Dear Community,

As we approach January 20th, 2025, a significant moment in our nation’s journey, we find ourselves reflecting on the importance of unity and compassion. Now, more than ever, it’s essential that we come together to support one another and uphold the values of kindness, respect, and care for all.

Our mission at JRPC centers on fostering understanding and ensuring everyone—especially those often overlooked—feels valued and supported. This includes our LGBTQIA+, Indigenous, BIPOC, immigrant, refugee, women, those economically disadvantaged, and others facing religious or societal persecution. 

May our collective wisdom inspire the right actions, and may we come together to support those whose voices have been silenced and to heal the harm inflicted on our Earth. Together, we will stand for the rights of all—to bodily autonomy, to family, to culture, to connection, and to a healthy planet.

We envision a community where everyone knows they belong. Where compassion guides our actions, wisdom shapes our decisions, and connection powers our progress. To make this vision reality, we invite you to help shape JRPC's role as a hub for positive change. Let’s work together to build a community that is inclusive, compassionate, and resilient.

Help us complete these thoughts:

• A united community looks like...

• I feel I belong when...

• Our community thrives when...

• Together we can...

• My hope for our future is...

We invite you to share your thoughts with us by clicking on this link. Your input is invaluable, and your voices will help guide our efforts to ensure everyone feels supported. Thank you for being a vital part of our community. Together, we can make a difference by creating a space where everyone is engaged and feels empowered.

With deep compassion and hope for light in this wounded world,

JRPC Staff and Council