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!

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

New Sanctuary Movement: An Interfaith Conference
Toward a More Compassionate National Debate on Immigration
Keynote Speaker: Elena Letona: A Revolution of Values
Workshops: Root Cause of Immigration, Our Faith and Immigration History, Immigrant Voices and Stories, Border Issues.
Sunday, April 10th, 1-5PM, Church of the Covenant, 67 Newbury Street, Boston

The First Parish in Malden, Universalist, presents a “Love Fest” on Sunday, February 13, from 10:30 am. – 1 p.m. in conjunction with the nationwide “Standing on the Side of Love” advocacy campaign sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Association.
The family event begins at the 10:30 worship service with music, readings, and poetry devoted to love. At 11:30 the party begins with a potluck brunch, music, and dancing. Music is provided by Malden’s DJ Nomadik.

Common Security Club Facilitator Training, Boston

BUILDING RESILIENT CONGREGATIONS AND COMMUNITIES
Starting a Common Security Club to Face Economic and Ecological Change Together

A One Day Workshop for Facilitators
Jan 22, 10 AM - 4 PM, Lunch Provided

Who Should Come: People with experience in leading any small groups. No other expertise needed.

The Training: We will introduce you to a 6-session curriculum designed to launch your Club. It’s simple, participatory and truly rewarding.

Stand Against Racism – Friday, April 30th

The YWCA is sponsoring an Anti-Racism event on Friday April 30th. All are welcome to attend! The intent is to help people who are committed to eliminating racism network and learn about what each other is doing. This event is intended to be a kick-off event with the hope that organizations will continue to educate and work for change throughout the year.

9:00 – 10:00 AM Tim Wise will speak at the YWCA (One Salem Sq. Worcester, next to the public Library, off of Main St.)

Mark your calendar to meet newly elected UUA President Peter Morales on Friday, May 21st, from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Newton Unitarian Church (1326 Washington St., West Newton). Elected at the 2009 General Assembly, Reverend Morales is the first Latino President of the UUA. Rev. Morales will outline ways to grow Unitarian Universalism, and his vision for the UUA. Reception to follow. $25 suggested donation to UUMassAction (sponsor of UU Advocacy Day on Wed., April 28th from 10-2 at the UUA and the State House).

Meet Peter Morales by video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNENOiJOFJM

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.