"Beloved Community & The Roots of Resilience: God's Legacy of Environmental Stewardship.” Curtis Young, Executive Director of the Blueprint Foundation

Curtis Young, the Executive Director of the Blueprint Foundation, joins us this morning as the first of our Social Justice Focus Speakers for the new church year and will explore the intersection of the land, Black Community, and stewardship. From the beginning, humanity was entrusted with the earth. Let's take time to reflect on the legacy of stewardship within faith communities—a legacy of resilience, wisdom, and care for the planet. Our faith calls us to action. Stewardship isn’t just a concept to understand; it's a practice to live out. As we consider this work, let us draw strength from our faith and history, knowing that we honor God, our ancestors, and our progeny through our stewardship.

Curtis Young (he/him) currently serves as the Executive Director of The Blueprint Foundation, a dynamic organization committed to empowering Black and Indigenous youth within the Portland Metropolitan Area. His leadership and dedication align seamlessly with the nonprofit's mission.

In his role, Curtis oversees strategic initiatives, community engagement, and program development. Collaborating closely with stakeholders, he ensures that The Blueprint Foundation creates culturally responsive mentoring and experiential outdoor learning opportunities. Curtis’s unwavering passion for justice and equity drives the organization's work, ensuring that young people have access to family-sustaining careers in fields where they are currently under-represented.

Through lived experience, Curtis understands the importance of role models and safe spaces for Black and Brown individuals in Portland, and it is important to him that Blueprint helps in leading the way. 

Whether Blueprint participants are planting trees, restoring trails, or learning nature-based mindfulness exercises, the aim is to provide support to the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—in connection with nature and belonging in green spaces and careers.  

Listen to the Service Recording

Multi-Platform Worship (both in-person & online)

Sunday at 10:30 AM

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Meeting ID:  275 194 110

Phone In:  (669) 900-6833