HOPE IS RISING Concert On Demand

NewCity Church, in collaboration with the Foundations for Racial, Ethnic and Religious Harmony (Harmony Foundation), Northland Development, The Village Bank and The Southern New England Ministry Network (SNEMN), hosted HOPE IS RISING - a free drive-in concert event designed as a safe space for people of color and allies to recharge and be inspired.

While the concert took place live on Sunday, July 12, you can still watch the video of the concert and enjoy listening to a live band with special musical guests, celebrate the Black culture, and listen to a panel discussion, "My City and Me," moderated by Rev. Devlin Scott with panelists, Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, Newton Police Department Officer Lt. Bruce Apotheker, METCO Specialist and Newton Public Schools Teacher Katani Sumner, and members of Newton's Coalition of Black Residents; Angela Pitter and Karen Carroll Bennett.

Let's all continue to do our part to do justice in our community and stand up for racial equity and inclusion in our great City of Newton! Check out this full directory of the many ways you can support the Black community.

While we don't know that the worst is over, we do know the best is yet to come! Hope is rising!