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RENTAL ASSISTANCE NOW AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENTIAL AND BUSINESS The application for rental assistance is now open. The State will provide $3.5 billion in assistance for renters and small businesses experiencing financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications for the program will be accepted starting June 1 for eligible New Yorkers who are behind on their rent and have suffered financial hardship due to COVID-19. The New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program will provide assistance with up to 12 months of past-due rent, three months of prospective rental assistance and 12 months of utility arrears payments to eligible New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status. For applications google NYS Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

Our Executive Director is participating in this Summit. An important conversation about truth and conciliation.

At Judson Memorial Church

In honor of Pride and Juneteenth we celebrate two African descendant luminaries who paved a way for all of us: James Baldwin and Audre Lourde. James Baldwin, Brother, novelist, playwright, essayist, poet and activist was a Proud Black Gay man. Through his brilliant writing and oratory, Baldwin always tried to move minds in the direction of equality, where racial, sexual and class distinctions could not only be seen but felt. Brother Baldwin was 45 years old when on June 28th,... 1969 Stonewall erupted and started Gay Pride. But Baldwin had been writing and moving minds in the direction of Pride, for People of Color and the LGBTQ Community long before that fateful day. In remembering James Baldwin this Pride month, let us remember one of his quotes: Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced. Sister Audre Lorde described herself as a "Black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet" who dedicated her life and her work to confronting and addressing injustices. Sister Lorde took on racism, sexism, classism, capitalism, heterosexism and homophobia. Her words express the outrage, the how dare you, the anger. This Pride Month we are honored to bring her name up as the Strong Black Lesbian she was and for the strong shoulders she has allowed us to stand upon. Here is one of her quotes to march with and celebrate this Month of Pride: Lourde says: When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.

NYC PRIMARY ELECTION SEASON IS UPON US Find out about Rank Choice Voting: Safe Haven UCC is offering a brief seminar on voting this year in the NYC primary: JUNE 10, 2021 AT 7PM... Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82386663651 Topic: LET'S VOTE! Time: Jun 10, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) See more

To God be all the Glory!

Join Safe Haven UCC in an evening of prayer as they celebrate 25 years of faithful and fruitful ministry

GET READY GET READY GET READY! ASSOCIATION ANNUAL FALL MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2020 9AM ON ZOOM. DETAILS TO FOLLOWGET READY GET READY GET READY! ASSOCIATION ANNUAL FALL MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2020 9AM ON ZOOM. DETAILS TO FOLLOW

You are hereby given notice of and invitation to the SERVICE OF ORDINATION For Dr. Ruth M. Shaffer Saturday, November 7, 2020, 11:00 AM ET... By ZOOM Meeting (Details will be generated later) Preacher: Rev. Robert B. Coleman Retired United Methodist Church Elder

Our Mental health is really important!

On Common Ground: New York State Department of Health, AIDS Institute Faith Communities Project Hudson Valley, Bronx, and Brooklyn Regional Committees... In partnership with Christ Church, UCC, Rev. Dr. Bruce Rivera, Pastor Beulah Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Jesse V. Bottoms, Pastor Church of God of East Flatbush, Bishop Dr. R.C. Hugh Nelson, Senior Pastor present a Clergy Dialogue addressing Domestic Violence and HIV in Faith Communities: An Interfaith Conversation Via ZOOM (Link to be sent separately) on Thursday, October 29, 2020 6:00 PM 8:00 PM Registration is required: Please click on the link below to register https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FCPwebinar10292020 If you cannot access the registration link, please contact Elizabeth Greenwood at 800-692-8528, and provide your name, affiliation and telephone number

Congratulations to Rev. Joyce Dugger called as Settled Pastor at The First Congregational Church of Rockaway Beach, UCC. To God be all the glory!

#NYC #faithleaders - speak out and #fightstigma against #mentalhealthcare during the #COVID pandemic! In average year, nearly 10% of #NewYorkers experience #de...pression, and this has hardly been an average year. Learn more in a new Mental Health Toolkit for Faith and Community Leaders, at http://bit.ly/fmhtoolkit. #FaithMentalHealthToolkit created by New York Disaster Interfaith Services (NYDIS), NYC Mayor's Office of #ThriveNYC and ICNY.

#NYC #faithleaders - support #mentalhealth during the #COVID pandemic. If you’ve learned from our #FaithMentalHealthToolkit social media campaign, you can adap...t these posts and graphics to educate your own community. Downloadable social media kit available at http://bit.ly/fmhsocmedia. Mental Health Toolkit for Faith and Community Leaders available at http://bit.ly/fmhtoolkit. Created by New York Disaster Interfaith Services (NYDIS), NYC Mayor's Office of #ThriveNYC and ICNY. One Spirit Learning Alliance The Psychotherapy & Spirituality Institute New Sanctuary Coalition CONNECT - Safe Families, Peaceful Communities Auburn Seminary Groundswell Community Mural Project

The Metropolitan Association Fall Meeting will be held virtually on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Please save the date and look out for registration and additional information in the near future! Blessings and deep peace! Metropolitan Association Board of Directors