There is a community meeting that has been convened by the Governor’s Office for input on immigrant rights and the ICE S-Comm Program. Let’s have a great showing from people of faith in support of immigrant communities and families! The New Sanctuary Movement and the Refugee Immigration Ministry will be involved, and the UUA Congregational Advocacy and Witness Department is encouraging area UU congregations to be involved, too!

Diverse artists, live music, food and dancing, fun and raffles, silent auction, singing and poetry
The Gala will support our trip to Haiti in July to build a school for 250 orphans. $20 per ticket
for more info: www.haitian-coalition.org
Sponsor: The Haitian Coalition of Somerville
Co-Sponsor: ASC Social Action Committee and First Parish Church Cambridge

Understanding and Reforming Today’s Media
An evening with Robert McChesney, co-founder of Free Press
Thursday April 7th, 7PM, Arlington Street Church
Sponsor: The Action Coalition for Media Education
Co-Sponsor: ASC Social Action Committee

All Souls Community Forum – Bankers, Brokers, Bubbles & Bailouts: An Economic Crisis Workshop. Presented by Jeannette Huezo of United for a Fair Economy. Saturday, April 17, 2 pm – 4 pm. At All Souls Church, 196 Elm Street, Braintree (Corner of Church and Elm). This workshop is designed to help us understand the policies and practices that led to last year’s financial meltdown. It explores what has gone wrong, and illustrates and demystifies our underlying economic structures.

Howard Zinn’s “The People Speak” – The All Souls Community Forum is pleased to present a special screening of the new Howard Zinn tribute film, “The People Speak,” a documentary based on Howard Zinn’s groundbreaking books A People’s History of the United States and Voices of a People’s History of the United States. The documentary shows the rich history of dissent in our nation’s history, and explores why it is so relevant and urgent today. Come hear the likes of Matt Damon, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Penn, Don Cheadle and many others pay tribute to a Boston Great.

Led by Hilary Allen, Community Engagement Manager at Boston Center for Community and Justice, and Meck Groot, MBD Social Justice Coordinator and former Co-Director of Women’s Theological Center.

Unitarian Universalists work hard against systems of domination and oppression. The needs created by these systems are enormous and the strategies for dealing with them perplexing. Those working for transformation can easily feel overwhelmed and spent.

Hopeful new perspectives and possibilities. Creating a bold new future. Join us to explore a new global vision built on Environmental Sustainability, Spiritual Fulfillment and Social Justice.

Saturday • February 27, 2010 • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (registration 8:30 - 9:00 AM)
First Parish in Concord • 20 Lexington Road, Concord, MA 01742
Accessible by MBTA Commuter Rail — Concord Depot stop
Co-sponsored by the Concord Clergy Laity Group (CCLG) and Concord CAN
Information: www.awakeningthedreamer.org

Social Action Forum: Housing and Homelessness -- Universalist Unitarian Church of Haverhill 978-372-5173. Guest Speaker: Leslie Lawrence, Associate Director Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless. This forum is designed to provide an overview on housing and homelessness and the challenges we face in the coming year as well as the unique rolls faith communities can play in raising awareness and taking action. There will also be a discussion on levels of social action and how to engage faith communities more deeply. Co-sponsored by the UU Church of Haverhill and UUMassAction. All are welcome.

Distribute "energy justice" information at local hospital. Another annual tradition. We provide low-income people with basic information about energy issues. Including information about fuel assistance and energy conservation.

Distribute "energy justice" information at local hospital. Another annual tradition. We provide low-income people with basic information about energy issues. Including information about fuel assistance and energy conservation.