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"Budget! Are You Kidding?"
Do you sometimes feel like no matter how much you earn there's never
enough? If you dread the thought of setting up a budget, take heart.
Come to this light-hearted session to see where your money's going and
make a plan for spending, bill paying and saving. Get tips for how to
cut spending and still enjoy life!
The session will be presented by Kathryn Greiner, University of Michigan
Credit Union's Director of Credit Education and a certified credit
counselor. Kathryn specializes in counseling consumers who want to
improve their budgeting skills. She is best known for her ability to
give individuals the confidence they need to deal with the emotional
side of budgeting. This class will be held on October 13 from 7 - 9 p.m. at Holy Faith Church. All are welcome.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 25 August 2010 09:51 )

CROP Walk

Help CROP stop hunger! The 10th annual Saline area CROP Hunger Walk is on Sunday, October 10th at 2 pm. This important walk helps fight hunger and poverty around the world, and 25% of the funds raised by walkers in the Saline area goes to Saline Area Social Services. If you would like to participate in this 3 mile walk that starts (and ends) at FUMC in Saline on 10/10/10 at 2 pm, please see Katie Jackel during coffee hour, so that you can sign up and get a donation envelope. You can also call Katie's cell at 734.657.1919 if you would like to donate to and/or walk for this great cause, or if you have any questions.

Pastor's Class

Faith and Film Series: Immigration Immigration has been a controversial subject at various points in our country's history, and the arguments and rhetoric have been heating up again recently. Ian's Pastor's Class this fall will feature a film series that explores these issues in a nuanced way. These four award-winning films (one drama and 3 documentaries) will help us learn what motivates people to enter our country illegally, what their stories and lives are like, and what effect their presence has on the American communities to which they move. After each film there will be an opportunity for safe, respectful sharing of viewpoints and discussion of the issues in light of our faith. These are public events and provide great opportunities to invite a friend! Thursday evenings, 7-9 pm (9:30 pm on the first one) Oct 7, Oct 21, Nov 4, and Nov 18.

Sunday Schedule Change

Beginning September 19

Our Sunday morning schedule will be as follows:

8:00, 9:00, and 11:00 a.m. Worship Services

10:00 - 10:40 Worship Center (Sunday School for ages 4-11)

10:00 - 11:00 Coffee Hour

The 9:15 service is moving back 15 minutes at 9:00 and we will be having just one Worship Center at 10:00 downstairs. There will be two adults with the kids, with the intention of adding a second curriculm for the older kids.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 20 July 2010 10:05 )

Donation Garden Project

"The outrage of hunger amidst plenty will not be solved by 'experts' somewhere. It will only be solved when people like you and me decide to act." ~ Frances Moore Lappe

The Donation Garden at Holy Faith Church is a 800 square foot garden dedicated solely to growing fresh, organic vegetables to be donated to hungry families in Saline and Ann Arbor. Holy Faith will participate in the 2010 Faith and Food program sponsored by the Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice. As need determines, food may also be donated to Saline Area Social Services and Mill Pond Senior Center, as well as members of our church community.

In 2009, Holy Faith was one of fifteen congregations participating in the Food and Faith program, producing over 3500 lbs of fresh produce for the hungry in Washtenaw County. Last year, our garden produced 620 pounds of food, all donated to Food Gatherers.

In addition to bolstering the efforts of organizations that are already fighting hunger in our community, the garden provides wonderful opportunities for volunteers to participate in our mission, get some fresh air and sunshine, learn gardening skills and have fun with kids and friends. We welcome you to join in!

Our first planning meeting for this growing season –

Wednesday, March 10 at 7pm

Gardeners and non-gardeners alike are invited to attend and share your comments and insights into what went well – or perhaps not so well – last year, and participate in planning this year's garden. Topics include what to plant and when, resources required, garden management including watering, harvest and distribution of food.

A harvest meal with veggies from the garden will provide our church community nourishment as part of the Harvest Festival in September.

Garden Name Contest

Not sure gardening is your thing? We still need your help! The Holy Faith donation garden needs a name!

Please submit your garden name no later than Tuesday, March 9 to Rick Wales, Judie Wales or Leslie Sievert.

The garden name will be announced Sunday, March 14.

resources:

http://www.foodgatherers.org/faithandfood.html

http://www.icpj.net/2010/faith-food-2010/

http://www.iatp.org/faith/pdf/Complete_Faith_Study.pdf

http://feedingamerica.org/faces-of-hunger/hunger-in-america-2010.aspx/

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 23 February 2010 10:42 )

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