Arizona Ecumenical Council
Praying and working for the unity
of the Church and the good of all.

7227 North 16th Street, Suite 260 / Phoenix,  AZ  85020   
602-468-3818 / aec@aecunity.net / www.aecunity.net
     Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 AM to 3PM                                  
"Calling Disciples" by He Qi
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ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AEC...TUESDAY, JANUARY 24

2012 AEC Annual Banquet and Silent Auction
Friday, February 17, 2012   *   6 TO 9 PM
St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church   *  330 W. Coral Gables Dr.   *  Phoenix,  AZ  85023
with special guest speaker, Sr. Helen Prejean   (click here for her biography)
Sister Helen began her prison ministry in 1981 when she dedicated her life to the poor of New Orleans. While living in the St. Thomas housing project, she became pen pals with Patrick Sonnier, the convicted killer of two teenagers, sentenced to die in the electric chair of Louisiana's Angola State Prison.  Upon Sonnier's request, Sister Helen repeatedly visited him as his spiritual advisor. In doing so, her eyes were opened to the Louisiana execution process. Sister Helen turned her experiences into the book Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty in the United States.  In January 1996, the book was developed into a major motion picture.

Fifteen years after beginning her crusade, the Roman Catholic sister has witnessed five executions in Louisiana and today educates the public about the death penalty by lecturing, organizing and writing. As the founder of "Survive," a victim's advocacy group in New Orleans, she continues to counsel not only inmates on death row, but the families of murder victims, as well.
For more details, to register and to make a silent auction donation, click here.
Read the AEC Statement on the Death Penalty here.
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AEC SPRING EVENTS

Faith and the Fence:  An Inter-Religious Youth conference on Immigration
March 4, 2012     *     3 to 8 PM
Pilgrim's Rest Church     *     1401 E. Jefferson St.     *     Phoenix,  AZ  85034
There are few issues that have been so divisive in our state as immigration. Even in our houses of worship.  What should be the faithful response to a problem that is not only political, but touches the very lives of people who are in our communities.  We all want to do the right thing, and that means knowing the facts. We are inviting high school teens and young adults from our Jewish, Muslim, and Christian communities to find another way. 
THIS IS A FREE PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES DINNER!
For more information on this event, click here.     *     Click here to register

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WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY

An exerpt from the sermon for The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity...

"And that’s what needs to happen for us, in our ecumenical and larger Christian community here in this state.  We need to talk, not just about the easy issues, the issues where we all agree, but also about the hard issues, the issues we avoid because we don’t want to upset people or we are afraid of where the conversation will lead.  So we start with what is our present spiritual reality:  we have been changed by the victory of our Lord Jesus Christ."

Rev. Jan Olav Flaaten, Executive Director
January 24, 2012
To read the complete sermon, click here.
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IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
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OUR BIBLICAL MISSION OF UNITY

"There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, one Lord, on faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all."  Ephesians 4:4-6

  

"Supper at Emmaus " by He Qi
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NEW ON THE WEBSITE
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GIVE A YEAR-END TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION

December 31, 2011

Dear Friends, 

When I think of the many people who speak encouraging words on the way, or who dedicate many hours to our common work, or who support us in prayer, I think of St. Paul’s opening in his letter to the Philippians. 

I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing in the gospel from the first day until now.  I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ. (Philippians 1:3-6) 

It has been my own great joy to work with so many people who understand what is at stake in the work of ecumenism, the witness of the Church to the grace of God in Jesus Christ.  They wrestle with the new reality of our world, they bring passion and compassion to the work we do on behalf of the vulnerable, they work hard to preserve our creation, and all the while finding co-workers with whom they can pray.   And the work continues.

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2010 Donor List

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ARIZONA WILDFIRES AND FLOODS

Arizona Wildfires and Floods
62 families lost their homes to fire.
Now the flooding has begun.
What Happens Now?  The Recovery Stage

Send your checks or money orders to:

Arizona Ecumenical Council / Wildfires & Floods

7227 N. 16th St., Ste. 260

Phoenix,  AZ  85020

Current Donations:  $ 33,977.85

 

PICTURES AT LEFT:

Fire victim in the ruins of his historic home.

New home and furnishings donated by Three Sisters Ranch, Benson, AZ.

Moved to Sierra Vista by Western American Housing Transport at greatly reduced rate.

Thanks to Sierra Vista Builders for discounting all purchases by fire and flood victims.

Thanks to all the donors and volunteers who continue to give to bring relief and recovery to their neighbors!
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WHAT WE'RE TALKING ABOUT...

Arizona Budget Updates
Economy
Healthcare
Hunger
Immigration
Nuclear Disarmament
Resolutions Against Prejudice, Hatred and Discrimination

Arizona Interfaith Power and Light
Blessing Project Arizona
Survival School

2011 State Legislature
State and National Legislators here

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TAKE ACTION!

Letter to Congress and the President
As a person of faith, I believe you should work to protect programs that provide a safety net for the most vulnerable among us.
To read the entire letter and sign it, click here

 Sojourners is asking for a responsible plan to reduce our nation’s deficit -- a plan that protects the poorest and most vulnerable.
We ask, “What Would Jesus Cut?”
Add your name to the Circle of Protection petition

Faithful Reform:
Help re-launch the campaign around the
Interfaith Medicaid & Medicare Principles. 
Read them here. 
Please take action for Arizona now!
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