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Valley Insight has offered a monthly Buddhist Study/Practice group at the Northern NH Correctional Facility for Men in Berlin for over 14 years. Working with VIMS Guiding Teacher, Doreen Schweizer, our volunteers have played an invaluable part in the program’s effectiveness. As these meditative practices of reflection and kindness have taken root in prison life, we have witnessed a softening in the attitudes of prison staff, as well as transformations within individual inmates and in our own hearts.

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Joanne Bernard of Wilmot, NH has been involved for a year. “I was fortunate to find the caring, compassionate prison sangha. Our shared meditation practice opens a profound connection with these intelligent, funny men in a place where, against the odds, hope arises.”

Micah Hero Profiles

Terry Gustafson taught meditation at prisons in Colorado and Arizona before moving to Strafford, VT in 2012. He is inspired by the dedicated group in Berlin, NH. “They are so happy and grateful to do this,” he says. “Their energy is uplifting!”

Our Financial Supporters & Food Donors....................................................Page 5 Micah Heroes (Pictured) ..................................................................................Pages 6-7 Jean Sibley......................................................................................................Page 8 Church of Christ at Dartmouth College

Landon Hall of West Lebanon, NH has volunteered for 11 years. “Over time, the core group members have become true spiritual friends. The fruits of their efforts reveal the transformative capacities within the human heart. Their lives are often beacons of hope and inspiration.”

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Barbara Woodard of Lyme, NH has volunteered for 12 years: “The gentlemen are motivated, intellectually curious, friendly, dedicated and grateful. Many have exchanged remorse and pain for wisdom and wellness. This has made me more curious and committed in my own practice”

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Claudia Brandenburg, of Wilder, VT, corresponds by mail with a group member. It has been a rewarding experience for both. They share spiritual insights, poetry and art. “Our friendship has increased our compassion and wisdom for all people. It is an honor to be a part of this project.”

Sharon Parker.................................................................................................Page 15 Lebanon United Methodist Church Kathy Wright..................................................................................................Page 16 Meriden Congregational Church Wendy & Paul Manganiello..........................................................................Page 19 Our Savior Lutheran Church Charlotte Houde Quimby............................................................................Page 20 UVIP Special Micah Hero Alice Golnick..................................................................................................Page 23 St. Barnabas Episcopal Church Dan Fraser......................................................................................................Page 24 St. Barnabas Episcopal Church Jonathan Brennan..........................................................................................Page 27 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Christine Bailey-Kellogg...............................................................................Page 28 St. Thomas Episcopal Church Bruce Pacht....................................................................................................Page 31 Upper Valley Jewish Community Joanne Bernard, Terry Gustafson, Landon Hall, Barbara Woodard, Claudia Brandenburg...................................................Page 32 Valley Insight Meditation Society

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How We Work

Kol Ha'Emek, the Upper Valley Jewish Community, is proud to recognize Bruce Pacht as our Micah Hero. Both professionally and through endless volunteer work, Bruce serves the community with passion, compassion and leadership.

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Bruce brings this same level of intensity and dedication to his volunteer service, for example in over four decades with Rotary, including a year serving as governor of our international district. Bruce contributes to the Upper Valley Jewish Community so effectively, yet quietly and modestly, that we often don't realize how many things simply would stop functioning if not for Bruce. For years, he has produced a superbly designed bimonthly newsletter, exhibiting tremendous patience with all our late submissions. He has been an integral part of every major transition, serving on the Board of Directors in the early 70s when the UVJC first decided to hire a rabbi; serving as inaugural chair of the Foundation for Jewish Life at Dartmouth, which raised the funds to build and endow the Roth Center; and serving on the UVJC board during its reorganization. In spite of his leadership and tremendous commitment of time to so many ongoing service projects, he is still the first to volunteer when someone is needed, for example, to prepare lunches for children in affordable housing. Bruce is a true Micah hero.

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Welcome to The 6th Annual Micah Awards Ceremony “Local Heroes, Local Foods” Sunday, November 12, 2017 Doors open 2:00 PM for Socializing & Refreshments 3:00 to 5:00 PM Awards Ceremony Claremont Senior Center 5 Acer Heights Road, Claremont, NH The basis for the Micah Awards Ceremony is Micah 6:8 in the Jewish and Christian traditions, in which the prophet Micah tells the Jewish people what their God expects of them: “Act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God” (Micah Hero) Other traditions may hear in Micah’s words a universal human call to justice, mercy and humility and find that inspiration in their own tradition as well: “Act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with all beings” (Community Action Hero) Honoring local heroes from the United Valley who especially live into this guidance is what the UVIP Micah Awards Ceremony is all about! UVIP member groups have nominated one or more of their own to be recognized as a Micah Hero or a Community Action Hero. These “local heroes” are people active not only in their own organization, but who also have made a difference in the broader community But beyond recognizing “local heroes”, the Micah Awards Ceremony features “local foods” in the snacks, desserts, and beverages we serve. We recognize that it isn’t just the great people that make the Valley so special, but also our delicious local food. And finally, this Micah Awards Ceremony program booklet contains ads from businesses and non-profit organizations that believe in and support the work of the United Valley Interfaith Project. Please support them in return! 30

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Our Partners & Coalitions UVIP is a strong believer in building coalitions with other like-minded organizations to build collective power. UVIP and Manchester, NH-based Granite State Organizing Project (GSOP) created the New Hampshire Alliance for a Moral Economy, which includes other groups fighting with UVIP and GSOP for economic justice issues. We are also active in New Hampshire Voices of Faith, a faith-based advocacy group that helps us frame our social justice work in moral terms. We are linked to Vermont Interfaith Action, a group like UVIP and GSOP across Vermont. We are part of the PICO National Network.

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UVIP’s Moral Economy initiative, with the NH Alliance, in just the last 3 years has helped beat back so-called “right to work” legislation (which is NOT about the right to work but about weakening unions), protected food stamps for low-income families, prevented predatory payday lending (500%+ annual interest) from re-entering New Hampshire, fought for a living wage (New Hampshire currently defaults to the Federal $7.25/hour minimum wage), fought for stronger protections for temporary workers, and advocated for full-day publicly-funded kindergarten. UVIP’s Claremont Stories Project gathered the stories of over 100 low-and-middle income families in Claremont, the lowest-income city in our region, and formed the foundation for many of our local insights on these issues. Our Economic Justice Team continues to research alternative lending possibilities for low income people and is just now beginning to explore the issue of health care in light of current possibility of UNinsuring over 23 million Americans.

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UVIP’s local Seniors Aging with Dignity initiative grew out of the needs within many of our own member groups. Seniors wish to remain in their homes and their communities, but many lack the tools, resources, and support to do so. UVIP has been instrumental in helping new Aging in Community volunteer groups form in our region, and helping those groups come together to share ideas and support one another. We have fought to preserve senior support programs like Meals on Wheels. UVIP is now rolling out a 5-session Useful Tools for Aging with Dignity course that gives seniors tools for organizing key information, staying engaged in their communities, and planning for future medical needs. UVIP’s emerging Immigrant Justice initiative, with our partner GSOP, became ever more urgent in the current environment with immediate threats to immigrants without documents living peacefully among us. As they are moving further into the shadows, terrorized by the threat of deportation and the tearing apart of families, GSOP, UVIP and our Coalition partners are moving aggressively to create protections. We are organizing to accompany immigrants without documents when they must report to ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) for periodic check-ins. We are organizing to rapidly deploy people to sites of ICE raids on homes or workplaces, to stand as observers and reporters of their deeds. We are organizing Support Networks of faith communities, including one within the local UVIP region, which, working together, can provide support for immigrant families at risk.

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Beyond St. Thomas, Christine is currently the Human Resources Coordinator at LISTEN Community Services. She has also served as a Crisis Counselor and Child and Family Programs Counselor and Program Director at LISTEN. Working in the nonprofit world allows Christine to continue to help people every day. In addition Christine serves as Vice President of The Newton School PTA in Strafford, Vt. Christine is an inspiration to us all as she continues to bring people together to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with our God.

