ABOUT

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), is hosting 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.

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 Chief David MacDonald, Newton Police Department Public Information 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.

Social distancing will be observed. Masks are required.

Date: SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2020
Time: 4PM - 6PM
Location: NORTHLAND LOT (MARSHALLS PLAZA)
275 - 281 Needham St. Newton, MA 02464

FEATURING

Rev. Devlin Scott

Lead Pastor of NewCity Church
Event Host

There is no doubt that people of color are deeply feeling the murder of yet another black man gone viral. Many are frustrated that this happened again; that change seems like a fairytale and justice seems like an unattainable goal. People of color, especially Black people, are not okay. We all want to help. We all want to act. But first, we needed to mourn; we needed to weep. And before we get back to the fight, let's recharge, let's refuel, let's make room for our neighbors of color to be themselves, feel safe, catch their breath, and get back up. This is why NewCity Church is hosting the HOPE IS RISING Event.

Katie Scott

Co-Lead Pastor
NewCity Church

Danny Rivera

Musician
Educator
Social Activist

Cheyanne

Rapper
Newton South High School Alum ‘19

Chief David MacDonald

Chief of Police for Newton, MA

Mayor Ruthanne Fuller

Mayor of Newton, MA

Lt. Bruce Apotheker

Commander of the Community Services Bureau
Civil Rights Officer for the City of Newton

Karen Carroll Bennett

Newton’s Coalition of Black Residents

Angela Pitter

Newton’s Coalition of Black Residents

Katani Sumner

Singer and Narrator
METCO Counselor/Teacher at Newton Public Schools

Rev. Kurt Lange

Pastor
East Coast International Church

Rev. Alicia M. Johnson

Assistant Pastor
Myrtle Baptist Church

Lindsay Gray-Janus

Dancer
Choreographer

TICKETS

Tickets are free, but are required for entry.

FOOD

French Press Bakery & Cafe

Black owned, French Press Bakery & Cafe of Needham is an extraordinary dream; if you love food, if you love Paris, if you love dessert and if you love coffee, you'll love French Press Bakery & Cafe. Order food to fancy your experience at HOPE IS RISING.

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MEDIA STATION

Unite Boston

We want to document this moment in history. We want to remember when an army of hope rose up. We want to remember the day we felt hope rising. UniteBoston will host a media station for you to take pictures and capture your thoughts for social media...all in your car!

As part of UniteBoston’s 2020 summer of Loving Thy Neighbor, they launched a racial justice campaign to highlight how people can pray and work for racial justice in Greater Boston. Recognizing that loving your neighbors means that we all should stand beside those who are marginalized and oppressed and work for a better world that honors the inherent image of God, UniteBoston partners with the HOPE IS RISING event to capture the movement and add greatness to it!

LOGISTICS

Follow signs and police instructions to pull into the parking lot, and display your ticket through your window. You'll be directed by our amazing volunteers to your designated spot. Cars will be parked in every other spot. The setup is similar to a drive-in movie where you can watch the concert through your windshield and tune in with your radio. Honk your horns to applaud and celebrate!

Social distancing will be observed.

LOCATION

NORTHLAND LOT
(MARSHALLS PLAZA)
275 - 281 Needham St.
Newton, MA 02464