We are very excited to announce that author, activist, and speaker, Shane Claiborne is coming to speak at an event hosted by Valley Wesley on Saturday October 9, 2010 from 7-9 p.m. at Tempe First United Methodist Church (215 E.University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281)! Tickets are $15 for regular tickets (before September 17) and $5 for college students.  All proceeds will go to support The Simple Way. Tickets for the event can be purchased online below or in person from the Tempe First UMC church office by calling 480-967-3376. From his website: Shane writes and travels extensively speaking about peacemaking, social justice, and Jesus. He is featured in the DVD series "Another World Is Possible" and is the author of the several books including The Irresistible Revolution, Jesus for President, and Becoming the Answer to Our Prayers. Shane speaks over 100 times a year in a dozen or so countries and nearly every state in the US. Shane has given academic seminars at Vanderbilt University, Duke University Pepperdine University, Wheaton College, Princeton University, Goshen College and Harvard University. Shane also speaks at various denominational gatherings, festivals, and conferences around the globe. Shane's work has been featured in everything from Fox News and the Wall Street Journal to CNN and National Public Radio. Lean more about Shane at http://www.thesimpleway.org/shane/ Out of respect for the environment we are encouraging folks to walk, bike, take public transportation, or carpool to the event. If that is difficult for you to do we hope that you would be able to pick another day where you go without oil for a day or participate in an individual or group project that benefits the environment. This could be as simple as carpooling to work or school, switching to energy efficient lighting or planting a tree. If you want to do something a little more technical, but really fun, Shane even suggests "converting your car to run off used veggie oil (http://awip.us)." Shane will also be preaching at Crossroads UMC in Phoenix on October 10 at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. There is no cost or tickets required. http://www.crossroadsphx.com/ If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Rob Rynders at rob@valleywesley.com