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Winterfest 2008
Thursday, Dec. 4th
7:00 pm, Loose Lounge
A Celebration of Winter Holy Days and Festivals. Make cards and crafts. Decorate cookies to either be given to the Stewart Library celebration or enjoyed by you. Listen to great seasonal music by "Too Many Strings".
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Making A Difference: "Christmas for Seniors"
This program invites you to participate in joining the fun of making a difference in the lives of seniors in our local nursing and retirement homes. If you're interested in participating you can purchase one or more of the following gifts.
Box of Kleenex, Nail Polish, Chapstick, Thick Socks or Footies (one size fits all), Bottle of Body Wash, Bottle of Hand Lotion, Popcorn (microwave Low-salt or Cannister of Flavored Popcorn), Box of Granola Bars or Rice Krispy Bars, Games (card or board), or Cash (so we can buy the gifts). Gift items will be put in Christmas bags with a decorative bow and distributed to seniors in our community. Please drop your gift off at the CRSSJ, 1233 Park Street on or before December 9th.
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Midweek Worship Service
Wednesdays
12:10 PM in Herrick Chapel
20 minutes of your time, renew your faith. This is a Christian worship service designed to uplift the campus community during the lunch hour. Come pray, sing a song, read scripture, and listen to a reflection. Faculty, staff, and students are invited to be in community with one another in this campus worship experience.
Reflections
December 3: Laura Wilson '10 -- organ Hannah Yourd '09
December 10: Katie Snipes
December 17: Finals Week Hymn Sing -- all are invited to bring voices, instruments, and favorite hymns to sing. Carolyn Bosse on piano.
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7th Annual SJAG Coat Drive
NOW through Dec. 12, 2008
This provides an opportunity for anyone to donate or receive a coat during the Community Meal (every Tuesday beginning at 5:30 pm) at Davis Elementary School.
Donations of clean winter coats (all sizes, and we stress clean and in good condition) are accepted at the Grinnell College Center for Religion, Spirituality, and Social Justice (1233 Park Street) or at Davis School during the Community Meal (Tuesday only). Children's coats are especially appreciated. Sponsored by SJAG and the CRSSJ.
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Chalutzim Cabinet Meeting
Wednesday at Noon
Chalutzim Lounge, JRC 209 (O &P)
Bring your lunch, relax, have fun-- all are welcome!
Weekly Torah Study
Thursday at Noon
Chalutzim Lounge, JRC 209 (O & P)
All are welcome!
Shabbat Service
Friday at 5:00 pm, JRC 227
Sing in Shabbat with Songs and Spirit!
Shabbat Table
Friday at 6:15 pm, JRC 208 (B &C)
Delicious, home-cooked vegetarian food and fun!
RSVP to [chalutz] by Wed.
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RELIGIOUS LIFE STAFF OFFICE WALK-IN HOURS AND COUNSELING
Dean of Religious Life and Chaplain, Rev. Deanna Shorb, Chaplain
Thursdays 9:30 - 11:00 am
Rabbi and Counselor Daveen Litwin
Mondays: 2:30-4:00 pm
Thursdays: 9:30-11:00 am
Lilly Intern for Religious Life, Rev. Katie Snipes
Mondays 9:00 - 11:00 am
Thursdays 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Or if you would like to schedule a counseling sessions/private conversation with the Dean of Religious Life, Rabbi and Intern, please call X4981 or e-mail directly to [SHORB], [LITWIND]
or [SNIPESK]
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