The Thursday, December 17 movie is Oh My God directed by Peter Rodger who spent three years traveling to 23 different countries asking the question, "What is God?" I know the trailer poses the question, "Did God create man or did man create God?" Perfect question for our discussion. It poses a good query, "Is the Bible God's way of reaching out to us or our way of reaching out to God?" Rodger interviews many celebrities including Hugh Jackman, Seal, Baz Lurhmann, and Ringo Starr. See a fuller description and trailer at http://www.fandango.com/ohmygod_126633/movieoverview.

Winter Solstice Celebration!

Saturday, December 19

Potluck dinner 6:30 pm ~ Celebration starts at 8:00 pm

Friends Meeting House, 4312 SE Stark, Portland

Suggested donation: $15 (but no one will be turned away.)

Celebrate the timeless turning of the planets at Living Earth's 12th annual Winter Solstice Celebration. Join us to kindle a bright inner fire to last through the winter. Caravan Tribal Belly Dance, Stumptown Sawyers, Sky in the Road, & Dances of Universal Peace. Myth, ritual, music and food. Details at www.livingearthgatherings.org.

Stumptown Sawyers Old-time String Band

Caravan Tribal Belly Dance Collective

Sky in the Road

Dances of Universal Peace

Plant trees with Friends of Trees at an event near you this Saturday! We'll be planting trees along the I-205 bike path (in partnership with Metro and ODOT), as well as neighborhood trees in Beaverton. All you need to do is simply show up. Friends of Trees will provide morning refreshments, gloves, tools, and all necessary guidance. Please wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.

There are two events this weekend at the following locations. Please arrive no later than 9am to register and be assigned to a planting crew.

1. PORTLAND (Montavilla) - Green Space Initiative: I-205 Bike Path/Corridor - SE Yamhill St & SE 94th Ave (map link: http://bit.ly/gsi121909)

On January 7, a group of local school fundraising professionals will host a benefit auction and dinner at the Ambridge Events Center (1333 NE MLK Blvd.) to raise money for the Marysville School PTA. Local favorites Boka Marimba will perform their high-energy African-style dance music, and benefit auctioneer Kelly Russell will conduct the live auction. Tickets are on sale for $30 at http://marysville.schoolauction.net/benefit/

In the aftermath of the November 11 fire that consumed the Marysville School in SE Portland, many businesses and community organizations donated clothing, backpacks and school supplies to help the community make a smooth transition to a temporary new home in the Rose City Park school building.

Position Title: Field Team Leader (14 AmeriCorps Positions)

Project Sponsor: Northwest Service Academy-MAC Mt Adams Center www.northwestserviceacademy.org

Position Summary: The Field Team Leader position is often described as the hardest job you will ever love. It requires the ability to work well with people, the aptitude to learn and teach new skills and the willingness to put the needs of the group ahead of your own. The Mt. Adams Center (MAC) employs a co-leader model with 2 leaders on every 6-person team. Leaders are responsible for creating a strong and collaborative team that can complete projects in a safe and efficient manner.

Self Sufficiency Coordinator, CHAP (Cuban Haitian Assistance Program), at Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon. Full position description at www.emoregon.org. TO APPLY: Send cover letter and resume by 5 p.m. on January 5, 2010, to: [email protected]; EMO, 0245 SW Bancroft St., Suite B, Portland, OR 97239; or fax to (503) 223-7007.

Accounts Receivable Specialist

United Way of the Columbia-Willamette is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist. Responsible for the campaign accounts receivable functions for the organization, with a focus on maintaining pledge receivable accounts and collections. Additional info: www.unitedway-pdx.org (website will be updated to include this information shortly).  Forward cover letter and resume to [email protected].  Reference Job #100.  Position closes 12/27/09.  An Equal Opportunity Employer

UPPER SCHOOL REGISTRAR

Catlin Gabel High School

Full-time, 12 month position,

Starts: February 1, 2010

POSITION SUMMARY The Registrar maintains electronic student records and the schedule for the Upper School for both students and faculty. In addition the Registrar supports the College Counselors and administers the Family Connection / Naviance web system.

SPECIFIC JOB SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE • Proficient experience with Blackbaud’s Education Edge 7.5 at power user level or higher or with similar software system and database systems

Cognitive Therapy for Psychosis: An Evidence-Based Psychological Approach for Delusions, Hallucinations, and Paranoia Fr Jan 8 8:30-4 pm with Ron Unger, MSW The first day of this two-part series focuses on cognitive therapy for psychosis as an evidence-based approach that can help people reduce problems associated with experiences such as delusions, voices, and paranoia. Learn how to work collaboratively with clients with psychosis, "explore the evidence," rather than impose beliefs, and use strategies that are often surprisingly similar to cognitive methods for reducing depression and anxiety. Develop options for clients so they are no longer forced to rely entirely on the often limited effectiveness of medications for symptom reduction.