Welcome to MeckMIN's Thursday Zoom Check-In Meetings
These meetings are open to anyone interested in supporting compassionate community response, especially in partnership with the most vulnerable among us.
Meetings are held online every other Thursday from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Email LeDayne Polaski for Zoom access code. In addition, if you would like to receive notification when these minutes are posted, please email LeDayne and ask to be added to the Thursday meetings email list.
NOTE: If you did NOT get an email meeting reminder at 8 a.m. on Thursday, will you please let us know by emailing meckmin@meckmin.org.
Click HERE to Access Zoom Recording:
OPENING REFLECTION
Different Yet United
We come from many places—along different paths, bringing different truths.We come with different histories and different realities,And yet we come together as one people—with faith that we can use our differences to heal ourselves, and each other,to bring wholeness to a fractured world.We come, seeking to find community,to find acceptance of who we are.
In this place we may find others who are much like us,and others who are much different.May our [gathering] remind us that we area people taught by different stories,with many voicesbut alwaysone people,workingfor a world where love creates justice,and justice gives birth to peace.
(published on the UU WorshipWeb Library, uua.org)
1. MECKMIN UPDATES
SUPPORTING MECKMIN SO WE CONTINUE THESE MEETINGS
THANKS SO MUCH TO RECAST for sponsoring 5 upcoming newsletters! It will be a true win-win – great publicity for them and great financial support for MeckMIN!
"Although I am relatively new to the work of MeckMIN, it has already been an invaluable resource for me as [my organization] endeavors to connect with others who hope to strengthen the well-being of Mecklenburg neighborhoods and communities. Among the greatest challenges in our county are the inefficiencies and miscommunication that result from the silos that exist . . . the biweekly MeckMIN Zoom meetings have introduced me to new partners, new initiatives, and useful information. After meeting with me and taking time to understand our mission, LeDayne has also provided personal introductions to important allies in my work. In coalition work, relationships are key, and MeckMIN is a strong advocate for relationships grounded in shared values."
We were so heartened to get this great feedback above from a nonprofit leader who's just recently started attending these meetings.
MANY of you have shared similar reflections -- these meetings have given you solid information, new connections and partnerships, funding leads, volunteers, and more.
If these meetings are useful to you, please help us continue to offer them.
We are delighted to offer these meetings as a service to the community AND it takes a lot of staff time to make them possible SO we need solid financial support to make them happen.
The good news is that your financial support will also support YOUR work. Here's how:
If you become an affiliate member, you can publicize your work as often as you like throughout the year through our e-newsletter, website, Facebook and Instagram. You'll also get recognition of your membership on MeckMIN's website.Depending on your budget, affiliate memberships are as little as $100 a year and give you access to share the good work you are doing all year long. It's a true win-win! To become an affiliate member, use this link.
As an addition or alternative, you can also sponsor a Faith, Community and Nonprofit Leader newsletter for $100. As a newsletter sponsor, you will be thanked in the newsletter as a sponsor, have your logo featured, and be able to share an announcement as the featured article. To sign up for a specific date, use this link.
As an addition or alternative, your organization can also sponsor a general MeckMIN newsletter for $200. We have a reach of almost 4,000 people and a 53% open rate. To sign up for a specific date, use this link.
FEBRUARY PLEASE SHARE THESE EVENTS WITH YOUR NETWORK AND WITH ANYONE YOU THINK MIGHT BE PARTICULARLY INTERESTED – AND PLEASE CONSIDER COMING YOURSELF
INTERFAITH FAMILY FUN FOR MIDDLE and HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH and THEIR PARENTS
Sunday, February 23, 2025, Temple Beth El
Join other families on Sunday, February 23 from 4:00 - 5:30 PM at Temple Beth El for an afternoon of food, fun, and interfaith connection.
Sunday, April 6 | 5 - 7 PM, Myers Park United Methodist Church
Join us for a Meet & Learn where you'll hear youth from various faith traditions narrate their religion's values and traditions and share how they live their faith. Stay for the conversations and the snacking!