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Here at St. Thomas Christine is a long time member of the Adult Choir, and assists the Children’s Choir by working with the Cherubs. She also is a co-coordinator of Tots and Tea, a weekly multi-age playgroup. Christine has served as Junior Warden in recent years and enjoyed organizing work projects such as spring and fall clean-up days, and seeing the amazing things that parishioners could accomplish when working together. In the past, Christine served as administrator of the “Larry Root Crisis Fund”, and was a Delegate and Alternate Delegate for Diocesan Convention.

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Christine has long been an active member of the Outreach Committee at St. Thomas and served as its co- chair from 2005-2010. Outreach Projects that have been standouts for Christine include the Northwoods/Hollow Drive Lunch Program and the CROP Walk, as they “pull the parish together to support a cause beyond us”.

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St. Thomas has chosen Christine Bailey-Kellogg as our Micah Hero for 2017. Christine has been a member of St. Thomas in two installments; from 1999-2001, then from 2004- until now. Early memories for Christine include being received by Bishop Theuner and joining Education for Ministry.

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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church proudly honors Jonathan Brennan as our 2017 Micah Hero. Jonathan has a strong faith, a belief in justice, a value for kindness, and walks humbly with God. His gentle kind manner and leadership have contributed abundantly to our church community, especially the last nine years as an Acolyte. Throughout his youth, Jonathan took karate classes and earned his Black Belt. He has been in Scouting for the past twelve years and loved camping and hiking in the White Mountains especially Mt. Adams and 80 miles of the A.T. in New Hampshire. Jonathan values the Scout Oath and Scout Law ‘to be the best person I can be’.

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In September, 2017, Jonathan earned his Eagle Scout by upgrading a portion of the Paul &Paul’s Wendy ramp to St. Parish House. This upgrade now provides safety to anyone needing to get into the Parish House. Manganiello Jonathan attended the Episcopal Youth Event, EYE, in June, 2017. He represented Vermont and was joined by 1,300

teens from around the country. After the EYE convention, Jonathan shared his EYE experience with his church family. Our Savior Lutheran Church He planned a service and delivered a sermon filled with enthusiasm, joy and gratitude. “I value being a Christian and I really liked being part of EYE Convention.”

Jonathan is a Lebanon High School Senior. He has passion for running and is on the Varsity Track team. He sings with the Lebanon High School Select Chorus and will be in several Holiday Concerts. St. Paul’s Church family is very grateful to be part of Jonathan’s life and will always be there for him to love and support him as he is called to do God’s work in the world.

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Thank you to UVIP for recognizing Micah Heroes in the Upper Valley and for your attentiveness to community needs and your hard work in meeting those needs in the Upper Valley.

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Thank you for helping us create a community of hope and possibility.

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Jean Sibley The Church of Christ at Dartmouth College Jean Sibley, like Micah, reminds us “to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God” through her deep faith and exemplary life. She and her late husband, John, have always created strong and beloved communities in the Upper Valley and around the world. As medical missionaries in Korea, the Sibleys raised their family in local villages rather than in isolated missionary compounds. After their four children had grown, Jean and John spent time in Thailand, serving Hmong refugees from Laos. They then moved on to Nepal. Through those years, Jean and her Korean “daughter” Hyun Hee Kim developed programs for teaching women how to knit as a way to become self-sufficient. Once she and John retired back to Etna, Jean and Hyun Hee shared the creative talents of these women by providing the impetus for what quickly became the Christmas Market with a Difference, held annually for the last 30 years at the Church of Christ at Dartmouth College. This cornerstone of our Church’s outreach efforts allows artisans from around the world to display and sell their work, with all the monies raised going back to the artists. In addition, the successful Hyun Hee Knitting Cooperatives in Korea and Nepal provided the inspiration for them to start similar cooperatives for women living in rural New Hampshire. Closer to home, Jean lives out her faith in countless ways. She was a founding member of the Widows Group at Church of Christ, recognizing the value of widows supporting each other. She has served on many Boards, mentored multiple young people, and provided leadership to our church community at times of joy and challenge, always with grace and love. Jean, and John while alive, never witnessed social injustice nor human need without figuring out ways to address them. Jean continues this important work, and is most deserving of the Micah Hero Award.



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Jean Sibley

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In recognition of Jean’s vision in establishing the Christmas Market With a Difference, and appreciation for her thirty years of tireless service and selfless dedication to its success. Jean’s enduring commitment to the mission of the Christmas Market and to our church, her compassion, and her deep, abiding kindness are an inspiration to us all.

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Dan Fraser St. Barnabas Episcopal Church Dan Fraser is most visibly the principal businessman running the Dan and Whit’s general store in Norwich, Vermont. While competing with online stores and big box competitors, Dan acts with charity and encourages his community to follow his example. He created a fundraiser five years ago called “19 Days of Norwich” taking place weeks before Christmas. This activity promotes local businesses while raising much needed financial support for the Haven. Several towns throughout the Upper Valley now follow his lead. He often finds business opportunities as possible occasions to raise awareness of community needs. On Mondays, customers see milk bottle caps on the counter and remember that buying one of them sends a gallon of milk to the Haven. On Wednesdays, pizza profits go to selected charities. Proceeds from monthly wine tasting tickets and sales likewise help others.

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Dan hires and mentors 20-40 students each year in their first job. Appalachian Trail hikers know that Dan extends his hospitality to strangers—holding their mail, offering a sandwich, or finding a place to stay. Through the Dismas House (Hartford, VT) he has hired ex-offenders. Dan has a master’s degree in special education and taught school for 14 years in Hartford, Norwich and Hanover. When a core employee at Dan and Whit’s retired after 39 years of service, Dan tried to maintain his family’s business while teaching full time. Eventually he gave his full attention to the store. There he supports the legacy of his parents and aging family members while nurturing the heart and soul of his town of Norwich. The store’s motto of “If you can’t find it here, you don’t need it” is well known in the Upper Valley!

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In September of 2015 Trinity Episcopal Church and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church joined together to begin a joint ministry in downtown Claremont. Prince of Peace sold its building and moved into Trinity Episcopal Church. The purpose of this ministry is to better serve the Claremont community through outreach and mission. The congregations decided to meld their traditions together creating a worship experience that honors both Lutheran and Episcopal traditions.

2017 Micah Awardee from The Church of Christ at Dartmouth College Jean B. Sibley

We celebrate Jean and give thanks for having been included in the life of her family. As wife, mother of 4, grandmother and great grand-mother, Jean is the ‘warp’ in the family fabric. Serving humanity through missions to Korea, Thailand, Nepal and the Upper Valley has been her life long dedication in the service of our Lord. A smile with her words, “We can do that!”, has enabled Jean to collect a legion of followers and supporters in the work of serving others. Since her youth, Jean and her surgeon husband, Dr. John, formed a true team. They have helped fellow humans reach better health and economic self-sufficiency where ever they have been. All the while they spread the Love of Jesus to all the lives they have touched. The Keene Family

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Alice Golnick St. Barnabas Episcopal Church St. Barnabas is honored to have Alice Golnick as our Micah hero. Since moving to the Upper Valley in 2001, Alice has been active in both the community and her parish. She has participated weekly in the White River Junction “Meals on Wheels” program for 10 years, taking meals to those who are homebound. These trips often involve 2 ½ or 3 hours, plus putting many miles on her car.

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Alice has served on St. Barnabas’ vestry for six years. She is involved in numerous parish activities (always in her quiet way): delivering food weekly from the church basket to the Haven; greeting parishioners and visitors at the church’s front door; helping several who need transportation to church; and serving on the Outreach Committee to help discern local and global needs before recommending where the parish’s financial contributions would be most effective. Music has always been an important part of Alice’s life. She is an exceptional recorder player, often sharing her talent by soloing and/or accompanying the congregation. Communitywide, she performs with a Renaissance ensemble in Sharon, VT, is a faithful member of the Bach Study Group, and plays several times a month with other recorder players throughout the Upper Valley. While living in New York’s Finger Lakes region, Alice was a Disaster Services Director with the American Red Cross. Her skill and compassion were first put to service with Hurricane Andrew. She retired in 2000 but was called back a year later after the 9/11/2001 attacks on the WTC to coordinate volunteers heading to NYC. After moving to the Upper Valley, she continued to work for the Red Cross, responding to family emergencies. After her husband Al became ill and subsequently died, she retired permanently from the Red Cross. We give thanks for all that Alice does for the community and for St. Barnabas.

