Community Impact Challenge

Written by Renee Goldsmith

The many needs that have emerged in 2020 as we weather the pandemic, civil unrest, natural disasters and perhaps even pestilences (we hear the cicadas are coming back) make it difficult to know how and where best to try to help.  That’s one reason the Mission, Peace and Justice Committee has chosen to create a series of Community Impact Challenges to give members a chance to learn about the needs of a local group or agency and consider making a financial gift.

Your Vote is Your Voice

written by Susan Randolph

The late Rep. John Lewis fought for the right of all citizens, especially minorities, to vote. He stated, “The vote is precious. It is almost sacred. It is the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democracy.”

Voting is a right of every citizen. It is more than just electing a candidate, it’s choosing the right policies and people who have your best interests in mind when making decisions that will affect your community, state, and nation.

Mandatory Safety Standards

Dear Members & Friends of West Raleigh,

We all thought we would be back in the Sanctuary, worshipping and singing together by now; or, at least I did. Now, we are almost three full months into the pandemic, and even as businesses retool services in order to open safely, Covid-19 diagnosis, hospitalizations and deaths continue to rise. We have all had to adjust our expectations and reorient to this new reality.