NEXT CARLA MEETING - Thurs, Feb 5, 2009 at 9am

Charleston Area (Interfaith) Religious Leaders (Clergy) 'Association'

Next Meeting

Thurs, Feb 5, 2009
9am - 10:30
at
Kanawha United Presbyterian Church
1009 Virginia Street East
Charleston,  WV
 
Rev John Davis, hosting
http://www.kanawhachurch.org/
342-6558. 

Parking:
Folks can park for free at the rear of the building.  We can fit most cars back there if we park creatively.  After that fills up, there is a pay lot next to the building.  It costs $3.  We regret that there is a fee, but the lot is leased out.

Check out our news blog:  http://carlawv.blogspot.com/

Welcome Rev Peter Hofacker and Rev Devon Ducheneau!
"Devon" <devon.ducheneau@comcast.net>, "Peter Hofacker" <peter.hofacker@gmail.com>

Please join us next Thursday!   www.carlawv.org

Sky



Charleston Festivall - last 2 weekend in June (June 20 - 28) - a perfect time for a congregational homecoming or arts / music event.


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Sky Kershner, 346-9689 x13
Kanawha Pastoral Counseling
www.kpcc.com

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Sky Kershner, 346-9689 x13
Kanawha Pastoral Counseling
www.kpcc.com

Welcome Peter!

Rev Peter Hofaker (on the right), new pastor (well, since October), at Redeemer Lutheran (the one on the hill with the big red lights on corrador G). Peter is from Montana, by way of St Louis, and has many talents and interests (music, acting, skiing, outdoor stuff). Welcome Peter!
Contact info: 406 740 0416

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Sky Kershner, 346-9689 x13
Kanawha Pastoral Counseling
www.kpcc.com

Sky

I will be in San Antonio next week. Please forward my prayers and appreciation for CARLA's continued support and prayers for our deployed Soldiers and Airmen.
Bruce
From My Blackberry
Chaplain (LTC) Bruce D. Reed
1-304-549-7939
WVARNG Full Time Support Chaplain,
111th Engineer Brigade Chaplain

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Sky Kershner, 346-9689 x13
Kanawha Pastoral Counseling
www.kpcc.com

NEXT CARLA MEETING - Wed Jan 7, 2009 at 9am

Charleston Area Interfaith Religious Leaders Clergy 'Association'

Next Meeting

Wed, Jan 7, 2009
9am - 10:30
at
Blessed Sacrament Church
305  E  Street
South Charleston  WV  25303
 
Rev John Finnell, hosting
office: 304-744-5523
cell: 304-377-3560

Check out our news blog:  http://carlawv.blogspot.com/

Please join us Wednesday!   www.carlawv.org

Sky



Charleston Festivall - last 2 weekend in June (June 20 - 28) - a perfect time for a congregational homecoming or arts / music event.


--
Sky Kershner, 346-9689 x13
Kanawha Pastoral Counseling
www.kpcc.com

New Contact Info

Rev. John H. Finnell, pastor
Blessed Sacrament Church
305 E Street
South Charleston WV 25303
office: 304-744-5523
cell: 304-377-3560
jfinnell50@hotmail.com


Rabbi Earl Jordan
Temple Israel
304-342-5852
cell 304-552-7318
rabbijordan@verizon.net


Rev Claire Butler
Pastoral Associate
First Presby, Charleston
304-343-8961

Kanawha Pastoral Counseling
Charleston, West Virginia

Support for your goals in 2009

Counseling
Do your New Years goals include improving your relationships? We can help you achieve these goals and more. KPCC helps people have better relationships with themselves and with others. Counseling starts with where you are and helps you to get to where you want to be.

Coaching and Consultation
KPCC coaches and consultants are positive, caring, and dedicated to what they do and to helping organizations thrive.

Communication
Our Compassionate Communication program can help you bring empathy and respect to your relationships. In 2008, we introduced over 350 people in the basics of Nonviolent Communication. Our program has received national attention by the Samaritan Institute of Pastoral Counseling Centers.

Crisis Recovery
KPCC offers help and support when there is a crisis or critical situation effecting your organization. Coal mines, industries, organizations and congregations turn to us when there is a critical situation that can use professional support.

Dent Dinner
This year’s Jim Dent, celebrating Good Health and Good Humor, will be Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009 at the Embassy Suites.

In Memory
Angus E Peyton was a dedicated supporter of KPCC for many years. He will be missed by our entire community. May light perpetual shine upon him.

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KPCC is an accredited, compassion-based counseling center with a staff of seven licensed counselors. We have office locations in Charleston, Cabin Creek, Ravenswood, and Chapmanville, West Virginia. We also offer phone counseling and consultation to rural areas across the country.

KPCC

We help people have better relationships
with themselves and with others.

Our counselors are positive, available, accepting,
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Counseling Coaching Communication Crisis Recovery

304-346-9689
800-345-0000

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