THE TORCH: News & Updates

November 3 | 2021

NOVEMBER IS HERE; NO SLOWING DOWN!

The United Religious Community appreciates your help and awareness of all that is going on! This short update includes new info on:

Refugee Resettlement
ERA: Application Deadline (moved to Nov. 19)
Partner events, in date order:

Saint Mary's College (sorry for the short notice) and work of the Sisters of the Holy Cross in their worldwide ministries (Nov 3)
Religions for Peace USA (Nov. 4) live from COP26
ND Medieval Institute and Ansari Institute (Nov. 5)
Kurt and Tessye Simon Fund for Holocaust Remembrance (Nov. 7)
North American Interfaith Network (Nov 7)
Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley Tikkun Olam (Nov 11), featuring Laura Jensen of the United Way

URC Affiliation with Church World Service

Afghan Resettlement

The URC expects to serve approximately at least 3 families or 30 individuals through the Afghan Resettlement Placement (APA) program through our affiliation with Church World Service. This program will be underway shortly, but an arrival date is not yet known. URC is updating info to help receive funds and volunteer assistance; stay tuned please!

Key areas of help will include:

Temporary housing
Household goods
Donations of funds

(editor's note: we appreciate your continued patience as we prepare! )

EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE: APPLY BY NOVEMBER 19

The URC Advocacy Center has provided over $475,000 in help from the Emergency Rent Assistance (ERA) Program since March, 2021. This is in addition to funds provided by member congregations, including a special grant from the Islamic Society of Michiana, and grants from the United Way COVID Relief Fund and Heat for Homes.

PLEASE HELP friends, family, and congregants to apply; here is the site:

https://sjcindiana.communityos.org/initial-tenant

URC BOARD ASKS FOR YOUR INPUT:

The board embarked on a strategic planning process in September, and asks your engagement in what you recommend. Take 5 minutes to complete our confidential survey here.

NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS

Live from COP26 Glasgow:

Called to Faithful Action on Climate Crisis

Rev. Susan Hendershot, the CEO of Interfaith Power & Light, will present 'live from Glasgow' on Thursday, Nov. 3, 1230 p.m. ET. This is a 'last minute' program worth your presence; sign up free by clicking here.

75th Anniversary Roundtable: The Common Good in Medieval Thought & Pandemic Debate

Join in for an in-person or virtual discussion with three of Michiana's great religious leaders on Friday, November 5, with Rabbi Michael Friedland, Dr. Ebrahim Moosa, and Fr. Dan Horan, OFM, from 3-5. The event is at Notre Dame's McKenna Center (newly reopened!). Click below for more information.

Find Out More

NORTH AMERICAN INTERFAITH NETWORK (NAIN)

November 7

The North American Interfaith Network will host an online CONNECT on Sunday, November 7, from 3 to 9 pm. Registration and Info on Speakers and Session is in the button below.

NAIN Registration

Tikkun Olam

in South Bend

Thursday, November 11, 2021

7:00 pm- 8:00 pm

The Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley

On Thursday, November 11th at 7:00 PM the Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley invites the local community to learn about a transformative project that can change the future of this area: the United Way’s Southeast Neighborhood Center. Call it, “Tikkun Olam in South Bend”.

Tikkun Olam Registration

November 7: Kristallnacht Observation at Temple Beth El

The Kurt and Tessye Simon Fund for Holocaust Remembrance at Temple Beth El, a longtime supporter of the URC, will host an event on Sunday, November 7 with Sondra Perl. The event, on Zoom, is free but requires registration; info is below.

Maple Tree Update: Nov 3 (pic taken at 10:30 a.m. Weds)

The glorious maple tree and bushes that create a stunning site every fall at URC are nearing their peak, but not quite there (in your editor's opinion). Fortunately, you still have time to join the -0- others who have already not responded to the contest:

What date do you predict our 'burning bush (and tree)' to be at its Autumn peak?

Friday, Nov 5

Friday, Nov 12

Friday, Nov 19

Just letting you know I read this far on the Torch (and thanks!)

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