ROAL on TV

Friday, June 12, 2009

See NIM’s Linda Brunn, Director of Older Adult Programs, and Emilia Xavier, Resources for Older Adult Living Coordinator, on NBC 10’s “Get Connected, Get Involved for Philadelphia’s Seniors.”

WIN with NIM!

Thursday, June 04, 2009

As part of its 40th Anniversary Celebration, NIM is happy to give supporters the opportunity to win 10 FREE MEALS at the Trolley Car Diner!  That’s a $120 value, and tickets are only $10 each.  Proceeds will support NIM’s community programs.  The drawing will be held 7 PM, July 3rd at the Sedgwick Cultural Center, 7137 Germantown Avenue.  Four winning tickets will be drawn - attendance is not required to win.

Please click here to print your ticket - return the right hand side with $10 (per ticket) to NIM, 7047 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119. 

NIM Invites YOU to its 20th Annual Assembly!

Monday, May 11, 2009

NIM is pleased to invite the community to its 20th Annual Assembly and Dessert Celebration, Thursday, June 4, 2009, 7 p.m., at the Germantown Jewish Centre.

Part of NIM’s 40th Anniversary Celebration, this Assembly highlights Bridge Builders, people who do the kind of community-building that NIM has engaged in since 1969. NIM congregations and faith affiliates will be choosing one of their members for special recognition. We expect to honor people who have done intergenerational work, engaged in interfaith activities, and sought racial and economic justice for all.

This year’s Reverend Richard R. Fernandez Religious Leadership Award will be awarded to Elaine Dushoff. Elaine is Chair Emerita of NIM and active in our work for over 30 years. She has been the force behind our ongoing Racial Dialogue group, created Interfaith Seders, and planned celebrations for NIM’s 30th Anniversary and our move to Germantown Avenue. Virtually every NIM program bears the professional stamp of Elaine’s lovingkindness

Recognizing the strain that the economy has placed on many people’s budgets, we decided to reduce the cost significantly by sponsoring a delicious dessert buffet rather than a dinner, reducing the ticket price to $20. We want as many people as possible to join us. At the same time, we are making available an opportunity for you to contribute towards the beautiful mural that is going up on our south wall as part of our anniversary celebration. Because she has been so important to NIM, we are proud to dedicate the mural to Elaine Dushoff.

To purchase tickets or make a mural donation in honor of Elaine, please click here to print and return a form, email ewilden@nim-phila.org or call Eric Wilden at 215-843-5600, Extension 104. 

HELP CREATE THE NIM MURAL!

Sunday, March 01, 2009

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NIM is soon to boast the latest Philadelphia Mural Arts Program’s project - a paint-and-mosaic mural depicting the diversity of Northwest Philadelphia.

You are invited to help create this project!

Whether you have years of experience or just want to try something new, these community workshops are free and open to you! While working together, we’re sure to have fun and can look back with pride when the project is done!

Enrollment is limited to two 90 minute sessions per day with 15 participants each, so please RSVP soon – we look forward to working with you for at least one afternoon!

Saturday, March 7th 3:30-5 or 5 – 6:30 (Painting)
Sunday, March 8th 3-4:30 or 4:30 - 6 (Mosaic)
Saturday, March 21st 3:30-5 or 5 – 6:30 (Mosaic)
Sunday, March 22nd 3-4:30 or 4:30 - 6 (Painting)

All workshops will be held at Allen’s Lane Art Center, 601 West Allens Lane

To RSVP, or if you have any questions:
Please call Cathy Harris at 215-685-0755
Or e-mail Kristin Hankins at kristinhankins@gmail.com

MLK to Obama - Celebrate With NIM!

Monday, January 05, 2009

The week of January 18th offers several opportunities to celebrate both history and history-in-the-making with the Northwest Philadelphia community and the Neighborhood Interfaith Movement.  We hope that you will join us for one or all of these exciting events!

26th Annual Martin Luther King Day Interfaith Service

Sunday, January 18, 3:15 PM
New Covenant Church, 7500 Germantown Avenue
Please join us as we take up the theme “Race in the 21st Century: What’s Next” with keynote speaker Rev. Albert Mosley of Janes Memorial United Methodist Church.  The event will also feature Imam Suetwedien Muhammad (Masjid Muhammad), Rev. Thomas Eoyang (Grace Epiphany Episcopal Church), and Stanley Diamond (Germantown Jewish Centre), with responses to the talk. 
Click here for more information about this event, including music and a special guest!

Martin Luther King Day of Service

Monday, January 19
NIM is again sponsoring and co-sponsoring service projects in Northwest Philadelphia.  To learn more about the projects, contact Eric Wilden at ewilden@nimphilly.org or call 215-843-5600, extension 104.

Inauguration of Barack Obama as 44th President

Tuesday, January 20, 10 AM (doors open at 9 AM)
New Covenant Church, 7500 Germantown Avenue
Join us for this exciting opportunity for people of all (or no) faiths to come together as we celebrate the inauguration of our nation’s first African-American president.  We will watch as a community on three large screens as Barack Obama takes the oath of office.  Light refreshments will be served.  We are looking forward to sharing this exciting day with the community!

Now Recruiting for 2009 Leadership Institute!

Monday, November 24, 2008

NIM is currently accepting nominations for youth in grades 9-12 for its second annual Leadership Institute.  This nine-week course, with curriculum by Spark the Wave and culminating in a 5-day Outward Bound backpacking trip, is designed specifically to serve congregations by developing their youth into leaders with a passion for community service.  If you know a teen who might be interested or would like more information, please call Jen Weitz, NIM Youth Coordinator, at 215-843-5600, Extension 107, or email jweitz@nim-phila.org.