DCIA Events

Durham Congregations in Action
(DCIA)

In a spirit of reconciliation and with gratitude for the gift of diversity, DCIA seeks to engage and empower people of faith to create a community of justice and peace through our common prayers and acts of compassion; and with prophetic courage to act as advocates for the dignity and well-being of all persons, recognizing that behind every human face is the face of God.

The next DCIA assembly meeting will be 11:45 am Tuesday, August 17 at Calvary United Methodist Church, 304 E. Trinity Ave. Program: Immigrant Hospitality and ID Documents in Durham.

YO:Durham The Year of Opportunity for Durham Teens redirects high-risk teens from current hazardous pathways and affords them an opportunity to shape their future in positive ways. Based on a successful Boston, MA program, YO:Durham serves teens who are at risk of criminal involvement and/or academic failure or suspension. Many hundreds of teens in our area are at risk and several community groups have identified helping teens turn their lives around as a pressing and immediate need. This program is an attempt by DCIA to address this growing problem. Details see http://www.yodurham.org.

Be sure that you and your congregation are a part!
If you would like bulletin inserts, they are at http://www.yodurham.org/Documents/bulletin%20insert.pdf
or call the DCIA office at 688-2036 or email Susan Blackmon at mailto:susanblackmon@yodurham.org

Fall 2009 Seed money recipients:
The Seed Money recipients were:
Antioch Baptist Church, for the Antioch Builds Community employment program for ex-offenders
Durham Economic Resource Center, for special training and certification for employment trainees
Genesis Home, for financial lifeskills education for homeless families
Open Table Ministry, for services to unsheltered homeless adults.
Reality Ministries, for culinary education for at-risk youth
St. Philip's Community Garden, for education and community outreach around gardening in NE Central Durham.

