Below is information on opportunities around New York City for you, your family, and your neighbors to have a positive impact in our communities. Please email zac@jointrellis.org for more information.

1. Young Life GNY Summit

What: Young Life GNY Summit

Where: Redeemer Presbyterian Church, 150 W 83rd Street, New York, NY

When: Saturday, January 27 at 11:00 AM

What to expect: The "Forward. Together.” tells us that through unity we can move ahead. Join Young Life for a day of worship, testimonies, fellowship and and guest speakers, Jordan Rice, Michelle Higgins and Ken Tankersley.

Jordan Rice is lead pastor at Renaissance Church, where he provides vision for the church’s community and leads the staff as they pursue their mission of introducing people to Jesus Christ and to each other. Michelle Higgins is actively engaged in the #BlackLivesMatter movement through participation in civil disobedience, leadership development, logistics, and administrative support in both sacred and secular spaces. She is also the director of Faith for Justice, a Christian advocacy group. Ken Tankersley (Tank) is Senior Vice President of Global Innovation and Training at Young Life. Tank is as a gifted speaker and trainer as well as a visionary, leader and servant.

Expect to learn more about Young Life's local impact and how you can serve teens in the Greater New York City area.

2. Understanding Trade-Offs” and “Understanding Environmental Review”

What: Gowanus Neighborhood Development Series

Where: Fifth Avenue Committee, 621 DeGraw Street, Brooklyn, NY

When: Tuesday, January 30 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, and Tuesday, February 13 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM

What to expect: On January 30, The Gowanus Neighborhood Development Series presents “Understanding Trade-Offs”—a look at the threats and opportunities rezoning brings and how the community can negotiate to prioritize neighborhood needs and assess trade-offs. On February 13, they host “Understanding Environmental Review”—an opportunity to learn about the review process and the multiple forums provided for community input to shape the proposals themselves and address numerous quality of life concerns. Both evenings are hosted in collaboration with the Center for Urban Pedagogy, which is dedicated to explaining complex policies in simple ways. Food and refreshments will be served! And Spanish interpretation available.

RSVP to GNCJ@fifthave.org or to 718-237-2017, ext. 113

3. #GetOrganizedBK

What: Full-Group meeting of #GetOrganizedBK

Where: Greenwood Baptist Church, 461 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY

When: Tuesday, January 30 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM

What to expect: This is the first meeting of the year for #GetOrganizedBK. The political group will turn its attention to preparing for this year’s midterm elections, as well as issue advocacy (e.g. defending immigrants, standing up to hate crimes, fighting for health care & reproductive rights, combating climate change). The emphasis will be on getting voters to the polls.

RSVP here

4. Voice of the Children Workshops

What: Art & Activism Workshops for Young People’s spring semester workshops are open for enrollment

Where: To find more information on workshops and to register visit: http://voiceofthechildren.nyc/

When: Now!

Cost: Sliding scale tuition available, drop-ins welcome.

What to expect: Voice of the Children promotes and facilitates activities that advocate young people's civil rights and autonomy. They believe that children should have significant decision-making power over all aspects of their own lives to improve their growth into competent and empathetic individuals who are agents of constructive change.

5. Don't Walk By 2018

What: Rescue Alliance Winter Outreach 2018

Where/When: Four Saturdays of February at four different Anchor Church locations:

Feb 3 - Downtown Outreach at NY Chinese Alliance Church, 160 Eldridge St, New York, NY

Feb 10 - Westside Outreach at Calvary Baptist Church, 123 W 57th St # 3, New York, NY

Feb 17 - Eastside Outreach at Fifth Ave Presbyterian Church, 7 W 55th St, New York, NY

Feb 24 - Uptown Outreach at Salvation Army Harlem Temple Corp, 540 Lenox Ave, New York, NY

What to expect: Join Rescue Alliance in putting Lord Jesus' words into practice by loving your neighbors through meaningful engagements, as well as by encouraging our congregations to care compassionately together. Partner with them to get the word out. They will be distributing marketing materials, such as posters, information and outreach cards, to local Church partners.

For more information please email: hello@rescuealliance.nyc.