Liberty Community Church, PCUSA

Liberty Community Church, PCUSA (Liberty) was chartered in 2002. We are founded on the idea of liberation and the action-reflection model of the historic African American church. In this spirit, when we become aware of an issue, our response is to analyze critical data, develop a communal response based on the voices of the community, and take action. Our community engagement work is embodied in the Northside Healing Space (NHS) and 21st Century Academy. NHS began in 2007 as a community-driven solution to healing the trauma that exists in North Minneapolis. NHS is rooted in deep community wisdom, ancient healing practices, foundational beliefs of the African American church, and participatory research, specifically around the issue of commercial sexual exploitation and its corrosive connections to enslavement and community. NHS also is grounded in the knowledge that the voices, experience, wisdom, and leadership of those most impacted by sexual exploitation and trauma will show us the path to healing for themselves, their families, and their community. The Emerson Avenue building where NHS housed is only a block away from one of the busiest corners in the North Minneapolis for commercial sexual exploitation. The work we do at NHS is a reflection of our faith in action. If NHS is the offramp from commercial sexual exploitation, then 21st Century Academy is the barricade to its entrance. Children and youth who are academically engaged, have caring relationships with adults in their lives and are excited and optimistic about their future are at a significantly reduced risk of being a victim of sex trafficking. 21st Century is another example of our faith in action. The Mission of the 21st Century Academy equips K-12 Northside scholars to become accelerated learners, game-changing global leaders and justice-oriented entrepreneurs. We practice radical hope through healing racialized trauma, academic excellence, artistic expression and innovative activism.

网站

https://libertychurchmpls.org/

Liberty Community Church, PCUSA的外部链接

所属行业

个人和家庭福利保障

规模

11-50 人

总部

Minneapolis，MN

类型

非营利机构

创立

2002