Land & Housing Circle
Update: November 8, 2023
Hi Friends
So many great conversations are happening every week at FUMC as we pursue our mission through housing. We are learning, questioning, and growing together as we ask: “How can we ensure our neighbors have safe, reliable housing?” Want to be part of this movement, join the Land and Housing Circle (see below)!
So many great conversations are happening every week at FUMC as we pursue our mission through housing. We are learning, questioning, and growing together as we ask: “How can we ensure our neighbors have safe, reliable housing?” Want to be part of this movement, join the Land and Housing Circle (see below)!
IN CASED YOU MISSED IT: Street Books
On November 5, Laura Moulton and Ben Hodgson introduced us to Street Books – a local, bicycle-powered mobile library for people living outside. If you missed the forum, check out this 5-minute video about Street Books: Voices From the Street: Street Books.
Consider donating to Street Books through this year’s Give Guide >
Consider donating to Street Books through this year’s Give Guide >
VOLUNTEER at Path Home
Are you ready to see Path Home’s awesome work in person? On Saturday, November 18 from 9:30am to 12:00pm, a group from FUMC will be headed to Path Home to help clean and maintain their beautiful spaces. We’ll be learning more about their work and about ongoing opportunities to support the shelter.
To come along, email carriedelongparrish@gmail.com
Join the Land & Housing Circle
All our welcome at the Land and Housing Circle’s monthly meetings every third Monday of the month. Due to Thanksgiving, our next meeting will be Monday, December 11 at 6:30pm at the church. We’re looking for more members to join our subcommittees working on housing education, building community, and understanding the finance and legal aspects of housing.
To join us, email dianawhite101@gmail.com.
United Methodist Greater NW Area Housing Summit
On November 4, ten First Church members gathered with other people of faith at a housing summit hosted by the Greater NW Area Conference. Led by Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth, the event offered an inspiring call to action along with tools and tips for diving deeper into our mission through housing.
What We’re Reading & Watching
Voices From the Street: Street Books.
Silver Spring UMC to build housing as act of faith and justice, Baltimore-Washington Conference United Methodist Church
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