This just in from the Rev. John Shuck, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Billings, Montana

Witherspoon-Montana has now been formed and about 45 folks (so far all in Yellowstone Presbytery--but we know some Glacier Presbytery folks will hop aboard, too) have signed on to participate in conversation, education, action and dancing regarding social justice issues in Montana in church and society. We hope to have some programs and speakers, BBQ's, talent shows, and what all to show that social justice and inclusiveness can be fun as well as important especially when we do it together!

We already have our very own website!   Add it to your favorites!

And come to a gathering on Thursday, September 4th at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Billings for discussion about who and what we are all about and where we are going!

Or come to a gathering Monday, September 8th at 6 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Anaconda for discussion about who and what we are all about where we are going!

Or come to both!

"Neither death, nor life, nor powers, nor rulers, nor height, nor depth, nor snowstorms, nor wildfires, nor the continental divide shall separate Montana Progressive Presbys from one another."

Peace and Dancing,

John

[2-4-02]

James Tilton of Heartland Presbytery reports that a group of Witherspoon friends is meeting there fairly regularly.

Their most recent gathering was over lunch during the presbytery meeting that voted 150 to 139 to affirm Amendment A. They have decided to continue using the presbytery lunch times for their meetings.

Soon after Sept 11^th they held a public forum in which we had the local head of the Islamic School, the editor of the local Jewish Chronicle, and a member of a local Friends meeting presented a panel with questions from the audience afterwards. It was held at the Westport Presbyterian Church, which is in a mixed neighborhood in Kansas City, MO. About 45 people attended.

Jim Tilton adds: "We continually try to keep issues that reflect the Witherspoon mission statement before the folk, and offer help in sorting through them."

Scott Myers of the Westport Church was the group's Moderator last year. This year the officers are Allen Maruyama, Moderator, Ky Weekley, Interim Associate at Grace Covenant in Overland Park, KS and James Tilton again as the secretary/treasurer.

To contact the group, you can phone James R. Tilton at (913) 381-2441, or e-mail him at jtilton@oz.sunflower.org

Witherspoon board member Jill Acree sends this word:

We're pleased to announce the formation of Witherspoon: OK is in progress. With a solid core of four interested persons, the group is trying to determine a central location and to work out the logistics of meeting face to face. Anyone interested in a progressive perspective on the current issues of the day is encouraged to contact Jill Acree at acree@wilnet1.com.

Tampa Bay produces new brochure

The Tampa Bay chapter of the Witherspoon Society has produced an inviting brochure of their own.

A major
Ghost Ranch event this summer!

July 28 - August 3, 2008

Paths toward Peace and Justice:
Spirituality, Earth-Care, and the Prophetic Word in a time of Violence

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