Top 12 NY Faith & Justice Highlights from 2007!

Top 12 NY Faith & Justice Highlights from 2007!

100 people at the Prayer Vigil Against Violence prayed for 100 people attending the South Bronx Public Forum Against Violence on January 17. 10 people walk forward at the end of the forum and sign up for the Coalition Against Violence.
At the first Coalition meeting, members declare, "We want to build bridges of understanding between the police and the community." Two pilot-conversations have taken place so far!
We started the year with 12 core members. Met a bunch more at The Sojourners Pentecost Conference in June. Today we have 40 core members!
"This is the most diverse group I've ever seen," said Jim Wallis at our September 26 Launch Celebration where 300 people attended and committed to follow Christ, unite the church and end poverty in New York City!
Seeing 88 people Stand Up Against Poverty on October 16, then hearing stories of how our Stand Up event was a catalyst for several other groups around the city who stood up Against Poverty including a group of Chinese Pastors in Queens and 1300 at Time Square Church!
Amazing Partnerships with Churches and Organizations across the city!
Shane Claiborne, Willie Baptist, Obrey Hendricks and others lit us up with vision and challenged us to see Jesus through the eyes of the poor. Thank you, Suzana Andrade for letting your vision become reality among us. Your risk blessed many.
The Isaiah Project! A small group gathered around the table each week and got rocked by the words of Isaiah. Highlight? Seeing Sharon walk in with luggage. She's just gotten off a plane and came straight to the study because she didn't want to miss it!
Community "becoming oaks of righteousness" together on The Bridge! Thank you Peter Heltzel for building The Bridge that brings us together each month to get fired up and hear updates on God's work among us.
An amazing Advisory Board-highly gifted, highly invested, and deeply appreciated!
The faith of those who put their lives on the line, sacrificing money, time and energy for the sake of God's glory in New York City.
Jesus-The One who redeems, restores and rebuilds broken cities as much as he redeems broken lives.

Thank You!

AN OPPORTUNITY TO INVEST

Over the past year, we've all felt it. Something is shifting in the air. Now, you can help make 2008 the year the ground shifts under our feet in New York City. This car doesn't run on air. NY Faith & Justice needs to be fully funded to stick around for the long haul.

We've raised about 15% of our $108,000 budget so far. Would you consider giving generously this Christmas to help us reach the 50% mark by January 1?

Here are two ways to give:

1. Become a member today. Your membership donation helps pay for basic operating costs of the movement and it's tax-deductible.

Student Membership $25

Seniors Membership $25

Basic Membership $50 one year

Basic Membership $90 two years

Basic Membership $130 three years

2. Become a Financial Partner. Help NY Faith & Justice "Follow Christ, Unite the Church, and End Poverty" by giving $100, $500, $1000, $2000, $5000, or more toward materials, honorariums, internships and getting one paid full time staff on board to stabilize the infrastructure of the movement that brings New York:

The Luke Project

One Day with God

2008 Prayer Vigils

The Bridge

The South Bronx Conversations for Change (police / community conversations)

Environmental Justice Faith Leaders' Breakfasts. Environmental Justice Initiatives like informative Faith Leaders Breakfasts in every borough and Pray In/Teach Ins - All in partnership with multiple agencies working toward environmental justice in the city.