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SUMMARY:Voter Reform Group
DESCRIPTION:A strong democracy depends on civic engagement and a commitment to pluralism. We come together every other week to learn\, discuss\, and share our individual perspectives on elections and political issues affecting our communities and nation. Importantly\, we use this group to take action. We register new voters and mobilize voters for every election. We encourage members to become poll workers and monitors\, and to take action on voting rights and other justice issues. We engage in nonpartisan postcard writing campaigns to encourage people to vote and remove any financial barrier so that all citizens can equally participate. Together\, we send thousands of cards and letters and amplify our impact. Join us bi-weekly on Sundays at 10am-11am to mobilize. \nClick here to RSVP and receive Zoom information for our next meeting. \nTo join the team\, contact votingproject@middlechurch.org.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/voter-reform-group/2025-01-05/
CATEGORIES:Justice,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T180000
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SUMMARY:Reparations Task Force
DESCRIPTION:This group examines Middle’s own history of colonization\, Indigenous exploitation\, and Black enslavement to help us think about how we can use the resources generated by white supremacy—from which we still benefit—to create a more just world. To create continuity in this work\, the group is closed to open membership. Interested parties can contact one of the co-chairs Anna Polovick Waggy to schedule a conversation.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/reparations-task-force/2025-01-07/
CATEGORIES:Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T173000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T203521Z
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SUMMARY:Food Alliance
DESCRIPTION:The East Village and Lower East Side Food Alliance gathers monthly in person at rotating local sites. The alliance addresses food insecurity and access in the East Village and Lower East Side\, Please let Rev Amanda know if you are able to attend this meeting and be a Middle Church representative monthly.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/food-alliance/
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260626T103737
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SUMMARY:Meeting the Moment Task Force
DESCRIPTION:Middle is committed to protecting\, advocating\, and caring for those who will be most marginalized during a second trump presidency. We are gather a group that will intentionally move through this time with us. \nIf you are interested in joining\, please email Rev. Amanda.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/meeting-the-moment-task-force/
CATEGORIES:Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T170000
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SUMMARY:People's March
DESCRIPTION:Middle is participating in the People’s March\, Saturday\, January 18th. A group will be meeting at Foley Square at 10:30 AM\, marching together to Washington Square Park and ending with hot chocolate and community. \nRSVP to join with Rev Amanda.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/peoples-march/
CATEGORIES:Justice,Racial/Ethnic Justice,Reproductive Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T110000
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SUMMARY:Voter Reform Group
DESCRIPTION:A strong democracy depends on civic engagement and a commitment to pluralism. We come together every other week to learn\, discuss\, and share our individual perspectives on elections and political issues affecting our communities and nation. Importantly\, we use this group to take action. We register new voters and mobilize voters for every election. We encourage members to become poll workers and monitors\, and to take action on voting rights and other justice issues. We engage in nonpartisan postcard writing campaigns to encourage people to vote and remove any financial barrier so that all citizens can equally participate. Together\, we send thousands of cards and letters and amplify our impact. Join us bi-weekly on Sundays at 10am-11am to mobilize. \nClick here to RSVP and receive Zoom information for our next meeting. \nTo join the team\, contact votingproject@middlechurch.org.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/voter-reform-group/2025-01-19/
CATEGORIES:Justice,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T113000
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SUMMARY:What White People Must Do Now: A critical conversation led by Rev. Amanda Hambrick & Rev. John Janka.
