Fr. Voltaire is the pastor of a parish in the South of Haiti where he is also the rector of a small national university. He was in Haiti at the time of the January earthquake. As pastor he is currently helping in the staggering job to help many refugees from Port au Prince seeking food and shelter in his area.
His scholarly background includes biblical studies in Jerusalem, international relations in Paris and psychotherapy in Montreal. He is well known and respected for his dedication to universal human rights and is an important voice in the reconstruction of Haiti’s educational future.
Friday, October 22nd, 7:30 p.m.
Fr. John Dear - Peace Activist, author and Jesuit priest.
We encourage you to attend this program sponsored by St. Mark's Methodist Church.
Fr. John Dear has been arrested 75 times in peaceful protest.
He is a frequent speaker at Call to Action conferences and programs.
Sunday, December 5
Advent Gospel Reflection
Board member Rita Mize will lead us in a gospel reflection and discussion. She has studied with Ched Meyers and other theologians and always brings much enlightenment to the gospels.
Sunday, January 23, 2:00 p.m.
Human Trafficking
presented by Opening Doors, Inc.
As a founding member of Sacramento’s Rescue and Restore Coalition, Opening Doors Inc. has taken a leadership role in Sacramento’s fight against human trafficking. ODI has managed Sacramento’s coalition, helped raise visibility about trafficking, developed a model of victim services, and assisted trafficking victims to find the help they need.
