Position: 3/4 to full-time staff (Community Organizer/Coordinator)

COMMUNITY ORGANIZER/COORDINATOR – Progressive interfaith community organization seeks ¾ to full-time coordinator for planning, organizing, recruiting, fundraising, education and activism. Temporary position (6 months to 1 year). Send cover letter and resume with three references by 7/30/10.  Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice 730 Tappan, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, info@icpj.net.

Organization: Founded in 1965, the Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice (ICPJ) is a nonprofit educational/social action organization which brings together people of various faiths who believe that the world is one family. ICPJ believes that love, commitment to future generations, wise stewardship of the environment and promotion of social, political and economic justice are religious responsibilities. Linking international, national and local issues, ICPJ advocates the involvement of congregations and community members in the important ethical dilemmas we face. Our current active volunteer task forces focus on the following issue areas: racial and economic justice, war and nuclear disarmament, hunger concerns, climate change, the Middle East, and Latin America.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure effective implementation of ICPJ programs, including direct responsibility for three volunteer task forces and some ICPJ events. Support volunteers, provide informational resources and materials, coordinate public events, facilitate meetings, etc.
• Promote ICPJ programs to congregations and members through various media outlets and act as ICPJ representative at public events and meetings
• Work as a team with other ICPJ staff on administrative tasks including phone coverage, data processing, and other help as needed
• Support fundraising efforts and special events

The ideal candidate will have:

• Commitment to peace and justice
• Openness to working with people from a variety of faiths and backgrounds
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well in team/group settings
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently
• Time-management skills
• Strong writing skills
• Experience with word and data processing software (such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher) (preferred)
• Public speaking skills (preferred)
• Community organizing experience (preferred)
• Event organizing experience (preferred)

Salary and Benefits: This position will be funded in one of two ways, to be determined. If AmeriCorps funding is received, position will be funded full-time for one full year (1700 hours, Sept ’10-August ’11) with the Americorps stipend and benefits. If funded directly by ICPJ, position will be funded for 6-8 months at a rate commensurate with local living wage ordinances with health benefits not included. Flexible scheduling. Please indicate your interest and availability with your cover letter.

Hire date: Approximately Sept. 1^st, 2010

Application: Please send cover letter and resume with three references to: Personnel Committee, ICPJ, 730 Tappan, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, fax to 734-663-9458 or email to info@icpj.net.

Deadline: Friday, July 30^th by 5pm.

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Pianist Veena Kulkarni performs works by Granados, Brahms, Khatchaturian & Schubert.

Sunday, August 29th, 2010, 4:00 PM
Zion Lutheran Church, 1501 W. Liberty St.

Tickets $12 in advance, $16 at the door; Family: $30 advance/$35 door.  Be a benefactor for $50 and you’ll be listed in our program book & receive Eero Trio’s debut CD!

Acclaimed storyteller La’Ron Williams will lead the way.

Ticket type

1 regular ticket $12.00 2 regular tickets $24.00 family ticket $30.00 1 benefactor ticket $50.00 2 benefactor tickets $100.0

UPDATE: ICPJ will host a post-USSF reflection meeting on Thursday, July 1st at First Presbyterian Church, Ann Arbor. Join us to keep the momentum from the forum going!

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The US Social Forum (USSF) will provide a space to build relationships, learn from each other’s experiences, and share analysis of the problems our communities face. It will help develop leadership, vision, and strategy needed to realize another world.

United States Social Forum
June 22-26, 2010
Cobo Hall and Hart Plaza in downtown Detroit
Read more  at http://www.ussf2010.org/

How you can get involved:

1. Join the ICPJ delegation. We’ve organized carpools to commute from our area to Detroit each day of the forum. Contact gracek@icpj.net.
2. Organize your congregation to attend. Whether you’ve got 5 or 50 interested members of your congregation, we can help to support you. Contact gracek@icpj.net. Read this informational sheet on how faith communities can get involved with the USSF.
3. Attend an ICPJ workshop at the forum (ICPJ is leading or participating in the following workshops/PMA):
   

• DEFENDING CIVIL RIGHTS OF AMERICAN MUSLIMS: Issues, Strategies, and the Need for Allies, Wed, 06/23/2010 – 3:30pm – 5:30pm, Woodward Academy: 1475. http://tinyurl.com/27xclus
• WORKING FOR PEACE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE IN MICHIGAN: A People’s Movement Assembly, Wed, 06/23/2010 – 1:00pm – 5:30pm, Cobo Hall: O3-45, http://tinyurl.com/2726crc
• TORTURE, THE LAW, AND THE MEDIA, Thu, 06/24/2010 – 10:00am – 12:00pm, WSU Student Center: 261, http://tinyurl.com/2fytpn5
• DEPLETION AND ABUNDANCE: Living abundantly with less impact on our Earth, Thu, 06/24/2010 – 1:00pm – 3:00pm, Cobo Hall: D2-10, http://tinyurl.com/22wtvfl

Join ICPJ to be a part of this exciting grassroots movement for peace and justice!

