Chris Crass, one of the founders of the national group Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ), will be in Michigan this month for a session with faith leaders titled “What is the call upon Michigan faith leaders for racial justice in this time?”  The event is Friday, November 13thfrom 10:30 am to 1:30pm, and is … Continue reading Showing Up for Racial Justice!

Note the change of dates, one week later than last issue’s info: Once again we will be asking for donations of gift baskets for our Holiday Silent Auction. Some creative ideas from the past are holiday gift wrap, pet supplies, candles, books, games and puzzles, personal care items and various treats, to name a few. … Continue reading Holiday Gift Baskets November 22 – December 13

The Jackson Personal Care Ministry —  The Jackson Personal Care Ministry will be hosting a fundraiser at the “In Good Company” Restaurant located on US 127 just north of Jefferson Road. This event takes place on Wednesday, October 7, from 4:00-9:00 pm. with a percentage of the evening meals sold going to help out The … Continue reading The Jackson Personal Care Ministry

Bridges to Justice ~ The Jackson Area Civil Rights Awareness Assoc. (JACRAA) will be kicking off a series of forums on prison reform in the US. First event is Saturday, October 10, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at St. John’s UCC, 810 S. Mechanic, Jackson. Lunch will be provided for this free event, but please … Continue reading Bridges to Justice

Young Adult  and Young Families Sunday & Outing – Sunday October 18th will be a special Sunday for them to connect at our church, with a group outing afterward to Meckley’s Flavor Fruit Farm.  What does “Young Adult” mean?  In this case, we mean it as roughly 18-35 and also parents with young children.  If … Continue reading Young Adult and Young Families Sunday & Outing