SUN Day Action for Climate Justice
We are one month out from Faiths 4 Climate Justice: Sun Day on September 21!
In the face of growing authoritarianism, it is imperative that we continue to bring moral conviction and faith voices to speak against the ongoing greed and destruction of corporations. We must stand up for a just transition to a clean energy future for communities everywhere.
From the Big Apple to the Bayou to the Bay Area and everywhere in between, this is a time for moral courage and spiritual organizing. Don’t miss these opportunities to connect, organize, and act for justice with a community grounded in hope and conviction.
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Taking the Tree Census
Luvon Roberson would like to invite Riversiders to take part in the National Tree Census!
From the organizers: “The census also helps us identify areas where there is room for more trees so that we can expand our canopy equitably and increase the benefits that trees provide.”
We also love to get New Yorkers involved because when people engage with their trees through the tree census, we build the next generation of tree stewards to understand, advocate, and care for the urban forest.
Reach out to Luvon Roberson to join her group: lroberson952@gmail.com
“Solidarity Circles” for Palestine
Are you ready to build power for a free Palestine and challenge Christian Zionism in community? Derrick and Karen are forming a Riverside “Solidarity Circle” this fall with Christians for Palestine (CFP). Solidarity Circles are spaces for political education, leadership development, spiritual formation, and collective action. To join Riverside’s Solidarity Circle, email msj@trcnyc.org
The People’s Agenda Summit – NEW DATE!
The People’s Agenda 2025 has been moved to Saturday, October 25 (instead of Saturday, September 6), giving you MORE time to register and MORE time to spread the word.
In a time of unprecedented attacks on civil and human rights, we invite you to join us in this one-day conference that will bring together diverse faith traditions, community leaders, activists, organizers and community members from NYC and NJ to address the urgent issues facing immigrants, workers, and marginalized communities. This gathering will create a vital space for dialogue, exchange, and strategic collaboration, fostering unity and action in the face of adversity.
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Combating Anti-Semitism on campuses and Project Esther, Why we should be concerned.
Project Esther is a policy initiative released by the Heritage Foundation in October 2024. It claims to be a “National Strategy to Combat Antisemitism,” but in practice, it redefines antisemitism in ways that blur the line between legitimate protest and hate speech, while simultaneously ignoring and obscuring right-wing antisemitism.
The plan frames pro-Palestinian advocacy and criticism of Israeli government policy as inherently antisemitic, designating them part of a so-called “Hamas Support Network.”
It has become a blueprint for aggressive government action against protesters, educators, and entire academic institutions. Many of its proposals are already being implemented, including visa revocations, campus funding cuts, and immigration enforcement against student activists.