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Feat Of Nations
We had a fest of nations
EAT WELL
Do you believe that everyone deserves something as simple and important in life as clean, safe water? Unsafe water leads to diseases, poverty, and suffering. All donations collected will go toward building a well in Africa. YOU can help make a BIG difference by donating!
The dinner will always be free, but if you could consider from the kindness of your heart to donate whatever money you can, the people of Africa would be more than thankful. You could help save lives! Every little bit matters!
So, Tuesdays @ 5:30 pm at the Mauthe Center. Come over and bring your friends. Every week.
For more information, click here to download the booklet.
Fall 2011 Menu and Sponsors:
Tuesday, September 13th
Spaghetti & Garlic Bread sponsored by the Mauthe Center
Jam for Justice: Celebrating Cinco de Mayo
Join us for Jam for Justice: Celebrating Cinco de Mayo on Thursday, May 5th at 5 pm.
End of the academic year at UWGB is an occasion for a thoughtful celebration. Every May, the Mauthe Center – a nonprofit located on the UWGB campus – hosts Jam for Justice, an event aimed at bringing people together around a meaningful cause. This year, our event falls on Cinco de Mayo, giving us a unique opportunity to celebrate a Mexican victory (not their Independence Day! ;o) over the French at the battle of Puebla and a chance to embrace the Hispanic culture.
Join us on Thursday, May 5th at 5 pm as we share authentic Mexican foods (chicken mole, horchata, esquite, rice pudding, and chips and salsa), music, and games while dispelling the myths and stereotypes associated with this rich culture.
The event is free and open to the public. Donations are accepted to benefit our effort to build a clean water-well in Africa.
For questions email us at info@mcenter.org, call us at (920)465-5133 or visit www.mcenter.org for directions.
Islam…
Come learn about Islam, a religion often misunderstood but frequently discussed.
On Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 7 pm, the Mauthe Center will host Imam Mohamed Abdelazim, imam of the Islamic Center of Wisconsin, who will speak on the topic of Islam and try to better explain Islam to all in the attendance. Refreshments will be provided. The event is free and open to the public.
Mohamed Abdelazim currently serves as the Imam of the Islamic Center of Wisconsin, located in Appleton. He came to the United States in 2002 in the effort to provide support for Muslims while educating non-Muslims about his faith. Originally from Egypt, Imam Mohamed received his earliest education all the way to college from the historic Al-Azhar, the most famous Islamic university in the world. While at Al-Azhar, he studied Islamic Studies in English, which lead him to his present career.
Rev. Hicks to speak at Tuesdays with Mauthe, April 5
The Rev. James T. Hicks, a Moravian pastor and president of the Western District of the Moravian Church, is to speak on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 7 pm at the Mauthe Center as a special guest during our Tuesdays with Mauthe, a monthly dinner-conversation facilitated by the Rev. Richard Mauthe. The event includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, music, and a talk on the topic of spirituality seen through the lens of the guest speaker. The event is free and open to the public.
In order to plan for food, we ask that you RSVP by calling us at (920) 465-5133 or emailing us at info@mcenter.org, but walk-ins are also welcomed!
Screening of Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time
In the spirit of our commitment to creation care, we will kick off this year’s Earth Day activities and Global Youth Service Day in Northeast Wisconsin with the screening of Green Fire, a full-length feature documentary film about the life and works of Aldo Leopold, on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 7 pm at the Center.
“We are excited to have the opportunity to show such a unique film — celebrating a powerful legacy and absorbing important lessons on creation care — and are especially grateful to Alison Frazier for helping make this event possible,” said Hung Nguyen, our executive director.
Leopold is known as one of the most prominent environmentalists of the 20th century, a legend whose life and works have shaped the modern environmental movement by inspiring us to see the natural world as a community to which we, too, belong. Green Fire is the first film of its kind and on this topic.
The film is shown in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay environmental club, PEAC, and will also include a speaker, Stanley Temple, a well-known ecologist. The event is free and open to the public.
From the film synopsis:
Green Fire explores Leopold’s personal journey of observation and understanding and reveals how his ideas resonate today with people across the entire American landscape, from inner cities to the remotest wildlands. The film challenges viewers to contemplate their own relationship with the land community.
The film features commentary from conservation leaders and practitioners, including scientists, ranchers, scholars, and three of Aldo Leopold’s children—Nina, Carl, and Estella. Dr. Curt Meine, Leopold’s biographer, serves as the on-camera guide to his life and legacy, making the connections between Leopold’s ideas and their expression in the conservation movement today.
Students aim to bring clean water to Africa
Read about our Dinner with a Cause: Eat Well Project — the effort which aims to bring clean water to Africa — in the article published in the Green Bay Press-Gazette on Friday, March 18, 2011.
Dozen Denominations Dinner to raise money for a well in Africa
The Mauthe Center is launching its first annual signature fundraiser Dozen Denominations Dinner, scheduled for March 24, 2011 at 7 pm at the Center. The event is uniquely designed to reflect the Center’s mission of bringing people together around a table for a conversation and a cause greater than ourselves.
On March 24 at 7 pm, a dozen faith communities will offer authentic dishes for all to taste and then vote on; the students at the University will provide entertainment in the form of music and displays and all attendees will be entered into a drawing for a number of prizes, including a $500 raffle!