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• ART STOP! AVA’s free “drop-in” Tuesday after-school program for students in grades 5 – 8, encourages students to take inspiration from current exhibitions to create their own works.

• ART LAB In collaboration with the Special Needs Support Center, 40 adult participants with special needs come to create art every Wednesday to find a sense of community and expression through art.

• SENIOR ART PROGRAM A collaboration with Grafton County Senior Citizens Council, Senior Art brings seniors from throughout the Upper Valley to AVA’s studios every Thursday for art-making and camaraderie, plus a hot lunch.

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Howard Shaffer Community Lutheran Church Howard Shaffer has attended Community Lutheran Church in Enfield starting as a child with his family as “summer people” and then later setting roots here in 1977 and retiring here in 2002. He has held many positions at Community Lutheran Church and is currently the vice-president of our Church Council. He has served as president of Church Council, worship assistant, confirmation class teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, altar guild member, call committee member, and for a number of years collector. Howard has assisted with live streaming our services and helped with mowing the lawn, weeding, and trimming. He is a familiar face on cleanup days and at yard sales. For over a year he has been instrumental in scheduling our facilities and especially the Red Cross Blood Drives at Community Lutheran Church.

Congratulations and best wishes to UVIP

“Justice is what love looks like in public” --- Cornel West

With joy and blessings Rev. Susan Grant Rosen, Westhampton, MA

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Howard has served in other organizations in our community such as the Enfield Village Association, the Mascoma Lake Association, managing the Lake Hosting program and has been a Town election poll assistant. He is a member of the American Nuclear Society, holding several offices and is in a subgroup, the Christian Nuclear Fellowship. He advocates for nuclear power in a non-confrontational manner as “nuclear public outreach.” Howard is a consistent example of one who has faith and lives that faith modeling how he feels about church and family.

“Foster Hope, Build Community” COVER is a local non-profit that completes urgently needed home repair for low income individuals and families in the Upper Valley.

You can help COVER repair a roof or install an accessibility ramp in four ways.

1. You can sponsor a roof or a ramp project. 2. You can volunteer on a work project. 3. You can donate quality home furnishing and building materials to the COVER Store. 4. You can shop at the COVER store. www.coverhomerepair.org 158 South Main St. White River Junction 802-296-7241

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Kathy Beckett First Congregational Church of Lebanon

Alice R. Ely, MPH, CPS Executive Director

First Congregational Church of Lebanon is delighted to recognize Kathy Beckett as our Micah Hero for this year. An active member of our congregation and community, Kathy is a respected leader within our church family, setting an inspirational standard of service to others.

One Court Street, Suite 378 • Lebanon, NH 03766 • 603.523.7100 email: [email protected] • web: www.uvpublichealth.org

As one of the State of New Hampshire’s 13 regional health networks, which also serves 22 communi>es in Vermont, the Public Health Council of the Upper Valley has quickly become the largest and broadest coali>on of advocates on public and popula>on health issues in the greater Upper Valley region. The PHC is a dynamic organiza>on with the flexibility to forge solu>ons that respond to the needs of its grassroot members with backing from governmental, philanthropic, and health care ins>tu>ons. Through monthly mee>ngs and ongoing ini>a>ves, the PHC empowers organiza>ons, professionals, and ci>zens, who together make our communi>es healthier and beLer places. The Public Health Council operates with funding and support from local towns, private donors, founda>ons, the State of NH DHHS, Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital, and Dartmouth-Hitchcock.

Over the years she has served First Congregational Church as a deacon, a member of our Mission and Social Action Committee, a regular volunteer at our monthly community dinners, and a driving force behind our congregation’s involvement with UVIP. Beyond our church, Kathy supports campaigns for a moral economy, the rights of immigrants and refugees, and clean energy alternatives in the Upper Valley. In all that she does, Kathy brings to life the Biblical ideal of a servant-leader whose faith leads her to walk with others in their pursuit of justice.

First Congregational Church of Lebanon applauds UVIP and ALL of this year’s

MICAH HEROES for working faithfully to support and improve communities in the Upper Valley and beyond! Weekly Worship and Church School Sundays, 10:00 am; coffee and fellowship following Church Office Hours Wednesday-Friday, 9:00-12:00

The Torreys

Open and Affirming • All Are Welcome!

ARE SO PROUD OF UVIP

First Congregational Church of Lebanon

THANKS FOR MAKING THE VALLEY BETTER FOR US ALL!

10 South Park Street • PO Box 230 Lebanon, NH 03766 • 603-448-4281 [email protected] • www.fccleb.org 12

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for all your support Charlotte Houde Quimby, CNM (1938-2017)

Thanks you for all your support!

The United Valley Interfaith Project is proud to recognize Charlotte Houde Quimby as a Micah Hero. Charlotte passed away in January but her spirit lives on in the Upper Valley through her family, children, grandchildren, beloved husband Tony, and friends; through the DHMC Nurse Midwifery Program, which she built from the ground up upon her arrival in the Upper Valley in 1983; through her work as an elected state representative; and last but not least, through the hundreds of families whose lives she touched in delivery rooms and birthing centers in the United States and around the world. Charlotte’s fearlessness and unquenchable thirst for learning created an impactful and unassuming leader who pursued healthy outcomes for women and families throughout her life. No challenge was too great for Charlotte. She battled gender discrimination in the medical field in the 1960’s and 70’s and, in her post-DHMC “retirement” years, she traveled extensively to build programs supporting prenatal care and safe midwifery practices to reduce infant mortality in Senegal, Uganda, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Charlotte was originally destined to be a nun and she carried her faith in God throughout her life. She had a great wit and loved to discuss the issues of the day. She read voraciously and was a lifelong learner. She served as a mentor and sounding board to countless people, and her guidance was always personal and well thought-out. Charlotte relentlessly pursued justice at every turn and demonstrated a deep level of caring for people from all walks of life. She truly was one who “does justice, loves kindness, and walks humbly with her God,” and she is sorely missed.

PO Box 5604 Hanover, 03755 PO BoxNH 5604 603-443-1321 Hanover, NH 03755 603-443-1321

Congratulations to Micah Awardees & all our Local Heroes! from the D-H Aging Resource Center

New this year: Aging Resource Center’s Expansion into The Upper Valley Senior Center, 10 Campbell St, Lebanon Please come take a look! New programs being added all the time!

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Leading the Upper Valley to end gender-based violence. Program Center: 38 Bank Street Lebanon, NH

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Wendy & Paul Manganiello Our Savior Lutheran Church

Sacred Heart Parish

A Roman Catholic Community P.O. Box 482 - 2 Hough Street Lebanon, NH 03766 603-448-1262 ____________________

Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30pm Sunday 8:00am & 9:30am

NorthEast Mailing Systems, LLC

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:00am Tuesday 7:00pm

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Congratula*ons to all the Micah Heroes and the wonderful ways you make our community be:er!

Office Hours

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26 Bank Street Lebanon, NH 03766 www.northeastmailing.com [email protected] 603-727-4551

It is with gratitude that we lift up Wendy and Paul Manganiello as the 2017 Micah Heroes of Our Savior Lutheran Church and Campus Ministry. Very often we hear people say, “It takes a village,” but sometimes it takes just a couple, especially if that couple happens to be Wendy and Paul. Both are healers of the world, not just in their professions as nurse and physician but in the way they live out their faith. Their love of God shines through in all they do so willingly and humbly. Wendy and Paul have enthusiastically and generously become involved with the social needs of not only their Church community but also other local, national and international organizations: Good Neighbor Health Clinic, UVIP, The Haven, COVER, Habitat for Humanity, and the Upper Valley Refugee Working Group to name a few. When it comes to social justice issues, Wendy and Paul have always been in the forefront, guiding our congregation to speak out through letter writing on behalf of organizations such as “Bread for the World”, “Amnesty International” and UVIP. Their long term leadership of and commitment to OSLC’s Social Ministry Committee spans decades. They have lifted up the needy and marginalized, calling for direct service, advocacy and financial support on their behalf. Their participation in Sunday Worship is a given, whether behind the scenes with Altar Guild, serving as communion assistants or filling in the gaps as needed. They are always willing. Their joy in service is an example to others and their strong faith an inspiration to all. Thank you, Wendy and Paul, for consistently “walking the walk” and “talking the talk” as you live out the words of the Prophet Micah: “Act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.”

www.sacredheartlebanon.com

Congratulations to all the Micah Heroes!

