Category: social justice
“FIGHTING FOR LGBT RIGHTS IN UGANDA”
A Film and Lecture by Rev. Mark Kiyimba Saturday, September 21, 2019 at the First Parish UU Church, 50 School Street, Bridgewater – in the Upper Parish Hall Free Luncheon with the Guest Speaker at 12:30 PM Program at 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM The public is invited to a free event, a film and … Continue reading “FIGHTING FOR LGBT RIGHTS IN UGANDA”
Black Lives Matters Film Series – viewing of the movie Loving
Sign up at: https://www.facebook.com/events/621188178321017/ Come to a FREE viewing of the movie LOVING on Tuesday, February 26, at the First Parish UU Church School St, Bridgewater The story of Richard and Mildred Loving, a couple whose arrest for interracial marriage in 1960s Virginia began a legal battle that would end with the Supreme Court’s historic … Continue reading Black Lives Matters Film Series – viewing of the movie Loving
Warm Winter Clothing Donations Needed
The Clothes Closet at the Brockton UU Church needs donations of warm winter clothing, including boots and outer-wearer. These can be for any age and in any size but should be clean and in (at least) good condition. Donations may be left in the labeled plastic bin in the hallway between the Sanctuary and the … Continue reading Warm Winter Clothing Donations Needed
Transgender rights: a family’s journey
Presentations by Beryl and Vernon Domingo These presentations will explore gender identity, transgender rights, and the discrimination that transgender people face in their daily lives. It will also include steps that transgender allies can take to advance social and legal rights for transgender people. As parents of a transgender son, we share our own personal story … Continue reading Transgender rights: a family’s journey
PEACE SUNDAY SERVICE
Sunday, September 23 the morning worship service will be the 14th Annual First Parish Celebration of Peace in Conjunction with the United Nations International Day of Peace. Our theme will be Peace and Reconciliation. In recognition of Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday Vernon Domingo will share ideas about Mandiba (Mandela’s title), reconciliation and peace. The program … Continue reading PEACE SUNDAY SERVICE
COMMUNITY CLOSET
Community Closet is a ministry of the Five Point Cluster of Unitarian Universalist churches of Brockton, Easton, Canton, Foxboro, Sharon and Stoughton. It is physically located in the Brockton UU Church, 325 West Elm Street. A volunteer group of members from these churches do all the organizing, set up and hosting of this free clothing outlet. … Continue reading COMMUNITY CLOSET
SHARE THE PLATE – June 2018
The Share the Plate Charity for June will be the Bridgewater Fund. At the Water Service earlier this year we heard from Claudio, BSU student who was having a difficult time financially. Some students are struggling with rising costs. They need opportunities such as internships to make them more marketable after graduation and with state funding … Continue reading SHARE THE PLATE – June 2018
MARCH SHARE THE PLATE
The Share the Plate selection for March is UU Mass Action. This is our state UU social action group, whose Mission Statement is “We believe our faith calls us to change the world.” Some of the issues being supported this year are: Climate Justice, End Mass Incarceration, Economic Justice, and Immigrant Rights. It also has … Continue reading MARCH SHARE THE PLATE
Event Notice – Biodiversity for a Livable Climate
You are cordially invited to a FREE presentation by Biodiversity for a Livable Climate, a non-profit organization dedicated to reversing global warming by restoring the earth’s ecosystems. Bio4climate believes you too are concerned about the planet’s health and want to make a meaningful contribution to its rescue. TUESDAY APRIL 3, 2018 7:30 PM First Parish … Continue reading Event Notice – Biodiversity for a Livable Climate