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To learn more about national efforts and the vision for uniting congregations to support the restoration and revitalization of New Orleans, visit the official CSC website.
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This blog is a networking tool for congregations partnered with St. John Baptist Church in New Orleans. Through our affiliation with "Churches Supporting Churches," we are part of a national post-Katrina strategy to restart, reopen, rebuild, and renew African American churches in New Orleans in order for them to be agents for community development and to help recreate their community.
To learn more about national efforts and the vision for uniting congregations to support the restoration and revitalization of New Orleans, visit the official CSC website.
Calendar of Events
- Oct. 16-19 St. John Baptist Youth Delegation To Visit Pennsylvania
- Sept. 6 CBC Task Force Meeting After Worship
- Aug. 3 CBC Task Force Meeting After Worship
- July 14-19 BPFNA Summer Conference in Montreal, Rev. Boutté leads workshops on “Churches Supporting Churches: An Operational Update” and “Public Policy and Justice: The Case Study of New Orleans”
- June 1 CBC Task Force Meeting After Worship
- May 4, 1 p.m. CBC Task Force Meeting at St. Andrew's UCC, Perkasie
- April 24 PA Delegation Joins the Equity & Inclusion Campaign's Legislative Days in Washington, D.C.
- April 6 CBC Task Force Meeting After Worship
- Mar. 25-27 CBC Work Delegation in New Orleans
Helpful Links and Resources
What is Churches Supporting Churches?
Churches Supporting Churches, initiated by numerous denominations and ecumenical movements and supported by the National Council of Churches USA, has identified 12 devastated neighborhoods in New Orleans and committed to restart, repair, and rebuild three churches in each neighborhood by inviting up to ten churches from around the country to partner with each church.
The 36 New Orleans churches have a history of commitment to community development and are serving as anchors for the re-creation of all that makes community life possible. These congregations and their pastors are working to replace the structures and support systems that will enable their communities to function as healthy, nurturing environments.
CSC has a three-fold strategy:
- strengthen the health and unity of the pastors, spouses and members
- rebuild the bricks and mortar and spiritual life of these congregations
- extend and expand the capacity of the historical role of the African American Church as the key agent for community
Visit the CSC website for a complete introduction to the project.
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