Father Henri J. M. Nouwen’s Daily Meditation – Tuesday, January
7, 2014 “The Gift of Friendship”
Friendship is one of the greatest gifts a human being can
receive. It is a bond beyond common goals, common interests, or common
histories. It is a bond stronger than sexual union can create, deeper than a
shared fate can solidify, and even more intimate than the bonds of marriage or
community. Friendship is being with the other in joy and sorrow, even when we
cannot increase the joy or decrease the sorrow. It is a unity of souls that
gives nobility and sincerity to love. Friendship makes all of life shine
brightly. Blessed are those who lay down their lives for their friends.
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We thought you would want to know about our upcoming
"Fundraising from the Heart" call-in seminars!
Join the Henri Nouwen Society and The Upper Room for a series of
three call-in seminars featuring Henri Nouwen's A Spirituality of Fundraising,
hosted by John Mogabgab, founding editor of Weavings Journal.
"Fundraising is, first and foremost, a form of
ministry," renowned author and teacher Henri Nouwen writes. "It is a
way of announcing our vision and inviting other people into our mission."
But how many view fundraising this way? For most, it seems a
necessary evil often disconnected from mission. In April of 2013, Henri Nouwen
Society members partnered with The Upper Room to offer a live call-in seminar
on the topic of "Fundraising From the Heart".
Three Call-in Seminars: Jan 23, Mar 20 & May 20
In 2014, the Henri Nouwen Society and The Upper Room partner
again to bring you three additional seminars expanding on the topic of
"Fundraising from the Heart". Join us and Parker Palmer, Kerry
Robinson, and Henry Freeman as we explore together:
The Courage to Fundraise - Thursday, January 23 from 11:30
a.m.-12:30 p.m. Central Time
with Parker Palmer and John Mogabgab;
*The Spirit and Practice of Excellence - Thursday, March 20 from
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Central Time with Kerry Robinson and Nathan Ball;
*Lessons and Learning from a Lifetime of Fundraising - Tuesday,
May 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Central Time with Henry Freeman and Sue
Mosteller.
During these call-in events you'll be offered an entirely
different vision for fundraising and encouraged to live into that vision.
Hosted by The Upper Room's John Mogabgab, each seminar will expand on insights
into the person-centered approach to the donor-fundraiser partnership reflected
in Henri Nouwen's seminal work, A Spirituality of Fundraising.
Fees: $39 per seminar or $99 for the series.
Registrants will be entitled to a discount of 25% off the
purchase price of A Spirituality of Fundraising and will receive access to the
recorded version of the April 2013 call-in seminar.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact Maureen
Wright:
mwright@henrinouwen.org, 1-866-226-2158
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