Upcoming events and opportunities for service
Freedom House ~ Special needs for August: School supplies, shaving crème for the Durham Men’s Halfway House.
Freedom House Recovery Center provides service to those in the Durham area seeking help to “break free” from substance abuse or dependence, and/or managing mental illness or developmental disability.
Freedom House believes in transformations by respecting and recognizing the individuality and worth of all those we serve. To that end, Freedom house provides an integrated, person-centered, strength-based approach to services, dedicated to the enhancement of personal growth and development. We strive to serve all who seek treatment, including the homeless and those of limited means.
On-going opportunities for participation and support are threefold – we invite your gifts of time, talent, and treasure. Examples of time - Prayer (any time or place) for those we serve and the staff, learning and speaking with others about substance abuse/mental illness and its effective treatment. Examples of talent – tutoring in reading, writing, and basic math; landscaping and gardening at the women’s and men’s halfway houses. Examples of treasure – financial donations, gift certificates for personal clothing and supplies, new or gently used linens and bedclothes, pillows. Freedom House Recovery Center is also a resource for those who provide care and guidance/counseling in a rabbinical or pastoral care setting, for example in family and children’s ministry. We welcome clergy/care team questions or referrals, and the opportunity to speak to congregations about substance abuse/mental illness/developmental disability from a “best practices” continuum of care perspective.
Contact: Victoria Shields, M.Div., M.Ed., at -
Email: victoria.s@freedomhouserecovery.org
Phone: (919) 672-5054
Website: www.freedomhouserecovery.org
We Come By Faith: African American Churches, Civic Engagement and Social Change Conference
August 21, 2010 8 am to 5:30 pm
North Carolina Central University Elder Student Union, Durham,
NC YOU ARE INVITED
On the eve of the forty-seventh anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington, the Institute for Civic Engagement and Social Change and its partners are sponsoring a conference designed to support and strengthen African American churches as vehicles of civic engagement. There are four conference objectives: 1) To present the results of the North Carolina Black Church Civic Project, a statewide survey of African American churches about faith and civic engagement; 2) to assess the historical and contemporary role of the Black church in civic engagement; 3) to provide churches the opportunity to learn and share best strategies that encourage civic engagement, especially through the use of technology; and 4 ) to promote policy advocacy that addresses critical issues such as education, economic development, and redistricting. Who Should Come: Clergy and laypersons of all denominations and faiths who seek to improve the quality of life of their communities through vigorous, robust civic engagement. Youth are encouraged to attend. $20 Registration fee. For more information, contact Dr. Jarvis Hall, NCCU ICESC, 919-530-7256, jhall@nccu.edu
Registration Brochure: http://dcia.org/docs/RegistrationBrochure.pdf
“America’s Immigration Dilemma:” Program features video Death in the Desert and speaker Marisol Jimenez McGee. 6-8:30PM, Sun, Aug 8, Eno River UU Fellowship, 4907 Garrett Rd, Durham. Dinner $15 + appreciated donations to youth scholarships for delegations to Oaxaca, Mexico. Co-sponsored by Witness for Peace SE, Durham Immigrant Solidarity Committee, NC Peace Action. Info: 489-1656.
The response of the faith community to UMD’s families’ needs as they successfully move into their own homes has been amazing. Many thanks. Those who are familiar with UMD, IHN, Genesis Home and Rescue Mission are very aware of the shortage of emergency shelter for families, so at UMD we are very proud of the fact that we are successfully moving so many families into supportive housing. Many of the families have received much of what they need as they begin the next step in their journey AND we have 4 more families who will be leaving us soon. With that great news, comes an equally great need for any items needed to set up a new household. These families are especially in need of children’s beds (including a crib and a bunk bed), adult beds, dressers, living room furniture, table and chair sets, appliances, kitchen items, cleaning supplies, TVs, computers, pillows, towels, comforters etc. Please spread the word in your congregations! Items can be dropped off at UMD, or we can come pick them up if needed. Please contact Kenny at kmauney@umdurham.org or 682-0538. Again, Thank you for all you have done and are doing!
The Capital Restorative Justice Project presents:
No Tomorrow
a film by Vanessa Roth and Roger Weisberg warning: this film contains very graphic images
When a young woman featured in a recent documentary is murdered, the film itself becomes central to whether the killer lives or dies.
September 2, 2010 at 7 pm Carolina Theatre of Durham 309 West Morgan Street Durham, NC 27701
for more information, go to www.capitalrestorativejustice.org or find the CRJP on Facebook
Flyer: http://dcia.org/docs/crjp_film_flyer.pdf
Save the Dates: September 24-25, 2010
“Friendship at the Margins: A Fresh Approach to Mission”
with Chris Heuertz and Christine Pohl
The Duke Center for Reconciliation’s 2010 Reconcilers Weekend Conference
(formerly known as Teaching Communities Week)
Online registration will be available at http://www.divinity.duke.edu/ on August 4, 2010.
For more information, email reconciliation@div.duke.edu
The next "Parent 411" Workshop will take place on August 10, 2010 from 6 PM - 7 PM
