A Party with a Purpose
For the fourth year in a row, V-Day 4thU is staging a series of events to raise money for the cause of ending violence against women and girls. First will be a party with a purpose, a Valentine’s Day Party for V-Day at the church on Monday, Feb. 13. This free event begins at 6 pm. The party aspect offers live music, catered appetizers, a cash bar and festive holiday decorations in the sanctuary. The purpose part features a presentation from guest speaker Judy Norsigian, executive director of Our Bodies Ourselves and author of the book of the same name. Ms. Norsigian has been one of the leading experts on women’s health movement for 40 years.
Also featured with be presentations from Men Can Stop Rape and the Center Against Domestic Violence. Both groups provide education and advocacy services to end violence against the female half of the human race. These two organizations are the beneficiaries of V-Day 4thU’s fundraising in 2012. They also benefitted from the group’s efforts in 2011 when nearly $20,000 was raised.
All members and friends of Fourth U are invited to attend this free event to learn more about how they can support the cause. Please register in advance at http://4thuvdayvalentinesparty.eventbrite.com. Registration is important so that refreshments are adequate for the number of guests. V-Day 4thU may work miracles but so far has been unable to do the “loaves and fishes” number.
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January 29: “Risk Your Heart” – led by Rev. Amy Strano
Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt
On Sunday morning at 11 am, we’ll be continuing our monthly theme, “What Do We Stand For?” in a special multigenerational service. I’ll talk about my OccupyFaith work, and we’ll have some fun as we examine both the power of corporations and the power of human beings. Come prepared to play a little and learn a lot! We’ll also gather at 12:15 pm for our quarterly congregational meeting, featuring updates on our mission statement, marketing of our parish hall rental and early budget forecasting. Finally, our Soulful Sundown service at 5 pm continues our ever-more-popular Jazz Vespers. This week, Rev. Julie will lead the service, along with Fourth U friend Tomas Rodriguez on guitar and BarryKornhauser on cello. We look forward to seeing you all day Sunday!
Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt
LAST CHANCE to support 4thU’s 2012 V-DAY Campaign
Benefit Piano Concert Sat., April 28th at 7:30pm
Through our VDay Valentine’s Party and our March 23rd and 24th benefit performances of The Vagina Monologues we’ve raised ~$14,000 so far to benefit V-Day’s efforts to end violence against women and girls, as well as our two local beneficiaries, Men Can Stop Rape and the Center Against Domestic Violence. And on April 28th, internationally known pianist, Emir Gamsizoglu will present a benefit piano recital of classical composers, for just $20 at the door ($15 for students and seniors). If you can’t join us, you can still make a donation until April 30th at www.4thU.org/news. Thanks for your continued support!
