Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 13:04:35 -0700 From: Soulforce Subject: Come Build with Soulforce & Fall 2000 Events --------------------- Soulforce Alert To unsubscribe from the Soulforce mailing list, send a message to journey@soulforce.org with just "Unsubscribe" (no quotes) in the subject. ===================== To respond directly to Mel White, please send an email to: melwhite@soulforce.org Mel White endeavors to read every email sent to his personal attention. Given the current volume of email Soulforce receives, we gratefully appreciate your patience if you require a response. Please use the journey email box (journey@soulforce.org) for subscription changes. ===================== Soulforce -- Habitat for Humanity Hello, friends! Diana Westbrook here. I know you must be wondering how the plans are coming along. There hasn't been much to report till now, but suddenly things are really swinging into gear. Most important, the dates now are set: October 3 - 7 (Tuesday through Saturday), along with subsequent Saturdays through December 9 (excluding Thanksgiving Saturday). It appears that Thomas Road Baptist Church will not participate, though as Mel says, "Jerry is full of surprises, and we may hear from him yet." First Christian Church (Soulforce Central) and St. John's Episcopal Church (another supportive church from October) are recruiting local volunteers and raising the final funds needed from Lynchburg-area churches and synagogues. We'll soon have registration for the project on the Soulforce web site, along with a fairly detailed construction schedule. We'll also ask for additional specifics regarding your strengths and preferences. When you register, you can indicate the dates you want to participate. If you really want to be a part of the effort but can't commit to the entire week, not to worry Habitat recognizes that volunteers may need to "come and go" as their job and home responsibilities necessitate. We need for all of you register your intent to participate on the Soulforce web site. Check the site over the next couple of weeks -- the Habitat info should be posted soon. http://www.soulforce.org I'll keep you informed as additional specifics are finalized. In the meantime, feel free to contact me with questions or concerns. Many thanks for your interest in helping with the construction of the Soulforce in Lynchburg Habitat for Humanity house. It's a mighty exciting way to follow up with the good work we began last October. Mel and Gary will be present for the entire week and will lead us in special worship and training sessions along the way. Mel will be preaching at First Christian, Sunday October 8. If you have questions, be sure to contact me. God bless, Diana Westbrook (804) 266-5370 [h] (804) 287-6217 [w--new] _________________________________________________________ FALL 2000 SOULFORCE EVENTS http://www.soulforce.org/events.html You Are Invited!!!! Saturday, September 16, 2000 AMAZING GRACE "A Conference on Reconciling Christianity and Homosexuality" Sponsored by The Shepherd Initiative Hosted by First Community Church, NW 3777 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH. Speakers Include: Bishop Thomas J. Gumbleton, Peggy Campolo, Mel White, Christian de la Huerta, Dick Westley, Rev. Maurine Waun For more information and to register on line: http://www.shepherdinitiative.org/Conference.htm Sunday, September 17, 2000, 10:45AM King Avenue United Methodist Church, Columbus, Ohio Mel White, Preaching "Christ's Body, the Church: Where To From Here?" Contact Karen Ball for details: kball3@columbus.rr.com Friday, September 29 - Sunday, October 1, 2000 "Reclaiming America for Christ Conference" Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Soulforce will be present as registered delegates to tell the truth in love relentlessly. We are hoping for an honest, open dialogue with D. James Kennedy, Janet Folger, Jerry Falwell, and other GLBT adversaries who are speakers. This will not be a protest nor a civil disobedience. We will register as delegates and join in the public discussions, panel feedbacks, and press conferences. Contact Richard Murphy for details: rmurphy@aksi.net Tuesday, October 3 - Saturday, October 7, 2000 Soulforce is building a Habitat for Humanity House in Lynchburg, VA We need volunteer builders for one to seven days. Contact Diana Westbrook for details: ProseDoc@aol.com Mel and Gary will be present for the entire week for inspiration and training as well. Housing is available in local homes. Sunday, October 8, 2000 First Christian Church, Lynchburg, VA Mel White, Preaching Contact Sanda Knodel at First Christian for details: 804-384-8626 Wednesday, October 11, 2000 University of North Carolina at Wilmington Mel White, Speaking Contact Dr. Joanne Notingham for details 910-962-3832 Saturday, October 21, 2000 Soulforce Workshop, Elmira, NY Unitarian Church, 124 Hoffman St., Elmira, NY Mel White, teaching Contact Rev. Evelyn Richter for details: 607-734-3863 Friday, November 3, 2000 University YMCA at the University of Illinois Mel White, Speaking: Gay and Christian? Contact Rebecca Crummey for details: 217-337-1500 Friday, November 10 - Monday, November 13, 2000 National Conference of Catholic Bishops Soulforce Training, Lobbying, and Touring in D.C. (November 10-12) Silent Vigil, Press Conference, and Civil Disobedience. (November 13) Watch this web page for details: http://www.soulforce.org Contact KaraSpeltz@aol.com for details until the web page announcement is up. -------------------- Soulforce Alert To unsubscribe from the Soulforce mailing list, send a message to journey@soulforce.org with just "Unsubscribe" (no quotes) in the subject. =====================