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north & soil CAROLIN hUniti'Hil Wwti’t in lard 8. Bjsni’s feten Butt P mib 03 11 "Cuando tengo un mal dia, digo: Ya Pasard." noted . notable . noteworthy GLBT issues riwk ONMNE O.POLI. ¥|v»ww,q*notes.com :; IHoW many women worldwide are infected r with HIV/AIOS? VOLUME ±7 . ISSUE 21 SINCE 178« V7WW. q-Nomts, COM MARCH ± 2003 Gather the Women worldwide For the first time, Chariotte women will join women worldwide, celebrating peace, and other life-afprming values CHARLOTTE — On March 1 and March 8, women from throughout Charlotte will gather as part of a worldwide movement known as Gather the ^omen. The events being held around the workf are in celebration of International Women’s Day 2003. Charlotte’s Gather the Women event on March 8 will be held at Unity of Charlotte from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. On this day, women around the world will be participating in similar events to celebrate women’s true worth, express shared concerns and create and support actions helping humanity live peacefully together and thrive in a world based on life-affirming values. There is no charge for participation and a recep tion will be held after the event. A New Tapestry of Being Estelle Spike will present her workshop “A New Tapestry of Being” on March 1. Spike is a renowned workshop leader and author. She has linked her workshops in Portugal, England and the USA to other visionary and humanitarian events taking place around the world at the request of the international group Women of Vision and Action. WOVA, creator of Gather the Women, is a network of women leaders who believe vision and spirit-based action create pos itive change in the world. Carrie Wilkinson, who along with Jane Silverman, is behind the Charlotte events, said, “We are thrilled to join the many groups around the world, participating in this inclusive women’s movement of all cul tural, ethnic, racial and religious back grounds, beliefs and ideologies. Charlotte’s stature as an international business center and international community makes an event of this nature especially appropriate here.” The Charlotte events will provide opportunities for honoring women who.i^ j have paved the way, 'enjoying inspirational performers and engaging in a number of activities. info: Workshop & oixsnop The Woi omen Gather March 1: "Tapestry" Workshop' 10:30 om-3:30 pm March 8: i- 6ather The Women 10:30 am ■ 12:30 pm Unity of Chorlotte. 1000 E. Woodlawn Road between Park Rd & South Blvd, closer to Park Jane: 704-865-7151 email: gtwclt@yahoo.com no matter the language, the message is clear Black Church Week of Prayer for healing HIV/AIDS The AIDS Leadership Foothills- area Alliance (ALFA) will observe the 14th annual event March 2-8, 2003 HICKORY, NC — The Black Church Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS is a vehicle for spiritual renewal, transformation and HIV prevention education for every individual and Church community that participates. The week of prayer begins on the first Sunday in March and continues for seven days in African American com munities across the country. This AIDS awareness week is-modeled after the innovative Harlem Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS, established in 1989 by Pernessa C. Seele, CEO of The Balm In Gilead. The purpose of the Black Church Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS is to bring national attention to the role Black churches are playing in the AIDS crisis. The program seeks to pave the way for continuous mobiliza tion and education for the implemen tation of AIDS prevention and support programs in our Churches. The Black Church Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS is the launching point for mobilizing African American Churches to become centers for AIDS education and compassionate care. Today, The Black Church Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS is the largest AIDS awareness program tar geting African American communities, with 77 AIDS service organizations and health departments across the United States who have joined in part nership with The Balm In Gilead to support Churches in educating their communities and advocating for per sons with HIV. Our Churches build ministries speaking to the suffering people endure because of the disease; seeking to conquer the stigma associ ated with HIV/AIDS; and working to enhance HIV education, prevention and care in Black communities world wide. Today, more than 10,000 Churches in the United States participate in this internatfonal awareness campaign. The Balm In Gilead is building a bridge to work together to address the AIDS pandemic.' Every Church is invited to support those who work to make their church communities centers for HIV/AIDS education, prevention, treatment and care. Your Church can participate in the Black Church Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS in the following ways: • On March 2, Pastor’s can ser mon on HIV/AIDS and the role of the Church. • Provide HIV prevention edu cation and treatment informa tion to your congregation and community. • Host at least one HIV/AIDS educational program and prayer service -during the week. • Host a “Get Tested" workshop to educate Church members/community on the importance of knowing your HIV status, and to address the fears and stigma about test ing. ALFA will host the following events during the Week of Prayer: • Sunday, March 2, 4:00 pm Worship service at St. Paul AME Church, Lenoir. • Saturday, March 8, 6:00 pm Gospel Benefit at Thomas Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church- in Conover, NC. info: AIDS Leadership Foothills Alliance / ALFA 828-326-2384
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