Racial Healing Lecture
Sunday, Aug. 22, 2-4 p.m. Crail Hall and Online
Rob Corcoran is the author of Trustbuilding: An Honest Conversation on Race, Reconciliation, and Responsibility. Rob is a trainer, facilitator, writer, and racial healing practitioner. Before moving to Austin Rob lived in Richmond, Virginia, site of the nation’s largest interstate slave market and capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War. Over three decades his team built a diverse network engaging all sectors and developed a nationally recognized model for dialogue, racial healing and partnership building. His presentation will provide an overview to the basic principles of his approach regarding racial healing. This lecture is presented by St. David’s Beloved Community and participation is open to all. Register for Zoom link here.
Volunteer Deputy Registrar Training
You can help ensure more Central Texans can vote by training to become a Volunteer Deputy Registrar (VDR). All that’s needed to get started is an hour of your time. After the online training, you qualify to register voters in the State of Texas. Upcoming VDR training dates for Travis County include:
Tuesdays, August 24, September 7, September 21 and Saturday, September 11.
Sign-up is easy. Go to https://tax-office.traviscountytx.gov/voters/volunteer-deputy-registrars, choose either the “reserve your spot” or “register now to attend” buttons. Under the questions, “Training on behalf of an organization? If so, what organization?” be sure to list the “UBE Myra McDaniel Chapter.” After you complete your training and are certified/deputized, please send an email to Chaz Nailor at chaznailor@gmail.com to let us know.
2021 Matriculation Evensong and Reception
Seminary of the Southwest
Sunday, August 29, 5 pm
Along with celebrating new students and faculty, SSW will be honoring Alan Graham as this year’s recipient of the Cook Award in Servant Leadership. Community First! Village has been fostering relationships with the homeless community and actively engaging local Episcopal congregations in the work of Mobile Loaves & Fishes for many years. Register here.
Province VII Episcopal Women Conference
September 11, 2021, 9:00 am -3:00 pm
All women in Province VII are invited to this year’s online conference. The Very Rev. Katie Churchwell, Dean of St. Paul’s Cathedral, Oklahoma City, will speak on the topic, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Helen Keller. Register here.
