Interfaith
Activities During FTAA Week of Nov 14-21
*** And Ways to be involved ***
Monday – Friday Teach-ins at First United Methodist
and Gesú Catholic Church (For details see:
citizenstrade.org/miamicalendar.php
MONDAY 11/17
7:30 pm Welcoming ritual by Starhawk, Unitarian
Universalist Congregation of Miami, 7701 SW 76th Ave.
TUESDAY 11/18
Espino of St. Thomas University’s Business school;
Held at Moot Court,
rrufo@stu.edu;
305-628-6717
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Sponsored by: American Friends Service Committee, SOA
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FTAA-raised issues
Studies,
Morris, fced@aol.com,
(407) 839-3454.
through Justice and Understanding” – First United
The Rev. Dr. Lucy Hitchcock Seck, Unitarian
Universalist Congregation of
Anthony Vinciguerra, Pax Christi
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.”
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
Congregational Church to discuss Church/State
Relations
(
speakers throughout the program. Faith-based groups to
gather at
Bayfront entrance).
THURSDAY 11/20
with Rev. Dr. Marilyn Sewell, Kate Lore, Barbara
Dudley, Prof of Global Studies at
Discussion of how to bring ideas/enthusiasm for
economic justice home to congregations/communities.
Contact: Rev. Dr. Lucy Hitchcock Seck, Unitarian
Universalist Congregation of
and NW 1st). Various Faith-based speakers throughout
the program. (faith-based groups to gather at the
Torch of Friendship at
together).
through downtown
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.
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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
Atelus, First United
Sponsorship (name on publicity and program/ list so
far):
All Nations Presbyterian Church
Center for Justice and Peace,
Church World Service
First United
Fulford United
Interfaith Action of South
Lutheran Services,
National Conference for Community and Justice
National Council of Churches
Pax Christi
Pax Christi
The
Justice
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of