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Have Brunch
this weekend at
Zeitgeist Arts Cafe
to support CHUM.
We receive 5% or more of profits on weekend brunches during January & February.
Enjoy Zeitgeist's Huevos Rancheros: black bean in toasted tortilla bowl, topped with eggs to order, melted cheese and served with a house made chipolte sauce and tortilla strips. Mmmm!
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CHUM Annual Meeting
February 2, 2012
Join us for the CHUM Annual Meeting on Thursday,February 2nd at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (219 N 6th Avenue East). Presentation by Reverend Fred Lund. Social at 6:30pm Meeting at 7pm.
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You Can Help!
The Shelter still needs
new bed pillows.
The Food Shelf needs PEACHES, PEARS AND PEANUT BUTTER.
And some volunteers:
~One person to assist with clerical work at the West Food Shelf on Tuesday or Thursday from 11- 2.
~A person to pack food orders and interview clients a the East Food Shelf on Wednesday or Friday from 10-2. Come weekly or monthly for part or all of the 4 hour shift.
If you can help contact
Help make Jams and Jellies for the Rhubarb Festival
on Saturday, February 11 from 9-3 at First Lutheran Church. Contact Mary Schmitz or Char Juntunen The Administrative Office is looking for an volunteer to work 2 to 4 hours per week. Days and times are flexible. Contact Elizabeth Olson
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CHUM Community!
Our Savior's Lutheran Church is hosting a film on poverty and the working poor followed by a discussion with Meg Kearns on January 16th at 6:30pm.
There will also be a Chili Feed on January 17th from 4:30-6:30pm with proceeds going the Food Shelf.
CHUM is developing grassroots leadership with a Community Organizing Steering Committee.
The committee has been trained to present to concerned groups on benefits of the Affordable Care Act, the opportunities available with Minnesota's Exchange and how to get involved in making Minnesota healthier.
Congregations, church groups, or others interested in hosting an Exchange presentation or looking for resources on CHUM's role in the Exchange should contact Alyssa at (218)740-2497.
Citizens in Action Workshop
"Get Informed! Vote! Stay Involved!"
January 28, 2012. 9-3 First United Methodist Church. To register, and for more information, call 218-341-2104 or contact Alyssa. |
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Christmas Eve Vigil
About 100 community members attended the annual Christmas Eve Noon Vigil. The sun was shining brightly as Pastor Robyn Weaver lead the gathering in prayer, song and reflection. Shad Olsen and Keely Holcomb offered their beautiful gifts of song. Deb Holman read the names of the 25 individuals who died in 2011 having experienced homelessness.
The vigil reminds us that we must keep the memories, the community needs, AND hope alive into the New Year. Together, we are called to bring everyone in from the cold.
Thank you to everyone who attended the event and everyone who donated items or monetary gifts to CHUM. It was an incredible outpouring of generosity and caring. A reading from the vigil:
"Lend a Hand" by Edward Everett Hale I am only one. But still I am one.
I cannot do everything,
But still I can do something; And because I cannot do everything
I will not refuse to do the something that I can do. |
Building Peace & Unity Through MLK CelebrationCelebrate the life and vision of Martin Luther King, Jr. Events in the Twin Ports are scheduled beginning Friday, January 13th and running through Monday, January 16th. Follow this link to the event schedule. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday 2012 Events Please forward or print and post the schedule.
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 Raising Awareness of White Privilege
CHUM has partnered with the YWCA of Duluth, and other agencies, to promote the Un-Fair Campaign. The goal is to raise awareness about white privilege in our community, provide resources for understanding and action, and facilitate dialogue and partnership that result in fundamental, systemic change towards racial justice. The campaign will kick-off with a series of billboards around Duluth and a press conference on January 24th. If you are interested in getting involved with the campaign or want to learn more about what you can do, please visit http://unfaircampaign.org/. |
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Thank You To...
The Duluth Playhouse
for the hats, mittens and gloves collected at the Arts Winter Festival! Your warm hearts will keep fingers and ears warm this winter!
CHUM Congregations
who have hosted a CHUM representative during worship or an adult forum in the past few months. It is a wonderful way to connect with congregations doing great work in our community.
If you are interested in having someone from CHUM preach, lead a mission moment, or provide an adult forum, please contact Elizabeth Olson or call 218-740-2496.
Payless Shoes for Kids
for providing gift certificates to the children we serve!
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