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The March Meeting of the Kairos Halifax Cluster will meet on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 1:30 PM at Barat Residence on Summer Street in Halifax . Note the change in meeting time from 2:00 to 1:30 PM.
Agenda;
- Kairos Sunday Service (please give this one some thought as to date, location and guest speaker).
- The Situation with Kairos National
- The Water Campaign
- The Environment
- Poverty Issues
- Refugee Issues
- Other
Please come and bring a friend
So many organizations have rallied to the Kairos cause, such as this from the AEC:
Atlantic Ecumenical Council
February, 2010
To Whom It May Concern:
On behalf of the Atlantic Ecumenical Council of Churches I wish to express my disappointment over the very abrupt and disturbing news with regards to cutting the funding to Kairos.
As a Council that focuses on sharing resources, encouraging one another in the Christian faith and practice, and simply appreciating the strength of the church worldwide, our shock was deep.
As Christians, we hold deeply to the words found in Micah 6:8, which state:
And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
It is our prayer that consideration will be given to reinstating this funding, which has been used to ‘act justly and show mercy’ around the world.
It would also be helpful if an in-depth explanation for this unexpected action was forthcoming.
Sincerely,
Rev. Marlene Knowles (President)
Filed under: Truro and Area Cluster
Filed under: Halifax Cluster
Minutes from the Halifax Cluster of Kairos
February 3, 2010
In attendance: Bev M, Kenn S, Marilyn S, Gerry L, Theresa C, Mary Burke-Gaffney, Linda S., Sr. Margaret, Erika McCroskey, Carolyn Earle, Judy Wyspianski, Margaret Sagar, Larry, Ruth, Carolyn B.
Gerry began with a reflection on the suffering of Haiti.
Erika introduced herself to the meeting.
Old Business: Local actions: Review of all that has been happening since the ‘defunding’ of Kairos on November 30th. Update on lobbying efforts.
Gerald Keddy meeting update (Kenn and others).
Geoff Regan open meeting on foreign aid (Gerry did an update). Looks like a whole different emphasis.
Margaret talked about the wider implications of these issues.
Communications Committee: Denominational efforts seem the way to proceed… spoke of all the various efforts taking place. Kairos said it really couldn’t do anything like a bulletin, etc. Margaret – need to make people aware of what this is doing to our partners; also ‘Minute for Mission’ for folks. Make certain it is sent on to the rest of us!
Report from the Walk for Gaza: Linda gave an update on the walk… well attended across the board. Represented a good cross section of society. (Tolen: The Lemon Tree)
Linda has ordered materials to study the issues.
Local Poverty issues: Carolyn talked about plans for the New Year – hopes for the poverty reduction strategy. Next week (Tuesday, Feb 9… 1881 Brunswick – street level floor –Social Worker of NS office – ‘Lunch and Learn’ – basic income. What effect with the increase in minimum age… should there be exceptions for those who receive tips.
Local Environmental concerns: Not much since Copenhagen – groups coming together – Climate Action Coalition – environmental, faith, educators etc. Public Event… “Beyond Copenhagen” – where now? Tuesday Night, 7:30 pm St. Andrew’s Hall
Will Kairos join the climate action coalition? The meeting said ‘yes’. Ruth the designated name to contact.
Postcards for the “Help Refugees Succeed End the burden of Transportation Loans” Campaign. Bev has postcards – passed them around for us to use.
Bev is part of coalition that has brought Palestinians to Canada. Friends for Refugees having harder time getting funding… also on February 9th… Larry spoke about this initiative. Update on families that are here. Also spoke of changes in Palestinian camps by Canadian government.
Other: Kairos Sunday: will be near Earth Day. Will work on this later.
Next Meeting:
March 3 at 2:00 pm.
Place: Barat Residence
Summer St.
Minutes by K Stright
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