This e-newsletter was created to share programming taking place at First

Congregational Church of Hudson and

provide resources for additional information

on the topic of racial justice.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Remedy Church Visit

Sunday, April 14, 11 a.m.

The Remedy Church

1700 Brittain Rd., Akron

Join us Sunday, April 14th at The Remedy Church as we continue to intentionally build a relationship with our friends in the North Hill of Akron. Meet in the FCCH parking lot at 10 a.m. to carpool to Remedy; or, meet us there at 11 a.m.

Registration Now Open for

THE RACIAL JUSTICE CHALLENGE

In a world with so much misinformation, it can be difficult to find trusted resources for learning.

Starting April 1st, YWCA’s Racial Justice Challenge will return for its 6th year to provide participants with 21 days of curated content, including articles, videos, activities, and podcasts, with a focus on Bodily Autonomy, Financial Empowerment, Gun Violence, and Transportation. The content is easily accessible through the challenge website or app and allows participants to progress through the program at their own pace.

By joining in the challenge, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the interconnected nature of social injustices and the importance of collective action in addressing them and be empowered to:

Build new positive habits that can effect change in themselves, workplaces, and communities.
Engage in meaningful conversations about racism and social justice.
Learn concrete strategies for taking action to create a more equitable society.

On our mission to eliminate racism and empower women, we believe that education and advocacy are critical steps to achieve this.

If you are ready to join us on our mission, CLICK HERE to register for the YWCA Racial Justice Challenge.

If you want to invest in this critical program, CLICK HERE to make a gift.

BOOK DISCUSSION

Racial Equity Buddies Book Discussion:

Poverty by America by Matthew Desmond Saturday, April 27, 10:30 a.m. to Noon

Zoom

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER − The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Evicted reimagines the debate on poverty, making a “provocative and compelling” (NPR) argument about why it persists in America: because the rest of us benefit from it. “Urgent and accessible . . . Its moral force is a gut punch."

Read a review of this book here.

Click here to participate in the book discussion.

Racial Equity Buddies offers a variety of programming throughout the year (in addition to book discussions). Click here to request to be added to the Racial Equity Buddies email list.

CHECK THIS OUT!

From tea, bourbon and whiskey to Southern, Creole and Jamaican style foods, here's a list of 9 Black-owned restaurants and eateries to check out in Akron. Read more here.

Racial Justice 4-Week Study:

Racism: Through Windows and Mirrors

Implicit Bias: We all have it, so what can we do about it?

New Racial Justice 4-week series starting in April (free on Zoom):

● A close look at Implicit Bias

● Led by Bill Shaul and Robin Harbage

● Tuesday evenings through April (4 sessions)

Contact: Bill Shaul or Robin Harbage to register and for details.

IN MEMORY AND THANKS

The CARE committee would like to honor the memory of one of our founding members, Joe Twardzik, who passed away on March 3. Joe will be remembered for his sense of humor, ready smile, and his dedication to welcoming and helping all people, especially through his volunteer work at the North Hill Community House in Akron.

You are receiving this email because you previously registered for racial justice programming. Email Steve Hockstra with comments and suggestions for future issues.

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