CAAA Revamped!

We're in the process of revamping CAAA as an organization. We're basically starting from the ground up! It's going to be awesome. More info to come... thanks!
Joshua Holmes & CAAA

SAV 'Just Case'

Friday & Saturday April 24th & 25th 7PM
The Anchor Fellowship - 629 3rd Ave S Nashville
Just Cause is a commemoration and celebration of Nashville heroes: social justice groups, organizations, faith communities, artists, performers, and local businesses who are working to increase the quality of life for people here and all over the world.

Visit JustCauseNashville.com for the details.
And keep your ears open; you never know who might show up.

End The Fed

Saturday, April 25: Operation: Repeal the Fed! CAAA will peacefully stand against the injustices that the Federal Reserve creates when it devalues the dollar and lends money at high rates, thus placing an increasing amount of financial distress and oppression on the poor and working class. 301 8th Ave N Nashville @ 1PM.

Contact: ericsharp.etf@gmail.com
endthefed.us

Holy Week

During Holy Week, April 6th-12th, you are invited to join Amos House Community, a new Catholic Worker community in Nashville, in an exercise of spiritual awakening and understanding as we celebrate holy week by spending 24 hours on the streets of Nashville in contemplation, observation and participation with those who live each day on the street.

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Jeannie Alexander at 615-438-9706 or Doug Sanders at 615-479-4116.

Iraq War Prayer Vigil and Peace Walk Flier

CAAA Official Press Release - Iraq War Prayer Vigil

Christian Action Against Apathy (CAAA)
Contact: Joshua Holmes
Email: joshuatheanchor@gmail.com
Web: http://ctriplea.org


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


CAAA IRAQ WAR PRAYER WALK VIGIL

Saturday, March 21, 2009 in Downtown Nashville

On Saturday, 21st March 2009 Christian Action Against Apathy (CAAA) will be leading a one hour walk starting at the Parthenon Building in Centennial Park at 11:00 am. The walk will proceed along Broadway, 7th Avenue and on to the Legislative Plaza. It has been a year since the CAAA team and concerned members of the public held a prayer walk and vigil to mark their acknowledgment of the ongoing sacrifice of troops billeted to Iraq and the massive loss of life on both American and Iraqi sides.

Since the war began in March 2003, around 31,054 American troops have been wounded both in combat and during daily duties, a toll that continues to climb. There was much anticipation for the new administration’s promise to withdraw most of the troops through a 16 month phased procedure. However, it is now becoming apparent that things may in fact take up to 19 months now, with 30,000 to 50,000 U.S. troops to remain posted in the Middle East a little while longer. When we consider that for the first time since the war began the number of American Servicemen and women committing suicide has matched that of American civilians, we are reminded that the wounds are not only physical. And perhaps more sadly these figures do not even take into account the Iraqi deaths, which are said to range from 90,777 to 99,120.

It is with this information and knowledge that CAAA has partnered with The Anchor Fellowship Church, which is located on 3rd Ave South in downtown Nashville, to pray for and remember those who are suffering, whether they are in the field or the families who have been left behind.

Some may argue this is too much politics for a church or anyone to get involved in. However, it is not policies and strategies that are being highlighted here, but the human cost to yet another prolonged, mindless and bloodthirsty war.

This Walk of peace is open to all, regardless of religious or political beliefs.

CAAA is associated with The Anchor Fellowship, located in downtown Nashville. 629 3rd Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37210. Call (615) 733-0522 for details. For more information about this and other CAAA events, please visit the Christian Action Against Apathy website at http://ctriplea.org.

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Iraq War Prayer Vigil and Peace Walk

Prayer for the families, troops, Americans, and Iraqis affected by six years of war.

Saturday, March 21st @ 11AM
Parthenon Building Centennial Park
West End Avenue
Walk to Legislative Plaza

Walk approximately One Hour
Sign Party March 15th @ The Anchor 12:30PM

Only bring signs of peace, hope, and love.
Christian and Secular groups welcome!!!

theanchorfellowship.com
ctriplea.com

Last Years Iraq War Prayer Vigil and Peace Walk

prayer walk sign party!!!

Sunday, March 15th
12:30PM

The Anchor Fellowship
629 3rd Ave S Nashville
ctriplea.com
theanchorfellowship.com


come out and make some signs for the prayer walk march 21st for the Iraq War Vigil.
bring sign stuff and we got some too. thanks!

CAAA Free Monthly Documentary Night 2.28.09

Film on the anniversary of the Iraq War, displaying how it has affected people on both sides. This will help to promote our Prayer Vigil on March 21st during the sixth anniversary of the war. More Info on that TBA. Guest Speaker. Refreshments Served.

