Justice Action MInistry

Sunday, January 18, Parish Hall, noon Join the Anti-Racism Initiative Team for Justice Sunday for a fun, interactive activity titled American Legacy – Know Your History focused on Black history in the U.S. Enjoy this opportunity to learn together while enjoying delicious soups and salads! We also encourage you to attend the YWCA Greater Newburyport Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration & Day of Service on Monday, January 19. Tickets are selling fast at $20 each, and must be purchased in advance! The link to purchase tickets can be found here. If cost is a barrier to attending this event, complimentary tickets are available from Rev. Rebecca, RevRebecca.Bryan@frsuu.org.

Sunday, February 22, Parish Hall, 12pm. Join the FRSUU Shelter Team for an informative session on homelessness in Massachusetts and local initiatives supporting unhoused individuals. Featured speakers include Al Hansom, CEO, and Leslie Lawrence, Executive VP, of Emmaus, Inc., a leading housing resource for the North Shore. Major Jessica Berkhouldt and volunteers from the newly established Emergency Overnight Shelter at the Salvation Army in Newburyport will also share insights on collaborative efforts with area congregations and agencies. To bring bring soup or salad to support this event, sign up HERE!

Sunday, March 15, LMH Main Room, 12-2pm. Join the Anti-Racism Initiative and Immigration Justice Team for a screening of Hello, Privilege. It’s Me, Chelsea, a documentary where comedian Chelsea Handler explores how white privilege has shaped her life and career. Grounded in our commitment to dismantle white supremacy, we will use this film as a catalyst to examine the "unearned advantages" that are often invisible to those who hold them. Join us for pizza and a conversation on how we can move from awareness to accountability in our pursuit of racial justice. Please note that the documentary is for "mature audiences." Child care will be available.

Sunday, March 22, LMH Main Room, 11:30am. Justice Sunday: Women's History Month: Celebrating Women Past and Present and Exploring What the Future Might Hold "The problem that has no name..." --Betty Friedan Please join members of the Community Outreach Team as we join together to share the long journey of women confronting the cultural, legal, and social-psychological forces that resulted in inequality that affected the lives of women and their families. (Internal: projector and microphone needed)

Sunday, May 3, Parish Hall, 12-2pm. Celebration with our Afghan family and looking to the future Join us to celebrate with our Afghan family, Reverend Rebecca, and all the volunteers. Hear about what we have accomplished in four years and where we are going. Learn about the Resettlement Partnership creating creative long-term housing solutions for forcibly displaced persons in the Newburyport area. Any questions please contact Sarina Khan Reddy, 978-853-4784, sarinakhanreddy@gmail.com.

Sunday, May 10, Town Field Park, Dorchester, 8-11am. The FRSUU Walk Team has participated in the Mother’s Day Walk for many years. Join Rev. Rebecca and the Team for a morning of great exercise and wonderful fellowship with thousands of others supporting the healing work of the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute. Show your support for the Peace Institute’s mission of serving as a center of healing, teaching, and learning for families and communities impacted by murder, trauma, grief, and loss. Carpooling will be available! Donate or join the team here.