COMMUNITY LEADER AWARDS BREAKFAST
May 8th, 7:30 am at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
We hope you will save the date and come join us at the 2025 Community Leader Awards Breakfast. The committee is working hard to choose from among a strong list of candidates for each award. We are looking for table sponsors at all levels. Please consider buying a table of 8 seats ($600) and inviting your friends to learn about the work of MeckMIN and the work of the amazing award winners. They are sure to be engaged. A recent attendee attested, “I have never been in a space where I saw diversity as clearly as I did today. I didn’t know Charlotte had all these different communities!”
URGENT
Marsha Hirsch, Executive Director | marsha.hirsch@carolinarefugee.org | (704) 535-8803
CRRA focuses on those people who are refugees. This means people who have fled their country and are registered with the UN as refugees and then are considered as such by the US State Dept.
Once the State Dept receives the file there is extended vetting and interviewing and then that person is approved or denied refugee status. Once approved, they are referred to one of the 10 agencies that help refugees acclimate to American society, make connections, and find a path to citizenship.
The initial process is 90 days during which kids are enrolled in schools, housing is secured, short term benefits are acquired, cultural education is offered, ESL is offered and more. Agencies like CRRA work to get the refugees jobs and help them become self-sufficient. HHS also provides funding from the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) with a budget assigned by Congress. They are authorized to provide support for up to 5 years. That support includes legal services and more. After 5 years, refugees are eligible for naturalization.
There are usually approx. 70-80K people per year arriving through this process. In January, an executive order was signed to deny entry to all refugees from any country worldwide. There are court challenges to this order. In the meantime, the refugees who are already here and in the process of integrating into the US are in a hold pattern. There has been a work stoppage so any arrivals in the past 90 days cannot receive support and the agencies who work with them will not be reimbursed for their work. The influx of refugees who arrived in December are not being supported, nor is the agency work on their behalf. The stoppage of federal funds jeopardizes both the clients support and the staff capabilities. There is additional concern that ORR funding will be permanently frozen which would jeopardize services for the folks already here beyond their 90 days.
CRRA was receiving 700 people annually. Two other authorized agencies are here as well. Medical funds are at stake as well as other supports that lead to naturalization. CRRA has created a PDF explainer - SEE BELOW
If you would like Martha to come to your congregation or agency to talk about these issues, please reach out.
Other current immigration issues:
The refugee program is just ONE form of immigration being impacted by recent Executive Orders. Many people, programs and organizations are being impacted. Below you’ll find links to information compiled by various faith communities as they seek to share accurate information and suggest ways for people of faith to respond.
To help our communities stay informed and prepared, we’ve developed comprehensive Know Your Rights (KYR) resources and explainers in multiple languages and on a range of topics, including:
What to do if you’re arrested or detained by immigration enforcement
Safely protesting as an immigrant
How employers can prepare if ICE comes to their business
Check out this new webpage for an updated list of resources, advocacy actions, and ways to connect with Episcopal Migration Ministries.
Please let us know what you and your community need at this moment. We know that many changes and many potential changes are impacting many people, including our local faith communities. MeckMIN wants to do what we can to support and empower you and your members – PLEASE reach out and let us know what you need most right now.
NATIONAL IMMIGRATION LAW CENTER FACT SHEET ON PROTECTED AREAS POLICIES FOR IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT
HOLY RESISTANCE RETREAT – Charlotte Spirituality Center
In addition the Charlotte Spirituality Center, a training center for spiritual direction, is offering a retreat on Feb 22 for "Holy Resistance.” Ellen Reich, the retreat leader, says:
This retreat will be a spacious, small group experience of nurturing, grounding, and connecting with others. In these days of rapid-fire changes, strengthening our roots - that which provides steadiness and nourishment - enables us to choose wisely and stand strong.
MECK COUNTY UPDATES
EMERGENCY SHELTER SURVEY
Dan Glaser-Reich, MPS, AEM | daniel.GlaserReich@charlottenc.gov | (704) 432-1168, (704) 497-3325 Emergency Management Coordinator, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management,
Emergency Management assists residents experiencing an emergency or unstable housing situation by partnering with non-profit community partners to help. You may hear about two types of urgent sheltering needs:
Emergency Shelter: this describes a housing need after a relatively small event like an apartment fire
Disaster Relief: this describes community-wide crises like post Hurricane Helene.
The County is seeking to partner with congregations and other institutions and explore whether these facilities can be used for Emergency Shelter. Any congregation that opts in would be able to refuse a specific request that comes to them in the future if Emergency Shelter cannot be offered at that time. By talking with Dan and agreeing to provide shelter you are really just agreeing to be on the list of organizations that are called and asked whether they can provide help in the wake of an event.
