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Service & Justice
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You have been told what is good, and what the LORD requires of you:
Only to do justice and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God.Micah 6:8
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It is an act of charity to assist someone suffering, but it also an act of charity to change the social conditions that caused his or her suffering.
Pope Francis, Fratelli Tutti, 186
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Just News
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Since 1992, the Society of St. Andrew has operated a statewide, volunteer-driven Gleaning Network that coordinates with local farmers, thousands of volunteers, and food providing agencies. In North Carolina, gleaners work to salvage everything from strawberries to sweet potatoes to collard greens. Yam Jam is the Society of St. Andrew's annual sweet potato gleaning season. - CLICK FOR MORE INFORead More
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Seventeen members of the Newman Catholic Community were among the 170+ participants from sixteen institutions at Justice United's Fall Assembly on Wednesday, September 30. Here is co-lead organizer Julia Sendor's summary of the meeting's results: - MORERead More
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Days of Justice and Service
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Sunday, October 24, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PMAll are invited to an Interfaith Prayer Chain Walk for Climate Justice on Sunday, October 24 at 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. The walk will begin by gathering on the front lawn of University United Methodist Church (UUMC) at 150 East Franklin Street for a short welcome and prayers. Free parking is available in the Rosemary Street lot and on the street; UUMC ‘s parking is reserved for people with disabilities. MORE. . .Read More
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Saturday, October 30, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PMJoin the Newman Catholic Community at our first day of construction on Habitat for Humanity’s 2021 Building Hope house on Saturday, October 30, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Up to ten student and community volunteers are need for the whole day; morning and afternoon shifts can be arranged as needed. Volunteers are also needed to provide lunch; sign-up to help feed hungry construction workers. MORE. . .Read More
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Saturday, November 13Mark your calendar for a day of service in the local community partners Habitat for Humanity, the Durham County Food Pantry and Carolina Community Garden. Details forthcoming!Read More
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Questions? Want more information? Contact: BJ Brown, Pastoral Associate for Small Faith Groups and Service, at bjbrown@uncnewman.org