Hello Everyone!
This is a reminder of our monthly ORMA meeting, set for Tuesday, March 23, 1:00 p.m., via Zoom (see link below).
ORMA Meeting Agenda
1:00 PM Welcome – Rory Naeve (1st Baptist Church)
1:05 ORMA Officers Report –
Treasurer – Barbara McCord (Baha’i Faith Community)
Secretary – Mark Flynn (1st United Methodist Church)
Vice President – Kimberly Montierth (Church of Jesus Christ LDS)
1:10 Selection from ORMA’s Statement of Common Purpose
“We believe that our community and its citizens prosper and thrive when we are free from addictions and vices of all kinds.”
1:15 Discussion – ORMA (Breakout Rooms of 3-4 persons)
What sorts of addictions and vices are people dealing with right now?
What would it mean to be free from them?
1:30 Featured Guest: Caroline Beidler, Oak Ridge Addiction Recovery Coalition, Founder
-Q&A with Caroline
1:55 Announcements
Please make all announcements in the Chat.
Be sure to check out the Chat before you sign off to stay updated.
2:00PM Closing Prayer – Ronnie Bogard (Jewish Congregation of Oak Ridge)
Your ORMA leadership team:
Rory Naeve
Kimberly Montierth
Barbara McCord
Mark Flynn
ORMA website: ormaoakridge.com
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Announcements:
Holocaust Remembrance Service
Open to the Public
Jointly Sponsored by
Jewish Congregation of Oak Ridge (JCOR)
Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church (ORUUC)
Sunday, April 11, 2021
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
On Zoom
Program includes Candle lighting ceremony
Readings, Song, and Prayers
Closing Speaker, Benno Kimmelman
Music by Chuck Brodsky
Send email request to Events@JCOR.info for the zoom link.
Women’s Interfaith Dialogue
On Monday, April 5, at 11 a.m., the public is encouraged to attend a virtual program about Covid-19 variants and vaccinations. Nina Fetterman, UT Professor of Math & Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, will discuss the current status of these Covid issues. To receive a Zoom link, please contact wid.logsdon@gmail.com by Sunday, April 4.
Rent Relief Program
TORCH Ministry to those persons/families who are homeless wants ORMA members to know about the COVID-19 Rent Relief program bringing much needed assistance to tenants and landlords across our state. The Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) Rent Relief Call Center is now LIVE and available to help individuals with questions regarding the program, eligibility, needed documentation, etc.
844-500-1112
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 8am-8pm (central time)
Go to the COVID-19 Rent Relief program web page for more information. In case that link is not working: https://thda.org/help-for-renters-section-8/covidrentrelief
THDA that offers rental assistance for homeless prevention. TORCH is directing people to this portal because they can receive assistance directly from the state office and hopefully will be easier and quicker.
TORCH links:
https://www.facebook.com/OakRidgeTORCH
https://twitter.com/OakRidgeTnTORCH
https://www.instagram.com/torchoakridgetn/
21 Day Racial Equity and Social Justice Challenge
Fatima Ahdaoui from the YWCA invites ORMA members to join the YWCA in their second “21 Day Racial Equity and Social Justice Challenge.” These dedicated 21 days will help build more effective social justice habits, particularly those dealing with issues of race, power, privilege, and leadership! Topics include reparations, sports, gender-based violence and environmental racism. Register by clicking this link.
Habitat For Humanity Build
Charlotte Bowers, Executive Director of Clinch River Habitat For Humanity, which serves Anderson and Roane Counties, invited church, faith, or non-profit groups to consider helping with their current build on Jarrett Lane in Oak Ridge. If you or your group are interested in participating, contact Charlotte at 865-483-5433 or www.clinchriverhfh.org. No financial contributions are necessary to participate, but they are always welcome.
Garden Grants
Roane County Cooperative Ministries and The Salvation Army are making $50 Garden Grants available for low income Roane County residents. The grant is intended to cover the cost of seeds, plants, one bag of fertilizer, and one bag of garden soli/manure. To be considered for a grant, call 865-376-4779 on Monday, April 12 from 1-4 pm; Tuesday, April 13 from 1-4 pm; or Wednesday, April 14 from 1-4 pm. Do not leave a message; speak to a volunteer.