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Our host, Jennifer Duru Perry, spoke to Evelyn Anderson and Gwendolyn Prince about the mission and impact of the Youth Villages organization. This organization has worked to improve the lives of children for over 35 years.
Evelyn Anderson: Development Coordinator
Gwendolyn Prince: Regional Supervisor for Outpatient Mental Health Services
Youth Villages
Hands-on Volunteering, December 2-December 13:
Location: Carolina Customs, 20310 Chartwell Center Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031
If you are in the Charlotte area, we ask that you to join us for a volunteering session(s) where we will organize gifts for the youth that we serve based on their wishlists, hobbies, and interests. With more than 1600 items to sort, we need your support! If you are interested in hands-on volunteering, please sign up for a volunteering session here: Holiday Heroes Volunteer Booking Form
Shopping our Amazon Registry:
Youth Villages has created an Amazon Registry with some of our most needed items. Currently our highest need items are for our young adults who have aged out of the foster care system: items like basic clothing and footwear are highly requested, but all items on the registry are incredibly supportive and needed.
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Kamaria E. Lawrence and Rev. Dr. Stefan Weathers Sr. from Democracy North Carolina prepared listeners to be effective and engaged voters in the upcoming general election.
Democracy North Carolina
North Carolina Voter
Election Protection Hotline
Mobilize
Voter Gudes
Disclaimer
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a pastor, physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. The Friendship Missionary Baptist Church name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner, and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.
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Our host, Rev. Dr. Paul A. McAllister interviewed Jamie Lau of Duke University School of Law and supervising attorney of the Wrongful Convictions Clinic. Mr. Lau discussed his background, the work of the Convictions Clinic and the Clinic’s role in helping exonerate Ronnie Long after 44 years of incarceration.
Jamie Lau
Ronnie Long Exonerated
Ronnie Long's Settlement
Disclaimer
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a pastor, physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. The Friendship Missionary Baptist Church name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner, and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.
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Our host, Veronica Clemons interviewed Dr. Na’imah Sedegah, Senior Psychologist at Alexander Youth Network. Dr. Sedegah discussed her background and clinical practice, mental health strategies for youth and adults and how to help someone going thru a mental health crisis
Dr. Sedegah’s Profile
Alexander Youth Network
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Our host, Bill Ryans interviewed Rev. LeDayne McLeese Polaski, Executive Director of Mecklenburg Metropolitan Interfaith Network (MeckMIN) and Rev. Dr. Abdue Knox, Pastor of Greater Bethel AME. The group discussed the mission and faith based efforts of their respective organizations and ministries in Charlotte Mecklenburg.
MeckMIN
Greater Bethel AME
Disclaimer
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a pastor, physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. The Friendship Missionary Baptist Church name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner, and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.
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Our host, Jennifer Duru Perry discussed with Veronica Clemons, FMBC SJM Health Committee member, the upcoming Mental Health Symposium. This year’s topic is “What are you Worrying About?” The target audience is youth 12-17 age group. Refreshments will be served. See below for more information.
June 23 at 12-1 pm
https://www.friendshipcharlotte.org/eventcalendar.aspx
In Person - FMBC Campus Conference Center
Virtual - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lcOqtrz4sGdYIvBrXS0Uo7yoeT50p3nwC#/registration
Disclaimer
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a pastor, physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. The Friendship Missionary Baptist Church name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner, and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.
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Host, Bill Ryans interviewed William Catherman and Larelle Catherman from MEDRIX. The cofounders of MEDRIX discussed organization’s mission which is to serve the people of Vietnam by sharing medical, educational and development resources. The Catherman’s shared stories and provided a glimpse of their work on the ground in Vietnam.
MEDRIX
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James E. Ferguson II, a founding partner at the first integrated law firm in North Carolina, discusses with host Dr. Corliss Thompson his background and Swann vs Charlotte-Mecklenburg School board.
Ferguson Chambers Sumter, P.A.
