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.)

Environmental Film Series
First Parish in Framingham
24 Vernon Street, Framingham

Sunday, May 17, 2009, 6:30 p.m.
Saved by the Sun
As the earth heats up at a dangerous rate and fossil fuels become scarcer, ordinary citizens and businesses are bypassing the federal government to lead the way in exploring a clean, renewable source of power: the sun. In this report, NOVA shines a light on how and why people across America and the world are “going solar”, using radiant energy of the sun to power homes, businesses, and entire communities.

Environmental Film Series
First Parish in Framingham
24 Vernon Street, Framingham

Sunday, April 26, 2009, 6:30 p.m.
Who Killed the Electric Car?
An electric car industry was developed in the U.S. in the 1990s but was then abandoned by big government and by business interests. This film describes how it happened, and how our car culture must turn again towards sustainable technology.

Environmental Film Series
First Parish in Framingham
24 Vernon Street, Framingham

Sunday, March 15, 2009, 6:30 p.m.
A Crude Awakening
Tells the story of how our civilization’s addiction to oil puts it on a collision course with geology. Compelling, intelligent, and highly entertaining, the film visits with the world’s top experts and comes to a startling, but logical conclusion – our industrial society, built on cheap and readily available oil, must be completely re-imagined and overhauled.

To Purchase Tickets:
Send your payment to the UCMH Church, attention Holly Near Benefit Concert.
PO Box 176; Hudson, MA 01749
Or Call 978-562-9180

For 7:15 p.m. Talk PLUS Concert
$35 per person, available only in advance

Please see mbd/uua.org for details.

Agenda

8:45 - 9 -- sign in and coffee

9 - 9:15 -- readings and song

9:15 - 9:45 -- talk by Nancy Banks followed by Q & A

9:45 - about 11:30 -- listen to and give reports (can include questions that perhaps others could help answer)

We are having our "Green Sanctuary Sunday" and have Emily Boedecker, the Outreach Director from the Vermont Nature Conservancy is speaking to us on "the Why's of Land Conservation". As you probably know, Vermont is a leader in environmental education and Emily is part of this exciting work. The service will end at 11:30, but Emily will be available for Q&A during coffee hour which immediately follows the service.

Agenda will include

9:00 Coffee/refreshments
9:30 Worship
9:45 Roundtable - Sharing our Social Action projects – Bring your flyers and notices
10:30 Break
10:45 Community Organizing Workshop
12:00 UU Mass Legislative Update/Wrap-up

Flyer is attached.

The Dances of Universal Peace are joyous and meditative circle dances honoring the spiritual traditions of the world. The dances use simple folk movements along with songs and chants from the world's sacred traditions. All the dances are taught during the session so no prior experience is necessary. All are welcome!!!

For more information contact Amina or Arif at krleininger@comcast.net