THEME
Presbyterians are committed to the complex work of caring for and housing our unsheltered neighbors
Many churches in Grace Presbytery are deeply committed to addressing issues facing the unhoused. We will hear how they heard God's call, the response, and the faith journey that has brought them to their current ministries. We will discuss the array of services provided to our unhoused neighbors across the Presbytery. And hear from you how Grace Presbytery can help.
We will share our theological formation: What are the voices of the prophets and Jesus saying to us in this world we are living in today?
There will be discussions on how to plug into advocacy efforts to respond to current proposals harming and helping our unhoused neighbors, and how we can respond.
Please join us via Zoom on Thursday, July 23rd from 6:00 to 7:30 PM
AGENDA
INTRODUCTION
- Welcome
- Known work within Grace Presbytery
- Goals
- Connecting churches, nonprofits, and advocacy
- Sharing best practices and improving communication
- Advocating for our unhoused neighbors
THEOLOGICAL FOUNDATION
- An overview of the theological foundation of this work
PRESBYTERIAN NIGHT SHELTER
- History
- Low-barrier shelter
- Relations with the city council and departments
- Questions
THE STEWPOT
- History
- What does rapid rehousing look like at the Stewpot?
- Building relationships for better outcomes
- Questions
COOLING/WARMING CENTERS
- History
- Challenges
- Questions
VOCAL TEXAS
- Who is VOCAL Texas, and what do you do?
- Advocacy efforts
- Questions
WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?
- Is there an interest in beginning an ongoing discussion to connect and share experiences, ideas, and brainstorming.
- How can Grace Presbytery be an advocate for our unsheltered neighbors?
