Please join the Pagosa Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Sunday, Feb. 18, at 10:30 a.m., in-person or on Zoom, to hear about The Cornerstone Project with Michelle Johnson.
The Cornerstone Project exists to educate, advocate and eradicate sex trafficking by offering restorative alternative solutions.
Sex trafficking is the second largest illicit crime ring in the United States and it is growing. Trafficking is about commerce and is a human rights issue.
Currently, the Cornerstone Project is engaging in public education and private speaking engagements, and is working with youth programs and other organizations to dispel the myths of sex trafficking in the United States. On the coattails of Hollywood productions that depict trafficking in a sensationalized way, the project is working to educate communities as to what sex trafficking looks like in America, who is at risk, needs of survivors and how the community can get involved.
How can you get involved? The goal is to unite the community to provide different avenues for thrivers to excel, whether it is through cooking classes, education classes, holistic avenues of health, counseling, art, music, gardening or whatever talent/enterprise a community member/business can provide. Maybe your connection looks like financial support, construction support for building homes or ranchettes, or joining through prayer.
The Cornerstone Project has raised six months of the expenses needed to open a home. The project is currently looking for a home to rent as there are waiting lists across the United States for those looking for restorative solutions.
The long-term vision is for a 20-plus-acre ranch where five acres will be dedicated to women 19-34, five acres for girls ages 4-18 and five acres for boys through age 18. The other acreage would be used for growing domes, equestrian, common buildings, a rec room and educational space.
The Cornerstone Project is a registered 501(c)(3) and is recognized as a nonprofit in good standing.
Johnson is a sex abuse survivor/thriver who resides with her husband, Jon, and two dogs.
Johnson was born and raised in the south, and moved to Colorado in the 1980s, where she quickly learned the mountains were her home. Johnson is the mom of two biological sons and three amazing step children. Johnson is the CEO of TCI LLC and has spoken at many public events on various topics regarding business, growth, leadership and social justice.
Most recently, Johnson started her heart’s work of The Cornerstone Project.
Johnson’s heart is to hold space and love for those who have experienced such a violation, and give every survivor a chance to find hope, freedom and the love she/he has been shown in order to restore, heal and live fully in the purpose to which they were created.
Join on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8991941305, Meeting ID: 899 194 1305, call-in number (346) 248 7799.
Masking continues to be optional and social distancing is encouraged.
Our fellowship offers each individual support in their unique spiritual path and an opportunity to participate in positive social and environmental action. We welcome diversity and invite everyone to share in our faith community.
Find us in Unit B-15 of the Greenbriar Plaza, 301 N. Pagosa Blvd., on the north side facing the mountains.
Services are on the first and third Sundays of the month at 10:30 a.m. Meditation, based on cultivating the “Four Immeasurables” (love, compassion, joy and equanimity) is on the second and fourth Sundays at 9 a.m.
If there is a cancellation due to winter weather, a notification will appear on pagosauu.org by 8:30 a.m.
For more information about the fellowship, our services and the other activities, please see the website www.pagosauu.org or email info@pagosauu.org.
