Thank you to all who participated in the May Day San Jose rally and march. To those who helped, those who came out, those who brought a friend or loved one, those who wanted to come and couldn’t…we are grateful for you.
Join us online at 3pm to reconnect, debrief the day of action, and learn about next steps!
Justice Cafe
First and Third Wednesday Afternoons 3PM
Co-hosted online by Rev. Erik Swanson & Beth Wylie
Our current areas of focus are supporting our immigrant neighbors, LGBTQIA+ allyship, fighting Christian nationalism and promoting human rights for Palestinians. If you are passionate about these or topics, drop in to Justice Cafe – we would love to hear from you.
As People of Hope we strive to walk beside those most impacted by injustice…the immigrant and refugee, our LGBTQIA+ siblings, people of color, the unhoused, the creatures of the Earth…to name just a few.
Together, we are better able to face the suffering of the world in love and to have a greater impact with more joy as we work for justice. Learn or share about opportunities to get involved…as a community we can make a difference.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday April 29 1pm Online preparation for attending May Day Strong event on May 1
This hour is dedicated to providing information and training in preparation for attendance at the May Day Strong events on Thursday, May 1 (see below). Come and learn about how to stay safe at a protest, increasing our impact with a united message, what to bring or not bring, coordinate carpools, and more. Bring your questions and bring a friend!
Thursday May 1 May Day Strong has put out a nationwide call for events in support of labor and immigrant rights. In response, Westhope’s Justice Cafe will be partnering with SURJ to organize and support a community group to attend the San Jose May Day rally, march and cultural celebration.
145pm Pre-Rally Meetup (Exact location TBD)
230pm Rally at Story & King
4pm March to City Hall (approximately 75 minutes of walking)
5pm+ Cultural Performances and more at City Hall
Register here
https://actionnetwork.org/events/san-jose-may-day
Please RSVP to Beth to get included in support communications from Justice Cafe for this event.
Wednesday May 7 Justice Cafe 3pm
Saturday May 17 An Evening with Vote Common Good Learn More
5 to 7pm Giving PEOPLE of FAITH an ALTERNATIVE to MAGA CHRISTIANITY & POLITICS
7 to 9pm Doors Open 630pm We the People Ride for Common Good Immigration & Border Practices Documentary & Discussion
Wednesday May 21 Justice Cafe 3pm
Thursday May 29 No Other Land Oscar Award Winning Documentary with Discussion
Learn more and register
FREE WEBINARS
April 8 to 29 Tuesdays 4pm Roadmap to Ruin: How the Church Can Resist the Dismantling of Democracy From Jemar Tisby, PhD