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PNYC JUSTICE MINISTRIES
Sept. 2, 2022 NEWSLETTER
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IN MEMORY OF REV. DR. ROBERT LAIRD BRASHEAR | |
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We honor the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Robert Brashear a well loved member of the "Beloved Community" and
the Moderator of the Presbytery of NYC and
Chair of the Dismantling Systemic Racism Working Group.
"Well done thou good and faithful servant." Matt 25:21
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A Prayer of Thanksgiving in remembrance of
Rev. Robert Laird Brashear
written by Rev. Mark Koenig
God we thank you
for sharing your beloved child, Bob Brashear,
with us for a season.
We are grateful for
his deep faith
his commitment to follow Jesus
his willingness to take risks
his fierce love
his profound understanding of justice
his unfailing practice that
"nothing about us will happen without us"
no matter who us might be.
We are grateful for
the ways he served
the witnesses he made
the stands he took.
We are grateful for
his leadership in the Presbytery of New York City
his presence in the Presbyterian Health, Education and Welfare Association
his service to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
We are grateful that Bob
helped make the world
a little brighter
a little more loving
a little more just.
We are grateful that Bob helped make us
a little more faithful
a little more loving
a little more just.
We thank you God,
that we shared life and ministry with
Bob Brashear
and that Bob now rests in your eternal grace and love and care.
In Jesus' name, we give you thanks. Amen.
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Save the Date:
Saturday Oct. 22nd, 2022
JMC Advocacy Day
Zoom Event - Additional information coming soon.
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September 9,2022-4pm
Public Sanctuaries: "A Case for Redefining the Black Church as Public Spaces"
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Please join Design Trust and Bricks and Mortals on YouTube Live (link TBA) for a special event.
The conversation will be moderated by Journee Harris, and co-moderated by Rev. Sue Harris-Green, the host of the weekly radio show “Sunday Evening with Reverend Sue.” Joining the conversation as guest speakers are Reverend Derrick McQueen, Pastor of St. James Presbyterian Church; Jason Labate, an attorney focusing on faith-based development, affordable housing & community development; and Rev. Bridget Kelso, Minister of Engagement at West End Church and lecturer at the City College of New York.
The panel will discuss the many ways planners, developers and clergy members can protect and honor Black Churches as historical, cultural and political centers.
Inspired by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's call for churches to be active participants in the struggle for racial and economic justice in his book,"Strength to Love," Black Churches, have historically served as a space for people to gather, create, organize, celebrate, receive support and seek refuge.
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Register now for NYDIS’ new Fall 2022 preparedness trainings for NYC religious leaders. All FREE! Trainings include Mental Health First Aid, emergency communications training, and continuity of operations planning.
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Register today while there are still spaces available: http://ow.ly/eb2x50KvSAs
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JMC was part of a joint effort led by HALT Solitary Campaign protesting the untimely and inhumane death of 40 year-old Michael Nieves.
He was the 13th inmate to die in 2022 while in the custody of the Department of Correction.
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The Legal Aid Society that represented Michael Nieves reported that he suffered from “severe mental illness,”. According to the New York Times it is alleged that, two officers and a captain watched, without rendering aid, as Nieves attempted to commit suicide. The paper reports that the officers failed to act for at least 10 minutes. Mr. Nieves was taken to Elmhurst Hospital and put on life support; he died Tuesday night.
“That this week’s tragedy occurred in the unit of the jail that is ostensibly most trained and equipped to jail people with serious mental illness underscores the jail’s fundamental inability to keep safe the people in [the Department of Correction’s] care.”-Legal Aid
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7,600 New Immigrants have been sent to Manhattan
How can you help?
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Multi Faith Response to Migrant Arrivals | |
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Weekly general meetings Wednesdays, from 9:30am to 10:30am.
For more information contact:
Micah Bucey <micah@judson.org>, or
Meryl Ranzer <meryl@merylranzer.com>
Temporary Shelters and Pop-up Respite Centers are being created at faith and cultural centers In Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens. There are multiple opportunities to either add your space to this coordinated effort or to offer resources to these already-established spaces. Continuing needs include:
- Houses of worship are needed to open as sanctuaries for overnights across boroughs, even if it is just one night, as well as daytime respite locations, including places for people to shower.
- Places needed for longer sanctuary for those assaulted in shelters.
- Medical and Legal Services, etc. Coordination
- Organization and Storage of Donations
- Coordination, Preparation, and Connection to Providers of Food
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New York City's Center for Faith & Community Partnerships
is requesting
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Emergency Items:
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Baby Category [ birth to 18 months]*
Diapers, Wipes, Strollers, Infant Clothing (all sizes)
*Please note only brand-new clothing will be accepted
- Children Category [ all sizes]*
T-shirts, Pants, Socks, Underwear, Sneakers, Jackets
Long Sleeve Tees for Fall
*Please note only brand-new clothing will be accepted
Donation Instructions:
Step 1: Your House of Worship collects the items above
Step 2: Once you have secured donations at your house of worship, please send an email to cfcp@cityhall.nyc.gov with :contact name, phone number, House of Worship address, quantity, and list of items collected.
Step 3: We will follow up with you.
Deadline: Wednesday, September 7th (First Wave)
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Adopt A Shelter
If your house of worship desires to adopt a location email Angelica Perez cfcp@cityhall.nyc.gov.
Interpreters
Interpreters are needed from the following languages: Spanish, Wolof, French and Pulaar to volunteer their time to assist migrants by emailing us at cfcp@cityhall.nyc.gov
Housing Offers
One-pagers for housing options are being accepted for review. Please send, how many units, location, point of contact, and if your location will house families, women, men, etc. Send your information only to cfcp@cityhall.nyc.gov.
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FEMA Disaster Preparedness Workshop
Date & Time: October 6th at 9:00 am– 1:00 pm EDT
Location: 26 Federal Plaza 6th floor conference room
This workshop will provide an opportunity for homeless service providers and Continuum of Care organizations in the New York City area to exchange ideas and best practices on preparing our homeless populations for disasters.
This workshop will be a combination of panel discussion and interactive tabletop exercise.
Registration: https://bit.ly/OctSixPreparedness
Email fema-r2-preapares@fema.dhs.gov for more information
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The Racial Equity Torch
If you have never read this magazine put out by the Presbyterian Mission Agency click below. This edition is full of articles and resources dealing with mental health awareness in the African American, Latinx and Asian communities.
Click here to read
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God, I thank you for
Steelers' games and
Pirates' games and
Penguins' games and
US Open matches
that Bob Brashear and I attended together.
I am grateful that each time
I watch such sports,I will think of Bob,
remember the times we shared,
remember he is with you,and smile.
Thank you God, for my friend. Amen.
-Mark
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To Contact the Advocate for Justice Ministries
Charmaine Massiah
email CMassiah@presbynyc.org or call and text at 347-401-4598. Feel free to send us your upcoming announcements and community and justice activities.
We will share them in our newsletter and social media platforms.
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