Again, another Black man, Daunte Wright, has been murdered by the police, this time in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota -- just 11 miles from where George Floyd was killed by police last year.

Here's what we can do right now: support groups who are doing the work, day in and out -- communities who have been working for decades to stop police violence and create healthy, safe communities for all. Educate yourself about police abolition and how we, together, can reimagine community safety.[1]

Donate to support these local groups in Minnesota, amplify their voices on social media, and learn more about them:

38th and Chicago Ave
Rochester Community Initiative
Documenting MN
Atlas of Blackness
Brooklyn Center Mutual Aid

Additionally, if you would like to provide support directly to Duante’s girlfriend and baby, please email the webmaster directly for details on how to do so. Kelly.Ospina@graceuccnj.org.

TELL BIG PHARMA TO GIVE US A #FAIRSHOT

Amnesty International asks: Can you imagine waiting another three years to receive a COVID-19 vaccination? According to many experts, that timeline will be a reality for billions of people around the world. Act Now: Urge Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, and other Big Pharma companies to join C-TAP and give everyone #AFairShot.

Let's Talk about Abortion Webinar - April 8th @3:30 p.m.

Abortion Access is an issue of faith! The United Church of Christ has had a strong history of supporting access to safe and healthy abortion since before Roe V. Wade. UCC Clergy have been advocating for the women and people who need abortions for decades! Join for a conversation with Elaina Ramsey, Ohio Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, Sandy Sorenson, United Church of Christ DC Team Leader, and Rev. Dr. Chris Davies, advocate for abortion access in Ohio.

Support America's Grow-A-Row

America’s Grow-a-Row is an important source of fresh produce for some of the largest hunger relief agencies in the region. These organizations are facing unprecedented need right now, as many people are experiencing food insecurity for the first time in their lives.

Jack and Maggie from GUCC are just two of numerous GUCC volunteers who help get produce from area supermarkets to food pantries around the county. You can support this important work, too, by making a donation (or if you’d like to join the team doing supermarket gleaning, contact Bill Taylor).