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.orgFall 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
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!
The Religious Coalition for a Nonviolent Durham
requests your faithful partnership.
Gleaning opportunities almost always available. For more information, Society of St. Andrew web site: http://www.endhunger.org/north_carolina.htm
Durham Congregations in Action
504 W. Chapel Hill Street
Durham, N.C. 27701-3102
(919) 688-2036
DCIA@dcia.org
Last updated 1/28/2010 questions and suggestions to webmaster@dcia.org