Topic: Bullying
Address: 2020 West Main Street, Suite 10,Durham, NC 27705
Directions: Going west from downtown on Main St., cross 9th street and take the 2nd driveway on the right. Suite 10 is downstairs and the 1st door on the right
Please RSVP by August 9, 2010
I will have the calendar of topics for the rest of the year.
Best Regards,
Wanda Wanda Boone
Executive Director, Durham Together for Resilient Youth (T.R.Y.)
www.DurhamTRY.org
Director, SAMHSA NC Faith and Community Partnerships
Co-Chair, East Durham Children's Initiative
www.eastdurhamchildrensinitative.org
2020 W Main Street Suite 10 Durham, NC 27705
Phone: 919-491-7811
The latest from NC Religious Coalition for Justice for Immigrants
Dear Society of St. Andrew Volunteers-
Have you heard about Feed Your Neighbor Sunday? Please pass this information on to your church, your pastor, the church secretary, or your church’s mission coordinator!
Calling all churches! You are invited to participate in Feed Your Neighbor Sunday, which will be held on Sunday, August 29th 2010. At the end of the summer growing season, gardeners always have too many tomatoes, zucchinis and okra. On Feed Your Neighbor Sunday, everyone can bring that extra produce to church, and Society of St. Andrew will find people in need in your community who can use that food. Feed Your Neighbor Sunday includes a worship guide and activities for kids. Don’t wait! The deadline to register is July 30th! Please email Kate at sosanc@endhunger.org for details.
Thanks for your all of your support, Kate
Kate Pattison, Program Coordinator for Eastern & Central NC
The Society of St. Andrew
P.O. Box 25081
Durham, NC 27702-5081
(919) 683-3011
http://www.endhunger.org/
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Here is the latest from Urban Ministries of Durham.
Here is the latest Housing for New Home News: http://www.housingfornewhope.org/uploads/media/Housing_for_New_Hope_News_-_June_2010.pdf
Greetings,
On behalf of the Institute of African American Research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, I would like to invite you to our upcoming Black Theodicy Forum that will be held on August 6th – 7th. The forum will take place at the FedEx Global Education building on campus located on Pittsboro St. in Chapel Hill.
The forum will investigate the question: “What do Christianity and Islam have to say about Black American group suffering?” The purpose of the forum is to examine what we understand about the nature of God, given 400 years of Black American oppression through slavery, Jim Crow racism, segregation and various social, economic and political disparities in relation to Black Americans.
The forum will feature panels of scholars on both days to offer responses to the question on Black American group suffering based on Christian and Islamic literatures. The event is free and open to the public.
Here is the promotional poster: http://dcia.org/docs/BlackTheodicyForumPoster.pdf. We encourage you to post it in your church/mosque and encourage your parishioners to attend this thought-provoking event.
Registration is available online, by telephone or by email. Please visit one of the following for more information.
Website: www.unc.edu/iaar/blacktheodicyforum
Phone: (919) 843-1897
Email: iaar@unc.edu
We look forward to seeing you in attendance.
Sincerely,
Dr. Fatimah Jackson, Director
Institute of African American Research
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Join One World Market (811 Ninth St., Durham) on August 25-29 during our upcoming Annual Oriental Rug Event featuring over 300 handknotted rugs all made by fairly paid adults, from 2'x3's to 10'x14's. Since our store is not large enough to carry these rugs year round, we host this special event once a year to bring these high quality, fairly traded handknotted rugs to our community from the Main Rug Gallery at Ten Thousand Villages, Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Rug Event Location: One World Market, 811 Ninth St, Suite 100, Durham, NC 27705. 919-286-2457.
Rug Event Hours: Wed 10-6, Thu 10-8, Fri 10-6, Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5
It's an event not to miss as these fairly traded rugs represent a win-win situation for all – high quality, fairly priced, handknotted rugs for the consumer and fair-paying, consistent jobs for artisans.
Urban Ministries of Durham needs men’s button-up dress shirts that can be worn to job interviews and to work.
Please share the Durham Re-Entry Resource Guide widely. ( http://dcia.org/docs/ReentryResource_Guide.pdf )
Durham Prisoner Resource Round Table (DPRRT)
Mission: The Durham Prisoner Resource Round Table (DPRRT) seeks to strengthen the Durham community by connecting the disconnected to housing, education and training skills, health services, employment, family and faith based ministry.
From the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC:
Exclusive Healthy Lifestyles Cookbook to Benefit the Food Bank
Turkey Steaks with Mustard Sauce... Mystic Mushroom & Quinoa Chowder... Cranberry Orange Breakfast Bread... Pita Chips with Feta and Oregano... Lemon Berry Smoothie...
Hungry yet?
You'll find all of these unique and scrumptious recipes (and more!) in the Healthy Lifestyles Cookbook created by Move It Be Fit, a personal training studio in Durham. The publication, entitled "49 Recipes To Promote a Healthy Lifestyle and 1 Not-So-Healthy To Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth", was created as part of a food drive held earlier this year by the studio and benefits the Food Bank.
You can download your own electronic copy now with a $20.00 donation to the Food Bank!
