Congregations for Social Justice (CSJ) is "Faith communities and non-profits advocating for a better Raleigh/Wake County for all people!" Adrienne Little represents CUCC's Social Justice Ministry at Congregations for Social Justice meetings. She invites you to join her at the next CSJ meeting or to attend any of these events and report back to Social Justice Ministry if there is something you'd like to help CUCC do on any of these initiatives.
Speaker: Yvonne Holley on Food Deserts
Thursday, August 27 - 5:00 PM
Location: Tyler's Taproom - 18 Seaboard Ave, Raleigh 27604
Register to be a marcher here.
We march because our lives, our votes, our jobs, and our schools matter. AJ4J in North Carolina focuses on Voting Rights. Marchers departed Selma, AL weeks ago en route to Washington, DC. AJ4J enters North Carolina on August 29th, passing through the Raleigh area September 3rd-5th with a mass rally at the Capital September 3rd.
Contact Scott Bass for more information. scottbass@att.net 919-760-5430
On October 6th Raleigh voters will be asked to turnout at the polls to elect a mayor and eight city council members who will be charged with serving the public’s interests for the next two years. In order to learn more about the crucial role that the issue of affordable housing is playing in this year’s municipal elections, the Raleigh-Apex NAACP has invited Samuel Gunter, the Director of Policy and Advocacy at the North Carolina Housing Coalition to be their guest speaker at this month’s local meeting. The date is Sunday, August 23, at 4:00 p.m. in the Johnson Building, which is on the State St. side of Martin St. Baptist Church, located at 1001 Martin Street.
The topics that will be covered include (1) the current draft of the Affordable Housing Plan and Affordable Housing Location Policy, (2) Raleigh's 2030 Comprehensive Plan, (3) the Wake County Transit Plan, and (4) how Raleigh fits into the larger, national affordable housing picture. Whether you’re a member of the NAACP or not, all are welcomed at this event. If you have questions or would like to learn how you and/or your group might collaborate with the Raleigh-Apex NAACP to help “Get Out the Vote!” for the 2015 municipal elections, please contact Barbara Smalley-McMahan, at blsmcmahan@nc.rr.com.
Please join Rev. William Barber and others for the Moral Progressive Organizing Leadership Institute Summit - MPOLIS on October 29-30. The goal of the MPOLIS is to give tools to clergy and faith leaders who want to engage in social justice work and understand that it is not separate from their ministry.
This Summit is being offered for clergy and faith leaders. Please plan to attend and send this notice to your friends, networks and colleagues.
Note: Additional registration information will be on our website due to launch on August 30th. Questions can be sent to repairersofbreach@gmail.com
Please take a moment to circle this upcoming event on your calendar.
I would like to see you there!
If you feel moved to make friends with someone of another religion/culture and to walk through the
"Arc of Peace" for reconciliation and unity, please let me know.
Peace, Shalom, Salaam Aleykum
Sharon Pace
Secretariat General of Universal Peace Federation, District 6
www.upfusa.org
johnandsharonpace40@outlook.com
6:30 pm Gathering-Welcome- Introduction
Light food/snacks
Opening sharing exercise led by Anne Mackie
7pm Earth Sabbath Worship led by Rev. Steve Halsted, Clergy Consultant to NC Interfaith Power and Light
Theme: "Praised Be: On the Care of Our Common Home"
Celebrating Pope Francis' recent Encyclical for environmental protection as a moral, religious issue for all people and faith traditions. Come and join us to learn more and grow in a positive hope-filled response to caring for the home that God has given us!
A couple weeks ago I also mentioned to mark your calendars on Wednesday, September 23rd, for a prayer vigil to be held in Raleigh the night before Pope Francis speaks to the U.S. Congress in D.C. on the 24th. There will be many vigils taking place across the U.S. on this night! The Raleigh vigil will take place at Church of the Nativity (8849 Ray Road) in Raleigh. More details to come!
Thought you might also be interested in this Islamic Declaration on Global Climate Change announcement from the Our Voices Campaign connected with GreenFaith.
http://islamicclimatedeclaration.org/islamic-declaration-on-global-climate-change/
Hope to see you on the 29th!
Peace and love for our beautiful Earth, Karen
SpiritHouse Inc. has organized another round of the Durham City-wide Book Study, to follow Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow. Over the next few months, groups across the city will be gathering to explore Dr. Mindy Fullilove's Urban Alchemy: Restoring Joy in America's Sorted-Out Cities that discusses systemic racism, gentrification, and divided communities. The Facebook event page for the reading is here.
dismantling Racism works (dRworks) and OAR-Durham's white antiracist caucus will be co-facilitating discussion groups on this book in Aug.-Oct. Sharing the perspective of activated white folks engaging in the work to examine and dismantle racism in all its forms in American society, we are applying this common lens to the lessons that Dr. Fullilove offers in her book. dRworks has described the book as providing a close look at 'the traumatic stress created when communities are broken up or demolished by gentrification in the name of 'urban renewal', and at collaborative strategies to restore and renew cities in alignment with principles of social and racial justice'. Definitely a fitting book for us to cover given the recent developments and gentrification issues in Durham.
