Two New Peers!

This Week at UCMHE; blog below

Learning Opportunities

Monday: noon: Misquoting Jesus—chapter 4 led by Dr. Fred Richart, in the circle area, food court, MBSC
Tuesday: noon: The God within—led by Barbara Catterton; MBSC food court
Noon: Islam 101: led by Dr. Paul Williams, Room 207, 1313 Farnam on the Mall
This Wesleyan Live event is organized by UCMHE for you for six Tuesdays. This week we learn about Jihad. First day is free, Tuesdays after that are at a big discount. Call me for a ride.
Wednesday: noon: Community of Faith—led by Liz Polivka; MBSC food court
Thursday: Coffee with Together, Inc. 7:30am to 9:00am Regency Court, 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha,NE; Mark Foxall, UNO, is the speaker. Check it out at http://www.togetheromaha.org

Together Inc. of Metropolitan Omaha was founded after the tornado disaster in 1975. The natural disaster, which left hundreds of families homeless, hungry, and in great need, spurred religious leaders from several denominations to organize the "Together" cooperative effort. This effort provided for ongoing human needs, primarily, the basic necessities of life: food, clothing, and shelter.

Providing free emergency help in an attitude of neighborly love, Together, Inc. is supported by contributors from churches, synagogues, businesses, foundations, and individuals of nearly every faith.

And there’s more—

There is good news for UNO students this week. I’m happy about it.

First, John Owens-Ream has become an intern for the Peace with Justice program at UNO. This means John will spend five hours a week in projects to increase awareness concerning use of sweatshop made goods. In the spring, John will also be involved in organizing the Omaha Peace and Justice Expo on April 15. This Sunday afternoon time will help connect all those organizations in Omaha that have peace as their central focus. Cindy Sheehan will speak. Through a regular process of prayer, reading, reflection and action, John will become acquainted with a life of justice that rests on the strong bedrock of a growing spiritual life. No kidding.

Second, Lori Young has become a peer minister on campus for UCMHE. That means Lori will spend about five hours a week in the planning, organizing, leading and shaping UCMHE campus ministries. Her creativity, strength, energy and focus will be a welcome addition to help what God is accomplishing on campus. This is really exciting because Lori has a wide ranging faith background that encourages her outgoing and searching attitude.

Look for more from these students the UCMHE in the coming weeks and months. Woohoo!