“Ending the Cycle of Domestic Violence”

Do you secretly believe that domestic or sexual violence will never affect you and your family and friends?  Think again.  An estimated 1 in 4 women and 1 in 10 men of all ages, colors, orientations, educational and socioeconomic backgrounds will experience sexual and/or physical violence or stalking during their lifetime. How can we prevent abuse and support those in need?  Hear the words of a survivor and a representative of New Hope. This service will be followed by a discussion from 11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

The Religious Services Committee will hold this service about domestic violence. It has mature content.

Hear the words of Santina, a survivor of domestic violence, and Ashley Nistendirk, Taunton Community Engagement Specialist for New Hope., a 501(c)(3) based in Attleboro. New Hope serves 41 communities and provides services for survivors, including emergency shelter and support; preventive education for children, teens, and adults; supervised visitation; and a RESPECT program that holds perpetrators of abuse responsible for their actions and helps them develop healthy alternatives.  To learn more about RESPECT, contact 877-222-0083

There will be a dedicated offering to benefit New Hope during the service or you can donate online:  Donate Today – New Hope, Inc. (new-hope.org)  This service will be followed by a discussion from 11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. in the John Murray room.

If you are unvaccinated or are not comfortable gathering in person at this time, please plan to log on to Zoom to see the live streaming worship service.

Are you experiencing physical or mental abuse or know of someone else who may be?   Call the New Hope Hot Line  at 800-323-HOPE (4673).   This confidential service is available 24 hours per day, seven days a week.  Call 711 if you are hard of hearing.