Greetings,
We are almost halfway through July and there are many exciting things happening at Brigid's Place. Our summer book group just concluded and we look forward to the fall book group beginning at the end of September. Most importantly are the publication of our summer/spring 2010 Women's Journal and two big events happening later this month and in August. Check out all of the details below to find out about these great events.
Try to stay cool as we make our way through the second half of the summer. Blessings to all!
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WOMEN'S JOURNAL
 We are pleased to announce that the Spring/Summer 2010 edition of the Women's Journal is now available! You may view the Journal online here at our website. The theme of the next issue is Gratitude. You are invited to submit a first-person narrative, article, or poem (750 words or less), photograph or artwork on this theme. Please email your submission by October 1, 2010 to brigidsplace@brigidsplace.org. Include your name, full address, and daytime telephone number, plus a brief two sentence biography. All submissions are subject to editing. |
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FEAST DAY OF ST. MARY MAGDALENE
Sunday, July 25, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.
Celebrate the Feast Day of Mary the Magdalene as a wise woman, healer, myrrh bearer, and apostle of compassion. Participants will learn about Mary Magdalene's legacy of compassion and explore the foundational concept of compassion for the self as the cornerstone of compassion for others. The celebration will include remarks on Mary Magdalene, meditation, group discussion, and an opportunity for the participants to anoint and bless themselves and each other. Libations and light refreshments will be served. Tickets are $35 and may be purchased online here. You may also purchase a ticket via check made payable to "Brigid's Place" and by mailing it to our office address listed below.
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INTERFAITH WOMEN'S RAMADAN IFTAR
Thursday, August 26, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
 Muslim women of diverse backgrounds will head tables and discuss their unique life experiences with their guests. Everyone will enjoy traditional Ramadan foods from around the world. For this Iftar Dinner, women of all faiths will unite to celebrate and honor Muslim women's contributions to the arts, sciences, religious and academic scholarship, politics and everyday life. Tickets are $30 and should be purchased in advance by registering online here. You may also purchase a ticket via check made payable to "Brigid's Place" and by mailing it to our office address listed below.
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Brigid's Place is a 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Non-Profit Organization that supports the spiritual development of women. We offer classes, lectures, discussion groups, weekend workshops and retreats where people can ask questions relating to their spiritual journeys, address their doubts, and become empowered to meet the challenges of life. We are named after St. Brigid, a fifth century Irish Celtic Saint who founded a monastery of nuns and monks based on the social concept of equality of men and women. They were known for their wisdom, compassion, hospitality, and healing. |
Brigid's Place c/o Christ Church Cathedral / 1117 Texas Avenue / Houston, Texas 77002 713-590-3333 / brigidsplace@brigidsplace.org
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