Our Savior Lutheran Church & Campus Ministry, 5 Summer St., Hanover, NH, gives thanks for the ongoing work of UVIP and for 6 years of inspiring MICAH Heroes!

2012, Gisela Jones

Thank you for being a

Light

2013, John Erickson & Dan Cofell

to others in this world.

2014, Madeline Boughter & John Fenley

2015, Peggy Sadler

Bell House Properties “A good place to live!”

46 Elm Street, Lebanon, NH 03766 Tel. 603-448-6144 2016, Liese Shewmaker

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2017, Wendy & Paul Manganiello

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The Parishioners of Saint Denis Church Hanover, New Hampshire

Sharon Parker Lebanon United Methodist Church Sharon Parker serves Lebanon United Methodist Church, the United Valley area, and beyond with compassion, humbleness, and cheerfulness. As the recent secretary and an active member of the United Valley Interfaith Project board, Sharon is a consistent champion for UVIP and its many initiatives. She has been active in the Fight for 15 demonstrations, combatting title lending, and bringing the congregation invitations to participate in seeking justice through Five Minute Friends. She advocates for economic justice in our community and congregation, encouraging the church to lead by example in our staff salaries, even when that is challenging. Sharon is especially passionate about UVIP’s Aging with Dignity program and is a trained facilitator for that campaign.

“Act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.”

She is active in her neighborhood community of Eastman, and is often the first to volunteer for any need at Lebanon UMC as well. Sharon organizes the women of the congregation as the President of United Methodist Women (a fellowship and service organization in our denomination), and facilitates church communications and advertising as chair of the communications team. Demonstrating her love for people of all ages, Sharon recruits and equips Sunday School teachers for the youth and children of the church. She teaches young people in our congregation and beyond through Sunday School and Vacation Bible Adventure, and together with her spouse, Bob, helped organize and lead Vacation Bible School in Haiti as part of a mission partnership there. A seasoned world traveler, Sharon is always learning and sharing about new adventures, and is quick with her smile, her support, and her tireless praise of those around her. Lebanon UMC is proud to recognize Sharon Parker as a hero who leads us in the seeking of justice, who demonstrates deep humbleness, and who embodies love and kindness.

Congratulate the 2017 Micah Awards Heroes!

Recovering food to reduce waste, improve health, and alleviate hunger since 2004. www.willinghands.org [email protected]

Creating a Place at the Table for Everyone A Reconciling Congregation A Safe Sanctuary 18 School Street, Lebanon, NH www.lebanonumc.net (603) 448-5478

Supporting Our Local Heroes

Congratulations to UVIP and the Micah Heroes of the United Valley 9:00 am Sunday Adult Study 10:30 am Sunday Worship, Childcare, and Sunday School Choirs and Liturgical Dance for all ages

Open Hearts Open Minds Open Doors

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Congratulations to the 2017 Micah Awards Recipients! 112 Etna Road • Lebanon, NH 03766 • Cioffredi.com

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Kathy Wright Meriden Congregational Church, UCC People have called Kathy the glue that holds Meriden Congregational Church together. Whenever there is work to be done, Kathy is probably there. Whenever there is caring needed, Kathy is likely in the middle of it. Quietly, without fuss, Kathy goes about being a Micah Hero every day of the week. Kathy grew up in New Jersey, met her husband Ed in college, and moved to Plainfield in 1975. Trained as a social worker, she worked at the Veterans Administration for 8 years, and later at the Hartford VT School District as a special education paraprofessional. Kathy and Ed started a family with Ethan in 1989. Kathy and Ed found Meriden Congregational Church in 1991 as a church home for their young family. They found a very welcoming community, and Kathy quickly became engaged in the work of the church. When Ed became ill with Marfan’s syndrome, the church surrounded Kathy and Ed with support. When Ethan had some difficult years, Kathy relied on caring from Co-Pastors John and Susan. But the major event was Ed’s death in 1999, leaving Kathy as a single mom with a 10-year old child. “The church became my family and support system,” recalls Kathy. Rick Hines became Ethan’s Big Brother. John and Susan organized a 50th birthday party for Kathy. “It is so easy for me to ask people to do something for others because so much was done for me.” Kathy has never NOT been involved in some part of church life. “I like to be useful,” she says. She has served on every board and committee except Pastoral Relations, many twice. She serves as our church administrator, keeping the office humming smoothly. Her current passion is Caregivers – “It is a way of connecting people to one another at a deeper level.” Doing justice, loving kindness, walking humbly with her God -- it is just how Kathy moves…

Noda Farm congratulates UVIP and the Micah Award winners!

Catholics Organized for UVIP Support

Christmas trees with character and a blueberry field forever. Open for trees, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017 www.nodafarm.com

honor

The United Valley Interfaith Project

603-510-0033

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For your commitment to social and economic justice for all, including the most vulnerable in our communities. “Bring glad tidings to the poor, proclaim liberty to the captives, recovery of sight to the blind, and let the oppressed go free” Luke 4-18

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In Honor of Meriden Congregational Church’s Micah Hero, Kathy Wright

New Hampshire Legal Assistance

“Kathy is the cornerstone of our church. She is the quiet force that simply gets things done. She is steady and dependable and if she says she's on something it's as good as done. I admire her positive attitude and complete dedication to our church community. She is the quintessential example of someone who truly walks humbly with God. Quietly doing so much behind the scenes and expecting no recognition in return.”

Supports the

United Valley Interfaith Project Your friends at NHLA are proud of our partnership for justice and applaud your work against predatory lending.

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Kathy Wright Meriden Congregational Church, UCC People have called Kathy the glue that holds Meriden Congregational Church together. Whenever there is work to be done, Kathy is probably there. Whenever there is caring needed, Kathy is likely in the middle of it. Quietly, without fuss, Kathy goes about being a Micah Hero every day of the week. Kathy grew up in New Jersey, met her husband Ed in college, and moved to Plainfield in 1975. Trained as a social worker, she worked at the Veterans Administration for 8 years, and later at the Hartford VT School District as a special education paraprofessional. Kathy and Ed started a family with Ethan in 1989. Kathy and Ed found Meriden Congregational Church in 1991 as a church home for their young family. They found a very welcoming community, and Kathy quickly became engaged in the work of the church. When Ed became ill with Marfan’s syndrome, the church surrounded Kathy and Ed with support. When Ethan had some difficult years, Kathy relied on caring from Co-Pastors John and Susan. But the major event was Ed’s death in 1999, leaving Kathy as a single mom with a 10-year old child. “The church became my family and support system,” recalls Kathy. Rick Hines became Ethan’s Big Brother. John and Susan organized a 50th birthday party for Kathy. “It is so easy for me to ask people to do something for others because so much was done for me.” Kathy has never NOT been involved in some part of church life. “I like to be useful,” she says. She has served on every board and committee except Pastoral Relations, many twice. She serves as our church administrator, keeping the office humming smoothly. Her current passion is Caregivers – “It is a way of connecting people to one another at a deeper level.” Doing justice, loving kindness, walking humbly with her God -- it is just how Kathy moves…

Noda Farm congratulates UVIP and the Micah Award winners!

Catholics Organized for UVIP Support

Christmas trees with character and a blueberry field forever. Open for trees, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017 www.nodafarm.com

honor

The United Valley Interfaith Project

603-510-0033

YOUR ONE -STOP SHOP FOR INNOVATIVE PRINT & MARKETING SOLUTIONS

For your commitment to social and economic justice for all, including the most vulnerable in our communities. “Bring glad tidings to the poor, proclaim liberty to the captives, recovery of sight to the blind, and let the oppressed go free” Luke 4-18

O F FS E T • 45 Waterloo Street, Warner, NH 03278 • P: 603.456.3101 D I G ITAL • 11 Commerce Avenue, West Lebanon, NH 03784 • P: 603.298.5057 B I N D E RY • 29 Newmarket Road, Warner, NH 03278 • P: 603.456.3101

W W W. R C B R AYS H AW. C O M

In Honor of Meriden Congregational Church’s Micah Hero, Kathy Wright

New Hampshire Legal Assistance

“Kathy is the cornerstone of our church. She is the quiet force that simply gets things done. She is steady and dependable and if she says she's on something it's as good as done. I admire her positive attitude and complete dedication to our church community. She is the quintessential example of someone who truly walks humbly with God. Quietly doing so much behind the scenes and expecting no recognition in return.”