There are two choices for times and locations for this book study:
Sunday Group (meeting at 204 Rigsbee Ave. in downtown Durham):
Sunday, August 30th from 2 - 4pm
Sunday, September 20th from 2 - 4pm
Sunday, October 4th from 2 - 4pm
Monday Group (meeting at 2419 Highland Ave. in the Northgate Park neighborhood):
Monday, August 31st from 6:30 - 8:30pm
Monday, September 14th from 6:30 - 8:30pm
Monday, September 28th from 6:30 - 8:30pm
Tentative - Monday, October 5th from 6:30 - 8:30pm
Please RSVP about your attendance, so that the facilitators can prepare accordingly. Use this Google Drive form to let us know which sessions you'd like to attend. The two groups will be lead by separate pairs of facilitators (see bios below) and may be moving along/highlighting different points from the book. So, it is advisable to stay with the same group for the length of the sessions, but certainly not required!
There are copies of the book available at the Durham Public Library and the Regulator Bookshop. There is a waiting list for the book at the library, so be sure to reserve your copy soon. The Library has said that it will order more copies of it, if the demand is strong enough. Let's make it so :)
Finally, the organizers at SpiritHouse have sent out this relevant interview from NPR that talks about "explicit, racially purposeful policy that was pursued at all levels of government, and that's the reason we have these ghettos today and we are reaping the fruits of those policies." This 'sorting out' of our cities that we see today didn't just occur on its own. Join us to discover what was involved and how WE can be involved in creating better, healthier, more holistic ones.
Hope to see you there,
OAR-Durham White Caucus Coordinators
Facilitator Bios:
Facilitators for these two book studies are Jenn Frye, Kimber Heinz, Gann Herman, Rachel Berthiaume. We are a group of white activists in Durham looking to connect, build, and act with other white people locally and in solidarity with the work of local Black-led organizations and organizers committed to a social justice vision that recognizes the intersections between forms of oppression and the ongoing struggle for liberation. We understand that our liberation is inextricably bound to Black liberation. To that end, we are committed to educating ourselves and building relationships that support our ability to act in authentic solidarity around issues impacting Durham.
We bring a range of experience working in social movements as anti-racist white people. We will use our growing skills and knowledge to organize with and invite other white people to raise our collective consciousness and join the call for anti-racist action. We know we will make mistakes, which we will learn from, and we will keep going. We hope you'll be part of our journey as we engage with Urban Alchemy.
Peace,
Al.
- Next Congregations for Social Justice Meeting - from Al Reberg
Speaker: Yvonne Holley on Food Deserts
- JustBeer - Last Thursdays of each month
Thursday, August 27 - 5:00 PM
Location: Tyler's Taproom - 18 Seaboard Ave, Raleigh 27604
- America's Journey For Justice (AJ4J)
Register to be a marcher here.
We march because our lives, our votes, our jobs, and our schools matter. AJ4J in North Carolina focuses on Voting Rights. Marchers departed Selma, AL weeks ago en route to Washington, DC. AJ4J enters North Carolina on August 29th, passing through the Raleigh area September 3rd-5th with a mass rally at the Capital September 3rd.
Contact Scott Bass for more information. scottbass@att.net 919-760-5430
- Important announcement concerning municipal elections from Barbara Smalley-McMahan
On October 6th Raleigh voters will be asked to turnout at the polls to elect a mayor and eight city council members who will be charged with serving the public’s interests for the next two years. In order to learn more about the crucial role that the issue of affordable housing is playing in this year’s municipal elections, the Raleigh-Apex NAACP has invited Samuel Gunter, the Director of Policy and Advocacy at the North Carolina Housing Coalition to be their guest speaker at this month’s local meeting. The date is Sunday, August 23, at 4:00 p.m. in the Johnson Building, which is on the State St. side of Martin St. Baptist Church, located at 1001 Martin Street.
The topics that will be covered include (1) the current draft of the Affordable Housing Plan and Affordable Housing Location Policy, (2) Raleigh's 2030 Comprehensive Plan, (3) the Wake County Transit Plan, and (4) how Raleigh fits into the larger, national affordable housing picture. Whether you’re a member of the NAACP or not, all are welcomed at this event. If you have questions or would like to learn how you and/or your group might collaborate with the Raleigh-Apex NAACP to help “Get Out the Vote!” for the 2015 municipal elections, please contact Barbara Smalley-McMahan, at blsmcmahan@nc.rr.com.
- Repairers of the Breach: 2015 MPOLIS Conference Flyer
Please join Rev. William Barber and others for the Moral Progressive Organizing Leadership Institute Summit - MPOLIS on October 29-30. The goal of the MPOLIS is to give tools to clergy and faith leaders who want to engage in social justice work and understand that it is not separate from their ministry.
This Summit is being offered for clergy and faith leaders. Please plan to attend and send this notice to your friends, networks and colleagues.
Note: Additional registration information will be on our website due to launch on August 30th. Questions can be sent to repairersofbreach@gmail.com
- Invitation to Next Universal Peace Federation Event Flyer
Please take a moment to circle this upcoming event on your calendar.
