H.U.B.* of Hope HIV/AIDS Ministry *Helping Us Be of Hope A Community Ministry of the Church of the Open Door A Resource for the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church
Biblical Foundation: II Corinthians 5:17-20 As a faith community we endeavor to live and serve in a ministry of reconciliation as ambassadors for Christ.

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UM Church of the Open Door’s H.U.B. of Hope HIV/AIDS Ministry and Lincoln University’s Counseling Services and Women’s Center sponsored the Coatesville Interfaith HIV Community Summit for Women and Girls on March 13th at Second Baptist Church, Coatesville, PA Participating HIV community service providers were Family Service of Chester County-Project ONE and Camp Dreamcatcher.  Pictured planning the event are: (seated) Jane Lind, Grove UMC, Rev. Dr. Deborah Tanksley Brown, UM Church of the Open Door, Cheryl Miles, Lincoln University; (standing) Keith Burress, Family Service of Chester County-Project ONE, James Smith, Tabernacle Baptist Church, Rev. Michael Johnson, Christiana UMC, Christiana, DE., Rev. Dr. James L. Smith, Second Baptist Church, Coatesville, Gene L. Mc Gibboney, Second Baptist Church, Coatesville, Rev. Marvin T. Williams, Second Baptist Church, Kennett Square.

Purpose:
The H.U.B. (Helping Us Be) of Hope HIV/AIDS Ministry is a social justice, reconciliation ministry.  While HIV is a health issue, the impact of living with the virus invades all areas of a person’s life.  The social justice side effect of HIV/AIDS that further weakens a person’s quality of life includes isolation, stigma, and discrimination.  As a faith community embracing a ministry of reconciliation, the H.U.B. of Hope HIV/AIDS Ministry’s purpose is to inform, equip, and mobilize diverse faith communities to respond with compassion and justice as servants in relationship with those living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.

Mission:
The H.U.B. of Hope Ministry’s mission is to provide holistic education about HIV/AIDS to individuals in faith communities through Interfaith Summits and Interactive Studies sponsored by the H.U.B. of Hope HIV/AIDS ministry in collaboration with persons living with and affected by HIV/AIDS, health professionals, and HIV community providers.  Due to the disproportionate effect of the virus on African-American and Latino communities, focused initiatives with African-American and Latino faith communities is emphasized.  The ministry will also provide faith-based support to persons living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.

For more information about H.U.B. of Hope ministry contact
email HUB@umcod.org, visit us on Facebook, or call 610-444-2400

H.U.B. of Hope Ministry Team

Pastor
Rev. Dr. Anita Adams Powell

Ministry Director
Rev. Deborah Tanksley-Brown

Community Partner
Rev. Susan Worrell

Community Partners
Keith Burress
Family Service of Chester County
Project ONE