EHST members are invited to work together
in small groups to discuss ideas and suggestions made by members
to enhance EHST's future programs, platforms, and discussion
Sundays. We
will evaluate these suggestions posted in a recent survey the
Growth & Development Committee distributed to members. and cast
our
votes
for each item in that survey according to priority. Please review
the survey and bring it with you
to this meeting. There is room for additional ideas that may
have come up upon further
reflection. Please review the form and bring it with you to
this meeting. If you are unable to attend, please feel free to
prioritize
each suggestion and return the form to us by e-mail before
May 22.
The Growth and Development Committee hopes to present your suggestions
to the Board in August for their consideration.
May 29 | Alternate Discussion Group
This Sunday’s meeting will have a different
format as we explore the concept of forming a community group.
In this exercise we will form small (6-8) groups of people
as we model the structure of this type of meeting.
The purpose of a community group is to build strong relationships
within the larger society in a way that is not possible in the
larger group. These meetings are usually held once or twice a
month, apart from the regular Sunday meeting. Each group determines
its own ground rules within a loosely established framework.
Within the group people share their stories, support each other,
and relate to the larger world. The content of discussion is
determined by the group, although this exercise will be more
directed. Each person is invited to share something of significance
in the current moment through a check-in. Each has a chance to
express opinions and feelings within the general discussion.
There will be readings that relate to and enhance the chosen
topic.
June 5 | IFC Food Pantry Contributions
This Sunday is our regular
collection day for the IFC food pantry.
The following items are the highest priority:
| Groceries
- Canned vegetables
- Canned meats
- Pasta and pasta sauce
- Soup
- Dried Beans
- Canned fruit
- Rice
- Peanut Butter
- Cereal
- Grits/Oatmeal
- Paper Bags with handles
|
Personal Care Products
- Toothbrushes, toothpaste and floss
- Deodorant
- Razors and shaving cream
- Soap and shampoo
- Lotion
- Washcloths
- Feminine products
|
General Items of Interest
EHST Book Club
There has been an expression of interest in reviving the Book
Club. The most faithful participants have said that Friday is
a good time for them. Anyone who would like to join should contact
Jan Broughton (419-1261 or jlbroughton@nc.rr.com). Please indicate
what meeting time is possible for you.
Book suggestions are welcome. New possibilities are The Help
by Katherine Stockett, Charms for the Easy Life by Kaye Gibbons,
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver, The Madonnas
of Leningrad by Debra Dean, and Proud Shoes by Pauli Murray.
May 30th – Memorial
Day Commemoration
Orange County Peace Coalition is sponsoring the annual Memorial
Day Commemoration on May 30th at 2pm in Carrboro Town Commons
(site of the Farmer’s Market.) This event is dedicated
to the victims of war and has a program of music and readings
in acknowledgement of those who have died as a result of our
involvement in conflicts around the world. The main speaker will
be David Caldwell, Jr., Project Director for the Rodgers Eubanks
Neighborhood Association and a community activist. EHST has long
participated in this ceremony as a member of OCPC
and welcomes
your presence.