Whether you are currently pursuing a healthier lifestyle or considering a change, these recipes will be a wonderful addition to your culinary collection. You'll get a heap full of delicious meals & snacks and you'll help provide food to those in need at the same time!
Download Your Copy Today!
“Durham Together for Resilient Youth” Drug Free Community Coalition Meetings, September 14, December 14, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM, Goldenbelt Bldg 2 (807 E Main Street) 2nd Floor - Neighborhood Improvement Services. Updates on Gang Activity and Durham's Response to It, Loud and Unruly Ordinance Updates, Training Updates. RSVP: Wanda Boone (919) 491-7811. Email: THESERVANTSCALL@aol.com
Urban Ministries of Durham's program of spiritual care, Bread for the Journey, is looking for donations of spiritual and devotional material from all religious traditions. We welcome booklets with daily devotional readings, sacred texts such as the Bible or the Koran, prayer books, or anything from your tradition that offers spiritual nurture to people in difficult times. For more information, please contact Susan Dunlap, sjd4@duke.edu.
"Families At Ease" Partners with Faith Communities to Reach Returning Military Service Personnel and Their Families
The Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center has launched a new outreach program entitled "Families At Ease." The program aims to partner with faith communities in helping returning military service personnel and their families receive the assistance they need and the benefits they have earned. Recognizing that clergy and leaders in faith communities are heavily relied upon during times of individuals' deepest distress and need, the VA seeks to support faith communities in two ways: 1) by making faith communities aware of VA services; and 2) by providing leaders in faith communities with resources about how they can care for service members and their families. Service members, families of service members, and concerned others are encouraged to contact the VA by calling the following number in complete confidence: 866-947-8017.
- To receive resources or additional information, please e-mail Jaimie Marinkovich at Jaimie.Marinkovich@va.gov
- Also, please visit our website at http://www.mirecc.va.gov/FamiliesAtEase/index.asp
Congregations -- Please remember the Durham Network of Care (http://www.durhamnetworkofcare.org). Durham Network of Care is an important online information place for the individuals, families and agencies involved with human service delivery in Durham. We are a partner in Durham System of Care. As part of System of Care, Network of Care is a comprehensive online source of information about services available to individuals and families and agencies working with them. Visit Network of Care at http://www.durhamnetworkofcare.org or learn more about System of Care at http://www.durhamsystemofcare.org Faith Communities can access resource information and communication and advocacy tools with a single point of entry. This site can greatly assist individuals and families in finding the best services for their children and family.
You can learn more about the benefits of NOC from the attached brochure. To obtain copies of the brochure or additional information please contact Debra Duncan at 560.3706 or by emailing info@durhamsystemofcare.org.
Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group (SOS) If you have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide and feel that you could use the support and understanding of others who have had the same experience, please consider attending.
Second Thursday of each month at 6pm United Church of Chapel Hill in the Parlor Room 1321 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Chapel Hill, NC 27514
If you plan to attend, please contact: Judith judithmorse@nc.rr.com or Lee carolinalino717@yahoo.com For more information about the group, please contact: Jodi Flick at 962-4988 or joflick@email.unc.edu
There are no fees associated with this group. Attendance is not required each month, attend as needed. Group starts promptly at 6pm.
Deanna Manley Crisis Line Coordinator for DCRC Deanna: 9 am - 5 pm Monday through Friday dmanley@durhamcrisisresponse.org www.durhamcrisisresponse.org direct line: (919) 403-9425 x 230 fax: (919) 490-9726
Do you shop at Kroger? Did you know you can help feed the hungry just by leaving your receipt at the door? For the past 30 years, Kroger has has donated over $200,000 in Kroger gift cards to help feed the hungry of Durham. All you have to do is drop your receipt at one of the 6 Durham Kroger stores as you exit. Kroger donates one-tenth of 1% of all receipts to the Durham Department of Social Services, which in turn distributes it to folks at Genesis Home and Urban Ministries shelter. Approximately $1500-$2500 is donated every 3 months. Wow!
No need to worry about identity theft as the boxes are locked and the receipt only contains the last 4 digits of your credit/debit card number. The receipts are picked up by members of Pilgrim United Church of Christ, tabulated and then totals are sent to Kroger's regional offices.

Please help spread the word!
Check out the news at Meals on Wheels: http://www.mowdurham.org/
The Religious Coalition for a Nonviolent Durham requests your faithful partnership.
We at Communities In Schools (CIS) of Durham are interested in partnering with your church or faith community to help Durham’s youth succeed in school and prepare for adult life
Gleaning opportunities almost always available. For more information, Society of St. Andrew web site: http://www.endhunger.org/north_carolina.htm

ONE The campaign to make poverty history

Durham Congregations in Action
504 W. Chapel Hill Street
Durham, N.C. 27701-3102
(919) 688-2036
DCIA@dcia.org

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