DESCRIPTION:In 2012\, as we mourned the death of Trayvon Martin\, Middle Church’s board declared that we would no longer simply be known as a multi-ethnic\, multicultural\, fully-welcoming congregation\, we would commit to Antiracism in the center of our faith\, love\, politics and ethics. \nOn January 19\, 2025\, from 10:30-11:30a\, in honor of Martin Luther King\, Jr. and his prophetic work\, join us in a Zoom Classroom for \nWhat White People Must Do Now: \nA critical conversation led by Rev. Amanda Hambrick & Rev. John Janka. \n(All are welcome\, no matter your ethnic identity.) \nIn his seminal book\, Where Do We Go From Here: Community or Chaos\, Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. wrote: \n\n“White Americans must recognize that justice for Black people cannot be achieved without radical changes in the structure of our society.” \n\nJoin us as we continue our intentional journey toward building antiracist Beloved Community. \nAfter class\, make your way to Middle Church for our 3:00p King Day Worship Celebration featuring a movement music sing-in and an honoring of Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer and the work of our Voter Reform Group. \nStay for a hour with jazz music\, great conversation\, and hugs with friends. \nRegister using this link
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/what-white-people-must-do-now-a-critical-conversation-led-by-rev-amanda-hambrick-ashcraft-rev-john-janka/
CATEGORIES:Justice,Racial/Ethnic Justice
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SUMMARY:What White People Must Do Now: A critical conversation led by Rev. Amanda Hambrick & Rev. John Janka.
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Event\n\n\nIn 2012\, as we mourned the death of Trayvon Martin\, Middle Church’s board declared that we would no longer simply be known as a multi-ethnic\, multicultural\, fully-welcoming congregation\, we would commit to Antiracism in the center of our faith\, love\, politics and ethics. \nOn January 19\, 2025\, from 10:30-11:30a\, in honor of Martin Luther King\, Jr. and his prophetic work\, join us in a Zoom Classroom for \nWhat White People Must Do Now: \nA critical conversation led by Rev. Amanda Hambrick & Rev. John Janka. \n(All are welcome\, no matter your ethnic identity.) \nIn his seminal book\, Where Do We Go From Here: Community or Chaos\, Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. wrote: \n\n“White Americans must recognize that justice for Black people cannot be achieved without radical changes in the structure of our society.” \n\nJoin us as we continue our intentional journey toward building antiracist Beloved Community. \nAfter class\, make your way to Middle Church for our 3:00p worship celebration. \nStay for a hour with jazz music\, great conversation\, and hugs with friends. \nRegister using this link
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/what-white-people-must-do-now-a-critical-conversation-led-by-rev-amanda-hambrick-ashcraft-rev-john-janka-2/
CATEGORIES:Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T180000
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SUMMARY:Reimagining Indigenous Relations and Reparations in NYC
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to us for this special 1-hour event\, hosted by Middle Church\, Judson Church\, and Old First Reformed Church\, Brooklyn\, where Anthony Trujillo (Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo)\, a PhD student in American Studies at Harvard University\, will share some of his work over the past year as the Middle Reparations Task Force’s Indigenous History Consultant. The goal of this event is three fold: to address some of the common misperceptions\, oversights and pitfalls regarding Indigenous communities and histories; to reframe conversations about reparations around contemporary Indigenous perspectives and concerns; and to share with and learn from sibling faith communities who have also made a commitment to engaging in the challenging but vital work of repairing relations with New York City’s Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/reimagining-indigenous-relations-and-reparations-in-nyc-2/
CATEGORIES:Immigration Justice,Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T203000
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SUMMARY:Integrating Into a Burning House: Conversations for Survival
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis and Rev. Natalie Renee Perkins in a candid and vulnerable conversation about what it means to resist American Apartheid today. How have we leveraged integration as an effective strategy toward racial equity when the culture is on still fire with bigotry? We’ll talk about surviving\, and striving to thrive amid the ongoing stresses of race-based hatred in America. \nTime: 7:00–8:30 PM ET \nLocation: Zoom \nRegister here
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/integrating-into-a-burning-house-conversations-for-survival/
CATEGORIES:Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T200000
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SUMMARY:RSVP for the ACLU's January 30th People Power Mass Deportation Know Your Rights Training!
DESCRIPTION:The Trump administration has been gearing up for mass deportations since day one\, threatening the safety of millions of families. Join the ACLU’s People Power Immigration/Deportation Know Your Rights Training to learn how you can protect immigrant communities facing these escalating threats. \nWhat: ACLU January 30th People Power Mass Deportation Know Your Rights Training\nWhen: Thursday\, January 30th\, 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT\nWhere: On Zoom \nRegister here
URL:https://www.middlechurch.org/event/rsvp-for-the-aclus-january-30th-people-power-mass-deportation-know-your-rights-training/
CATEGORIES:Immigration Justice,Just Love,Justice,Online
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