[Peace] TOMORROW! Rev. Holiman in the Activist Forum Speaker Series!

[Jen Tayabji]

This is going to be a really interesting and motivating event!

Jen

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From: "Illinois Disciples Foundation" <idf at prairienet.org>
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 13:19:56 -0500 (CDT)
To: idf-l at lists.prairienet.org
Subject: [Idf-l] TOMORROW! Rev. Holiman in the Activist Forum Speaker
Series!

TOMORROW!

The Illinois Disciples Foundation (IDF) presents...

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Rev. James Holiman in the Activist Forum Speaker Series
"Deep Memories and Uprising Hope"

Tuesday, April 19th from 7-9pm
Wisegarver Lounge (1st floor of the IDF)**

Free and open to the public!

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Rev. James Holiman is the Campus Minister Emeritus at the IDF. He served
as the Campus Minister and Executive Director of IDF since August 1st,
1963 and retired in 2000. Raised in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Holiman was
ordained in 1958. He worked at an inner-city parish in Youngstown, OH
before serving at the IDF. During those 37 years, Rev. Holiman
distinguished himself as a leader in community work on social justice
issues, including civil rights, anti-war (Vietnam, Persian Gulf), women's
rights, GLBT rights, the Sanctuary movement of the 1980s, and access to
health care.  He has taught and nurtured countless young progressive
activists, encouraging them to understand their idealism and to dedicate
themselves to human rights and social justice.

In 1999, he received the "Lifetime Achievement" Award from the Champaign
County Health Care Consumers. That same year, Holiman was inducted into
the Disciples Society for Faith and Reason, joining a small group of
distinguished Disciple theologians before him.

In his talk entitled, "Deep Memories and Uprising Hope," Holiman will be
reflecting upon his lifelong dedication to social justice work and
discussing his inspirations and motivations that led him to focus his
ministry service on peace with justice struggles.

The Activist Forum Speaker Series, a staff-run program of the IDF, brings
in several long-term activists each year to reflect on their social
justice work. The presentation provides insight into the issues that each
activist has worked on. The series provides a source of inspiration and
experience for people who are currently active in social justice work, or
those who are looking to become involved. Some speakers that have appeared
so far include Mike Doyle, Barry Romo, Esther Patt, and Mark Weisbrot.

Cosponsored by: Champaign County Health Care Consumers, Channing-Murray
Foundation, McKinley Foundation, Progressive Resource/Action Cooperative,
St. Jude Catholic Worker House, University YMCA, UC Friends Meeting, and
Vietnam Veterans Against the War (CU Chapter).

**Wisegarver Lounge is wheelchair accessible. The IDF is located at the NW
corner of Springfield and Wright St. in Champaign. Limited free parking is
available in the adjacent parking lot.
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And don't forget about Thursday's Human Rights Film Series film...

"End of Suburbia"
Thursday, April 21st
7-9pm
Bondurant Room (2nd floor of IDF)
Free admission and snacks!

Check out the IDF website at www.prairienet.org/idf for more information!


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