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Austin Justice For Our Neighbors
November 11, 2014 — Rio Texas MFSA
MFSA Leaders Meet in Austin Oct. 30 – Nov. 1
October 9, 2014 — Rio Texas MFSANo Chapter Meeting in October –
You Are Invited to Attend the MFSA National Board Events
In lieu of a monthly chapter meeting in October, you are invited to attend the National MFSA Program Council and Board of Directors meetings and social gatherings in Austin from Wednesday, October 29 – Saturday, November 1.
Meetings to be held at Saint John’s UMC
The Program Council is comprised of representatives from each chapter in the country, focusing on programs and activities, and is scheduled to meet as follows:
Thursday, Oct. 30 – 9am to 5 pm
Friday, Oct. 31 – 9am to noon
The Board of Directors is the decision-making body of MFSA, and will meet as follows:
Friday, Oct. 31 – 9am to 5 pm
Saturday, Nov. 1 – 9 am to 3 pm
Agendas found here: ProgramCouncilAgenda Oct 2014; BoardAgenda_October 2014
Both groups will meet at Saint John’s UMC, 2140 Allandale Road, Austin. These meetings will be open to all observers. Please contact Rowland Curry, rcurry@austin.rr.com, for further information.
Meals and Social Gatherings
Breakfast and Lunches will be served at Saint John’s. If you are interested in dropping by to share a meal, see the schedule to be posted soon on our website. https://swtmfsa.wordpress.com
Dinner on Wednesday (10/29) will be a welcoming meal for the participants as they arrive and meet their overnight hosts. Contact Janice Curry jlcurry@austin.rr.com for the time.
We hope that you will be able to attend one or more of these gatherings
to welcome MFSA representatives from around the U.S.
Please join us for dinner on Thursday (10/30) evening at the home of Al Lindsey and Karen Hale, 4711 Lookout Mountain Cove at 6:30pm for a time of conversation and fun. Please RSVP to Janice Curry jlcurry@austin.rr.com.
Friday night’s dinner will be at El Mercado at 5:30pm. An after-dinner gathering is being planned. More information to follow. You are invited to attend. Please RSVP to Anne Mund at ennadnum@hotmail.com.
Volunteer Opportunities
Overnight Hosts – We are looking for volunteers for home stays for approximately 35 adults. If you have an extra bedroom and would be willing to host one or more of these folks from chapters throughout the nation, please let Anne Mund (ennadnum@hotmail.com) know.
Transportation – Please contact Al Lindsey at alind88@gmail.com if you can help transport attendees to or from the airport. Participants will be arriving and leaving at various times, so we can connect you with someone according to your schedule.
Meal Preparation – We will also be seeking volunteers for meal preparations for breakfast, lunch, and Wednesday dinner. If you are available to help, please contact Janice Curry (jlcurry@austin.rr.com).
Thanks for helping to make this a successful planning event for the National MFSA!
Chett Pritchett, MFSA Executive Director, to Preach in Austin
October 9, 2014 — Rio Texas MFSA
While in Austin at the MFSA Program Council and Board of Directors meetings, Chett Pritchett, Executive Director of MFSA, will preach during the following worship services. All are welcome.
Sunday, October 26: Journey of Faith UMC, Round Rock, TX
November 2: Trinity UMC, Austin, TX
Methodists Make Meaningful (and Colorful) Statement in Austin Pride Parade
October 9, 2014 — Rio Texas MFSA
“On The Road” With SWTX-MFSA
October 9, 2014 — Rio Texas MFSA
This Fall, the SWTX-MFSA Executive Committee will be sharing information about MFSA through a Power Point presentation. If you have a group or Sunday School class that would be interested in hearing a presentation about the social justice work that the local and national MFSA organizations do, please contact Anne Mund, ennadnum@hotmail.com, and we will schedule a visit.
Pumpkins for Mission
October 9, 2014 — Rio Texas MFSA
Support Mission at area churches by buying pumpkins. Some of the churches participating with the Pumpkins USA, are Saint John’s UMC, St. Mark UMC, Tarrytown UMC, and Bethany UMC. Pumpkins USA contracts with the Navajo Indian reservation in New Mexico to grow pumpkins. This fundraising event not only helps our church, but the Navajo community as well.
South Central Jurisdiction UM Congress of the Deaf: Building Faith Within the Deaf Community
October 9, 2014 — Rio Texas MFSA
UMC Congress of the Deaf
October 17th – 19th, 2014
Oak Hill UMC
Austin, Texas
Oak Hill United Methodist Church is hosting the South Central Jurisdiction – United Methodist Congress of the Deaf on October 17, 18 and 19. Guest speaker Lindsey Darnell will present several workshops on building faith within the deaf community on Saturday. Friday dinner and Saturday lunch and dinner are provided, and there will be Bible study and worship opportunities on Sunday.
For additional information and registration form, click here.
Prayer Vigils Scheduled for Frank Schaefer Hearing
October 9, 2014 — Rio Texas MFSA
The Judicial Council, the UMC’s top court, will hear an appeal this Oct 22 at 11AM Central of a decision to reinstate Rev. Schaefer who originally lost his ministerial credentials after performing a same-sex marriage ceremony for his son. When the Council meets Oct 22-25 in Memphis, the Rev. Schaefer appeal is only one of five decisions being made concerning LGBTQ inclusion in the church.
Interfaith Action of Central Texas
October 9, 2014 — Rio Texas MFSA
The Red Bench
Conversations That Matter – Mortality
OCT 28
Time: 6:00PM – 8:30PM
Location: Huston-Tillotson University
Mark Your Calendar
An Interfaith Thanksgiving Service & Celebration
November 23
Rio Texas Methodist Federation for Social Action 