The Anchor Fellowship Church
629 3rd Ave S Nashville
6PM FREE ctriplea.com

CAAA Public Meeting

Saturday, February 28, 2009
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Joshua Holmes' House
1007 Stainback Avenue
Nashville, TN

Come and Learn about CAAA and be apart of the shape of things to come! Open to Everyone! Refreshments served.

The Harbor: Refugee Ministry Training

Training for The Harbor, a refugee sponsorship program
Sunday, February 15, 2009
1:00 - 3:00 PM
at The Anchor Fellowship
629 3rd Avenue South - Nashville, TN - 37210

Julia Kevon and World Relief will be giving a short training for those interested in volunteering to work with refugees in the Nashville area. Volunteer opportunities may include teaching English, helping with household tasks (how to pay bills, use appliances, clean an apartment, drive a vehicle, etc.), tutoring students, or being on call to move new families into apartment homes.

You can plan the times that you help around your schedule. We encourage you to co-sponsor a family with your spouse, family, roommates, home group, or friends. The purpose of this ministry is to use your community to provide a support for people who are new to the United States.

Click here to read the mission statement of The Harbor.

Contact joshuatheanchor@gmail.com with any questions.

Refugee Ministry Mission Statement

The Harbor
A Ministry of CAAA and The Anchor Fellowship


“Learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow.” –Isaiah 1:17
This is more than just a good idea. This is a commandment from God. The Harbor exists so the church can actively and practically live out God’s mandate to be a voice for the voiceless, a friend to the friendless, and to look out for those who need a helping hand. When refugees enter our country, they are faced with a wall of obstacles - a new language, a different culture, job searches, driving tests, new schools, and a lifestyle that may be completely different from the one they previously knew.
The Harbor is here not only to help these refugees, but to befriend them. We believe these relationships go both ways, and want to not only be a part of their lives, but have them be a part of ours. We welcome these new friends into our community, for community provides a safe harbor from loneliness and vulnerability.

“If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!” – Ecclesiastes 4:10
The Harbor facilitates partnerships with refugee families who have been grandfathered out of resettling programs. We organize groups within the church to visit, eat with, assist, and be friends with these families. The Harbor offers free training through World Relief to equip volunteers to practically and effectively connect with the families in need.

CAAA Free Monthly Documentary Night 1.31.09

Refugee Film called 'Settling in Seattle' showing refugees from around the world settling in Seattle, Washington. Special Guest Julia Kevon from World Relief. This is to help start our new refugee sponsorship program which we need a lot of volunteers to help starting within the next month and Humankind Thrift Store to help raise money to buy uniforms for local Nashville school children. 

Sat, Jan 31st, 2009

The Anchor Fellowship Church

629 3rd Ave S Nashville

6 PM  refreshments  FREE

governessfilms.com/refugee - trailer

ctriplea.com   theanchorfellowship.com

 

Christian Action Against Apathy: The First Post

Welcome to the CAAA blog! Check here often for events, service opportunities, and educational links on social justice issues and current events.

Here is what CAAA is all about:

Christian Action Against Apathy, or CAAA, is the social justice arm of The Anchor Fellowship. CAAA is involved in local, national, and international efforts to extend the hand of Christ to those in need.

In Isaiah 1:17, God says, "Learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow."

This is why CAAA exists. We believe that God has called the church to love, protect, and advocate for the "least of these." Furthermore, we believe the church needs to be a voice for the voiceless, seek justice, and encourage those who are oppressed. We strive to do this in many ways:

HELPING THE HOMELESS: CAAA is involved with monthly homeless outreaches and hosts a food pantry at The Anchor Fellowship.

SERVING THE POOR: CAAA and The Anchor Fellowship partner with First Wesleyan Church to serve meals and hand out free groceries to residents in a low-income neighborhood in East Nashville.

STANDING FOR HUMAN RIGHTS: We engage in peaceful protests to stand against social injustices.

EDUCATING OUR COMMUNITY: We hold monthly documentary nights, host a radio show discussing biblical views on current events, and are starting community classes to educate those in our community on issues like nutrition and healthcare.

HELPING REFUGEES: CAAA is starting a refugee sponsorship program called "The Harbor," through which we can be a friend to those who are seeking refuge from hardships and persecution. CAAA also links with HUMANKIND thrift store, located in The Anchor, to provide school uniforms for refugee children.

RESPONDING TO NEED: CAAA also ahs other ministries to support their work in human rights and helping the poor.


If you'd like to become involved with CAAA, check this blog for opportunities, join our Facebook group, or send us a message on MySpace!