All proceeds will benefit the Mauthe Center, and dollars raised in 2011 will be used to help us complete our effort to engage UWGB students in learning about the shortage of clean water around the world by building a well in Africa during the summer of 2011.
Since this is a new event, the Center’s plan is to place it on a trial for 3 years. After the third year, all 36 recipes (12 from each year) will be combined into a cookbook of local culinary specialties and the book will be sold locally and on the Center’s website.
The cost for community members is $50 a ticket.
The cost for students is $20 a ticket. (Each student will also receive a free Mauthe Center t-shirt!)
Get your tickets today as space is limited!
You can purchase them online,
By sending a check payable to the Mauthe Center,
Or by calling us at (920)465-5133.
Applications invited for $1,000 and $500 scholarships
Students at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay are invited to apply for two of the Mauthe Center’s annual scholarships: The Rev. Richard Mauthe Scholarship ($1,000) and the Rev. Dr. David Steffenson Endowed Scholarship for Environmental Policy and Ethics ($500). The deadline for applications is March 25, 2011.
The Rev. Richard Mauthe Scholarship ($1,000) was established in 1991 in recognition of Mauthe’s 30 years of service in campus ministry and will be awarded to a University of Wisconsin-Green Bay student who has exemplified, through action and person, the mission of the Richard Mauthe Center for Faith, Spirituality, and Social Justice. To be eligible, the student must be enrolled full-time and have a sophomore standing, 3.0 GPA, and submit all required information (resume, unofficial transcript, 2-page personal statement, and 2 reference letters.)
The Rev. Dr. David Steffenson Endowed Scholarship for Environmental Policy and Ethics ($500) was established 2010 on the 40th anniversary of Earth Day in honor of Steffenson, a life-long environmental ethicist, first Protestant chaplain at the Center and instructor at the University. The title of a Steffenson Scholar will be bestowed upon a University of Wisconsin-Green Bay student in good academic standing who is seeking a degree in Environmental Policy, Environmental Science and/or other majors related to environmental ethics. The recipient must demonstrate financial need, good character, passion and dedication to environment and a commitment to obtaining their degree in the chosen field. The required materials include a resume, unofficial transcript, 2-page personal statement, and 2 reference letters.
The scholarships will be announced in May 2011 and the recipients will receive their award directly.
For more information on the background, required materials and eligibility, go here.
Dozen Denominations Dinner
Spice up your week with a chance to try TWELVE various dishes contributed by faith communities of the area and vote for your favorites! Thursday, March 24th, the Mauthe Center will be hosting this dinner including a cash drawing and of course the announcement of the top-ranked dish, based on the guests’ choices.
Don’t miss out on this event…tickets are for sale to the public as well as students (who may enjoy the budget-friendly price.) All proceeds will go toward our goal to build a well in Africa this summer. Be sure to spread the word!!
Argall to Speak at Tuesdays with Mauthe
The Rev. Dr. Randy Argall, pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Green Bay is to speak on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at 7 pm at the Mauthe Center as a special guest during our Tuesdays with Mauthe, a monthly dinner-conversation facilitated by the founder of the center, Rev. Richard Mauthe. The event begins at 7:00 pm on the first Tuesday of the month and includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, music, and a talk on the topic of spirituality seen through the lens of individual guest speakers. The event is free and open to the public.
In order to plan for food, we ask that you RSVP by calling us at (920) 465-5133 or emailing us at info@mcenter.org, but walk-ins are also welcomed!
About Rev. Argall
Randy is the Pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He has a Master of Divinity from Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, PA; a Master of Theology in New Testament from Calvin Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, MI; and a Ph. D. in Judaism and Christianity in the Hellenistic Age from the University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA.
Argall is also a member of the Mauthe Center’s Board of Directors and currently serves as its President.
To follow Pastor Randy’s blog and read his thoughts on “reformed spirituality” as he prepares for March 1 presentation, visit: http://firstprespastorrandy.wordpress.com/about/
Feast of Nations to celebrate cultural exchange, bring the community together for food and music
We will be hosting our first Feast of Nations on Thursday, February 10 at 6 pm, bringing students from all walks of life together to celebrate cultural exchange while enjoying and sharing in international cuisine and live music. In addition to the Mauthe Center, the event is co-sponsored by the UWGB International Club, UWGB Alumni Association and other partners.
Students will contribute meals from Bulgaria, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, Northern Ireland, and other countries and a group of UWGB students will perform live music. The attendees will get a chance to learn more about individual cultures and the origins of each of the meals, shared Judy Thompson, the Mauthe Center intern and coordinator of the event.
“I am excited to bring everyone together to share about their individual backgrounds and have some great food,” said Thompson, who herself is an international student from Northern Ireland. “We don’t often get a chance to spend time with each other and exchange our cultural experiences. The Feast of Nations is a perfect opportunity to do just that,” she concluded.
The event is free and open to the public, but donations are welcomed.
Charity concert scheduled for Friday, March 4th
Another charity concert is in the works at the Mauthe Center! Local bands from around the Green Bay area are scheduled to come play a concert for the students at the university with a cover charge of $5. Students can come enjoy food and great live music, while also helping out a good cause. All proceeds will go to The Water Project. ( http://thewaterproject.org/ )
Tonight’s Tuesdays with Mauthe
Guests and students joined each other for delicious food and good conversation. They were educated by Rabbi Shaina Bacharach who was the special guest speaker tonight, February 1st, 2011. For more photos of this event and others please click on the photos tab and view our albums.