I would like to see you there!
If you feel moved to make friends with someone of another religion/culture and to walk through the
"Arc of Peace" for reconciliation and unity, please let me know.
Peace, Shalom, Salaam Aleykum
Sharon Pace
Secretariat General of Universal Peace Federation, District 6
www.upfusa.org
johnandsharonpace40@outlook.com
- August 29 Earth Sabbath Celebration
6:30 pm Gathering-Welcome- Introduction
Light food/snacks
Opening sharing exercise led by Anne Mackie
7pm Earth Sabbath Worship led by Rev. Steve Halsted, Clergy Consultant to NC Interfaith Power and Light
Theme: "Praised Be: On the Care of Our Common Home"
Celebrating Pope Francis' recent Encyclical for environmental protection as a moral, religious issue for all people and faith traditions. Come and join us to learn more and grow in a positive hope-filled response to caring for the home that God has given us!
A couple weeks ago I also mentioned to mark your calendars on Wednesday, September 23rd, for a prayer vigil to be held in Raleigh the night before Pope Francis speaks to the U.S. Congress in D.C. on the 24th. There will be many vigils taking place across the U.S. on this night! The Raleigh vigil will take place at Church of the Nativity (8849 Ray Road) in Raleigh. More details to come!
Thought you might also be interested in this Islamic Declaration on Global Climate Change announcement from the Our Voices Campaign connected with GreenFaith.
http://islamicclimatedeclaration.org/islamic-declaration-on-global-climate-change/
Hope to see you on the 29th!
Peace and love for our beautiful Earth, Karen
- Book Study Events - Urban Alchemy: Restoring Joy in America's Sorted-Out Cities
SpiritHouse Inc. has organized another round of the Durham City-wide Book Study, to follow Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow. Over the next few months, groups across the city will be gathering to explore Dr. Mindy Fullilove's Urban Alchemy: Restoring Joy in America's Sorted-Out Cities that discusses systemic racism, gentrification, and divided communities. The Facebook event page for the reading is here.
dismantling Racism works (dRworks) and OAR-Durham's white antiracist caucus will be co-facilitating discussion groups on this book in Aug.-Oct. Sharing the perspective of activated white folks engaging in the work to examine and dismantle racism in all its forms in American society, we are applying this common lens to the lessons that Dr. Fullilove offers in her book. dRworks has described the book as providing a close look at 'the traumatic stress created when communities are broken up or demolished by gentrification in the name of 'urban renewal', and at collaborative strategies to restore and renew cities in alignment with principles of social and racial justice'. Definitely a fitting book for us to cover given the recent developments and gentrification issues in Durham.
There are two choices for times and locations for this book study:
Sunday Group (meeting at 204 Rigsbee Ave. in downtown Durham):
Sunday, August 30th from 2 - 4pm
Sunday, September 20th from 2 - 4pm
Sunday, October 4th from 2 - 4pm
Monday Group (meeting at 2419 Highland Ave. in the Northgate Park neighborhood):
Monday, August 31st from 6:30 - 8:30pm
Monday, September 14th from 6:30 - 8:30pm
Monday, September 28th from 6:30 - 8:30pm
Tentative - Monday, October 5th from 6:30 - 8:30pm
Please RSVP about your attendance, so that the facilitators can prepare accordingly. Use this Google Drive form to let us know which sessions you'd like to attend. The two groups will be lead by separate pairs of facilitators (see bios below) and may be moving along/highlighting different points from the book. So, it is advisable to stay with the same group for the length of the sessions, but certainly not required!
There are copies of the book available at the Durham Public Library and the Regulator Bookshop. There is a waiting list for the book at the library, so be sure to reserve your copy soon. The Library has said that it will order more copies of it, if the demand is strong enough. Let's make it so :)
Finally, the organizers at SpiritHouse have sent out this relevant interview from NPR that talks about "explicit, racially purposeful policy that was pursued at all levels of government, and that's the reason we have these ghettos today and we are reaping the fruits of those policies." This 'sorting out' of our cities that we see today didn't just occur on its own. Join us to discover what was involved and how WE can be involved in creating better, healthier, more holistic ones.
Hope to see you there,
OAR-Durham White Caucus Coordinators
Facilitator Bios:
Facilitators for these two book studies are Jenn Frye, Kimber Heinz, Gann Herman, Rachel Berthiaume. We are a group of white activists in Durham looking to connect, build, and act with other white people locally and in solidarity with the work of local Black-led organizations and organizers committed to a social justice vision that recognizes the intersections between forms of oppression and the ongoing struggle for liberation. We understand that our liberation is inextricably bound to Black liberation. To that end, we are committed to educating ourselves and building relationships that support our ability to act in authentic solidarity around issues impacting Durham.
We bring a range of experience working in social movements as anti-racist white people. We will use our growing skills and knowledge to organize with and invite other white people to raise our collective consciousness and join the call for anti-racist action. We know we will make mistakes, which we will learn from, and we will keep going. We hope you'll be part of our journey as we engage with Urban Alchemy.
Peace,
Al.