Please complete the survey to express your interest in exploring providing emergency shelter.
A GIVING HEART PROJECT: FAITH LEADER AFFORDABLE HOUSING and HOMELESSNESS SURVEY
Glennis Davis | glennisdavis@agivingheartproject.org | (704)778-5061
Founder and Executive Director, A Giving Heart Project, Inc., Board member for the Mecklenburg County Continuum of Care.
If you are part of the Continuum of Care (CoC) you will have already received a copy of the survey but for others, we hope you will share this link and respond to it. The purpose of this survey is to hear from faith communities what they are already doing in the homeless services or funding space and to learn about their level of understanding of the Continuum of Care.
AGE FRIENDLY MECKLENBURG
Gina Merrell | Gina.Merrell@mecklenburgcountync.gov | 980.355.4067
Grant Development Administrator, Dept. of Social Services
The Age Friendly Mecklenburg Plan lays out a plan for creating a Mecklenburg County that is friendly towards elders aging in place and in the ways that are meaningful for them. The County is looking for feedback on its Age Friendly Mecklenburg plan specifically from a more diverse population of elders and caregivers to ensure that the plan accommodates all our citizens. They need to hear from people of different economic, cultural, racial and geographic backgrounds.
Gina is happy to come and speak about this to your organization or faith community.
2. NONPROFIT UPDATES
REBUILDING TOGETHER OF GREATER CHARLOTTE IS HIRING!
Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte is hiring! We're looking for a Director of Construction and a Director of Development and Communications to join our leadership team. Check out the positions here and please share with your networks: https://rebuildingtogetherclt.org/join-our-team
Donna Parks Hill | donna@nccouncilofchurches.org | 919-828-6501
Associate Director for Community Health Partners in Health and Wholeness, North Carolina Council of Churches
Webinar Series for Faith Communities
NCCC is focusing on behavioral health and supporting faith communities that are building their capacity to support people with behavioral health concerns. To that end, they have created the Abundant Life Webinar Series, a collection of engaging and thought-provoking sessions exploring the intersection of faith and mental health.
Operating from January through April, the series is designed for faith leaders, community advocates, and individuals passionate about holistic well-being. It will provide practical tools, insights, and resources to foster healthier, more resilient communities. We hope you will join us.
Webinar Series
Thursday, March 4th - NOON-1:30 p.m. Becoming a Trauma Informed Faith Community
Thursday, March 20th - Noon Faith Communities and the Youth Mental Health Crisis
Thursday, April 10th - 7-8 p.m.Overdose Response and Harm Reduction for Faith Communities
Thursday, April 24th - NOON Healthy Aging and Mental Wellbeing
Faith and Mental Health Summits
Summits
Thursday, February 27th - 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Western Faith Health Summit (Asheville)
Thursday, March 13th - 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Central Faith Health Summit (Sanford)
Thursday, April 3rd - 10:00 a.m.-3 p.m Eastern Faith Health Summit (Greenville)
WAYFINDERS MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITY (Wayfinders was formerly Bruce Irons Camp)
Lisa Stewart | Mentor Coordinator | lstewart@wayfindersnc.org
Wayfinders mission is to ignite students’ potential by expanding their confidence, connections, and horizons. They have three main programs: summer camps, year-round enrichment programs, and mentor relationships for self-motivated, under-resourced students.
There are three ways to support their work:
Event Support
Summer Expo for 7th-12th grade Scholars (February 20)
Mountain Camp Orientation (March 20)
Camp Kickoff Party (May 18)
Senior Graduation Celebration (May 29)
Back to School Bash (August 17th)
Happy Camper Night (September 20)
Career Panels
In-Kind Drives
In Kind Support:
Spring - Ensure scholars have an equitable camp experience: water bottles, beach towels, sunscreen, bug spray, swim goggles, etc.
Summer - Help scholars thrive in school: backpacks, school supplies, etc.
Fall - Support our Blue Hornets Soccer Team: cleats, shin guards, water bottles, etc.
Mentorship:
Mentors commit to a minimum of 5 years, starting in the scholar’s fourth grade year.
