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The 6th Annual Interfaith Youth Day of Service
February 21, 2011
9 am - 4 pm at Blake School Upper School
(511 Kenwood Parkway; Minneapolis, MN 5403)

A day of social justice projects and workshops for leadership in a multi-faith, multi-cultural world, a day led by youth, for youth. Youth in 7through 12th grade are invited to participate. The youth will spend their time "reflecting and acting of values of service."

There is a registration period from January 1st through February 11th.
And more information can be found at www.spacc.org/interfaith
And a person can always contact Meghan Paul-Cook for more information (mpaul-cook@spacc.org or 651-789-3852)

SUNDAY DEVOTIONAL CANCELLED on DEC 12

SUNDAY DEVOTIONAL CANCELLED on DEC 12

Due to the weather conditions, tomorrow's 10am Sunday devotional and other afternoon activities are cancelled.

Youth Against Race, Class, and Place Disparities Contest

See Contest Promo Video!
DEADLINE: Monday, November 22, 2010

The University of Minnesota Human Rights Center is pleased to announce a Youth Against Race, Class, and Place Disparities Video Contest for students in grades 8-12 in the Twin Cities. The contest aims to educate the public and encourage dialogue and action to eliminate race, class, and place disparities in Minnesota. Each contestant will be asked to produce a short film focusing on an issue related to these disparities. The film should frame the problem in clear terms and offer possible solutions. It can be done in the form of a public service announcement, music video, comedy sketch, or other short video format. If students are engaged in current, past, or proposed projects aimed at eliminating race, class, and place disparities, they are encouraged to highlight these initiatives in their videos.

Submissions can be made by either an individual or a team, and the videos must be no longer than 2 minutes. Submissions should be sent on disks to University of Minnesota Human Rights Center, 229 19th Avenue, N-120, Minneapolis, MN 55455, or via e-mail to home@umn.edu.
All entries must be accompanied by 1) Contest Entry Form; 2) Consent and Video Release Form.

The first prize winner will receive a digital video camera and a cash prize of $100.Additionalwinners will receive digital video cameras
Download Flyer
Contest Forms and Guidelines:
Contest Guidelines
Contest Entry Form
Consent and Release From
Parent/Guardian Guidelines
All contestants are encouraged to view the Close the Gap documentary series at
www.mnchannel.org/partners/closethegap/index.php,
review surveys and activities from the
Close the Gap Educator Guide at
www.hrusa.org/closethegap/educator/index.php, and
explore the MN Compass website at
www.mncompass.org
to familiarize themselves with local disparities.

Contestants are also encouraged to find efforts and successful practices aimed at closing the gap between different communities.

Irish President makes historic visit to Baha'i Centre

Dublin, Ireland 28 May 2010 (BWNS) — The President of the Republic of Ireland, Mary McAleese, has praised the universality of the Baha'i teachings and the contribution its members make to the life of their nation.
"You are marked out as people with values that are worth observing, worth learning from, worth looking at, worth imitating and so never be in any doubt of the value you are every single day in this world," President McAleese told a gathering of some 60 Baha'is during her first ever visit to the national Baha'i Centre in the Irish capital.
Full story and pictures: http://news.bahai.org/story/774

Kevin Locke nominated for Independent Music Award

We are excited to share that Kevin Locke, fellow Baha’i and world-renowned performer and educator, has been recognized once again for his newest album, Earth Gift.

Earth Gift has been nominated by the 9th annual Independent Music Awards (IMA) for Best World Traditional Album. The IMA’s Vox Pop (Voice of the People)vote determines who will be the public's choice for Best World Traditional Album. Five stars is the highest support you can give.

Kevin's life work is sharing an understanding of the oneness of humanity through his music, dance, and storytelling. We thank you for your support of Kevin in the past, and invite you to consider voting for him on this occasion. Visit www.kevinlocke.com/indyaward.html to cast your vote.

To learn more about recent recordings and awards, visit Kevin’s web site, www.kevinlocke.com.

To receive regular updates on concert tours and discounts on CDs and concerts, join Kevin’s Circle of Friends at www.kevinlocke.com/circleoffriends/index.html.

Baha’i Commentary on G8 Religious Leaders’ Statement

Winnipeg, Manitoba, 27 May 2010 (CBNS) — Winnipeg will host more than 80 religious leaders from around the world from June 21 to 23. This will be the fifth G8 Religious Leaders Summit, this year to include representatives from Africa, Asia and Latin America as well as G8 and G20 countries. The purpose of the meeting is to collaborate on a unified message from religious communities to government leaders attending the G8/G20 meetings in Huntsville and Toronto from June 25 to 28.

The University of Winnipeg is the site for this year’s event, generously provided by the University and its President, Dr. Lloyd Axworthy, former Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs. Over the past months, Baha’i representatives have been active members of the Steering Committee, the Statement Writing Committee and the local organizing committee in Winnipeg. There will be an official Baha’i delegate among the religious leaders and Baha’i representatives attending as international observers from France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States.

The statement under consideration by the Religious Leaders has been drafted and is available at http://www.faithchallengeg8.com/ along with commentaries from 16 religious communities and organizations, including one from the Baha’i Community of Canada.