ICARE

Monday, November 8 at 7 PM The first big event of the ICARE year. An update of current issues will be presented as well as a vote on a new issue involving the environment.  The event will be on Zoom or in person at Christ the King church to observe on a screen. To Zoom:Go to: https://bit.ly/2ZRH92KPlease enter a few minutes early to register. After registering, you will be prompted to enter the meeting. You will also receive an email…

ICARE (Interfaith Coalition for Action, Reconciliation and Empowerment) is having their first big event for the 20-21 year, the Community Problems Assembly,  on November 9 at 7:00 p.m.  Sheriff Williams, State Attorney Nelson and Supt. Greene will be participating.  ICARE leaders will be voting on a new problem to address.  There are multiple ways to attend this event: 1. Join us on Zoom  (Use a computer, smart phone or tablet to join.)  Go to: http://bit.ly/icare-registration Please enter a few minutes…

Covid 19 has disrupted our lives during a time of great social unrest.  Are you like me sitting at home, watching the news—the calls for social justice and need for change—but unsure of what you can do?  Here is one answer! Join one of our ICARE house meetings and learn what the Interfaith Coalition for Action, Reconciliation and Empowerment (ICARE) is presently achieving  in Jacksonville and give voice to your concerns about social justice and inequity in our community.  ICARE…

Monday, October 28 at 7 PM at Christ the King Church at 742 Arlington Rd. The Interfaith Coalition for Action, Reconciliation and Empowerment (ICARE) has their first big event for this year next Monday.  This is an opportunity to hear about the work of ICARE for justice in Jacksonville.  In ICARE problems are reduced to workable issues which then are presented to the city leaders to implement.  At this event a new problem will be chosen and updates of current…

The Interfaith Coalition for Action, Rehabilitation and Empowerment (ICARE) is a group of congregations in Jacksonville who address problems of injustice in Jacksonville. Their successful actions have resulted in systemic changes, such as the use of restorative justice for youth guilty of misdemeanors. Every fall we want to hear about injustices that affect you and your extended community. At UUCJ each person on the  ICARE team hosts a house meeting to listen to your stories and answer questions. Plan now to attend…

The ICARE Rally for Justice Ministry Members is March 4th at 7:00pm at Abyssinia Baptist Church. Lois Hoeft will be at the church to carpool at 6:15.

The first large assembly for ICARE will be on November 13th at 7:00pm at Christ the King Catholic Church. The address is 742 Arlington Road. Sheriff Williams and State Attorney Mellisa Nelson will be there. Please plan to attend as we need all of our network members in attendance to hold these officials accountable for commitments made at the 2018 Action.

Sunday, September 30 after church — ICARE Small Group Meeting(s?)! Coffee and snacks on the deck near the Fletcher Room. Lois Hoeft will lead in the Fletcher Room. The ICARE Team is expecting a crowd so Meg Rohal and Brian Lapinski will be prepared to lead 2 more groups in the Anthony and Channing Rooms.