Monday, January 21, 2013

The Public is invited to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration at St. Paul's UMC at 7 p.m.


MLK-event-web-square The United Way and the Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids hosted the 27th annual Remembering Martin Luncheon at Noon.

It was a very nice luncheon at Kirkwood Community College today.  The Keynote Address was given by Dr. Ruth White, a retired educator for over 30 years and Project Director for Kids on Course. Dr. White spoke in part, to the 22 middle and high school students honored by the community.

Tonight, the public is welcome to attend the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration at St. Paul's UMC at 7 p.m. Our Facebook invite page for this year's event.

The Sending to Serve Committee of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church will be pleased to announce the recipient of the fourteenth annual Percy and Lileah Harris “Who is My Neighbor?” Award. The plaque reads, “In recognition of a lifelong faith commitment to living in harmony with others and to promoting equality and social justice in the community.”

This year's keynote speaker will be Lew Montgomery, a former University of Iowa football player and Manager, Diversity & Talent Acquisition at ACT, Inc., in Iowa City.  The public is invited to this neighborhood event in the City of Cedar Rapids.

Monday, December 24, 2012


The mission at St. Paul's UMC is to To know and follow Christ and help others know and follow Christ ...

We welcome you to visit St. Paul's UMC at Christmas ...


Monday, November 19, 2012

Planning has begun for a January 21, 2013 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration event at St. Paul's UMC.

Our first planning meeting for our 2013 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration was held last Tuesday night at. St. Paul's UMC, as Jerry Matchett, our chair, and other members of the planning committee meet.

We want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving this week.

Remember to mark down in your calendars this year's Dr. MLK Jr. Celebration event.  It will be held Monday, January 21, 2013 at 7 p.m. at St. Paul's UMC.  The public is invited to this event.

Our next planning meeting will be Tuesday, November 27th at St. Paul's UMC.

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

November 6, 2012 is Election Day in Linn County, Iowa and across America

2012 Election Guide

Dear Mr Robin B Tucker,

Following is your 2012 Election Guide. We here at NWYC hope you find this helpful and please remember every vote counts!



State and Territorial Election Offices
If you have any questions about the election process or voting, contact your state or territorial election office:
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NOTE: NWYC does not financially support nor endorse any candidate or Political Party
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Monday, January 23, 2012

Neighborhood Safety Forum for District 3 Cedar Rapids at 7 p.m. Monday, January 23 at St. Paul's UMC



We begin the fourth week of 2012 in Cedar Rapids this week.

Council Member Pat Shey is hosting the Neighborhood Safety Forum. Pat Shey represents District 3 on the City Council for Cedar Rapids.

The purpose of this forum is to provide information to help residents make their homes and neighborhoods safer. We will discuss current crime statistics, what you can do to protect your home, how you can make your neighborhood safer, and what you should do if you experience a crime or witness suspicious activity.

Pat Shey to Host Neighborhood Safety Forum on Jan. 23
City Council Member Pat Shey will host a Neighborhood Safety Forum on Monday, January 23, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, located at 1340 3rd Ave SE, especially for residents of District 3.

“The purpose of this forum is to provide the citizens of Cedar Rapids with information that will help them make their homes and neighborhoods safer,” said Shey. “We will discuss current crime statistics, what you can do to protect your home, how you can make your neighborhood safer, and what you should do if you experience a crime or witness suspicious activity.”

The forum will feature a panel discussion, moderated by Shey, which will include the following experts from the Cedar Rapids Police Department: Lt. Jerry Potter, Sgt. Matthew Welsh, Investigator Michael Bailey and Crime Analyst Dawn Stanford. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and share concerns during the forum.

Residents with personal experiences to share are encouraged to submit a written narrative or statement before the forum and send them to
Pat.Shey@cedar-rapids.org. All statements will be compiled, scanned and share with all who are interested.

Monday, January 16, 2012

Celebrating the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday at St. Paul's UMC at 7 p.m. on Monday, January 16, 2012

The public is welcome at the 2012 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration at St. Paul's UMC at 7 p.m. The 13Th annual Dr. Percy and Lileah Harris “Who Is My Neighbor?” award will be presented at the service. Everyone is urged to come to this celebration of the ideals of peace, justice and relationships with our neighbors.

Earlier on Monday, the MLK holiday in Cedar Rapids, a joint meeting of the United Way of East Central Iowa and the Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids celebrated the MLK holiday with the 26Th annual Remembering Martin Luncheon.

Washington High School's 'Slice of Jazz' provided the musical program, while the Honorable Romonda D. Belcher, District Associate Judge and first African-American female judge in the State of Iowa provided the keynote address. Also, 22 local high school and ninth graders were honored with student awards and a leadership conference in the afternoon.

Other news in the Cedar Rapids community on this MLK Holiday. As reported: "At the Wellington Heights Neighborhood Association, volunteers were also out using the day to serve others by caulking cracks in an effort to weatherize their building." - KGAN CBS2.

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Monday, January 16Th Remembering Martin Luncheon, then the 13th annual "Who Is My Neighbor" Award at the MLK Day Celebration at St. Paul's UMC at 7 PM

This Monday, January 16Th, our Nation and community will celebrate the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday.

In Cedar Rapids, there are two popular events that have become a tradition in our community. The 26Th Annual Remembering Martin Luncheon at the Hotel at Kirkwood at 11:30 a.m., as well as the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration on Monday evening at St. Paul's UMC at 7 p.m.

The St. Paul's UMC event is open to the public and there is no charge to attend, though a free will offering is taken.