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Hands of Hope
cordially invite you to
our 3rd annual private movie screening
"The Human Experience"
by: Grassroots Film
Limited seating only 600 tickets
$5.00 a ticket
Thursday May 21st 2009
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The City Mission
Collaborate for a Greater Cleveland
Pray without Ceasing: Seeking God for our Community
Join your friends and neighbors in prayer and fellowship!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
at
The City Mission
Pathways Youth Building
5310 Carnegie Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44103
REGISTRATION DEADLINE is Friday, May 22, 2009
This event is Free and open to the public. This meeting does not include lunch.
Register online now
If the link above is not working, please paste the following address into your browser: http://www.thecitymission.org/CCCLL.cfm
Or by phone at (216) 431-3510 ext. 237
Background
Many have been gathering at The Mission since October 2006 when Dr. John Perkins, founder of the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA), joined us to share about the biblical principles and philosophy of community renewal.
(Find out more about CCDA at: http://www.ccda.org.) A forum to discuss Dr. Perkins' insights and exhortation was held a month later. Momentum became so strong that we continued to open our doors.
In 2006-07, on average, we had 100 in attendance per month (with over 400 who have attended at least once) as we heard from other guest speakers, spent time in prayer, built friendships and in many cases entered into new collaborative relationships. Those who attended represent a diverse group: pastors and members of area churches (both central city and suburban); business men and women; social service professionals; government employees; etc. This group mirrored the cultural and ethnic diversity of Greater Cleveland.
In the fall of 2007, we put together an advisory committee for our collaborative efforts, now called Collaborate for a Greater Cleveland. Our vision is to serve as a faith-based strategic center for driving positive change in the central city. This diverse forum coordinates action through partnering, collaborating and networking individuals and organizations to address critical community issues with maximum efficiency. Our blog is www.aGreaterCleveland.org.
In 2007-08 we hosted Mayor Frank Jackson (September 26) with well over 200 people in attendance. He shared thoughts about renewal in Cleveland, followed by a rich Q&A session. We also hosted Cleveland Schools CEO, Dr. Eugene Sanders (March 6) who spoke to a diverse audience of 160 representing schools, churches/ministries, social service agencies, and government agencies and interested citizens. We have held several prayer meetings in 2008.
Mission Statement
Igniting partnerships to bring hope and transformation to Greater Cleveland through the love of Jesus Christ.
Vision
Collaborate for a Greater Cleveland is a faith-based strategic center for driving positive change in the central city. This diverse forum coordinates action through partnering, collaborating, and networking individuals and organizations to address critical community issues with maximum efficiency.
Community Blog
The Collaborate for a Greater Cleveland blog is a resource to allow us to better connect and communicate with each other and ultimately share resources and ideas. Please review upcoming your initiatives and events and post those opportunities or insights. And please help us get the word out to others who may benefit from the information or networking.
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The City Mission provides help and hope to all people through the transforming power of God's love. We meet people in crisis "right where they are" to provide both basic services and long-term intervention strategies, moving individuals from a point of helplessness and dependence to a self-sustaining and productive lifestyle. Visit us at www.TheCityMission.org.
