Journey Updates: Opportunities

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As discussed in last Saturday's Congregational Meeting: Here are some ways that we can get involved and amplify information and resources in our communities. The organizations and events listed here provide ways for us to live into our United Church of Hayward, UCC Values Statement, and to embody the values of Jesus Christ in our communities during these challenging times. — Rev. Jeanne

  1. Five Calls: Here is the non-profit organization I mentioned where you can find updated pressing legislative issues, contact information, and phone scripts to call representatives in your location to advocate for our values. The Five Calls app is also available in the Apple and Google Play/Android store for your smart phone. If you are unable to rally or attend events, this is something you can do in your living room chair. Its also a great antidote for feeling helpless and isolated.

  2. For more than twenty years, the Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity has been joining hands with people of faith to act on core values and beliefs. IMHI defends the humanity of the immigrant and fights for the rights of the incarcerated. We work at the intersection of spirituality and social movements, and mobilize congregations to take a stand on issues of social justice like immigration and mass incarceration. IMHI hosts vigils, and events throughout the Bay Area. 

  3. The Eden Area Interfaith Council represents diverse religious organizations in the East Bay that promote respect for all faiths and human rights for all. EAIC is a collective of religious groups in the Eden Area of Northern California's East Bay, including Hayward, Castro Valley, San Leandro, and San Lorenzo. EAIC plans local events and vigils, and decorates city hall in a way that honors all traditions during the holidays. UCH is a faith communuty member.​

  4. Helping the Hungry: Comida para Cherryland at Eden UCC is distributing food every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month starting at 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm, or until food is gone. If anyone needs emergency food on our non-comida days, please call the Eden Office Manager at (510) 582-9533, to schedule an appointment to pick-up a food bag from Monday - Friday between 9-4pm.

    South Hayward Parish Food Pantry is open 4 days a week and serves thousands of pounds of food per month to our neighbors in Castro Valley, Hayward, and Union City. UCH is a founding member. Donations and volunteers are always needed.

  5. The next local "No Kings" rally is on October 18, in Kennedy Park in Union City from 10:00-12:00. There are also rallies planned in Oakland, Hayward, and Fremont. For more information about events nationwide and locally: https://www.nokings.org/.