Supports the

United Valley Interfaith Project Your friends at NHLA are proud of our partnership for justice and applaud your work against predatory lending.

www.nhla.org

(from a nomination)

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The Parishioners of Saint Denis Church Hanover, New Hampshire

Sharon Parker Lebanon United Methodist Church Sharon Parker serves Lebanon United Methodist Church, the United Valley area, and beyond with compassion, humbleness, and cheerfulness. As the recent secretary and an active member of the United Valley Interfaith Project board, Sharon is a consistent champion for UVIP and its many initiatives. She has been active in the Fight for 15 demonstrations, combatting title lending, and bringing the congregation invitations to participate in seeking justice through Five Minute Friends. She advocates for economic justice in our community and congregation, encouraging the church to lead by example in our staff salaries, even when that is challenging. Sharon is especially passionate about UVIP’s Aging with Dignity program and is a trained facilitator for that campaign.

“Act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.”

She is active in her neighborhood community of Eastman, and is often the first to volunteer for any need at Lebanon UMC as well. Sharon organizes the women of the congregation as the President of United Methodist Women (a fellowship and service organization in our denomination), and facilitates church communications and advertising as chair of the communications team. Demonstrating her love for people of all ages, Sharon recruits and equips Sunday School teachers for the youth and children of the church. She teaches young people in our congregation and beyond through Sunday School and Vacation Bible Adventure, and together with her spouse, Bob, helped organize and lead Vacation Bible School in Haiti as part of a mission partnership there. A seasoned world traveler, Sharon is always learning and sharing about new adventures, and is quick with her smile, her support, and her tireless praise of those around her. Lebanon UMC is proud to recognize Sharon Parker as a hero who leads us in the seeking of justice, who demonstrates deep humbleness, and who embodies love and kindness.

Congratulate the 2017 Micah Awards Heroes!

Recovering food to reduce waste, improve health, and alleviate hunger since 2004. www.willinghands.org [email protected]

Creating a Place at the Table for Everyone A Reconciling Congregation A Safe Sanctuary 18 School Street, Lebanon, NH www.lebanonumc.net (603) 448-5478

Supporting Our Local Heroes

Congratulations to UVIP and the Micah Heroes of the United Valley 9:00 am Sunday Adult Study 10:30 am Sunday Worship, Childcare, and Sunday School Choirs and Liturgical Dance for all ages

Open Hearts Open Minds Open Doors

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Congratulations to the 2017 Micah Awards Recipients! 112 Etna Road • Lebanon, NH 03766 • Cioffredi.com

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Wendy & Paul Manganiello Our Savior Lutheran Church

Sacred Heart Parish

A Roman Catholic Community P.O. Box 482 - 2 Hough Street Lebanon, NH 03766 603-448-1262 ____________________

Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30pm Sunday 8:00am & 9:30am

NorthEast Mailing Systems, LLC

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:00am Tuesday 7:00pm

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Congratula*ons to all the Micah Heroes and the wonderful ways you make our community be:er!

Office Hours

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Monday – Thursday 8:30am to 3:00pm

26 Bank Street Lebanon, NH 03766 www.northeastmailing.com [email protected] 603-727-4551

It is with gratitude that we lift up Wendy and Paul Manganiello as the 2017 Micah Heroes of Our Savior Lutheran Church and Campus Ministry. Very often we hear people say, “It takes a village,” but sometimes it takes just a couple, especially if that couple happens to be Wendy and Paul. Both are healers of the world, not just in their professions as nurse and physician but in the way they live out their faith. Their love of God shines through in all they do so willingly and humbly. Wendy and Paul have enthusiastically and generously become involved with the social needs of not only their Church community but also other local, national and international organizations: Good Neighbor Health Clinic, UVIP, The Haven, COVER, Habitat for Humanity, and the Upper Valley Refugee Working Group to name a few. When it comes to social justice issues, Wendy and Paul have always been in the forefront, guiding our congregation to speak out through letter writing on behalf of organizations such as “Bread for the World”, “Amnesty International” and UVIP. Their long term leadership of and commitment to OSLC’s Social Ministry Committee spans decades. They have lifted up the needy and marginalized, calling for direct service, advocacy and financial support on their behalf. Their participation in Sunday Worship is a given, whether behind the scenes with Altar Guild, serving as communion assistants or filling in the gaps as needed. They are always willing. Their joy in service is an example to others and their strong faith an inspiration to all. Thank you, Wendy and Paul, for consistently “walking the walk” and “talking the talk” as you live out the words of the Prophet Micah: “Act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.”

www.sacredheartlebanon.com

Congratulations to all the Micah Heroes!

Our Savior Lutheran Church & Campus Ministry, 5 Summer St., Hanover, NH, gives thanks for the ongoing work of UVIP and for 6 years of inspiring MICAH Heroes!

2012, Gisela Jones

Thank you for being a

Light

2013, John Erickson & Dan Cofell

to others in this world.

2014, Madeline Boughter & John Fenley

2015, Peggy Sadler

Bell House Properties “A good place to live!”

46 Elm Street, Lebanon, NH 03766 Tel. 603-448-6144 2016, Liese Shewmaker

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2017, Wendy & Paul Manganiello

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for all your support Charlotte Houde Quimby, CNM (1938-2017)

Thanks you for all your support!

The United Valley Interfaith Project is proud to recognize Charlotte Houde Quimby as a Micah Hero. Charlotte passed away in January but her spirit lives on in the Upper Valley through her family, children, grandchildren, beloved husband Tony, and friends; through the DHMC Nurse Midwifery Program, which she built from the ground up upon her arrival in the Upper Valley in 1983; through her work as an elected state representative; and last but not least, through the hundreds of families whose lives she touched in delivery rooms and birthing centers in the United States and around the world. Charlotte’s fearlessness and unquenchable thirst for learning created an impactful and unassuming leader who pursued healthy outcomes for women and families throughout her life. No challenge was too great for Charlotte. She battled gender discrimination in the medical field in the 1960’s and 70’s and, in her post-DHMC “retirement” years, she traveled extensively to build programs supporting prenatal care and safe midwifery practices to reduce infant mortality in Senegal, Uganda, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Charlotte was originally destined to be a nun and she carried her faith in God throughout her life. She had a great wit and loved to discuss the issues of the day. She read voraciously and was a lifelong learner. She served as a mentor and sounding board to countless people, and her guidance was always personal and well thought-out. Charlotte relentlessly pursued justice at every turn and demonstrated a deep level of caring for people from all walks of life. She truly was one who “does justice, loves kindness, and walks humbly with her God,” and she is sorely missed.

PO Box 5604 Hanover, 03755 PO BoxNH 5604 603-443-1321 Hanover, NH 03755 603-443-1321

Congratulations to Micah Awardees & all our Local Heroes! from the D-H Aging Resource Center

New this year: Aging Resource Center’s Expansion into The Upper Valley Senior Center, 10 Campbell St, Lebanon Please come take a look! New programs being added all the time!

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Kathy Beckett First Congregational Church of Lebanon

Alice R. Ely, MPH, CPS Executive Director

First Congregational Church of Lebanon is delighted to recognize Kathy Beckett as our Micah Hero for this year. An active member of our congregation and community, Kathy is a respected leader within our church family, setting an inspirational standard of service to others.

One Court Street, Suite 378 • Lebanon, NH 03766 • 603.523.7100 email: [email protected] • web: www.uvpublichealth.org

As one of the State of New Hampshire’s 13 regional health networks, which also serves 22 communi>es in Vermont, the Public Health Council of the Upper Valley has quickly become the largest and broadest coali>on of advocates on public and popula>on health issues in the greater Upper Valley region. The PHC is a dynamic organiza>on with the flexibility to forge solu>ons that respond to the needs of its grassroot members with backing from governmental, philanthropic, and health care ins>tu>ons. Through monthly mee>ngs and ongoing ini>a>ves, the PHC empowers organiza>ons, professionals, and ci>zens, who together make our communi>es healthier and beLer places. The Public Health Council operates with funding and support from local towns, private donors, founda>ons, the State of NH DHHS, Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital, and Dartmouth-Hitchcock.

