Interfaith Coalition for Action, Reconciliation and Empowerment
ICARE Report:
There’s a new sheriff in town
The day before he was elected Jacksonville’s next sheriff T.K. Waters met with over 200 ICARE network members citywide at our Community Problems Assembly. There, he listened to testimonies about violent crime, people arrested over minor offenses, and how … read more.
There’s a New Sheriff in Town
The day before he was elected Jacksonville’s next sheriff T.K. Waters met with over 200 ICARE network members citywide at our Community Problems Assembly. There, he listened to testimonies about violent crime, people arrested over minor offenses, and … read more.
“Deeds not Creeds” is the motto we often use to express our UU beliefs. It is always time to work for justice, but now it is the time for your ICARE team to help lead BBUUC in our most comprehensive work for SOCIAL JUSTICE.
Every year ICARE asks congregations … read more.
Celebrate Success!
BBUUC took home top awards at the ICARE Celebration dinner last month. One award for bringing 100% of our average worship attendance to the Nehemiah Assembly and another for investing over $5,000 in the social justice ministry.
Thanks to … read more.
BBUUC stood shoulder to shoulder with 37 other Jacksonville congregations at ICARE’s Nehemiah Assembly Monday, March 28. Church members joined this year’s virtual event on Zoom and at a church zoom viewings.
For the first time in recent history, no public … read more.
People Power – Bring It!
Officials tackle social justice when there’s community will behind it. You are a part of that power. Based on our Listening and Research, this year we’ll ask city leaders for Action on:
Adult Civil Citations
Group Violence Intervention (monitoring)
Resilience to Climate Change
Mental Health … read more.
March 28
6:15 PM – 9:30 PM
BBUUC Sanctuary
Due to Covid-19 concerns the 2022 ICARE Nehemiah Assembly will be virtual this year. It will be broadcast via Zoom. You are invited to gather at BBUUC to view the virtual Assembly in the … read more.
ICARE’s Justice Moment:
A Weak Hurricane Could Drown Jacksonville
When Irma — as a tropical storm — flooded Jacksonville in 2017, even the governor was surprised. But a subsequent Tampa Bay Times investigation showed Jacksonville leaders knew a Category 2 or 3 storm could cause a … read more.
ICARE’s Justice Moment:
People shouldn’t have to go to jail for being ill
A woman told us the story of how her ex-husband died in police custody while having a mental health crisis. His mother had called 911, and the responding … read more.
Interfaith Coalition for Action Reconciliation and Empowerment
House Meetings
September and October 2021
Who cares? We do!
House meetings for BBUUC’s ICARE social justice ministry return Sept. 1—Oct. 11. This year BBUUC will hold six house meetings, either in person with appropriate safety … read more.
