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July Rooster is available - Information about Women's Walk #95 including the Pilgrims and the Team is available in the online Rooster.   The newest Rooster is also available in Adobe format.  (07/08/08)

Emmaus International Newsletter - The Walk to Emmaus publishes a quarterly newsletter that contains items of interest to anyone who is involved with Emmaus.  The Spring 2008 edition can be found at http://www.upperroom.org/downloads/emmausSpring08.pdf (05/31/08)

5-Day Academy to be held at the Spiritual Center
at Maria Stein in west central Ohio, July 28 – August 3

THE ACADEMY FOR SPIRITUAL FORMATION OFFERS:

• A setting in which rich spiritual experience is fostered through prayer, study, worship and fellowship.
• A setting where clergy and laypersons can “de-stress” and live in a safe community so deep learning and sharing are possible.
• A chance to experience the stabilizing rhythm of morning, evening and night prayers and daily Eucharist.
• A place where listening, contemplation, dis-cussion, and rest foster openness to God.
• An opportunity to celebrate holistic spiritu-ality – renewing body, mind, and spirit.
• A time to learn new ways to carry God’s love into the world.
• A community open to all persons who seek God, regardless of denominational affiliation or not.

Download the brochure

Kairos Outside is a Christian ministry that strives to bring healing, reconciliation and forgiveness to women who are affected by the incarceration of their loved ones. It is a week end much like Emmaus, with worship, singing, talks, discussions, and laughter all surrounded by God’s powerful love. Incarcerated men who have gone through the Emmaus experience are allowed to invite a loved one, a gift of a special week end. The men have supported us by creating welcome banners and dining hall decorations and encouraging their loved ones to attend. Although all the guests are happy to come, and to see their loved ones, most are understandably uneasy about what will take place.
Kairos Outside-Inside (because this is one of only two such events that actually take place in a prison) will be held at Marion Correctional Institution this weekend (May 16-18, 2008). We will stay at a nearby motel, but we will be taken by bus to the prison Friday, Saturday and Sunday. All our meetings are inside the prison. We need your prayers during the week end. Please pray that the guests will find God’s peace and love surrounding them. Also pray that those of us on the team will be able to convey God’s love in everything we say and do for the entire week end. I especially feel the need your prayers as we begin programming on Saturday morning.

Faith-Based Prison Ministries Make a Difference
On February 9, 2007, the Ohio Department of Rehabilitations and Corrections together with the Ohio Institute on Correctional Best Practices in London Ohio and the Criminal Justice Research Center at Ohio State University held a one day symposium on “Faith-Based Programming, Reentry and Recidivism”. The question being answered was, “Do volunteer faith-based initiatives make a difference in the rehabilitation and reduction of repeat offenses in the state prison system?”  Read More...

Volunteers Needed for the next Walk!  If you can carry bags, set up tables, wash dishes, or cheerfully greet pilgrims, we have a place for you to serve!  Help is needed in all areas for the next walk.  And now you can sign up online!  Prayerfully consider volunteering for logistics, social, kitchen, or childcare.

Saltine Candy Recipe - If you enjoyed the saltine candy on Women's Walk #90, we now have the recipe here for you!  Get it off the Kitchen Page, or download all of the recipes in one Word document.

Would you like to serve on a Team for a Walk? - A great way to serve your community is to serve on the Team for a Men's or Women's Walk.  How does that happen?  Well, first you need to make sure you have filled out a Willing Servant Survey.  This let's us know where you are willing to serve or have served in the community.  Then, sign up for the many other opportunities that are available to support a Walk.  In each of these ways you can let the community know of your interest to serve.  Finally, join a share group if you are not in one already.  All team members must be active in  a share group.  If you are looking for a share group, contact the Men's Good Shepherd, or the Women's Good Shepherd.

Are you in a share group? - We would like to know if you have a share group.  New members of the community are always looking for a group in their area.  You can help by emailing our Men's Good Shepherd or Women's Good Shepherd and letting them know where and when you meet.  Thanks for helping our community grow?

Get notified about the Rooster by Email - Over 500 people have now signed up to be notified about the Rooster by email! This translates to more funds that can be used for other ministries! So get the Rooster by convenient email and help the community at the same time. Use the form on the Rooster page to get started today.

COE Recipes Online - Even more of your favorite recipes from the COE kitchen are  available on the web!  Everything from main dishes to dessert.  Why just remember your Walk when you can taste it?  Check out our Kitchen Page!