Reimagine Community Ministry

1318 South 18th Street,Mount Vernon WA 98274

15 April, 2023

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We will share our morning, engaging in the 8 principles of CCD- Christan Community Development, hearing from local practitioners working in community ministry in the Valley that we support, and reflecting together for community flourishing. The prophet Jeremiah says, "We work and pray for the well-being of our city (or neighborhood)." Come and explore together God's call to love our neighbors in spiritual and practical ways. Together we can partner alongside God and our neighbors in the places they are already working to bring shalom to our communities – aspiring to make them places where nothing is missing and nothing is broken.Presenters include Rudy Carrasco with the Murdock Trust in Vancouver, WA, and Lisa Ellis from Bethany. Rudy served on the Christian Community Development national board. Both Rudy and Lisa are on the CCDA Pacific Northwest Regional Network Leadership Team that began in 2021. Learn more by visiting the webpage here: ccdapnw.com After TICKET registration(free), those interested in sponsoring the event Lunch and Take Action projects below can use the DONATION button at check-out ! All donations are tax-deductible. Looking forward to sharing our community panelists and event sponsors in the coming weeks! Help Sponsor Event Lunch and Take Action Projects!Sponsorships of $50 to $100 + will go towards the event meal and the Take Action projects below:ONE PARISH, ONE PRISONER team with Underground Ministries Take Action goal to raise $400 Bethany Covenant commissioned an OPOP team this February 2023. We get to partner with the team to help with monetary needs for an individual to reestablish living in the community. Applying for a driver's license, housing application fees, training, and transportation are just some of the early reentry needs. Learn more here: One Parish, One Prisoner (OPOP) team at Bethany MARTHA'S PLACE needs bedding and furnishing sponsors to open its 70 units of supportive housing for the unhoused in our community this spring! Take Action goal to raise $600Martha's Place is in its final stage of construction on College Way by 18th street in Mount Vernon. Martha's Place is soon to open 70 units of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) for households experiencing homelessness and low-income households at risk of homelessness in Skagit County. Catholic Community Services of Western Washington will provide supportive services to the residents, with a focus on long-term stability. Martha’s Place will provide another housing choice for homeless households that have difficulty finding and qualifying for housing in the private market and that are seeking a supportive community. Almost ten years from the start to finish, this project has been made possible due to funding provided by the City of Mount Vernon, Skagit County, the Washington State Housing Trust Fund, and low-income housing tax credits as awarded by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission. Learn more here: https://ccsww.org/get-help/housing/permanent-housing/marthas-place/ Work projects at Martha's Place in April? Individuals and groups can sign- up to volunteer a shift to assemble beds and other needs the week of April 15th and more. Contact Lisa Ellis at [email protected] for more information and to sign up for work party shifts. Click the event flyer to share or print. Please share this event with those in your circle who may be interested as well.