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2013 MLK Day of Service and Reflection, January 21, 2013

We encourage everyone to participate in or plan a service project in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and his struggle for justice in the United States. Poverty was one of the issues that Dr. King focused on towards the end of his life and fought tirelessly against. Unfortunately, more Americans live in poverty today than during Dr. King's lifetime.  MLK Day is an opportunity for National Service members and community members to come together to build the "beloved community" Dr. King dreamed about. The holiday is intended as "a day on, not a day off" so that Dr. King can be celebrated how he would hope to be celebrated-with service. Please visit  MLKDay.gov and enter your city and state or zip code in the "Find a Project" box to learn about MLK Day projects and events in your area.

 

The Champions for Change (CFC) program

Recognizes and encourages inspirational Native youth (ages 14 to 24) working in their tribal or urban Indian communities to promote hope and make a positive impact

 

The Center is calling for young Native Americans across Indian Country to submit their stories of leadership and service in tribal and urban Indian communities, schools, and programs across the country.These stories will be collected and reviewed by the Center and five finalists will be selected and recognized at a spring 2013 event in Washington, DC.  

 
In addition to an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, DC, where finalists will be honored, they will also have an opportunity to participate in a mentorship pairing; serve a two-year term on a newly created Youth Advisory Board at the Center; and be eligible for consideration for a future visit from a member of the Center's board of advisors to their home community to share more about their initiative for change. Application deadline is January 31, 2013. Application can be found here.

  

 

Saint John's School of Theology recently announced a new scholarship program for alumni of Catholic Volunteer Network programs. Full-time Masters students who have completed a year of service can earn a 50% scholarship. Find out more about this program and other graduate programs geared towards former volunteers in the "Stay Connected" section of their website.

 

Fr. Jack Morris, S.J. featured in Sojourners Magazine

written by FJV Jim Rice (Portland '79-80) editor of Sojourners Magazine

"Father Jack Morris was one of those Catholic priests who ruined a lot of people for life. I'm one of them." Read more here.

 

Master in Teaching (MiT) program

The Evergreen State College seeks AmeriCorps members and alumni with a desire to become TEACHERS. The fall 2013 Master in Teaching (MiT) program will be on the Olympia campus and applications are accepted until April 3, 2013. An application fee waiver is available, and applicants with AmeriCorps experience may apply for a MiT education award worth approximately one quarter of in-state tuition to supplement the Segal Education Award.  See www.evergreen.edu/americorps or contact MiT advisor Maggie Foran at foranm@evergreen.edu or 360.867.6559. 

 

Seeds of Service book project

• Have you completed a service commitment more than 5 years ago? Over 10 years ago? Over 20 (or more)?
• Have you continued to live a life of service either in your work or vocation?
• Have you written or published in other forums (blogs, columns, books, articles, etc.) or enjoy reflective writing?
• Do you have insightful comments or anecdotes about service to share with others?

If any of the above questions apply to you, please consider submitting to the Seeds of Service book project, which seeks to publish a collective memoir of service experiences from those who have made a year or more commitment to a faith-based service program in the United States. Please contact Christina with any questions or for submission guidelines.