August/September '10
TRAININGS, CONFERENCES, RESOURCES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Strengthening your organization or ministry, job search, volunteers, free stuff, help with grants & more.
Highlights in this Edition
FCFC Presents: Grant Writing Basics GO
FCFC Seeks Qualified Candidates for Part-time Tutoring Positions - MORE INFO
Environmental Stewardship - GO
DJJ Faith and Community Symposium and Training - Orlando 9/28&29 GO
Two Trainings/One Weekend - ESL & Tutoring Children and Youth 9/16-18 - GO
Find volunteers for your organization or discover a volunteer opportunity GO
Miami International Seminary Classes begin in Sept - GO
Interactive Grief Workshop Miami 8/30
FREE Leadership Conference - Leadership Network- GO
Find Faith-based Social Services in Miami Dade GO
Free Ministry training seminar - Understanding and Responding to Abuse Broward 9/18 GO
Baptist Health Congregational Health Fairs for '10 GO
Free Downloads and Online Applications
Nonprofit Guide to Going Green Review: Part One
Community-wide Interfaith Weekend November 12 - 14
FREE Regional School-Age Care Quality Meetings -Miami August 28
Preventing Church Splits Through Deep Relationships GO
CCDA National Conference 9/7-11 Chicago GO
AUGUST ~ SEPTEMBER ~ MARK YOUR CALENDAR ~ ONLINE TRAINING
RESOURCES & GOOD INFO ~ NOTICES ~ FIND VOLUNTEERS
~ JOBLINK
MIAMI August 20 or 21
Become a Tutoring Location for Children in Your Neighborhood
If your church, ministry, school or community organization would be interested in offering a tutoring program to children in your neighborhood, you are invited to attend a Breakfast & Orientation meeting at the Family & Children Faith Coalition (FCFC) to get the details.
DATE(s): Friday, August 20th or Saturday, August 21st (select only ONE)
TIME: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
PLACE: West Flagler Park Baptist Church Fellowship Hall,
5911 W. Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33144
BENEFITS to your organization:
BENEFITS to neighborhood children in grades K-8:
If you would like to find out more about participation, please register by clicking on this link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9T633SQ
Or call the FCFC office at /786-388-3000/ and ask for Sophie Lopez. You may also send her an e-mail: sophie@fcfcfl.org
*A continental breakfast of coffee and bagels will be provided.
> FREE Regional School-Age Care Quality Meetings - August 28 –
1160 NW 159 Drive, Miami Gardens, FL 33169
Designed for Afterschool program directors and staff of all venues (Boys & Girls Clubs, child care centers, faith-based programs, family child care providers, Parks & Recreation programs, 21stCCLC programs, School-based programs, YMCAs, etc.), as well as Early Learning Coalition staff/trainers.
Will provide updates on afterschool projects and initiatives happening Statewide, as well as feature a 5-hour in-service training.
Please register at least one week prior to your selected training date. The cost of the training is FREE; however you must pre-register.
Register with the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe by emailing info@elcmdm.org
> Interactive Grief Workshop: Level II - Children, Parents and Grief
A comprehensive, full day grief workshop which
highlights the theory and application of complementary grief therapies
such as dance and movement therapy, art therapy and guided imagery and
the opportunity to learn through experiential activities.
When: August 30 - 07:30am - 04:30pm To register: Kelly Warwar /305.596.6577/
Where: Baptist Hospital of Miami – 5th Floor Baptist Cardiovascular Institute
Contact Hours: 7.0 Contact Hours for Nursing, ANCC
Baptist Contact Person: Guillermo Escalona /786.598.8418/ guillere@baptisthealth.net
> Community Health Fair - Warriors of Faith and Praise
When: Saturday, August 14 9:00 – 4:00 p.m Goulds Park 21805 S.W. 114th Avenue Goulds, FL . Contact: Min. Charles Murray /305.761.7362/
MIAMI
FCFC Presents: Grant Writing Basics
Grant writing can be a challenging and sometimes bewildering task. Have you ever tried your hand at putting a grant together but realized you needed help?
