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

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.

Ending Homelessness: Recent Successes and the Next Steps

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.

We will sleep out in tents on the Boston Common on April 21, to show our commitment for strong leadership in Massachusetts against rapid, catastrophic climate change. We sleep out because our homes are powered by dirty electricity, and we oppose its contribution to the greenhouse effect.

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

March to the State House
Call for 100% Clean Electricity in Massachusetts by 2020! Monday morning, March 29th
All are invited to join any or all portions of this event

Sunday
2:30pm Welcome, Tent Set-Up
3:00pm Team Building Games

RALLY
4:00PM Speakers include Cambridge City Councilors, Students, and Former Seattle Mayor Greg Nickles
5:00pm Groups Break-Outs: Visioning the Leadership Campaign into Summer and Fall
6:00pm Non-Violent Civil Disobedience Training
7:00pm Potluck Dinner
8:00pm Live Music!
9:30 pm - Team Building & Discussion Forum
11:00 pm - Tent Tme

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.