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| October Programs at Charis |
Movement Building Skill Share for the Queer Left with S.O.N.G.
Wednesday, October 5, 7:30-9pm 
Want to learn specific skills like facilitation, coalition building, and popular education tools that will help you become a better organizer and activist? Do you want to know more about the history of anti-oppression organizing in the South? Are you longing for a place to talk about legacies and strategies of resistance and struggle? Then join us in welcoming S.O.N.G. co-director Paulina Hernandez and other local organizers as they share both specific strategies and histories/stories. This group will meet on the first Wednesday of each month and will alternate between popular education about queer and anti-oppression legacies/histories and skill shares designed to teach you new methods and strategies for your work. This event is part of Charis Circle's Founding the Future of Feminism series and has a suggested donation of $5 but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. This event is co-sponsored by S.O.N.G..
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Natural Transitioning: An FTM Alternative with Tristan and Sicily Skye Thursday, October 6, 7:30-9pm
Join us for an informational session with Tristan and Sicily Skye co-authors of Natural Transitioning: An FTM Alternative and creators of the TQ Nation web community. They will be happy to answer questions and sign copies of their new book. About Natural Transitioning: "Natural Transitioning™ was founded by Tristan and Sicily Skye and it's what we label the process of transitioning from female to male (FtM) by raising the testosterone levels your body naturally produces, without injecting testosterone or other methods. NT was an idea one day behind the mastermind of Sicily Skye who has been in the world of bodybuilding for almost a decade. Through bodybuilding, Sicily learned the science of manipulating your body to produce the results you want if you have enough dedication, will-power and knowledge. It's crucial to know your body and what works for you and against you. Tristan agreed to follow Sicily's regimen and he then researched the natural supplements of the bodybuilding world that would help boost the levels of testosterone naturally. Over a trial and error process, together they formulated a plan that works and has had proven results for a growing number of transmen. This is a an alternative option for transmen who (1) are waiting to start T (2) do not want to take T for any reason *or can't* (3) have been on T and want to try a different option."
The book is $19.99. Please call (404)524-0304 to order or send an email to orders@charisbooksandmore.com to purchase. This event is part of Charis Circle's Urban Sustainability and Wellness Programming and has a suggested donation of $5 but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
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Charis at Atlanta Gay Pride
Saturday, October 8--Sunday, October 9th 
Charis Books and Charis Circle will participate in Atlanta Pride in many ways. We will host a booth in the park and we will march in the parade on Sunday. If you are interested in volunteering with us at our booth please email angela@charisbooksandmore.com. If you are interested in marching* with us in the parade please email Elizabeth@chariscircle.org. We'd love all our Charis friends to celebrate with us! *If you are unable to walk/march/wheel but would like to participate in the parade please let Elizabeth know you would like to ride on the Charis float.
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Writing With Intent
Mondays, October 10 & 24, 6:30-8:30pm 
This facilitated group is open to writers of fiction and creative non-fiction who want a serious group to provide constructive criticism, motivational exercises, and interpersonal accountability to keep their writing on track. Writers are encouraged to bring copies of their work to share for critique. If it is your first time attending the group, just bring a pen and paper and an open mind.
For more information, please contact Elizabeth at Elizabeth@Chariscircle.org.
This event is part of Charis Circle's From Margin to Center Literary Program and there is a suggested donation of $5 but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
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Exploring Sacred Space with Ben Johnson, Gillian Renault and Mitch Cohen Tuesday, October 11, 7:30-9pm 
Join us in welcoming the editor and two contributors of Sacred Space. About the book: Sacred Space offers an introduction to the five major religions of the world: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Vedantaism, and Buddhism. Beginning with a description of the places of worship, the authors explore what takes place in this space, what it means and what happens in the lives of the people beyond the Sacred Space. This book offers a model for religious groups and communities to explore the sacred space of the other. It aims to promote dialogue, mutual understanding and cooperation in solving the major problems of the world. The authors explain in simple language the faith and the practice of the various religions. This book is unique in that the authors also serve as guides in visiting the Sacred Spaces of the other faiths. This event is sponsored by Charis Books and More.