If so, FCFC invites you to join us for a Basic Grant-Writing workshop Saturday, September 18th from 9:30am to noon.
Yvonne Sawyer of FCFC will break down the grant writing process into small steps and help you develop a basic grant proposal that can be adapted for your next funding opportunity.
Where: FCFC Offices - 5911 W. Flagler Street, Miami 33144. (Location of West Flagler Park Baptist Church - parking and entrance to workshop behind church, off 59 Ave.)
Cost: $25 (for space considerations we request a limit of two attendees per organization)
Please register at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FV7GK75 or email info@fcfcfl.org Questions: 786.388.3000
> Two Practical Workshops - One Weekend of Training (14 hours)
English as a Second Language & Tutoring Children and Youth
When: Sept. 16-18 - (Thurs/Fri/Sat) Workshops begin Thursday, Sept l6 @ 6:00 pm
Where: Memorial Highway Baptist 14455 Memorial Hwy North Miami, FL. 33161
Cost $25.00 More info: Call Mike Daily ~ 305-271-5600
> Miami International Seminary (MINTS-Miami) Classes
Beginning the week of September 7th, MINTS-Miami is offering seven exciting study center classes,
two online courses and a special weekend seminar. For more information, please visit our updated website at www.mintsmiami.wordpress.com or call /786-547-1254/.
BROWARD
Free Ministry training seminar - Understanding and Responding to Abuse
When: September 18 Where: 12700 W Broward Blvd Plantation FL 33325
Sponsored by Living Water Counseling &
Coaching & Christian Coalition Against Domestic Abuse
Main Speaker: Kate A. Johnson, MA, LMHC ; President / Executive Director Christian Coalition
Against Domestic Abuse/ 305-490-1778/ www.ccada
More info or to register: /954-452-4407/ livingwatercoaching.com
ORLANDO
“Our Children, Our Future” DJJ Faith and Community Symposium and Training 9/28&29
Florida Hotel and Conference Center at the Florida Mall 1500 Sand Lake Road FULL DETAILS
The Symposium, sponsored by FL Dept of Juvenile Justice, will connect resources, highlight best practices, provide training to enhance faith and community-based programs that serve youth and raise awareness of issues impacting our youth and their families.
Who should attend? Volunteer Chaplains, Clergy, Faith Leaders, Faith and Community-Based Volunteers, Juvenile Justice Staff and Others Interested in Serving Troubled Youth.
No cost for the registration but you must respond by 9/21.Please register by contacting Latrice Covington via email at llatrice.covington@djj.state.fl.us
WASH DC
2101 Peacemaker
Conference Washington DC September 16-19 DETAILS CHICAGO > CCDA National Conference ~ September 7-11 ~ Chicago More info
The mission of Peacemaker Ministries is to equip and assist Christians and their churches to respond to conflict biblically.
For 20 years, the Christian Community Development Association has inspired, trained and connected Christians who are restoring under-resourced communities throughout the world. As we gather in Chicago, September 7-11, 2010 to celebrate this significant anniversary, we will Remember our roots, Rejoice in what God has done in and through us, and Re-imagine this movement in our ever-changing world.
November
MIAMI
Community-wide Interfaith Weekend November 12 - 14
An inspiring community-wide Interfaith Weekend sponsored by the MCCJ Clergy Dialogue is scheduled for Friday,
November 12 through Sunday, November 14. The focus of the weekend is to emphasize the commonality within the faith community, build relationships between the diverse religious groups, and overcome cultural isolation.
Participating congregations, schools and organizations are asked to plan their own vehicle for the Interfaith Weekend.
Plans are underway varying from worship services to educational and cultural events, and include pulpit exchanges with clergy from another faith, and performances of choirs at neighboring congregations or mosques. MCCJ Clergy Dialogue will make available a Prayer for Unity that can be included in worship services.
In an effort to continue to build interfaith relationships, the Clergy Dialogue is also planning a community - wide Day of Service in 2011 to reinforce the idea that if we can come together to share our similarities as well as our differences, it strengthens the social fabric and benefits all South Floridians.