Mentors build a supportive, long-term relationship with the scholar, guiding them through their academic and personal development.
Mentorship is a key component of the Wayfinders experience. Wayfinders pairs each new 4th grade scholar with an adult mentor who provides year-round support and encouragement to the scholar, assists with outfitting the scholar for camp, and, if able, drives the scholar (and possibly other scholars) to and/or from camp if needed.
Wayfinders mentors collectively volunteer more than 4,000 hours per year and commit to a minimum of 5 years as mentors. We hope you will consider becoming a Wayfinders mentor:
Leslie Leitner, leslie@aplacetoliveagain.org, Community Engagement Associate
The mission of Supportive Housing Communities is to provide affordable housing to alleviate homelessness and human suffering. About 60% of their funding comes from Federal funding so the freeze has jeopardized their work. You can find a link to reach out to your representative and ask that they restore funding. https://endhomelessness.org/actions/act-now-federal-homelessness-funding-still-at-risk/
You can support in other ways as well. On February 22, Supportive Housing Communities (SHC) invites you to Queens University for the inaugural Warm Soles Night Walk—an inspiring opportunity to step into the shoes of our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
This immersive event raises awareness and funds for SHC, helping provide warmth and essentials to our neighbors facing the harshest conditions of winter.
Adult Registration $30 ($35 day of event)
Child Registration $25 (12 and under)( $30 day of event)
As a Walker you will receive…
2025 Warm Soles Night Walk T-shirt!!
Personal fundraising website to invite your friends and family to support your effort to help Charlotte’s most vulnerable neighbors.
Access to fundraising tools such as sample email templates, social media content, and more to help spread the word.
Support from SHC staff to assist you with your fundraising efforts.
Compete for prizes for you and win a prize for your team!
If you are interested in the experience but cannot participate as a walker, please come volunteer. They are planning to have a firepit, s’mores, crafts and more.
LEAGUE OF WOMEN'S VOTERS: Civics 101 Register by Friday, February 14
Sara Baysinger, LWVCM Newsletter Editor/Board Member
communications@goleaguego.org, baysinger@lwvnc.orghttps://my.lwv.org/north-carolina-state, sayjaybay@gmail.com
We are excited to announce that our Civics 101 program begins next Wednesday February 19.
Civics 101 is a seven-week hybrid program designed to educate Mecklenburg County residents about local and state government, voting, media literacy, and more. Participants will hear from elected officials, civil servants, and journalists to gain an in-depth understanding of how government works and how they can engage in the democratic process.
Please encourage your community to register by Friday, February 14. The program costs $50, but is free for students. Sessions are held in-person and online on Wednesdays from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM. (In-person slots are filled on a first come, first served basis. There are currently 10 slots left for in-person.) Registration Link
Civics 101 in More Depth:
For seven Wednesdays, starting February 19, we’ll meet from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center—or online if that’s more convenient. We bring you inside local and state government. You’ll hear directly from elected officials, journalists, and experts on topics like voting rights, city and county governance, the court system, education policy, and—new this year—North Carolina’s state government.This is a unique opportunity to ask questions, meet leaders, and connect with other engaged citizens. Whether you’re new to civic engagement or want a refresher, Civics 101 gives you the knowledge and tools to make a difference.You don’t need any prior knowledge—just curiosity. If you care about your community and your rights, this is a program you don’t want to miss.
Registration is open now at goleaguego.org, and we’d love to have you join us. Sign up by Friday so you don’t miss out! And of course, I’m happy to answer any questions.
OTHERS ON THE CALL (as time allows)
THE PARK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION: Best of the West Fundraiser
Danyae Thomas | danyae@theparkcdc.org
Director of Programming & Strategic Partnerships
The Best of the West event will celebrate the history and talent of West Charlotte, with proceeds benefiting the organization’s cost-free, person-centered affordable housing, healthy living, and economic mobility programs serving community members in the 28206, 28208, and 28216 zip codes.
The fundraiser will showcase West Charlotte artisans, highlighting local chefs, visual arts, and fashion, and activities will include cuisine tastings and a silent auction featuring the work of participating artists as well as live cooking and painting demonstrations for V.I.P. ticket holders, plus activities to include food tastings and a silent auction featuring the work of participating artists. For VIP ticket holders they will have an opportunity to watch live cooking and painting demonstrations. The artisan lineup includes the culinary creations of Your Braisen Chef, as well as visual artistry from Nellie Ashford and Dyair Art, and fashion designs by Kkunda.
