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	<title>The Oregon-Idaho Chapter of the Methodist Federation for Social Action</title>
	<link>http://www.oimfsa.org</link>
	<description>an independent movement of progressive United Methodists taking action on issues of Justice, Peace, and Liberation</description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:10:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>2010 Spring Event</title>
		<link>http://www.oimfsa.org/2010/02/23/2010-spring-event/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Time to Kill the Death Penalty? That is the theme of the 2010 spring event. The event will be held Saturday, March 6, at First United Methodist Church in Portland. Registration begins at 8:30 am with the event beginning at 9:00. Closing worship will end by 3:00 pm. We will share stories, wrestle with our [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Time to Kill the Death Penalty? That is the theme of the 2010 spring event. The event will be held Saturday, March 6, at First United Methodist Church in Portland. Registration begins at 8:30 am with the event beginning at 9:00. Closing worship will end by 3:00 pm. We will share stories, wrestle with our convictions, and be informed of ways we can work together to abolish the death penalty in the State of Oregon.</p>
<p>Our featured speakers will include Aba Gayle, one whose life was changed forever by a horrific murder in her family, and Naseem Rakha, award-winning author of <em>The Crying Tree</em>. Our opening worship and theological grounding will be led by Rev Lowell Greathouse of Portland First UMC. Clarence Pugh, chair of Oregonians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, will lead us in a time of discussion of what we can do with what we have learned.</p>
<p>The fee for the day is $25 for MFSA members and $30 for non-members if registered by Feb. 26. After that date the fee is $35. Your registration fee includes lunch. Send your check with the registration form from the brochure to MFSA, PO Box 134, Salem, OR  97308. You can register at the door, but please contact us at <a href="mailto:jannelson515@msn.com">jannelson515@msn.com</a> so we can include you in the lunch count.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.oimfsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/mfsa-brochure2010.pdf" title="Spring Event Brochure 2010">Spring Event Brochure 2010</a></p>
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		<title>2010 Chapter Goals</title>
		<link>http://www.oimfsa.org/2010/02/23/2010-chapter-goals/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:01:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jnelson</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[In addition to supporting the national priorities of MFSA, the chapter Executive Team has identified several priorities for 2010:

Heighten awareness of the issue of abolishing the death penalty and work with the Bishop&#8217;s Task Force to promote education and action.
Promote just and comprehensive immigration reform.
Promote a more just and universal healthcare system.
Promote reduction fo defense [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In addition to supporting the national priorities of MFSA, the chapter Executive Team has identified several priorities for 2010:</p>
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<li>Heighten awareness of the issue of abolishing the death penalty and work with the Bishop&#8217;s Task Force to promote education and action.</li>
<li>Promote just and comprehensive immigration reform.</li>
<li>Promote a more just and universal healthcare system.</li>
<li>Promote reduction fo defense spending in favor of domestic uses.</li>
<li>Grow the membership of our Oregon-Idaho chapter.</li>
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<p>We invite everyone to join us in working on these goals.</p>
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		<title>Spring Event</title>
		<link>http://www.oimfsa.org/2009/02/11/spring-event-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.oimfsa.org/2009/02/11/spring-event-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:59:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>david</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[This year&#8217;s Spring Event, titled Welcoming the Stranger: Fears, Challenges, Hopes, will focus on immigration issues.  We are privileged have Bishop Minerva Carcaño as keynoter.  For more information, and for registration materials, see the attached brochure.  Spring Event 2009 Brochure
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This year&#8217;s Spring Event, titled <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic">Welcoming the Stranger: Fears, Challenges, Hopes</span>, will focus on immigration issues.  We are privileged have Bishop Minerva Carcaño as keynoter.  For more information, and for registration materials, see the attached brochure.  <a href="http://www.oimfsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/social_justice_brochure2009.pdf" title="Spring Event 2009 Brochure">Spring Event 2009 Brochure</a></p>
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		<title>January Newsletter</title>
		<link>http://www.oimfsa.org/2008/02/06/january-newsletter/</link>
		<comments>http://www.oimfsa.org/2008/02/06/january-newsletter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:59:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>david</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Newsletter]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The January Newsletter is now available for download.  Just click on the link below.  It is a large file, so it may take a few moments to load.mfsa-newsletter-january-2008.pdf
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The January Newsletter is now available for download.  Just click on the link below.  It is a large file, so it may take a few moments to load.<a href="http://www.oimfsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/mfsa-newsletter-january-2008.pdf" title="mfsa-newsletter-january-2008.pdf">mfsa-newsletter-january-2008.pdf</a></p>
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		<title>Spring Event</title>
		<link>http://www.oimfsa.org/2008/01/29/spring-event/</link>
		<comments>http://www.oimfsa.org/2008/01/29/spring-event/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:37:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>david</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The Annual Spring Event will be Saturday, March 29 at Portland First UMC, featuring speakers Rev. Rich Lang and George W. Baldwin.  Click here for more information and a registration form.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Annual Spring Event will be Saturday, March 29 at Portland First UMC, featuring speakers Rev. Rich Lang and George W. Baldwin.  <a href="http://www.oimfsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/spring-event-brochure.pdf" title="Spring Event Brochure">Click here</a> for more information and a registration form.</p>
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		<title>August Newsletter</title>
		<link>http://www.oimfsa.org/2007/09/12/august-newsletter/</link>
		<comments>http://www.oimfsa.org/2007/09/12/august-newsletter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2007 17:16:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>david</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Click here to read the August edition of the Witness newsletter.  This is a large file and may take a few moments to load.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='http://www.oimfsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/mfsa-newsletter-2007aug.pdf' title='August Newsletter'>Click here</a> to read the August edition of the <i>Witness</i> newsletter.  This is a large file and may take a few moments to load.</p>
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		<title>New Website</title>
		<link>http://www.oimfsa.org/2007/08/20/new-website/</link>
		<comments>http://www.oimfsa.org/2007/08/20/new-website/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 21:48:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>david</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the new website of the Oregon-Idaho chapter of the Methodist Federation for Social Action.  This site is still under construction, so have patience with us as we get things going.  Thank you.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the new website of the Oregon-Idaho chapter of the Methodist Federation for Social Action.  This site is still under construction, so have patience with us as we get things going.  Thank you.</p>
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