May 2007 SYRForecast

SYRF is a program of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice (RCRC)
News from Spiritual Youth for Reproductive Freedom (SYRF)
     
     
Spring greetings from SYRF!
 
Greetings Emily,   
Welcome to all of our new SYRForecast newsletter surbscribers (and to the established subscribers, too).  The size of our list has increased dramatically in the past month thanks to the hard recruiting work of SYRF activists around the country. 
 
Along with all of our new subscribers, we also have a new look!  I hope you enjoy it.  I had a little too much fun picking the colors, fonts, and photos. 
 
As usual, please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions!
 
All good things,
Emily
 
P.S. I hope to see you at the SYRF Summer Soiree in June!
 

Emily P. Goodstein
Director, Spiritual Youth for Reproductive Freedom (SYRF)
Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice

 
Organizers Wanted 

We're looking for passionate, enthusiastic, and articulate student interns at colleges and universities across the country to serve as ambassadors and interns for the SYRF program!

 

This internship will last for two academic semesters.  Student interns may have the opportunity to receive class credit and a $1,000 stipend for eight months of student organizing per academic year ($500 per semester).  Students will be expected to devote roughly six hours a week to SYRF organizing.  Learn more here.

 
 
National Black Religious Summit on Sexuality mpd logo
The Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice and Spiritual Youth for Reproductive Freedom invite you to the 11th annual National Black Religious Summit on Sexuality at the Howard University Divinity School in Washington, DC from July 11 to 13, 2007.  Join us to continue the dialogue on critical issues affecting the African American community, including teen pregnancy, sexuality and religion, domestic violence, HIV/AIDS and other issues of reproductive health. 

All SYRF activists are welcome and encouraged to attend (regardless of involvement with the SYRF program or religious affiliation). 
Complete a registration form before June 5, 2007.
 
Generous scholarships are available for this conference; please e-mail us to find out more!
 
 
Clergy Consultation Service
Throughout the year, the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice and Spiritual Youth for Reproductive Freedom will pay tribute to the heroic clergy of the Clergy Consultation Service on Abortion and today's pro-choice clergy and religious activists. We have a variety of resources to help you observe the Clergy Consultation anniversary in your community and to raise awareness about the erosion of reproductive rights and how people of faith can work for reproductive justice.  For more information and opportunities to get involved, click here.
In This Issue
Paid Organizers Wanted
National Black Religious Summit on Sexuality
We're Hiring!
 
We're Hiring!
 
The SYRF department is expanding.  We are hiring a full-time program coordinator to work out of our Washington, DC offices and help our program to grow and improve.  We are currently accepting applications so apply today.  To learn more, download the job description here
 
SYRF Summer Soiree
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Join us for the first ever SYRF Summer Soiree in Washington, DC on June 12 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at RFD!  Interns, young professionals, students, and other young adults are invited to join us for wine and appetizers. Stop by to learn more about our program and ways to get involved in the spiritual pro-choice movement. We'll be joined by sex educator and Food TV star Warren Brown!
 
Download the invitation here
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SYRF Spotlight on YouTube
YouTube
Thanks to some help from our fabulous IT guru, we've uploaded the slideshow from April 25th's SYRF Spotlight Awards onto YouTube.  Congratulations to this year's Spotlight Award winners: Lauren Bull, MO RCRC, and Young People For. Click here to view the slideshow.