Early Bird General Admission tickets are available through January 31st for $65.00. Thereafter, General Admission tickets will be $75.00. VIP tickets are $125.00. Tickets can be purchased in advance of the event via The Park CDCs website at https://www.theparkcdc.org/events.
ACTION NC: MEETING with CITY COUNCIL
Jessica Moreno | jessica@actionnc.org | 704-625-4050
Community Organizer, Tenant Organizing Resource Center,
Action NC is meeting with city. They need people to come and testify about unheeded needed repairs. Please reach out to Jessica if you can share your story.
GUNS TO GARDENS EVENT | Feb 17 in Davidson
Robert Alexander | ralexander@dcpc.org
Lake Norman Area Faith Communities, in partnership with RAWtools South are planning a Gun Safe Surrender Event on Feb 17th from 1-4 at the Gethsemane Baptist Church in Davidson.
Anyone may bring unwanted (unloaded and working) guns to be dismantled and transformed into garden tools and art. Those donating guns will be celebrated with a gift card to local groceries or home improvement stores: $100 for rifles and shotguns, $150 for handguns and $200 for assault weapons after that gun has been disabled.
GENERAL INFORMATION
CITY OF CHARLOTTE: CHARLOTTE COMMUNITY RESOURCES DIRECTORY
This year, we remind you to explore the Charlotte Community Resources Directory—a comprehensive guide designed to connect you with programs and services that help neighborhoods thrive. From housing assistance and community grants to youth programs and sustainability initiatives, there’s something for everyone.
Together, let’s make 2025 a year of growth and opportunity for Charlotte’s communities!
KEEP CHARLOTTE BEAUTIFUL LITTER STUDY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Keep Charlotte Beautiful, in partnership with UNC Charlotte, is conducting a litter study to analyze the composition and distribution of litter across all seven council districts. The study spans four sampling periods: August 2024, November 2024, February 2025, and April 2025. The study aims to generate actionable data to help local governments, non-profits, and businesses reduce litter and waste in Mecklenburg County.
This study relies heavily on the involvement of citizen scientists, and Keep Charlotte Beautiful is currently seeking volunteers to join the effort. The next sampling period will take place from February 1st through 15th. Volunteers will be paired and assigned to 150-foot road segments to collect litter within the right of way. One volunteer will pick up the litter, while the other will tally the items on a litter categories sheet. There are 250 sites to sample, and most groups can complete 4 sites in an hour. Help Charlotte better understand its litter problem! To register, sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/kcb_clt/feblitterstudy.
NORTH MECKLENBURG RESOURCE FAIR
Chandra Tyler, Mecklenburg County , chandra.tyler@mecklenburgcountync.gov
The Community Engagement Task Group (CETG) would like to invite relevant community organizations to participate as a vendor in our upcoming Mecklenburg Community Action Forum (MCAF). These forums seek to bring the table to the community by intentionally connecting the community with criminal justice leaders to partner with them and highlight the community's many unique and often silenced voices to foster sustainable change.
Our MCAF will be centered around broadening access to and providing education on resources for the North Mecklenburg County community. We will feature organizations that work in the community to promote education and supportive services around housing, education, and immigration, among others. We would love for your organization to participate as a vendor in this unique opportunity.
The event will be held on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025, from 11:00am - 1:30pm at the Ada Jenkins Center in Davidson, NC.
To submit your interest in participating in this event, please register at: https://mecklenburgcounty.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ey8qaqwK93kU6B8
AGELESS ACCESS PROGRAM BEGINS IN NORTH CAROLINA
Thanks to a collaboration with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Aging, and Area Agencies on Aging, nearly a dozen Digital Navigators across North Carolina completed CDE's Ageless Access Principal Digital Navigator training last year; they are now working with organizations within their designated regions to implement the Ageless Access "toolkit."
The specialized training will help these Digital Navigators make a difference in their region by fostering more digitally inclusive communities that empower older adults to take charge of their healthcare, access services, and stay engaged in society.
Do you know of an organization looking to serve its aging adult population better? If so, you can learn more here and contact the principal digital navigator in that region with any questions.
