After an eye-opening discussion during our Listening Circle on Race and Privilege hosted by Stelli Munnis, a variety of resources have been shared in a flurry of emails amongst those who participated. This is a round-up of those resources.
The tweeted announcement from the POTUS banning transgender people from serving in the military is a violation of civil rights, imposing second-class status on our transgendered citizens. As a faith community committed to being open and affirming, Ladera Community Church stands with members of the transgender community, offering our support...
from Supervisor Joe Simitian: We are lucky to live in one of the most diverse places in the country. Without understanding the diverse cultures around us, however, misconceptions abound. That’s why I’m co-hosting and moderating an “Understanding Islam”series with the Commonwealth Club this spring. All panels will be from 7:00pm – 8:30pm Rinconada...
In response to rising imperatives for faith to take action and bear witness, Ladera Community Church has formed a Justice and Witness Action Team. The stated purpose: In keeping with the teachings of Jesus, tor engage in conversation, education, advocacy and action to promote justice. You are welcome to join...
“The film presents a harrowing day in the life of a Greek coast guard captain charged with saving the lives of terrified adults and children attempting to cross the Aegean Sea on flimsy rafts. The captain, Kyriakos Papadopoulos, pulls family after family, child after child, from the Mediterranean — though...
Many thanks for your shoes (half of these were through LCC!) and monetary donations which went toward baggage fees. Watch this space for news of Frannie, the deliverer, who will be visiting Ladera Community Church soon for an update. Here is her report: DELIVERED to asylum seekers at Moria Camp...
THANK YOU! We collected over 100 pairs of shoes and boots headed to Greece and the feet of Syrian refugees. Many thanks to all who donated shoes, socks, bags and funds, and to Frannie Kieschnick who will transport them, and Dolly Verplank and Wilma Reichard for spearheading the project.
Ladera neighbor Harry Turner who attended the meeting shared a connection with Altran Tang Doan, a Stanford student collecting first hand testimony from Syrian refugees in Greece. Visit her inspiring blog here.