Madison-area Urban Ministry
Mentoring Connections
Mentoring
Connections provides mentoring services to children who have an incarcerated
parent. There are over 1,600 Dane County children who have a parent in prison.
To sign up a child or get a Volunteer Mentor Application contact Mrs. Fabu
Carter Brisco, (608) 256-0906, or email Fabu
for an application or to find out more about the program.
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Beyond Dialogue: How to Work Meaningfully Beyond the Boundaries of Faith
Tuesday, June 9th
Covenant Presbyterian Church
326 S. Segoe Rd.
The speaker is Nancy Kirk from the Tri Faith Initiative of Omaha, Nebraska.
The Tri Faith Initiatives is a collaboration between:
- Temple Israel
- The Episcopal Diocese of Nebraska
- The American Institute of Islamic Studies and Culture
In a bold move they have purchased land and are building an inter faith campus to
promote a better understanding of their various faiths and to work for peace.
Fee for the program is $20 per person and includes a vegetarian meal. This event celebrates MUM's Annual Meeting. The meal will be from 6:00 to 6:30, the Annual Meeting from 6:30 and our presenter will begin at 6:45. For more information or to register contact (608) 256-0906.
Mentoring Connections Quarterly Event
Juneteenth Celebration
June 18th, 5:30 to 7:30 PM
Vilas Park Shelter
1400 Vilas Park Dr.
Learn about this celebration and why it is an important part of our hisotry. Play traditional games--sack races, three legged races, and horseshoes. Hear the story of "Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt" and make your own quilt poster. Write poetry with Fabu. Supper includes: hot dogs on the grill, cheese sticks, chips, carrot sticks, fruit, and cookies. Let Lynn Miller know if you are coming. Call (608) 256-0906 or email him by June 16th so we can have enough food for all!
The Journey Home: Community Service Fair
Villager Mall
2300 South Park Street, Upper Level (2nd Floor)
June 30th, Tuesday, 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Come learn about Housing, Employment, Support, Treatment, Transportation and
other community resources for returnees and their families.
Upcoming Community Cluster Meetings:
- Allied Partners, Wednesday July 8, 10 a.m. - noon at the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County, 4705 Jenewein Rd.
- Greater Isthmus Group, (GIG) Thursday June 18, 8:30 a.m. at Immanuel Luthern Church, 1021 Spaight St.
- Northside Communities of Faith, TBD Site:TBD
- Voices Beyond Bars, Every Tuesday Evening, 5:30-7:30 pm at the Villager Mall, 2300 South Park Street, #2234A




