The Bertha Sadler Means Young Women’s Leadership Academy is raising funds to ensure their students have access to enriching academic opportunities. The academy is a Title 1 Middle School in Austin ISD. Over 90% of our young women leaders come from economically disadvantaged families. They need strong community partners to support their mission of learning. Tickets and Sponsorships are available. For more information: http://bit.ly/BerthaSadlerMeansDreamsGala
Sandy Battise passed away last Thursday, on Thanksgiving Day in Savannah. Sandy was a founder of the One Human Race Initiative. Her funeral will take place on Saturday, December 7 at 2 pm at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle, 1802 Abercorn St., Savannah, Georgia. Join us at St. James’ Episcopal Church, 1941 Webberville Rd., on December 13 at 7 PM to celebrate the life and light of our extraordinary friend Sandy Battise. If you’re able, please bring a dish or a beverage to share. Let us know you’re coming and what you plan to bring on the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1057510284580592/.
Terry Dawson’s poem, “Tortilla Jesus”, was a finalist for the Julia Darling Memorial Poetry Poetry Prize. His poem “Cold Steel” was also runner-up in the Christine Sergeyevna Poetry Competition. He’ll share these on Saturday, December 7 at Malvern Books, near the UT campus. The event, beginning at 7 PM, is sponsored by Kallisto Gaia Press and is free and open to the public.
Larry Williams is featured in the annual Arts From the Streets Art Show and Sale. Arts From The Streets (AFTS) provides a safe and encouraging environment where the spirit of homeless and at-risk people is nurtured through artistic expression. The art sale runs December 7 and 8 at the Austin Convention Center. For more information visit ARTFROMTHESTREETS.ORG
Jack Robertson will be playing in an upcoming concert this Sunday. He plays baritone with the Austin Brass Band. The concert will be this Sunday, December 8 at Triumphant Love Lutheran Church. 9508 Great Hills Trail. 5:00pm. All the concerts are free, come enjoy.
A thank you from the family of Beulah Ogiste: There are not enough words to fully express our heartfelt thanks for the sympathy, love, support and kind monetary gesture you have extended to our family during this time of loss.–Deborah Howard
Seeking Special Furniture: A member of St. James’ needs to replace a full-size 3-cushion sofa. It serves as a bed for temporary housing. Do you have one to give away? Contact Jack at jcrobertson@austin.rr.com. Thank you.
St. James’, Neighbor 2 Neighbor, and Union of Black Episcopalians volunteers shared an early Thanksgiving meal with our neighbors across the street at Heritage Pointe last Tuesday. We served over 100 seniors–a record turnout for any event at the complex! This was our first event at Heritage, and it was a wonderful start to a new community relationship. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this joyous occasion!
Dear Friends at St. James’
Thank you for your recent contribution to Casa Marianella. And thank you for being our closest church partners. We are happy to share with you the work of welcoming our marginalized brothers and sisters on the border who need our help and attention. Thank you for standing with us.
Sincerely, Jennifer Long, Director of Casa Marianella