Over the years she has served First Congregational Church as a deacon, a member of our Mission and Social Action Committee, a regular volunteer at our monthly community dinners, and a driving force behind our congregation’s involvement with UVIP. Beyond our church, Kathy supports campaigns for a moral economy, the rights of immigrants and refugees, and clean energy alternatives in the Upper Valley. In all that she does, Kathy brings to life the Biblical ideal of a servant-leader whose faith leads her to walk with others in their pursuit of justice.

First Congregational Church of Lebanon applauds UVIP and ALL of this year’s

MICAH HEROES for working faithfully to support and improve communities in the Upper Valley and beyond! Weekly Worship and Church School Sundays, 10:00 am; coffee and fellowship following Church Office Hours Wednesday-Friday, 9:00-12:00

The Torreys

Open and Affirming • All Are Welcome!

ARE SO PROUD OF UVIP

First Congregational Church of Lebanon

THANKS FOR MAKING THE VALLEY BETTER FOR US ALL!

10 South Park Street • PO Box 230 Lebanon, NH 03766 • 603-448-4281 [email protected] • www.fccleb.org 12

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Howard Shaffer Community Lutheran Church Howard Shaffer has attended Community Lutheran Church in Enfield starting as a child with his family as “summer people” and then later setting roots here in 1977 and retiring here in 2002. He has held many positions at Community Lutheran Church and is currently the vice-president of our Church Council. He has served as president of Church Council, worship assistant, confirmation class teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, altar guild member, call committee member, and for a number of years collector. Howard has assisted with live streaming our services and helped with mowing the lawn, weeding, and trimming. He is a familiar face on cleanup days and at yard sales. For over a year he has been instrumental in scheduling our facilities and especially the Red Cross Blood Drives at Community Lutheran Church.

Congratulations and best wishes to UVIP

“Justice is what love looks like in public” --- Cornel West

With joy and blessings Rev. Susan Grant Rosen, Westhampton, MA

Pennies fo Change Helping you help our community Pennies for Change is the Hanover Co-op’s charitable-giving initiative that launched in June 2016. Co-op members and shoppers can donate their change to our food access and community partners by rounding up grocery orders to the next full dollar amount. One hundred percent of the proceeds goes to our partner nonprofits. Through the generosity of our shoppers, $328,290.12 has gone directly back into our local community. For more information on Pennies for Change or to find out which organizations have benefited, please visit coopfoodstore.coop/penniesforchange.

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Howard has served in other organizations in our community such as the Enfield Village Association, the Mascoma Lake Association, managing the Lake Hosting program and has been a Town election poll assistant. He is a member of the American Nuclear Society, holding several offices and is in a subgroup, the Christian Nuclear Fellowship. He advocates for nuclear power in a non-confrontational manner as “nuclear public outreach.” Howard is a consistent example of one who has faith and lives that faith modeling how he feels about church and family.

“Foster Hope, Build Community” COVER is a local non-profit that completes urgently needed home repair for low income individuals and families in the Upper Valley.

You can help COVER repair a roof or install an accessibility ramp in four ways.

1. You can sponsor a roof or a ramp project. 2. You can volunteer on a work project. 3. You can donate quality home furnishing and building materials to the COVER Store. 4. You can shop at the COVER store. www.coverhomerepair.org 158 South Main St. White River Junction 802-296-7241

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Alice Golnick St. Barnabas Episcopal Church St. Barnabas is honored to have Alice Golnick as our Micah hero. Since moving to the Upper Valley in 2001, Alice has been active in both the community and her parish. She has participated weekly in the White River Junction “Meals on Wheels” program for 10 years, taking meals to those who are homebound. These trips often involve 2 ½ or 3 hours, plus putting many miles on her car.

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Alice has served on St. Barnabas’ vestry for six years. She is involved in numerous parish activities (always in her quiet way): delivering food weekly from the church basket to the Haven; greeting parishioners and visitors at the church’s front door; helping several who need transportation to church; and serving on the Outreach Committee to help discern local and global needs before recommending where the parish’s financial contributions would be most effective. Music has always been an important part of Alice’s life. She is an exceptional recorder player, often sharing her talent by soloing and/or accompanying the congregation. Communitywide, she performs with a Renaissance ensemble in Sharon, VT, is a faithful member of the Bach Study Group, and plays several times a month with other recorder players throughout the Upper Valley. While living in New York’s Finger Lakes region, Alice was a Disaster Services Director with the American Red Cross. Her skill and compassion were first put to service with Hurricane Andrew. She retired in 2000 but was called back a year later after the 9/11/2001 attacks on the WTC to coordinate volunteers heading to NYC. After moving to the Upper Valley, she continued to work for the Red Cross, responding to family emergencies. After her husband Al became ill and subsequently died, she retired permanently from the Red Cross. We give thanks for all that Alice does for the community and for St. Barnabas.

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Tuesday – Saturday 11 – 5 Thursdays 11 – 7 or by appointment

AVA’s weekly Friday (for toddlers) and Saturday (for families) workshops, where children with caregivers make their own self-directed art projects using AVA’s assortment of art supplies and resources.

• ART STOP! AVA’s free “drop-in” Tuesday after-school program for students in grades 5 – 8, encourages students to take inspiration from current exhibitions to create their own works.

• ART LAB In collaboration with the Special Needs Support Center, 40 adult participants with special needs come to create art every Wednesday to find a sense of community and expression through art.

• SENIOR ART PROGRAM A collaboration with Grafton County Senior Citizens Council, Senior Art brings seniors from throughout the Upper Valley to AVA’s studios every Thursday for art-making and camaraderie, plus a hot lunch.

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St. Barnabas Episcopal Church St. Barnabas Episcopal Church 262 Main Street, POB 306 262 Main Street, POB 306 Norwich, Vermont 05055 Norwich, Vermont 05055

Proud to Support the United Valley Interfaith Project We’d be delighted to meet you. Please call Gretchen Stoddard at 603-643-7290.

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Dan Fraser St. Barnabas Episcopal Church Dan Fraser is most visibly the principal businessman running the Dan and Whit’s general store in Norwich, Vermont. While competing with online stores and big box competitors, Dan acts with charity and encourages his community to follow his example. He created a fundraiser five years ago called “19 Days of Norwich” taking place weeks before Christmas. This activity promotes local businesses while raising much needed financial support for the Haven. Several towns throughout the Upper Valley now follow his lead. He often finds business opportunities as possible occasions to raise awareness of community needs. On Mondays, customers see milk bottle caps on the counter and remember that buying one of them sends a gallon of milk to the Haven. On Wednesdays, pizza profits go to selected charities. Proceeds from monthly wine tasting tickets and sales likewise help others.

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Dan hires and mentors 20-40 students each year in their first job. Appalachian Trail hikers know that Dan extends his hospitality to strangers—holding their mail, offering a sandwich, or finding a place to stay. Through the Dismas House (Hartford, VT) he has hired ex-offenders. Dan has a master’s degree in special education and taught school for 14 years in Hartford, Norwich and Hanover. When a core employee at Dan and Whit’s retired after 39 years of service, Dan tried to maintain his family’s business while teaching full time. Eventually he gave his full attention to the store. There he supports the legacy of his parents and aging family members while nurturing the heart and soul of his town of Norwich. The store’s motto of “If you can’t find it here, you don’t need it” is well known in the Upper Valley!

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Dan’s family has been a part of the St. Barnabas community for generations.

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In September of 2015 Trinity Episcopal Church and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church joined together to begin a joint ministry in downtown Claremont. Prince of Peace sold its building and moved into Trinity Episcopal Church. The purpose of this ministry is to better serve the Claremont community through outreach and mission. The congregations decided to meld their traditions together creating a worship experience that honors both Lutheran and Episcopal traditions.

