The United Methodist Church Of The Village (Seventh Avenue at 13th Street) will be showing the film, "Lost In Woonsocket" on Tuesday, May 12th at 6:30 p.m. There will be no charge, however donations will be accepted to continue funding the Village Church soup kitchen, "Hope For Our Neighbors In Need."
A miraculous journey of hope... Missing for years from their families, two alcoholics are discovered hiding in the woods of Woonsocket, RI by film crew. A series of profound coincidences lead to a miraculous reunion with their children, signifying the power of love and forgiveness. Just as the men begin their second chance at life one of them is forced to face a new challenge... small town fame.
On Sunday March 8th, concerned citizens and faith leaders in New York City are gathering to urge our local and national leaders to meet the difficult challenges now facing our local community and beyond. In these tough economic times, hungry and poor people are being hit the hardest. Rising unemployment and stagnant wages make it harder for low-income workers to provide food for their families, especially in light of sharply higher food prices--did anyone see the price of food go back down after gas prices did--wasn't that the reason we were told the prices went up?!
Date: Sunday March 8th, 2009 Time: 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Where: Judson Memorial Church 55 Washington Square South New York, NY
Who: Bread for the World Interfaith Voices AgainstHunger/Feed the Solution Hunger Action Network of New York State New York Province of the Society of Jesus Youth Ministries for Peace and Justice Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church Faith and Hunger Network Partners In Grace Hope For Our Neighbors In Need Manhattan Mennonite Fellowship and more!
Susan Dominus reports for "The New York Times" that The Homelessness Prevention Program will lose its funding in April because of the state’s gaping budget shortfall. Read the full article here: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/16/nyregion/16bigcity.html