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Soraya Mire author of "Girl With Three Legs" the Story of her Fight Against Female Genital Mutilation
Wednesday, October 12, 7:30-9pm 
Join us in welcoming Soraya Miré, a native of Somalia, and a survivor of childhood female genital mutilation (FGM), an ancient rite of passage sometimes known as female circumcision. In her memoir, The Girl With Three Legs, Soraya talks about her experiences and about working closely on the FGM issue with the United Nations, the World Health Organization, the UN Population Fund with Face to Face, as well as Amnesty International and other non-governmental organizations. In Canberra, she was part of the Second International Conference on Women and Health organized by the World Health Organization. For the past twenty nine years, she has worked to combat violence against women and children. Soraya will lead us in a discussion of this very complicated and painful issue. This event is part of Charis Circle's Founding the Future of Feminism Programming and there is a suggested donation of $5. No one will be turned away. This evening is co-sponsored by the Refugee Women's Network. |
Akoma Book Club: Positive Energy
Saturday, October 15, 10:30am-12:00pm 
The Akoma Book Club (of Women Healing Women) is open to any woman seeking camaraderie with like-minded women for fun, self-empowerment and growth. Even if you haven't read the book, but are willing to talk about the principles in the book, you can join us for a lively discussion. October's book pick is Positive Energy by Judith Orloff. This event is sponsored by Charis Books and Women Healing Women, Inc
About the book:
Are you forever rushing through your day, fending off chronic exhaustion? Are you desperately overcommitted, afraid to say no? Do you want to feel well rested and ready to conquer each day with enthusiasm, but fall short time and time again? If so, you're the victim of a hidden energy crisis. Here, at last, is the complete prescription that will stop you from feeling constantly drained and enable you to live a more vibrant life. |
Learn About Radical Childcare with Kelli's Childcare Collective of Atlanta
Wednesday, October 19, 7:30-9pm  Please join us in welcoming a discussion with members of Kelli's Childcare Collective of Atlanta (KCCA), a collective of volunteers who provide liberation-based childcare, in which caretakers are queer-friendly, attentive, passionate, and progressive. Come learn what radical childcare is all about! Everyone is welcome and refreshments will be provided. http://kccatl.com/ This event is part of Charis Circle's Strong Families, Whole Children Programming and there is a suggested donation of $5 for this event. No one will be turned away for lack of donation.
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Cliterati Open No-Mic Featuring Louise Robertson
Thursday, October 20, 7:30-9pm
 Charis and Cliterati pair up to present an inviting and fierce open mic & reading series on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Hosted by the anarchic spoken word team of Karen G and Theresa Davis, members of the Art Amok Slam Team, this series cultivates the voices of authors, novices and an assortment of poets, songstresses and storytellers. If you've never been to Cliterati what are you waiting for? We want YOU to share your words and raise your voice!
Louise Robertson is a hotshot. She is a poet you should know. She began as a dorm room poet who could barely speak above a whisper. Now, having earned a BA, an MFA, two fellowships, numerous publications as well as featured all over the nation, slammed locally and regionally, and been anthologized multiple times, she does speak above a whisper.This will be her second feature for Cliterati, so you'll know her even better after October!
This event is part of Charis Circle's From Margin to Center Literary Programing and there is a suggested donation of $5, but no one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
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Getting in Touch With the Source: a Women's Writing Experience
Friday, Oct. 21 and Saturday, Oct. 22nd at UUCA
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Are you a woman writer who yearns for:
· A place to write?
· Time to write?
· An audience?
· The energy of other writers?
· The advice of other writers?
· The inspiration of accomplished authors?
· The opportunity to be published yourself?
Save the dates: Friday, October 21 and Saturday October 22 for a one-of-a-kind writing conference at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta (UUCA). Meet, learn and participate in a workshop led by celebrated authors and poets. Also enjoy a yoga and meditation session designed to fuel your creative energy, and an opportunity to perform for an audience. You will also have the chance to have a personal meeting with a professional editor to discuss your work.
Tickets for Friday night's keynote speaker, Pearl Cleage are $30. Tickets for the two day event are $85 in advance, $100 at the door. Tickets available at Charis, cash or check only.
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