For questions, information, or thoughts on how your group is participating in Interfaith Weekend, call Roberta Shevin at 305.755 .6096 ext. 16.
Miami International Seminary (MINTS-Miami) Classes
Beginning the week of September 7th, MINTS-Miami is offering seven exciting study center classes,
two online courses and a special weekend seminar. For more information, please visit our updated website at www.mintsmiami.wordpress.com or call /786-547-1254/
~ FREE Leadership Conference - Leadership Network has asked some really great leaders to share their 'game-changing moments'. You'll be encouraged and motivated as each of these leaders share the one-thing in their ministry... that one day, action, or event... that changed the course of their life forever.
The conference is totally on-line and free for you to attend, and it happens on Thursday, September 9. However, you do need to pre-register to attend. More Info
~ The Chalmers Center - Chalmers Center Distance Learning
Register or learn more about the distance learning courses /706-419-1805/ Sign-up for our mailing list to receive course announcements and our e-newsletter.
~ City Vision College - Take college courses online while doing ministry >GO>
FAITH-BASED SOCIAL SERVICES IN MIAMI
FCFC's Faith Based Information & Referral Directory is designed to assist you in identifying and connecting to faith-based social services and other helpful resources that exist in Miami-Dade County. VIEW DIRECTORY
TECHNOLOGY
FCFC Recommends: Need computers? Have technology problems in the office? Get your own personal tech guy for your organization www.BeMyTechGuy.com or call /305-491-0335/
GOTTA-HAVE TECHNOLOGY WEBSITE & NEWSLETTER
TechSoup.org - offers nonprofits free information, resources, donated and discounted technology products and support. Subscribe to TechSoup email newsletter - a truly great resource.
Currently Featured at Techsoup: Free Downloads and Online Applications -
Promote your events with social media.
MINISTRY HELPS
~ MINTS - Miami provides biblical, affordable and accessible theological education in
and around Miami. Registration and more information or patty.mintsmiami@gmail.com
~Feeling "burnt-out" in ministry? Click HERE
~ Leadership Network fosters church innovation and growth through strategies, programs, tools and resources consistent with our far-reaching mission: to identify, connect and help high-capacity Christian leaders multiply their impact.
~ Sample Resources: Church IT Resource List ~ Leadership Network Advance -Twice-monthly e-newsletter featuring the best in innovative church strategies.
~ Digital @ Leadership Network church tech blog for non-techies.
~ Externally Focused Churches are proclaiming the good news and showing their love to local communities. They desire to see the transformation of individuals and communities. Great Resources (most are free)
~ UrbanMinistry.org - is your organization working with the poor? How would you like to reduce your admin costs by 20 %? Check out these surprising membership benefits.
~ Ministerio Urbano 45,000 recursos para servir a las comunidades urbanas.
~ FASTEN - The Faith and Service Technical Education Network (FASTEN) offers informational
resources and networking opportunities to faith-based practitioners, private philanthropies,
and public administrators who seek to collaborate effectively to renew urban communities.
Addictions and Recovery
NET Institute E-Learning - We extend the Safety NET of Recovery to reconnect individuals,
families, businesses and communities through addiction training and recovery resources.
NON PROFIT CAPACITY BUILDING
~ C-One - The Center on Non-profit Effectiveness is the non-profit's best friend.
~ C-ONE Resource Alert - Calendar of Events and Resources relating to Grants,
Fundraising, In-kind, Non-profit Management, jobs, Community trainings and other newsletters
and helps - To Subscribe to the Resource Alert! eNews and other C-One Special
Announcements, email anna@c-one-miami.org.
~ United Way of Miami's Resource Alert
~ Center for Financial Stability helps working individuals and families achieve economic success.