2017 Micah Awardee from The Church of Christ at Dartmouth College Jean B. Sibley

We celebrate Jean and give thanks for having been included in the life of her family. As wife, mother of 4, grandmother and great grand-mother, Jean is the ‘warp’ in the family fabric. Serving humanity through missions to Korea, Thailand, Nepal and the Upper Valley has been her life long dedication in the service of our Lord. A smile with her words, “We can do that!”, has enabled Jean to collect a legion of followers and supporters in the work of serving others. Since her youth, Jean and her surgeon husband, Dr. John, formed a true team. They have helped fellow humans reach better health and economic self-sufficiency where ever they have been. All the while they spread the Love of Jesus to all the lives they have touched. The Keene Family

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Jean Sibley The Church of Christ at Dartmouth College Jean Sibley, like Micah, reminds us “to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God” through her deep faith and exemplary life. She and her late husband, John, have always created strong and beloved communities in the Upper Valley and around the world. As medical missionaries in Korea, the Sibleys raised their family in local villages rather than in isolated missionary compounds. After their four children had grown, Jean and John spent time in Thailand, serving Hmong refugees from Laos. They then moved on to Nepal. Through those years, Jean and her Korean “daughter” Hyun Hee Kim developed programs for teaching women how to knit as a way to become self-sufficient. Once she and John retired back to Etna, Jean and Hyun Hee shared the creative talents of these women by providing the impetus for what quickly became the Christmas Market with a Difference, held annually for the last 30 years at the Church of Christ at Dartmouth College. This cornerstone of our Church’s outreach efforts allows artisans from around the world to display and sell their work, with all the monies raised going back to the artists. In addition, the successful Hyun Hee Knitting Cooperatives in Korea and Nepal provided the inspiration for them to start similar cooperatives for women living in rural New Hampshire. Closer to home, Jean lives out her faith in countless ways. She was a founding member of the Widows Group at Church of Christ, recognizing the value of widows supporting each other. She has served on many Boards, mentored multiple young people, and provided leadership to our church community at times of joy and challenge, always with grace and love. Jean, and John while alive, never witnessed social injustice nor human need without figuring out ways to address them. Jean continues this important work, and is most deserving of the Micah Hero Award.



…of the Church of Christ at Dartmouth College congratulates

Jean Sibley

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In recognition of Jean’s vision in establishing the Christmas Market With a Difference, and appreciation for her thirty years of tireless service and selfless dedication to its success. Jean’s enduring commitment to the mission of the Christmas Market and to our church, her compassion, and her deep, abiding kindness are an inspiration to us all.

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Kathy Beckett

First Congregational Church, Lebanon

Thank you for helping us create a community of hope and possibility.

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Jonathan Brennan

St. Paul's Epsicopal Church

Our Savior Lutheran Church

Charlotte Houde Quimby

Christine Bailey-Kellogg St. Thomas Episcopal Church

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Alice Golnick

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church

Dan Fraser

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church

Bruce Pacht

Upper Valley Jewish Community

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Jonathan Brennan St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

Our 2017 Heroes

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church proudly honors Jonathan Brennan as our 2017 Micah Hero. Jonathan has a strong faith, a belief in justice, a value for kindness, and walks humbly with God. His gentle kind manner and leadership have contributed abundantly to our church community, especially the last nine years as an Acolyte. Throughout his youth, Jonathan took karate classes and earned his Black Belt. He has been in Scouting for the past twelve years and loved camping and hiking in the White Mountains especially Mt. Adams and 80 miles of the A.T. in New Hampshire. Jonathan values the Scout Oath and Scout Law ‘to be the best person I can be’.

Kathy Beckett

First Congregational Church, Lebanon

In September, 2017, Jonathan earned his Eagle Scout by upgrading a portion of the Paul &Paul’s Wendy ramp to St. Parish House. This upgrade now provides safety to anyone needing to get into the Parish House. Manganiello Jonathan attended the Episcopal Youth Event, EYE, in June, 2017. He represented Vermont and was joined by 1,300

teens from around the country. After the EYE convention, Jonathan shared his EYE experience with his church family. Our Savior Lutheran Church He planned a service and delivered a sermon filled with enthusiasm, joy and gratitude. “I value being a Christian and I really liked being part of EYE Convention.”

Jonathan is a Lebanon High School Senior. He has passion for running and is on the Varsity Track team. He sings with the Lebanon High School Select Chorus and will be in several Holiday Concerts. St. Paul’s Church family is very grateful to be part of Jonathan’s life and will always be there for him to love and support him as he is called to do God’s work in the world.

Jean Sibley

Church of Christ at Dartmouth College

Sharon Parker

Lebanon United Methodist Church

Congratulations Jonathan and Charlotte Houde thank you for who you are! Quimby

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Thank you to UVIP for recognizing Micah Heroes in the Upper Valley and for your attentiveness to community needs and your hard work in meeting those needs in the Upper Valley.

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Meriden Congregational Church

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White River Junction, VT

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Beyond St. Thomas, Christine is currently the Human Resources Coordinator at LISTEN Community Services. She has also served as a Crisis Counselor and Child and Family Programs Counselor and Program Director at LISTEN. Working in the nonprofit world allows Christine to continue to help people every day. In addition Christine serves as Vice President of The Newton School PTA in Strafford, Vt. Christine is an inspiration to us all as she continues to bring people together to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with our God.

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Here at St. Thomas Christine is a long time member of the Adult Choir, and assists the Children’s Choir by working with the Cherubs. She also is a co-coordinator of Tots and Tea, a weekly multi-age playgroup. Christine has served as Junior Warden in recent years and enjoyed organizing work projects such as spring and fall clean-up days, and seeing the amazing things that parishioners could accomplish when working together. In the past, Christine served as administrator of the “Larry Root Crisis Fund”, and was a Delegate and Alternate Delegate for Diocesan Convention.

Advance Transit Alice Peck Day Lifecare Center Alicia J. Willette, DDS Americans United for Separation of Church & State • Association for Women in Mathematics • AVA Gallery and Art Center • Bell House Properties • Boisvert Plumbing & Heating, Inc. • Bushway Insurance Agency • Catholics Organized for UVIP Support • Cedar Circle Farm • Christmas Market with a Difference (CCDC) • Church of Christ at Dartmouth College • Cioffredi & Associates • Co-op Food Stores of NH and VT Our Food & Beverage Donors • COVER Home Repair the Micah Awards Ceremony • Creative Housing Solutions • Dartmouth-Hitchcock Aging Resource Center • Dr. Toby Kravitz, DDS • BJ's Wholesale Club • First Congregational Church, Lebanon • Blood’s Catering & Party Rentals • GeoKon • Coca Cola Company • Gerrish Honda • Hannaford Supermarket • Goss Logan Insurance • Riverview Farm • Hypertherm, Inc. • Poverty Lane Orchards • Lebanon United Methodist Church • North Country Smoke House • LISTEN Community Services • Price Chopper Supermarket • Massage Center of Norwich • Taylor Brothers Sugarhouse & Creamery • Meriden Congregational Church • The Lebanon Diner • Music2Life • Nathan Wechsler & Co. • New Hampshire Legal Assistance • Noda Farm • NorthEast Mailing Systems • Our Savior Lutheran Church • Public Health Council of the Upper Valley • R. C. Brayshaw & Company • Rev. Susan Grant Rosen • Sacred Heart Parish • Schuster, Buttrey & Wing, P.A. • Service Employees International Local 560 Effective • ServiceLink Resource Center of Grafton Community Organizing County • Shaker Valley Auto Building Community • Sibley Family Building Community Le

Christine has long been an active member of the Outreach Committee at St. Thomas and served as its co- chair from 2005-2010. Outreach Projects that have been standouts for Christine include the Northwoods/Hollow Drive Lunch Program and the CROP Walk, as they “pull the parish together to support a cause beyond us”.

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Our Partners & Coalitions UVIP is a strong believer in building coalitions with other like-minded organizations to build collective power. UVIP and Manchester, NH-based Granite State Organizing Project (GSOP) created the New Hampshire Alliance for a Moral Economy, which includes other groups fighting with UVIP and GSOP for economic justice issues. We are also active in New Hampshire Voices of Faith, a faith-based advocacy group that helps us frame our social justice work in moral terms. We are linked to Vermont Interfaith Action, a group like UVIP and GSOP across Vermont. We are part of the PICO National Network.

