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Kairos Association for Formation (Asociación Kairos Para la Formación) Based in Managua, Nicaragua AKF Vision We believe that the Project of God, which we understand to be a Project of Liberation, in other words a Project that is about the building of a World of Justice and love, is possible. We desire to contribute to this project, believing that the necessary elements in order to reach this new world are: Formation that provides us with opportunities for conscientization, conversion and empowerment, the spirit of community or working in collectives, and the commitment of laborers for the building of this project. To be a School: that contributes to the construction of a world of justice. Open to communities, collectives, institutions, churches and other groups, without making distinctions for reasons of color, economic class, age, ethnic, religious, political or sexual identity, who desire to be in search of building a world of justice. To offer Services, Formation, and Accompaniment that will: a. Contribute to a process of conscientization and empowerment. b. Create alternatives of life that provide the impoverished opportunities for a life with dignity. c. Encourage collective organizing. a. Create a space for cultural exchange that permits a change or deepening of how we see the world and our role in this world. b. Facilitate dialogue, encounters, and interchange between affinity groups or groups with common interests. c. Motivate the creation of movements through providing tools, skills, and knowledge about how to do this. d. To create a space that provides Rest that will have positive repercussions in lifting up the hope, encouragement, spirit and strength of the people. e. Create a space to facilitate processes of reconciliation with creation and humanity. Maintain our passion for a more human world of love and justice, and through our our example provoke the same in others. To be a place of hospitality, hope and joy.
Our experience with AKF has truly been transformative. Through cultural experiences, sharing stories, singing, praying, laughing, and worshipping together we have been reminded of our brothers and sisters in the South. We have witnessed first hand their struggles and listened as they helped us see our own.
One of our delegations from Nicaragua just returned at the end of November. Please join us in worship on Jan. 21st at 10:30am as they reflect on their experience. After worship there will be a power point presentation and lunch. Come and share in this amazing ministry and learn how you can get involved.
For more information about our partnership with AKF, please contact Rev. Shannon Spencer at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or in the church office at 426-2010.
ALTERNATIVE GIFT MARKET November 17 & 18 Saturday - 9:00am - 2:00pm & Sunday - 12:00pm - 3:00pm
The Alternative Gift Market, featuring gifts supporting independent artisans
November 17th (9:00am – 4:00pm) and 18th (12:00-3:00pm). Local artisans using/selling fair trade and/or sustainable goods
You may also pick up a printed copy from the church office. You may drop off your application at the church office or mail it in. Applications are due by October 15th, 2007. Tables and chairs are available: card table ($8 for both days); 8ft table ($12 for both days). One chair per table is free of charge. Extra chairs are $3. Selected vendors are encouraged to attend both days of the market and may retain all proceeds. There will be a one-time vendor fee (paid to First Congregational Church) in the amount of $50. Non-profit organizations may be exempted from this fee. The vendor fee supports FCC’s Nicaragua Partnership program (www.kairosassociation.org)
APPLICATION: Alternative Gift Market Vendor Application
Organization: ____________________________
Email: ____________________________
Phone: ____________________
Will you need a table? _____ Yes ______ No _____ Card ($8) ______ 8 ft ($12) Will you need chairs? _____ Yes ______ No How many? _______ One is free. Each chair after is $3. Can you attend both days? _____ Yes ______ No |