Wednesdays4Kids Sept. 7

There is no trust more sacred than the one the world holds with children. There is no duty more important than ensuring that their rights are respected, that their welfare is protected, that their lives are free from fear and want and that they can grow up in peace.

-- Kofi Annan

Please! — Let's make our goal for the iCAN Summer Fundraiser
September is the last month to donate to the iCAN Summer Fundraiser. Help us reach our goal of $10,000 by the end of the month. Every donation helps make our fund drive "thermometer" go up. Click here to check the thermometer and donate today! 

Children's Sabbath Weekend - October 21 to 23, 2011
The Children's Sabbath is just over a month away, and now is the time to start thinking about how your congregation can use the resources to highlight children's issues. This year's theme is "Justice, Justice Shall You Pursue: Answering God's Call to Protect All Children." In the next week we will be developing a resources page with more information on how your congregation can participate.

On September 20th, at noon we will be offering a FREE webinar to our Key Advocates. This will be an opportunity to learn more about what the Children's Sabbath is, the issues facing Minnesota's children, and what to do in your congregation. To RSVP email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Minnesotan's Standing Together - September 11, 2011
Public officials, interfaith leaders, musicians, and artists will lead thousands of Minnesotans at the State Capitol remembering together the 9.11 attacks on this 10th anniversary. This community observance will honor the ideals of freedom and democracy, lament loss, offer healing, and create hope and inspiration for greater cooperation in our diverse state and nation. The ceremony will be held on Sunday, September 11, 2011, on the Capitol Mall in St. Paul from 2 to 4pm. More at http://minnesotansstandingtogether.com/.