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2-1-1 OPTION FOR NON-EMERGENCIES
"It's the number to call when you don't know who to call." 2-1-1 Central Valley is announcing that three-digit 2-1-1 dialing is now available county-wide. 2-1-1 is an easy to remember 3-digit phone number that offers information on the full range of human services that are non-emergency related in the community, including rent assistance, food banks, affordable housing, health resources, child care, elderly care, financial education, volunteering, job training programs, immigration assistance and much more.
PLAY THERAPY
February 27: Play Therapy and Beyond: Treatment techniques and strategies with Children and Pre-Adolescents. For more information, go to this website.
BIPOLAR DISORDER SEMINAR
March 11: Bipolar: A New Slant on the Disorder. For more information go to this website.
ADDRESSING SPIRITUAL, EXISTENTIAL AND RELIGIOUS ISSUES IN PSYCHOTHERAPY
March 1. As a part of the Continuing Education Committee Events, Jon Preston, Psy.D., ABPP will offer a workshop addressing Spiritual, Existential and Religious Issues in Psychotherapy. For a full description of the event, please go to www.psyd-fx.com/html/spiritual.html
AFRICAN/AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE CELEBRATION
Seminary students and faculty are invited to join in any of the following events for Black History Month at FPU.
Students, faculty and staff of FPU comes from many cultures. February is the month in which we will honor the history and culture of our African and African- American students. Throughout the month there will be a variety of activities celebrating these cultures, from films and dance to a College Hour on the history of African-American churches and more. We hope everyone will take time to attend some of the events and celebrate together. This is part of the nation-wide Black History Month. (Maps of the FPU campus buildings can be obtained in the Faculty Wing Office)
EVENTS:
Wed. Feb. 20, 8pm (SCC 103) Movie Night: Remember the Titans (with
commentary by Campus Pastor, Rod Reed)
Thurs. Feb. 21, 7pm (AIMS Atrium) Art show: I Have a Dream, judged by Will
Portis, Artist-in-Residence at Fresno's African American Museum; special
performance by FPU Gospel Choir
Fri. Feb. 22, 10-11am (Butler Church) College Hour: Nick Salvatore, Professor of
History, Cornell University, on C.L. Franklin (Aretha's father) and the Role of
the African-American Church in the Transformation of America.
Sun. Feb. 24, 6pm (Fresno First Baptist Church) College Gospel Celebration, the
FPU Gospel Choir along with other local gospel choirs.
Wed. Feb. 27, 8:30 pm (SCC 103) Movie Night: Boycott (with commentary by
American Historian, Paul Toews)
For more information, contact David Sadler (453-5579) or Hope Nisly (453-2223).
FRESNO INSTITUTE OF URBAN LEADERSHIP DESERT FUNDRAISER
You are cordially invited to a Dessert Fundraiser to benefit InterVarsity Christian Fellowship's Fresno Institute for Urban Leadership. Our organization transforms college students into life-long urban leaders who choose to move into our city's highest poverty neighborhoods and seek their common good.
This fundraiser is being held at FPU's Shehadey Dining Hall, March 8th, 7-8:30pm. The cost is $5/person. RSVP to 497-8739 or info@fiful.org by March 3rd. The keynote speaker will be Dr. John M. Perkins. Dr. Perkins is the founder of the Christian Community Development Association and the author of "Let Justice Roll Down".
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE
Tuesdays with Morrie is the featured event at Second Space Theatre. Performances are Thursday through Sunday from January 3rd-February 24th. For more information, call 559-266-0660.
BOOK SALE
Hiebert Library will hold its semi-annual book sale beginning Monday, February 4, 2008. The sale will run several weeks.
CONCERT CHOIR
February 24th. Performance at St. Aloysius Church. 4pm.
PACIFIC ARTIST SERIES: MILTON FRIESENFebruary 15th. MCD Atrium --Pacific Artist Series concert featuring Milton Friesen, baritone, singing Schubert's Die Winterreise. Walter Saul will be at the piano. $10 general admission, $7 seniors & students, $5 for the FPU community. Payable at door.
FPU INTERNATIONAL FLUE CHOIR FESTIVALFebruary 22nd & 23rd. Ashley Auditorium. International Flute Choir Festival with guest flutist Leone Buyse. 7pm.
MUSICA PACIFICA BAROQUE ORCHESTRA
February 24th. Concert at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. Free.
CCDA SATELLITE CONFERENCE
March 7-8 at Cornerstone Conference Center. Keynote Speaker: Dr. John Perkins and Noel Castellanos. Registration includes: Dinner Friday night, 1 year CCDA membership, 50% discount on Randy White's new book - Encountering the City.
$25 if pre-registered (deadline March 5), $35 at the door on the day of the event.
For more information, look for poster or contact Gloria at 559-233-2000 ext. 103.
ADORATION
" A call to international missions". MBMSI is hosting a missions concert at Butler Church on Thursday, February 21st at 7pm. There will be live music, food, a speaker, coffeebar and many other things. For more information go here.
SERMON WRITING CONTEST
Geez Magazine is holding a contest. They want a short, 750-word "sermon" that you'd never hear in a church. Deadlines are March 31st. Intrigued and want to earn a little extra cash? Explore the website and find out more here.
DR. KENETH BAILEY
The First Armenian Presbyterian Church of Fresno is holding a three day presentation featuring Dr. Keneth Bailey. March 7-9th will be filled with worship, fellowship, and several messages by Dr. Bailey. For more information, call 559-237-6638.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING SEMINAR
The ALPHA Leadership Training Seminary will be held here in Central California in March 2008. ALPHA equips a team of leaders to introduce unchurched people and new Christians to a thoughtful understanding of faith and discipleship through a relaxed, caring community that combines learning and warm relationships. The program includes a fun fellowship meal, an interesting lecture on basic Christian faith, and small discussion groups.
If you are interested in attending, join the Fresno ALPHA Connection lunch meeting at noon on Tuesday, January 22 at Perko's Restaurant at Bullard Ave. and Fwy. 41. You can contact Rev. Tom Parsons at 908-0117 for information as well.
NATIONAL PASTORS CONVENTION
The National Pastors Convention is being held February 26-29, 2008 in San Diego, CA! If you are in ministry, church leadership, church administration, or married to someone who is, this year's National Pastors Convention is the place to be. Imagine a week without a hectic ministry schedule of late-night phone calls, meetings, and sermon preparations. This is truly a week where you can nourish your soul, engage your mind, and connect in meaningful conversation. For more information, visit here, or call 1-866-429-0828.
VOCAL ARTISTRY
FPU will have a training seminary designed for worship leaders, choral and worship team participants and soloist on March 7-8, 2008. For additional information, contact Charity Brown at 453-2236, charityb@fresno.edu, or visit the website at www.vocalartistry.com.
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