ICARE HOUSE MEETINGS ARE COMING TO YOUR COMPUTER SOON!

You may have already received a call from one of BBUUC’s six ICARE* Justice Ministry Team Leaders inviting you to attend a House Meeting on Zoom during September and/or October. House Meetings are the way ICARE learns … read more.

ICARE* Justice Ministry Report

By Ken Christiansen

Two years ago ICARE and its 10 sister Church Based Community Organizations in Florida achieved the passage of a state law requiring police officers to issue Civil Citations rather than arresting youths for a list of twelve common youthful offenses. … read more.

TO: BBUUC members and friends

FROM: Ken Christiansen, BBUUC ICARE Justice Ministry Coordinator

The police murder of George Floyd nearly two weeks ago has refocused our nation’s collective attention on the reality of racism in our society. BBUUC members have reacted in many ways ranging from joining … read more.

The Covid-19 pandemic has taken its toll on our collective mental health.  Fear, uncertainty, loneliness, and isolation have created or exacerbated mental health problems throughout the country .  According to a survey by the American Psychiatric Association, more than a third of Americans said the … read more.

The ICARE Nehemiah Assembly is coming soon!

When: Monday, March 30, 6:30 – 8:30 PM. A bus will leave the BBUUC parking lot at 5:30 PM and return about 9 PM. Or you can drive directly.

Where: Abyssinia Baptist Church, 10325 Interstate Center Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32218. … read more.

Hello,

Eight BBUUC members and friends including Molly Brady, Ken Christiansen, Cindi Jorgensen, Claudia Marshall, Deborah McGovern, Suzanna Siebert, Karl Thomas and Jake Yow attended the ICARE Research Kickoff Tuesday evening, November 19. Research committees explore each of the issues adopted at a Community Problems Assembly … read more.

The BBUUC ICARE Team Leaders are offering five opportunities to attend a House Meeting this fall. You are encouraged to sign up.

The purpose of these small group gatherings is to build relationships and help everyone in our congregation become aware of BBUUC’s Justice Ministry. Each … read more.

ICARE Justice Ministry Network Member Meetings

What are they all for?

If you’re a Justice Ministry Network member, you’re may be wondering—What are all those meetings for?

The meetings between now and April 1 are needed in order to prepare you to invite three … read more.

From: ICARE <icarejax@gmail.com>
Date: Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 3:36 PM

Great Nehemiah Assembly. Thank you to all of the leaders who helped with logistics, spoke on stage and brought people to pack the house. We won and celebrated a lot of great things. Below are … read more.

ICARE Network Party February 6
The BBUUC ICARE Justice Ministry Network will gather for a Pizza and Planning Party on Monday, February 6, 6:30 – 8:30 PM. All ICARE Network Members are strongly urged to attend. We will enjoy pizza, meet with our Team … read more.