Boston Metro

Democracy Now! host Amy Goodman at the Jamaica Plain Forum

05/16/2008 - 7:00pm
05/16/2008 - 9:00pm
Location:
First Church in Jamaica Plain, 6 Eliot St
Sponsoring Congregation:
First Church in Jamaica Plain

The Jamaica Plain Forum
Seating on a first-come basis

Independent media super-star, Amy Goodman, and her brother, independent journalist David Goodman, visit Boston on their 2008 tour for their new book “Standing up to the Madness: Ordinary Heroes in Extraordinary Times.” The co-authors will be sharing their experiences documenting grassroots movements for peace, justice and the environment all across the country. The book will be available for purchase at the event.
For more information please visit http://www.jamaicaplainforum.org

Spring Benefit Concert for UU Mass Action (Chamber Music)

05/17/2008 - 4:00pm
05/17/2008 - 6:00pm
Location:
First Parish Church Chelmsford, 2 Westford St. (On the common)
Sponsoring Congregation:
First Parish Church Chelmsford

See attached flyer

The Growing Divide: Inequality and the Roots of Economic Insecurity

05/03/2008 - 2:00pm
05/03/2008 - 4:00pm
Location:
Thayer Public Library, 798 Washington Street, Braintree, MA
Sponsoring Congregation:
All Souls Church - Braintree, First Parish Milton, United First Parish Quincy

Does it seem that it’s harder than ever to make ends meet? Find out about the massive shift of income and wealth that has taken place in the U.S. over the last twenty-five years. Consider what we can do to reverse this trend. This workshop, presented by United for a Fair Economy (www.faireconomy.org), has been presented in more than a thousand settings around the nation. Hosted by the Social Action/Environmental Committee of All Souls Church. For more information, visit www.allsoulsbraintree.org. or call 781-843-1388. Free. Donations will be accepted to provide the speaker’s fee.

Global Warming Cafe a the Jamaica Plain Forum

03/29/2008 - 1:00pm
03/29/2008 - 5:00pm
Location:
6 Eliot St, Jamaica Plain, Boston
Sponsoring Congregation:
First Church in Jamaica Plain

Brought to you by the Boston Climate Action Network and The Jamaica Plain Forum

Please RSVP your attendance to Sarah at globalwarmingcafejp@gmail.com

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The Global Warming Cafe is a powerful, new social change technology that enables us to experience the power of community. Rather than passively listening to experts, the Global Warming Cafe is an opportunity to:

* draw on your experience,
* actively reflect with others in your community, and
* find ways with others to take practical steps forward

Social Action Roundtable in Braintree

03/08/2008 - 9:45am
03/08/2008 - 12:00pm
Location:
196 Elm St. Braintree
Sponsoring Congregation:
All Souls Church UU in Braintree

Agenda will include

9:45 Coffee/refreshments
10:00 Roundtable - Sharing our Social Action projects – Bring your flyers and notices
11:00 Writing a Letter to the Editor Workshop

Flyer and bulletin announcement attached.

Youth Legislative Action Day

04/22/2008 - 8:30am
04/22/2008 - 3:30pm
Location:
First Church in Boston, 66 Marlborough Street, Boston
Sponsoring Congregation:
First Church in Boston

Attention UU Youth Groups! Make a real difference in the real world, by participating in the 5th annual Legislative Action Day sponsored by Promise the Children, Unitarian Universalist Service Committee and First Church in Boston. Click here for more information and a registration form.

Interfaith Pledge for Climate Action: A Day of Prayer & Advocacy

01/29/2008 - 10:00am
01/29/2008 - 11:00am
Location:
Nurses Hall, Mass Statehouse

Join us for prayer and advocacy.

Walden Pond Polar Bear Plunge

12/08/2007 - 2:00pm
12/08/2007 - 3:00pm
Location:
Walden Pond, Routes 126 and 2A in Concord

Take a dip in the winter waters of Walden Pond to help spread awareness about climate change. Global Warming Educational Network (GWEN) will be at Walden Pond from 2 – 3 PM to host this event. The media will be invited, so wear your best suit.

Promise the Children Legislative Action Day

04/22/2008 - 10:00am
04/22/2008 - 2:00pm
Location:
To be Announced
Sponsoring Congregation:
Promise the Children

More information to follow

Social Action Roundtable

12/08/2007 - 9:00am
12/08/2007 - 12:00pm
Location:
First Unitarian Society in Newton, 1326 Washington St.
Sponsoring Congregation:
First Unitarian Society in Newton

Agenda will include

9:00 Gathering and Opening Service
9:30 Roundtable - Sharing our Social Action projects – Bring your flyers and notices
10:45 UU Mass Action legislative Update
11:00 Speaker from C-Snap – Fuel for our Future/Impact of fuel cost on Hunger

Please RSVP Nancy at nancy.banks1@verizon.net if you will be attending.