Facilitated by Sr. Margaret’s long-time friend, Jim McGovern, things get underway at the crack of a Saturday dawn (9:30am) over in Kensington.

Download the flier HERE and a Word document blurb HERE.

In the past we’ve packed into the spaces of co-Conspirators like The Simple Way, The Alternative Seminary, and Circle of Hope… but this Friday (4/29) we’ll all be gathering in New Jerusalem’s own backyard!

If you can, bring a dish to share or show up early to help us do some cooking before things get underway at 6pm.

There’s no need to RSVP, but get in touch with Justin (williams.justinlee@gmail.com) if you have any questions or are curious about which springtime dessert he might be craving this Friday.

Tuesday March 1 @ 7pm FN Gallery/Circle of Hope

Tuesday March 8 @ 7pm FN Gallery/Circle of Hope

Nate’s Kitchen

This is a portrait of Nate, the head chef of the soup kitchen at the Church of the Advocate in North Philly. Nate cooks for nearly 150 people a day. But to him, his job means more than simply feeding people. This short documentary follows Nate preparing lunch, but it also delves deeper, exploring why he feels the need to do this job and how his past experiences helped drive him back to the church.

The Calling

A behind-the-scenes look at young Americans — Christian, Jewish, Catholic, and Muslim — preparing to become the nation’s next generation of religious leaders, The Calling follows their transformation from idealistic students into ordained religious professionals. This four-hour special event explores the forces that are drawing a new generation of young people to serve their communities and their faith.

Deep Down: Beverly May and Terry Ratliff grew up on opposite sides of a mountain ridge in eastern Kentucky, where coal is king. When a mountaintop removal coal mine encroaches on their community, the two find themselves on opposite sides of a debate that divides their community and the world — who controls, consumes, and benefits from the planet’s dwindling supply of natural resources? In a small town in dire economic straits and high unemployment, the coal company’s offer to buy land and provide jobs can be hard to resist. What can a community do when it must choose between its present and its future?

They’re in the River They’re in the River is a documentary investigating the connections among animals, people, and the culture of the Delaware River told through interactions and collaborations with a migratory fish, the American shad.

Join spiritual friends and North Philly neighbors tomorrow night (10/29/10), 6pm, at 3234 Potter Street for some snacks, songs of celebration, sharing of our hearts (and some mini-pumpkins to be painted on the block over the weekend) along with other sacraments of redemption.

To RSVP or for more info, contact Shane.

Community Cinema and New Jerusalem present:
Reel Injun: On the Trail of the Hollywood Indian

Sunday October, 24 @ 2:00pm
Kensington Welfare Rights Union House:
2200 Coral St. Philadelphia PA 19125

synopsis:
Take an entertaining trip through the evolution of North American Native people (“The Indians”) as portrayed in famous Hollywood movies from the silent era to today. Jim Jarmusch, Clint Eastwood, Graham Greene, John Trudell, and others provide insights into the often demeaning and occasionally hilariously absurd stereotypes perpetuated on the big screen through Hollywood’s history.

The film will be followed by a panel discussion facilitated by Vaughnda Hilton and Delwin Fiddler of Native Nations Dance Theater (http://nndt.homestead.com/directory.html). Vaughnda and Delwin were also featured in the PBS series We Shall Remain (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/weshallremain/the_films/about)

Space is limited so get there early!

Vaughna Bio

Wanbli Zi Winyan (Yellow Eagle Woman) is Blackfeet & Seminole/Creek. Vaughnda has been dancing since she was 5 years old. She started in ballet then studied other forms of dance
including ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, Graham, Limon, Horton and other techniques of dance. Her career in dance spans over 37 years.

She is the Founder & Artistic/Executive Director of Native Nations Dance Theater (NNDT)
Native American Indian Dance Company founded and incorporated in the state of Pennsylvania. NNDT is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization that tours the world teaching the world about Native history

Vaughnda is an emerging artist with the stage name of “Akisha Wi”, loosely translated means War Cry Woman. The collaboration CD is an eclectic mix of soulful, chants, traditional music, hand drumming and flute songs. Her film credits include: “Who We Are” featured at the Smithsonian Institutes National Museum of the American Indian in the Lelawi Theater, “We Shall Remain”, a PBS TV Mini Series that premiered in 2009.

Delwin Bio
Tsunka Gleska (Spotted Horse Takes the Blanket) was born in Rapid City, South Dakota but grew up in Green Grass. His mother, Shirley Eagle Tail Fiddler, (a historian) and his
father, Delwin Fiddler Sr. (a police officer & house mover) live in a small community called Green Grass (Pejito) located in Eagle Butte, South Dakota. Delwin is a direct descendant of Chief Elk Head (Hehakupa) and he is also related to Chief Sitting Bull.

Delwin is the CEO of Lakota Son Enterprises based in South Dakota which he started to educated people about Lakota culture, powwows and native music. His artistic career spans over 15 years and he offers educational programs and powwow performances to the world including: Flute Playing, Grass Dancing, Hoop Dancing and educating the people about his Lakota culture and other native cultures. He is a core member of one of the leading Native American Indian dance companies in the world, Native Nations Dance Theater. He has traveled all over the world sharing Native American Indian history, flute playing, culture and dance.

Delwin has been dancing since he was a child and has won first place at some of the most prestigious powwows in Indian Country. Delwin has been with NNDT as the director of publicity since 1999. Delwin has been Head man dancer and judge at various competition powwows throughout the country. Delwin is also a Sundancer and spiritual leader. He is active in teaching and helping senior citizens and children throughout his career.

In September of 2003, Delwin along with other Native dancers in the community were chosen to appear in the film “Who We Are” at the Smithsonian Institutes National Museum of the American Indian in the Lelawi Theater. Delwin is featured in the film grass dancing. Other film credits include: Riding with Ghosts a film featuring Lakota Sun dancers, We Shall Remain, a PBS TV Mini series directed by Chris Eyre which premiered in Philadelphia in 2009.

The first screening and discussion will take place at our central house (2011 W Norris St) at 7pm tomorrow night, Tuesday 5/18.

Call Justin at the office (215.763.8806) for details or just show up with an appetite for student film!

Philly-area co-Conspirators [the simple way, the Alternative Seminary, Circle of Hope, Camden House(s), etc.] are getting together for  a potluck and the first-ever local manifestation of a CONSP!RE magazine roundtable discussion.

The latest issue, Path and Place, deals with the interaction of physical location and spiritual movement.  The editors have put together a study guide to help us dive in (which can be downloaded HERE), so take some time to wrestle through your own experience; then plan on bringing your reflections and some food to share.

You can also plan to pick up a copy of the latest issue Saturday night if you haven’t yet had an opportunity.

Contact Jason C. [jason@thesimpleway.org] for details/RSVP or contact Justin [williams.justinlee@gmail.com; 215.763.8806] if you’re volunteering to cook up a pan of his favorite baked macaroni.