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February 7, 2025 — Special Edition
Two last minute invites to events this weekend!
Harrisonburg Peaceful Protest
Against Mass Deportation and Family Separations
We have just become aware of this protest happening in our neighborhood TOMORROW - Saturday, February 8, organized by local young adults from immigrant families. Information is in the flyers below in both English and Spanish - feel free to share and spread the word! Please come out if you are able and show your support to our immigrant and refugee neighbors! If you would like a point of contact at the event to join with other RISE folks, Alexis Owens is happy to gather folks together (DM us if you need her number).
Open Invitation to a Watch Party Sunday
Need a place to watch the “Big Game” with some cool friends? Or just want something to do Sunday evening? Come join us!
RISE Merch Shop
The RISE Merch Shop is open for business! Order all of your favorite RISE gear shipped directly to your home. Profits from each sale go directly back to RISE operations.
RISE NEEDS YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Your generosity makes everything we do possible!!
One of our core values is, "God gives to us, so we give back." We're called to give as a joy-filled response to what we've been given. Your financial gifts make a tremendous difference in the lives of God's beloved in Harrisonburg and beyond. Whether it's helping to make sure children in our community have enough to eat, helping to respond to the mental health crisis in our community, or providing much needed backing for the operating costs of our spaces and staff — your gift is a part of God's dream and we are grateful for everyone who partners with us on this journey!
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At RISE,
we care about what’s going on in your life!
When life is good, we want to celebrate together. And when it isn’t - well, we want to be there for you then too. So keep us posted on what it is going on in your life. And when you have need for care or prayer, be sure to let us know how we can lift you up.
Requests for care and/or prayer can always be sent via e-mail to cares@riseharrisonburg.org, texted to 833-803-0868, or submitted online via our RISE Cares form.
To receive updates on (non-confidential) care needs, prayer requests, and community concerns and celebrations, text “RISEcares” to 833-803-0868 or e-mail cares@riseharrisonburg.com.
If you are fairly new to the community and would like to connect more deeply with RISE, you can begin by completing this short form to let us know about you, your interest, and your gifts:
You might also consider signing up for texting services:
(We promise not to spam or share your number!)
Text “RISE” to 833-803-0868 to join the primary list and receive weekly community updates and alerts
Text “RISEcares” to receive prayer requests, care needs, and community concerns and celebrations
And of course, please continue to check social media (Facebook & Instagram) and our website for all the updates and current information!