Java With JV University Christian Church

On this episode of Java with JV, I’m excited to welcome Principal Nakita Brewer from Rosemont Elementary School here in Fort worth. UCC began a community partnership with Rosemont Elementary through a school mentoring program, Kid’s Hope USA. Rosemont is such an incredible community and we have been so blessed by the students and staff, and especially Principal Brewer, whose positive energy is contagious. I know you will leave today’s episode feeling inspired, so grab a cup of coffee, and join us for the conversation.
 
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On this episode of Java with JV I’m excited to welcome Rev. Dr. Andy Mangum. Andy is the Regional Minister of the Southwest Region of the Christian Church Disciples of Christ - the Region where UCC is a member. In today’s episode, we’ll learn how UCC partners with the region, more about its many ministries, and the role of the regional church. If you’ve ever been curious about the denominational structure of the Christian Church Disciples of Christ and our role with it, then this episode is for you. So, grab a cup of coffee, and join us for the conversation.
 
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Christian Church in the Southwest: https://www.ccsw.org/
 
Week of Compassion: www.weekofcompassion.org
 
Southwest Good Samaritan Ministries: https://swgsm.org/
 
Inman Center: http://inmancenter.org/
 
Juliette Fowler Communities: https://fowlercommunities.org/
 
Carrie Newcomer, “Holy As the Day Is Spent”

Our guest on this episode of Java with JV is Rev. Caroline Hamilton-Arnold, Associate Director for Domestic Disaster Response for Week of Compassion. Week of Compassion is the relief, refugee, and development mission fund of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). In today’s episode, we’ll not only learn more about how Week of Compassion walks alongside communities when disaster hits, but we’ll also discuss the next steps for those recovering from the winter storm that recently hit Texas.  
So grab a cup of coffee, and join us for the conversation. 
 
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Week of Compassion
www.weekofcompassion.org
IN FEMA UNDECLARED COUNTIES—folks can register their damage with TDEM; this data will help the state allocate resources and potentially get more counties added to the declaration.
damage.tdem.texas.gov 
Those with limited internet access can call 844-844-3089 between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM seven days a week to submit their disaster damage information.
 
Java With JV is edited and produced by Alex Westbrook, Director of Communications at University Christian Church Fort Worth.

Today we are bringing you a special episode, with Michael Handley, the Director of Communications at the Presbyterian Night Shelter. With the extremely cold weather conditions, we wanted to reach back out to our partners at the Night Shelter to learn how best to support their efforts and care for our neighbors without shelter in these dangerous conditions. So grab a cup of coffee, and join us for the conversation.
 
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Presbyterian Night Shelter
 https://www.journeyhome.org/
 
Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PresbyterianNightShelter
 
Call: 817-632-7400
 
Tarrant County Homeless Coalition: 
Text FWCOLD to 51555 for Fort Worth cold weather updates and ARLCARES to 51555 for Arlington updates. Please encourage anyone you see outside to seek shelter this winter!
More information on cold weather shelter at https://ahomewithhope.org/help/
 
Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetchc

On today’s episode, we’re talking with another longtime member of our faith community, Dr. Kary Johnson. Kary is the founder and president of Literacy United, whose mission is to “reach economically disadvantaged children who struggle in reading, one child at a time.” Their reading programs are designed to meet the specific needs of individual children and their reading specialists have advanced degrees, trainings, and experience in helping learners who struggle. 
Increasing the literacy rate in our city is one of our Board identified goals as a church. I am very excited to have Dr. Johnson on today’s episode so we can learn about Literacy United and how we, as a church, can continue to partner with them in their work. So, grab a cup of coffee, and join us for the conversation.
 
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Literacy United
https://literacyunited.org/

On today’s episode we’ll be talking with Sharon Herrera, the Founder and Executive Director of LGBTQ Saves. LGBTQ Saves provides a safe and brave space for social and personal development for LGTBQ youth and allies. They “see love for what it is not who it is,” and their mission is to create a community where all youth are safe. 
I can’t wait for you to hear from Sharon and learn more about LGBTQ Saves. She is the type of person who brightens every room she enters, so grab a cup of coffee, and join us for the conversation.
 
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
1-800-273-8255
 
LGBTQ Saves Website:
 https://www.lgbtqsaves.org/
LGBTQ  Saves on 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVMqQ7G-iYp2dLAixFPJLIw
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lgbtqsaves/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lgbtqsaves
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lgbtq_saves