Items of Importance

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Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - Dialogue Group

The First Presbyterian Dialogue Group moves its regular weekly dialogue group back to TUESDAYS beginning Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 6:30 pm.  The topic for discussion is  "Is the Walker Case Finally Closed?"

Contact person: Berrien Zettler 706-324-6363

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Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - Race Relations Breakfast

Our sixth in the series "My Challenges with Race" will feature Owen Ditchfield, who was elected to a four-year term on the Muscogee County School Board in 2000 and has, since 1972 been a teacher in the Fort Benning School system as an Information Specialist (librarian) at Edward A. White Elementary School. Born in Chicago, raised in Southern California, and after serving in the Army, married his wife Mabel and settled in Columbus. They raised four children while making an enormous contribution to the citizens of Columbus South and the broader community. "Bridging the Divide through understanding people" will be the topic of his presentation which will include some personal stories of racial encounters.

Contact: Lee Brantley 706-324-6471

TUESDAY,  August 26, 2008 - Dialogue Group

The First Presbyterian Dialogue Group has returned to its regular TUESDAY schedule addressing issues that relate to race and diversity. This bridge building effort toward mutual understanding begins at 6:30 pm.  Enter the church from First Avenue across from the CB&T parking garage.

Notes from these Dialogue Groups can be found on the One Columbus website: www.onecolumbus.org  under "Dialogue Groups" as well as articles, selected readings and contributions from participants.

Contact: Berrien Zettler at 706-324-6363