Swann vs Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board
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Host, Dr Corliss Thompson interviewed Trina Fullard, Chief Program Officer and Incoming CEO of the Charlotte Rescue Mission. They discussed the history, role, and mission of the organization. Mrs. Fullard shared how the Charlotte Rescue Mission’s programs make a difference in the lives of persons struggling with the disease of addiction.
Rescue Mission https://charlotterescuemission.org/
Community Cafe https://communitymatterscafe.com/
Recovery Program https://charlotterescuemission.org/recovery-programs/
If you are a friend or family member of someone battling a substance use disorder, here are some helpful organizations.
Al-Anon https://www.charlottealanon.org/ Nar-Anon https://carolina-naranon.org/ -
Host Rev. Dr. Paul A. McAllister talked to biographer Jonathan Eig, about his latest book King A Life.This book examines the Life of Dr King in great depth.
https://www.jonathaneig.com
Announcements
Human Trafficking - Hidden in Plain Sight
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-sigmas-of-charlotte-present-human-trafficking-hidden-in-plain-sight-tickets-773441503357?aff=oddtdtcreator
January 6, 2024
1:00 pm
GUEST SPEAKER:
Sis. LaRelle Catherman
"VIETNAM, LAND OF MYSTERY
AND MINISTRY"
Zoom ID: 873 5199 1964 Passcode: 304099 click
Y.O.U. Registration (opening in January 2024). Registration and informational meeting dates will be posted in the eBulletin and website once available.
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a pastor, physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. The Friendship Missionary Baptist Church name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner, and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.
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Host Jennifer Duru Perry discussed the Mind Body and Soul Health Symposium, Mental Health awareness and Suicide prevention with Lashanda Faye, FMBC SJM Health Committee Chair and Dr. Larry A Jones, MD, MBA, AACC
Mental Health Symposium
https://www.facebook.com/100064854241397/videos/82037264317585
Dr Larry A Jones, MD, MBA, AACC
TASTEofSuccessCoaching.com
Suicide Hotline
https://988lifeline.org/current-events/the-lifeline-and-988/
National Alliance of Mental illness
https://www.nami.org/Home
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a pastor, physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. The Friendship Missionary Baptist Church name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner, and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.
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Dr. Corliss Thompson, host of Friendship Talks, discussed Christian Nationalism with Rev. Dr. Paul A. McAllister. He is the founder of Global Leaders in Unity and Evolvement (GLUE) discussed the origins of Christian Nationalism and its impact on politics and social justice today.
National Council of Churches policy statement on Christian Nationalism
https://nationalcouncilofchurches.us/common-witness-ncc/the-dangers-of-christian-nationalism-in-the-united-states-a-policy-statement-of-the-national-council-of-churches/
Global Leaders in Unity and Evolvement
https://www.facebook.com/foundergloleaders/followers
Disclaimer
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a pastor, physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. The Friendship Missionary Baptist Church name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner, and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.
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Judge Carla Archie, Superior Court Judge 26th District
Kimberly Williams, Johnson C. Smith University Student
Podcast discussed the FMBC Non Partisan political forums and explored one college student's perspective on voting.
Forum Registration Link
https://bit.ly/politicalforum2023
Sites Referenced during the podcast
http://vote.mecknc.gov
http://ncsbe.gov
Disclaimer
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a pastor, physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. The Friendship Missionary Baptist Church name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner, and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.
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Dr. Corliss Thompson, leader of the Public Education Committee of the Social Justice Ministry, spoke with Mrs. Shanna Rae, principal of University Park Creative Academy Elementary School, about social justice in education and what it takes to turn around a school that has been deemed as failing. Opportunities to be involved in public education are also discussed.
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Friendship Talks…Are you listening? Social Justice Ministry leader Andrea Betaudier discussed the history and current activities of FMBC's Social Justice Ministry.
Social Justice Website
Social Justice Newsletter
Social Justice Youtube archives
