Events

« Week of August 15, 2010 »
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Start: 19:30
End: 21:00

Join us for a provocative Faiths and Feminisms lead by
Rev. Dr. Mary Anne Allen Bellinger, who is a Deacon as well as the
Education Coordinator for the First Afrikan Church's HIV/AIDS
Initiative. Dr. Bellinger will lead a
discussion examining the connections between sexuality
and spirituality as it relates to the church and will
listeners to consider the various ways that our understanding of sex
and sexuality have effected the way(s) in which we see and
conceptualize God/the divine.  Dr. Bellinger's most recent publications
include the articles “Sexuality and Spirituality in the Black Church”
and part one of “Living with HIV as a Woman of Faith.” Don't miss this
exciting discussion.

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Start: 19:30
End: 21:00

Charis & Cliterati pair up to present an inviting and fierce open mic & reading series on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Hosted by the anarchic spoken word team of Karen G and Theresa Davis, members of the Art Amok Slam Team, this series cultivates the voices of authors, novices and an assortment of poets, songstresses and storytellers. August’s feature is Lacey Roop, a prize winning poet who is considered one of the most inspirational and mesmerizing new poets to enter the scene with her humble honesty, captivating performances, and awe-inspiring stanzas.

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Start: 10:30
End: 12:00

The Akoma Book Club (of Women Healing Women) is open to any woman seeking camaraderie with like-minded women for fun, self empowerment and growth. August's book pick is The 5 Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman. Bestselling author, Chapman, guides couples in identifying, understanding, and speaking their partner’s primary love language—quality time, words of affirmation, gifts, acts of service, or physical touch. By learning the five love languages, you and your partner will discover your unique love languages and learn practical steps to express your love for each other.

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