MECKLENBURG COUNTY: PROPERTY TAX RELIEF APPLICATIONS
From Q City Metro article: Mecklenburg County residents who think they qualify for a property tax break can now apply to the Mecklenburg County Assessor’s Office. Any tax breaks granted would apply to 2025 tax bills.
North Carolina and Mecklenburg County offer several relief programs for residents and businesses. Some have income requirements.
The deadline to apply is June 1.Residents who think they qualify must apply to the county assessor's office before June 1.”
Qualifying residents might include:
seniors on a fixed income
disabled residents unable to work
veteran living in a home adapted for their needs.
See full article for more details.
DRESS DRIVE
PARK ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH STAFF OPENING
Associate Pastor for Children, Youth, and Family Life
We have begun the official process of looking for a new minister. The Position Announcement and a Job Description are available on the church website click here.We need your help. If you know of any potential candidates – or have contact with any individual, church, or organization who might help share our opening, please reach out to them and share the website and the information. We would love to hire a new staff member as soon as possible.
MECKLENBURG COUNTY'S “The Big Spring Clean 2025”, March 29th, 9am - 12pm
Join neighbors from all over Mecklenburg County as we host seven stream clean ups around the county on March 29th, 2025, from 9am-12pm! Find a site near you below! You can register to attend on our SignUpGenius!
Thank you to all the volunteers who participated in The Big Spring Clean 2024! Together volunteers collected over 9000 lbs. of trash from creeks around Mecklenburg County.
LOCATIONS:
Four Mile Creek @ Squirrel Lake Park1631 Pleasant Plains Rd, Matthews, NC 28105
Toby Creek @ Toby Creek Greenway1100 Chancellor Park Dr, Charlotte, NC 28213
McDowell Creek @ Birkdale Village8925 Townley Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
Little Sugar Creek @ Carolina Pavilion9575 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273
Stewart Creek @ Enderly Park1501 Enderly Rd, Charlotte, NC 28208
Little Sugar Creek @ Metropolitan715 Charlottetowne Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204With Park & Recreation & Keep Charlotte Beautiful!
Little Sugar Creek @ Cordelia Park600 E 24th St, Charlotte, NC 28205With Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation!
DANCE CLASS FOR PEOPLE with DISABILITIES -all ages!
FREE TREES with TreesCharlotte @ CITY OF CHARLOTTE Landscape Management Feb 14-20:
Registration opens at 10 am on Friday for TreesCharlotte's next TreeAdoption. If you live in West Charlotte you are eligible to receive 2 free trees and mulch as well as planting and care education.
2025 Realtors Care Day - HOME OWNER PROJECT APPLICATION
CWS Charlotte Offering Free Virtual English Classes for Youth!
Join us from January to April for the Abundant Life Webinar Series, a collection of engaging and thought-provoking sessions exploring the intersection of faith and mental health. Designed for faith leaders, community advocates, and individuals passionate about holistic well-being, this series will provide practical tools, insights, and resources to foster healthier, more resilient communities.
Topics and Dates:
Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA): Accessing & Utilizing Local Behavioral Health DataThursday, February 13, 12 p.m.
Becoming a Trauma-Informed Faith Community Thursday, March 6, 6:30–8 p.m.
Faith Communities and the Youth Mental Health Crisis Thursday, March 20, 12 p.m.
Overdose Response and Harm Reduction for Faith Communities Thursday, April 10, 7–8 p.m.
Healthy Aging and Mental Wellbeing Thursday, April 24, 12–1 p.m.
Stay connected by visiting our website for registration links and updates on each session. Don’t miss the opportunity to join these vital conversations.
PRAYER FOR LEADERS
“I’d love to say that maybe all the hard times are behind you but we both know that’s not how this thing works. So I will say this: I hope your experience of being hurt sharpens your awareness of small kindnesses and little mercies, rather than obstructing them. I hope that love, when offered, feels all the more precious and worthy of cherishing because your heart has known it’s opposite.
I’m sorry for whatever ugliness you’ve had to endure . . . But may the ugliness allow the beauty to be seen MORE clearly and not less. It’s not an answer to why life hurts, just an answer to how we get through it without the hurt winning.”
– Nadia Bolz-Weber
NEXT MEETING: Four weeks from today – February 27 - Thursday at 11 a.m.
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