There will be specific faith and spirituality activities at the social forum. Click here to learn about the “Word and World” workshop offerings; check out the Sacred Space Tent activities; and click here to search all workshops by topic .

• current human rights situation
• gold mining by Canadian corporations/environmental degradation
• the new martyrs
• get updated on the continuing crisis in neighboring Honduras

Speakers:
Mary Anne Perrone of Ann Arbor
Frank Hammer of Detroit

DATE: Tuesday, June 8^th
TIME: 7:30pm
LOCATION: St. Mary Student Parish (William & Thompson Sts., Ann Arbor)

Sponsored by the Latin America Task Force of ICPJ. For more information, call Grace at (734) 663-1870 or email gracek@icpj.net.

• A reflection on the early years of ICPJ;
• A call to fund teachers, not warriors;
• Information on the U.S. Social Forum;
• Reflections by La’Ron Williams about the need to understand race and racism;
• And much more.

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Charlie King and Karen Brandow in concert on April 11

Charlie King and Karen Brandow are two of the peace movement’s most poignant musicians, and they’re coming to Ann Arbor on April 11.

Who: Charlie King, Karen Brandow, you, and other music-loving peacemakers.

When: Sunday, April 11, 7:00 p.m.

Where: Temple Beth Emeth/St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 2309 Packard St., Ann Arbor (map)

How Much: $15 regular admission, $50 benefactor.

What else? You can also take out an ad in the program. Ad prices are $45 for a business cardsize ad, $60 for a 1⁄2-page ad (5”x 4”), and $75 for a full-page ad (5”x 8”).

Details: chuck@icpj.net, 734-663-1870

Special Bonus: If you purchase your tickets prior to the concert  you will also receive a $5 gift certificate for Ten Thousand Villages of Ann Arbor!

“Exactly what a folk music recording should be: songs that make you think, laugh, weep and dance.” Matt Watroba, Folk DJ WDET, Detroit MI.

Ticket type

1 regular ticket $15.00 2 regular tickets $30.00 3 regular tickets $35.00 1 benefactor ticket $50.00 2 benefactor tickets $100.00 business card-sized ad $45.00 half-page ad $60.00 full-page ad $75.00

What:

When: Sunday, March 21, 2010

6:30pm Dessert Reception
7:00pm Business meeting
7:45pm Program featuring Bill Wylie-Kellermann

Where: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1501 W. Liberty, Ann Arbor (Map)

Who: Open to the public, voting limited to current ICPJ members. Become a member today.

At this meeting, 2 of our founding members, Barbara and Russ Fuller, will step down from our Board. Please help us honor them by printing a personal message of thanks in the program ($1 per word, $5 minimum) or making a gift in honor of Barbara and Russ.

About our Speaker

Bill Wylie-Kellermann is a United Methodist pastor who has served city parishes in Detroit, and is currently pastor at St. Peters Episcopal Church in Detroit. A graduate of Union Theological Seminary in New York City, he is also a frequent contributor to Sojourners and other publications, often on topics framed biblically by “the principalities and powers.”

He is author of Seasons of Faith and Conscience which explores the biblical and theological bases for non-violent resistance and “liturgical direct action.”

Bill Wylie-Kellermann has been at the forefront of organizing faith and spirituality outreach and programming for the 2010 U.S. Social Forum in Detroit, to take place from June 22-26. The Social Forum brings together activists from across the country on all different issues to build relationships, learn from each other, and build a more dynamic movement for social justice.

Board Candidates:

New Candidates:

• Heather Laird
• Bill Alt
• Kadesha Baker-Simpson
• Denese Brown (tentative)

Candidates for re-election:

• Bryan Weinert (also candidate for Board president)
• Jim Schaafsma
• Abby Weinberg

And remember that ICPJ is a great resource for your congregation to learn more and get involved on pressing social issues. Read about our workshop offerings and library resources, current events, or contact us directly at (734) 663-1870 or info@icpj.net.

Join in a gathering for community members of all faith traditions and backgrounds who share your passion for peace and justice!

Hear about how congregations are responding to:
Local hunger
Tough economic times
Local challenges of multiculturalism

Share how your congregation is responding to  local needs and connect with others working on similar issues

Enjoy our dessert reception!

WHEN: Monday, February 1st, 2010; 7-9pm

WHERE: Vineyard Church (2275 Platt Rd., Ann Arbor, 48104, on Platt btwn Washtenaw and S. Huron Pkwy)

RSVP’s (appreciated): 734-663-1870 or gracek@icpj.net