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    FOCUS at Worship, Ecumenical advocacy days, and THE FEINSTEIN CHALLENGE in March. Welcoming REV. Keith SCOTT as Interim Director of FOCUS while Rev. Deb Jameson starts her sabbatical. The ECUMENICAL ADVOCACY DAYS are a chance for faith communities to come together to advocate for the common good.

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    FOCUS at Worship, Ecumenical advocacy days, and THE FEINSTEIN CHALLENGE in March. Welcoming REV. Keith SCOTT as Interim Director of FOCUS while Rev. Deb Jameson starts her sabbatical. The ECUMENICAL ADVOCACY DAYS are a chance for faith communities to come together to advocate for the common good.

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    FOCUS Alert

    AN OCCASIONAL PUBLICATION SPREADING THE NEWS OF OUR WORK TOGETHER. F E B R U AR Y 2 0 , 2 0 1 4

    1. FOCUS AT WORSHIP 2. WELCOMING REV. KEITH SCOTT 3. ENGAGING OPPORTUNITIES AT FOCUS THIS MARCH 4. ECUMENICAL ADVOCACY DAYS 5. THE FEINSTEIN CHALLENGE 6. FARM BILL SPOTLIGHT

    1.

    FOCUS Worship Feb 2

    The FOCUS Worship service was a warm gathering of community, welcoming the newest covenant partner, First Church in Albany. Special guest Sara Miles preached, and a combined choir made for a rare and special day.

    2.

    Welcoming Rev. Keith Scott


    Welcome, Rev. Keith! Keith Scott is a long time volunteer in the FOCUS Breakfast Program, making his weekly appearance as the Tuesday morning dishwasher. Rev. Keith will be taking on a new hat as the Interim Director of FOCUS while Rev. Deb Jameson starts her sabbatical. Welcome, Keith! You may get to know Keith through the various FOCUS programs in the coming months. Be sure to say hello!

    3.

    Engaging Opportunities at FOCUS this March!


    * R E G I S T E R T O D A Y! L I M I T E D S E A T S A V A I L A B L E .

    The FOCUS Interfaith Food Pantry Presents:

    Comfort Food Night


    *Featuring throwback sitcoms from the 60s March 28, 5-7:30 PM
    Tickets $8. Children 6-13, $4 Children 5 and under, free.
    * Please RSVP to FOCUS to make reservations. Call Lorraine Houk at 443-0460 or mail payment (by check) to FOCUS: 275 State St., Albany, NY 12202

    VEGETARIAN CHILI BEEF CHILI DESSERTS 50/50 RAFFLE SALAD MAC & CHEESE

    Join FOCUS at the

    Faith & Hunger Network conference:


    April 9, 7-9 PM

    Communities of Faith Working Together to End Hunger


    Register today. $5 suggested donation. Call FOCUS at 443-0460. 6-7 PM Optional soup dinner (let us know). 7-9 PM Program
    * EVENT LOCATION: FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 181 WESTERN AVE.

    4.

    Ecumenical Advocacy Days

    Join FOCUS at Ecumenical Advocacy Days !

    March 21-24
    Contact FOCUS today for a scholarship. This years conference will feature advocacy training and education about work to promote justice and peace in our communities on a local, national, and international level.

    This years conference:

    Building Peace, Resisting Violence


    Click here to view 2014 Workshops Click here to register for the conference

    5.

    The Feinstein Challenge

    The Feinstein Foundation is dedicated to the alleviation of hunger & the importance of community service. When you donate to FOCUS from March 1 April 30, your donation will be added to by the generous Feinstein Foundation. Read more about the 2014 $1 Million Giveaway to Fight Hunger ~ Click Here.

    6.

    Farm Bill Spotlight


    Heat or Eat? The Implementation of Farm Bill Cuts Members of Congress have signed a letter to the secretary of the USDA to urge implementation of the LIHEAP benefit changes in the new farm bill. Speedy implementation of the change will provide states increased lead time to grasp for additional resources and supports for the 850,000 seniors, children, and individuals living with a disability who will lose benefits because of this policy change.
    CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE LETTER TO USDA FROM MEMBERS OF CONGRESS

    Moving Forward >> Leading anti-hunger groups continue to push forward with campaigns that address the impact of childhood nutrition and economic inequality on the face of hunger in the U.S.

    Stay in Touch with FOCUS

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    Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email info@focuschurches.net! If you have received this message in error, or would no longer like to be a FOCUS subscriber, please send an email to news-unsubscribe@focuschurches.net with the subject "unsubscribe."

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