs are urgent! If you can contribute in any of these ways please contact a member of the Planning Committee: Lucy Hitchcock Seck, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Miami; 305-387-2876, Anthony Vinciguerra, Pax Christi Miami, 305-206-8332, paxchristimiami@yahoo.com; Leslie Atelus, First United Methodist Church. Sponsorship (name on publicity and program/ list so far):
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