~ Environmental Stewardship - FLOURISH is a new collaborative ministry that helps churches care for creation in ways that honor God and help people. FLOURISH recognizes environmental stewardship as an expression of our love for God and a celebration of the bountiful world in which he has placed us. Flourish works with local churches and partners to share ideas about how to integrate creation care with ministries of evangelism, compassion, missions, and community service. MORE
INTERESTING READING
~ Preventing Church Splits Through Deep Relationships READ
~ The Perils of 'Wannabe Cool' Christianity READ
~ Nonprofit Guide to Going Green Review: Part One
~ Guide Offers Communities Ways To Prevent and Respond to School Violence
~ Is Your Church a Fortress, Savior, or Partner? READ
~ New Resource: When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor and Yourself . Watch a video of the authors to learn more about the book
FCFC Seeks Qualified Candidates for Part-time Tutoring Positions - MORE INFO
Baptist Hospital Congregational Health Fairs - Congregational Health is dedicated to health promotion and the integration of health and spirituality in every local congregation when it embraces a holistic perspective and spiritual dimension of health. It is a model which teaches physical, emotional, social and spiritual well-being through "healthy living" rooted in the Judeo-Christian tradition. Congregations can improve the health of their community through a health fair, a fun and educational time for congregation and communities alike.
When Congregational Health partnering congregations plan a health fair, Congregational Health assists them by offering free screenings and in this way are able to make a difference in the health of those who may have no other means to be screened. DETAILS of 2010 Health Fairs
More information: contact Rev. Shirley Brown, Senior Congregational Health Chaplain and Pastoral Care Educator /786-594-6360/ sbrown@baptisthealth.net
> Baptist Health South Care and Counseling Services - Providing Faith-based Counseling to the Community Care and Counseling Services, under the guidance of Baptist Health South Florida’s Pastoral Care Services, provides confidential and compassionate counseling support to individuals seeking help during crisis or opportunities for growth and enrichment.
Miami-Dade County's Homeless Trust If you or someone you know is homeless or about to become homeless, please call the Homeless Helpline at /1-877-994-HELP/ . If you are seeking affordable housing or additional information, please visit www.miamidade.gov/homeless.
SHARE Florida Food Network rewards personal community involvement with substantial savings on delicious food and groceries - /305.444.6906/
FIND VOLUNTEERS - BE A VOLUNTEER
Find Your Calling: Free Myers Briggs
Personality Test on Facebook 1. Take a Free Myers Briggs Personality
Test 2 . Discover potential ministry areas &
skills that fit your personality 3. Browse over 5,000+ volunteer opportunities that fit your personality type and interests and click to be connected to them ........Get ready................................>> GO
Need Volunteers for Your Organization or Ministry? Here's a web site just for S FL that helps you to search for or offer volunteer opportunities. Just create a free account and you’re on your way.
~ Baptist Hospital Jobs ~ South Florida Workforce Career Centers
~ ACCESS Miami Jobs - The City of Miami in partnership with the 311 call Center,
NET Offices and Jobing.com and EmployFlorida.com will help you find the right
training program or job for you. >GO>
“What's Happening” is a regular information feature from FCFC offering news of events, training seminars, available resources, opportunities and announcements within the FCFC, South Florida’s communities and beyond.
Our Goal - We'd like to connect you to helpful resources and trainings as well as to community-serving individuals and groups so that you can more effectively help others towards meaningful, productive lives.
If you have an event or announcement you'd like to share via What's Happening, send us a brief description of it at least 4 weeks prior to when you want it posted.
Send info to: info (at) fcfcfl.org
Think for a moment - What it would be like to live in a place in which everyone - individuals, families, neighborhoods, institutions, organizations, businesses, even the environment were all woven together like threads in a tapestry to create a healthy, flourishing neighborhoods?
Help is Available - There are vast amounts of resources, ideas and relationships within our communities which, if shared together and used wisely, could bring hope and healing to our neighborhoods. Below, you'll find a number of organizations, agencies, churches, businesses and individuals who want to share their skills, time and resources with you so that together, we may build healthy, vibrant communities.
Our Desire - We trust that what you find here will be of help and encouragement as together, we re-weave our communities into places of hope and wholeness. Shalom!
Please note: - The inclusion of any and all information and views found in What's Happening does not represent FCFC endorsement and we assume no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or outcomes of the contents, products or services.