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UVIP’s Moral Economy initiative, with the NH Alliance, in just the last 3 years has helped beat back so-called “right to work” legislation (which is NOT about the right to work but about weakening unions), protected food stamps for low-income families, prevented predatory payday lending (500%+ annual interest) from re-entering New Hampshire, fought for a living wage (New Hampshire currently defaults to the Federal $7.25/hour minimum wage), fought for stronger protections for temporary workers, and advocated for full-day publicly-funded kindergarten. UVIP’s Claremont Stories Project gathered the stories of over 100 low-and-middle income families in Claremont, the lowest-income city in our region, and formed the foundation for many of our local insights on these issues. Our Economic Justice Team continues to research alternative lending possibilities for low income people and is just now beginning to explore the issue of health care in light of current possibility of UNinsuring over 23 million Americans.

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UVIP’s local Seniors Aging with Dignity initiative grew out of the needs within many of our own member groups. Seniors wish to remain in their homes and their communities, but many lack the tools, resources, and support to do so. UVIP has been instrumental in helping new Aging in Community volunteer groups form in our region, and helping those groups come together to share ideas and support one another. We have fought to preserve senior support programs like Meals on Wheels. UVIP is now rolling out a 5-session Useful Tools for Aging with Dignity course that gives seniors tools for organizing key information, staying engaged in their communities, and planning for future medical needs. UVIP’s emerging Immigrant Justice initiative, with our partner GSOP, became ever more urgent in the current environment with immediate threats to immigrants without documents living peacefully among us. As they are moving further into the shadows, terrorized by the threat of deportation and the tearing apart of families, GSOP, UVIP and our Coalition partners are moving aggressively to create protections. We are organizing to accompany immigrants without documents when they must report to ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) for periodic check-ins. We are organizing to rapidly deploy people to sites of ICE raids on homes or workplaces, to stand as observers and reporters of their deeds. We are organizing Support Networks of faith communities, including one within the local UVIP region, which, working together, can provide support for immigrant families at risk.

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Welcome to The 6th Annual Micah Awards Ceremony “Local Heroes, Local Foods” Sunday, November 12, 2017 Doors open 2:00 PM for Socializing & Refreshments 3:00 to 5:00 PM Awards Ceremony Claremont Senior Center 5 Acer Heights Road, Claremont, NH The basis for the Micah Awards Ceremony is Micah 6:8 in the Jewish and Christian traditions, in which the prophet Micah tells the Jewish people what their God expects of them: “Act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God” (Micah Hero) Other traditions may hear in Micah’s words a universal human call to justice, mercy and humility and find that inspiration in their own tradition as well: “Act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with all beings” (Community Action Hero) Honoring local heroes from the United Valley who especially live into this guidance is what the UVIP Micah Awards Ceremony is all about! UVIP member groups have nominated one or more of their own to be recognized as a Micah Hero or a Community Action Hero. These “local heroes” are people active not only in their own organization, but who also have made a difference in the broader community But beyond recognizing “local heroes”, the Micah Awards Ceremony features “local foods” in the snacks, desserts, and beverages we serve. We recognize that it isn’t just the great people that make the Valley so special, but also our delicious local food. And finally, this Micah Awards Ceremony program booklet contains ads from businesses and non-profit organizations that believe in and support the work of the United Valley Interfaith Project. Please support them in return! 30

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Bruce Pacht Upper Valley Jewish Community

How We Work

Kol Ha'Emek, the Upper Valley Jewish Community, is proud to recognize Bruce Pacht as our Micah Hero. Both professionally and through endless volunteer work, Bruce serves the community with passion, compassion and leadership.

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Bruce brings this same level of intensity and dedication to his volunteer service, for example in over four decades with Rotary, including a year serving as governor of our international district. Bruce contributes to the Upper Valley Jewish Community so effectively, yet quietly and modestly, that we often don't realize how many things simply would stop functioning if not for Bruce. For years, he has produced a superbly designed bimonthly newsletter, exhibiting tremendous patience with all our late submissions. He has been an integral part of every major transition, serving on the Board of Directors in the early 70s when the UVJC first decided to hire a rabbi; serving as inaugural chair of the Foundation for Jewish Life at Dartmouth, which raised the funds to build and endow the Roth Center; and serving on the UVJC board during its reorganization. In spite of his leadership and tremendous commitment of time to so many ongoing service projects, he is still the first to volunteer when someone is needed, for example, to prepare lunches for children in affordable housing. Bruce is a true Micah hero.

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As Executive Director of United Developmental Services in Lower Grafton County for three decades, Bruce was a strong leader and tireless advocate for people with developmental disabilities. From 2006--2012, he served families and individuals needing affordable housing by reviving and putting the Twin Pines Housing Trust on solid footing as its Executive Director.

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Buddhist Study/Practice group at the Northern NH Correctional Facility for Men Valley Insight Meditation Society

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Valley Insight has offered a monthly Buddhist Study/Practice group at the Northern NH Correctional Facility for Men in Berlin for over 14 years. Working with VIMS Guiding Teacher, Doreen Schweizer, our volunteers have played an invaluable part in the program’s effectiveness. As these meditative practices of reflection and kindness have taken root in prison life, we have witnessed a softening in the attitudes of prison staff, as well as transformations within individual inmates and in our own hearts.

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Joanne Bernard of Wilmot, NH has been involved for a year. “I was fortunate to find the caring, compassionate prison sangha. Our shared meditation practice opens a profound connection with these intelligent, funny men in a place where, against the odds, hope arises.”

Micah Hero Profiles

Terry Gustafson taught meditation at prisons in Colorado and Arizona before moving to Strafford, VT in 2012. He is inspired by the dedicated group in Berlin, NH. “They are so happy and grateful to do this,” he says. “Their energy is uplifting!”

Our Financial Supporters & Food Donors....................................................Page 5 Micah Heroes (Pictured) ..................................................................................Pages 6-7 Jean Sibley......................................................................................................Page 8 Church of Christ at Dartmouth College

Landon Hall of West Lebanon, NH has volunteered for 11 years. “Over time, the core group members have become true spiritual friends. The fruits of their efforts reveal the transformative capacities within the human heart. Their lives are often beacons of hope and inspiration.”

Howard Shaffer..............................................................................................Page 11 Community Lutheran Church

Barbara Woodard of Lyme, NH has volunteered for 12 years: “The gentlemen are motivated, intellectually curious, friendly, dedicated and grateful. Many have exchanged remorse and pain for wisdom and wellness. This has made me more curious and committed in my own practice”

Kathy Beckett.................................................................................................Page 12 First Congregational Church of Lebanon

Claudia Brandenburg, of Wilder, VT, corresponds by mail with a group member. It has been a rewarding experience for both. They share spiritual insights, poetry and art. “Our friendship has increased our compassion and wisdom for all people. It is an honor to be a part of this project.”

Sharon Parker.................................................................................................Page 15 Lebanon United Methodist Church Kathy Wright..................................................................................................Page 16 Meriden Congregational Church Wendy & Paul Manganiello..........................................................................Page 19 Our Savior Lutheran Church Charlotte Houde Quimby............................................................................Page 20 UVIP Special Micah Hero Alice Golnick..................................................................................................Page 23 St. Barnabas Episcopal Church Dan Fraser......................................................................................................Page 24 St. Barnabas Episcopal Church Jonathan Brennan..........................................................................................Page 27 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Christine Bailey-Kellogg...............................................................................Page 28 St. Thomas Episcopal Church Bruce Pacht....................................................................................................Page 31 Upper Valley Jewish Community Joanne Bernard, Terry Gustafson, Landon Hall, Barbara Woodard, Claudia Brandenburg...................................................Page 32 Valley Insight Meditation Society

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Catholics For UVIP, Lebanon, NH Church of Christ at Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH Community Lutheran Church, Enfield, NH First Congregational Church of Lebanon, NH Hanover (NH) Friends Meeting Lebanon (NH) United Methodist Church Meriden (NH) Congregational Church Our Savior Lutheran Church, Hanover, NH St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Norwich, VT St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, White River Junction, VT St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Hanover, NH Trinity Episcopal Church, Claremont, NH Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of the Upper Valley, Norwich, VT Upper Valley Jewish Community (Hanover, NH) Valley Insight Meditation Society (Lebanon & Hanover, NH)

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