The celebration will be held at Central Square Bridgewater UCC Church, 71 Central Square, in the sanctuary Emcee MJ, music by Jae V and Percy C Sponsored by Bridgewater PRIDE.
71 Central Square, Bridgewater This group is an opportunity to get to know your peers, support one another, share challenges, celebrate, seek support, play games & be;
71 Central Square, Bridgewater This is a group for queer adults to gather, find support, share, socialize and build community.
“be;” is a new group founded and led by LBGTQ+ leaders to provide a safe, affirming and open space for the LGBTQ+ and Adults with Differing Abilities to “gather, create, support, heal and come together.” They hold a monthly Parent/Caretaker support group on the first Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 at 71 Central Square, Bridgewater, and various social and creative gatherings featuring activities such as karaoke. https://be-community.org/
This opportunity will be held on 2 dates:April 7 after church, 12:30-2:30 pmApril 8, 4-6 pm What Will You Do to Help Preserve Democracy? It's no secret that authoritarian impulses have made themselves known in national politics in recent years and have attracted a shocking number of adherents. It's no exaggeration that these developments have placed the actual survival of our democratic system at risk. Democracy allows ordinary American citizens to determine the persons and policies that will guide us into the future we desire. Encouraging widespread participation in local, state and national elections supports the survival of democracy. Our principles affirm
The Team brings news and information to the congregation about social justice events and activities being held in our community, offers training and runs events that are of major interest to church members, and actively supports several local organizations including Bridgewater Committee for Civil Rights (BCCR). The Brockton Chapter of the NAACP, the Matthew Mission Food Pantry, and Sustainable Middleboro. The Social Justice Team meets every other Friday.
Every vote counts! In many ways, local elections affect your life even more than state and national elections. To find your polling place, go to https://www.sec.state.ma.us/wheredoivotema/
We continue scheduling weekly ½ hour vigils on Saturday mornings from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon on the church lawn. All are invited to join in. Contact Dody Adkins-Perry (adkinsperry@gmail.com) with any questions.
and April 8, 4:00-6:00 pm
The Social Justice Team invites all members and friends to participate in our Get Out the Vote project. Bring any favorite pens and/or fine-tipped markers. (While we will be following a prescribed script, we’re encouraged to enliven it with color.). See Lois Aldrich or Dody Adkins-Perry.
This opportunity will be held on 2 dates:April 7 after church, 12:30-2:30 pmApril 8, 4-6 pm What Will You Do to Help Preserve Democracy? It's no secret that authoritarian impulses have made themselves known in national politics in recent years and have attracted a shocking number of adherents. It's no exaggeration that these developments have placed the actual survival of our democratic system at risk. Democracy allows ordinary American citizens to determine the persons and policies that will guide us into the future we desire. Encouraging widespread participation in local, state and national elections supports the survival of democracy. Our principles affirm
UUMassAction has launched an Immigration Justice Campaign. The UUMA Immigrant Justice Team meets monthly. You need not attend all meetings. Join UUs across MA to work towards immigration justice. RSVP HERE
71 Central Square, Bridgewater This group is an opportunity to get to know your peers, support one another, share challenges, celebrate, seek support, play games & be;
71 Central Square, Bridgewater This is a group for queer adults to gather, find support, share, socialize and build community.
Deep canvassing is a proven, research-based method for organizing conversations that persuade people and create long-lasting change of hearts and minds. It focuses on what is shared first, expressing empathy, understanding underlying emotional needs, responding to what they’re starting with, and then moving from there, asking questions to understand better, etc. Join Indivisible and the Deep Canvass Institute for 101 training on the basics of this conversation method. To register:https://indivisible.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqd-ChqjgvHNOmgE4M1-j9omIzgtMCTl8b#/registration For more information:https://docs.google.com/document/d/13nY_EIDVYqJCHE4EYpB91yeQ8Hyd0zbvEbMXGZCk05A/edit#heading=h.ne054hm4sefi
We continue scheduling weekly ½ hour vigils on Saturday mornings from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon on the church lawn. All are invited to join in. Contact Dody Adkins-Perry (adkinsperry@gmail.com) with any questions.
36 North Bedford Street, East Bridgewater, 2nd floor, 2nd door on the left This group is an opportunity to get to know your peers, support one another, share challenges, celebrate, seek support, play games & be; 978-809-2245, speak or text to "J"
36 North Bedford Street, East Bridgewater, 2nd floor, 2nd door on the left This is a group for queer adults to gather, find support, share, socialize and build community. 978-809-2245, speak or text to "J"
Middleborough Public Library, 102 North Main Street in person, or on Zoom Kitty Hendricks-Miller (Nenaweetah) of the Mashpee Wampanoag Education Department will offer a glimpse into traditional foods and cooking methods to teens and adults, age 14 and up. Besides discussing seasonal and sustainable foods, she will be cooking Quail Soup with Vegetables and Spring Greens. Registration is required; call 508-946-2470. https://midlib.org/events/2024/02/28/glimpse-wampanoag-foodways-and-cooking-demonstration
On Zoom In this episode of the Dock C. Bracy Let's Talk Series, noted author and documentarian Ric Murphy explores the untold story from the arrival of the first Africans in the 17th century to their descendants in the Revolutionary War. Sliding scale donation requested but not required. To register and for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-the-arrival-of-the-first-africans-in-america-to-their-descendants-tickets-810765941757 http://dcbcenter.org/events
We are writing postcards to registered voters in districts that have low voting rates and have historically been disenfranchised. We’re using a tested script, so it’s easy, no creativity required (though we’re encouraged to use colored pens, if we want, to enliven our handwritten cards). Currently we are writing cards to Georgia in time for their May 21 primary. The goal is to establish a habit of voting and also to give voters time to resolve any issues they may encounter with required voter i.d. cards, or other obstacles to their voting, before November. We are working with the experienced
Local discussion of the "Move Them to your Side" webinar that streamed on Zoom a week ago, for interested members and friends of the congregation. It is highly recommended but not mandatory that you attend the April 11 webinar first. Anyone on the Social Justice Team should be able to give you the Zoom link.
The Team brings news and information to the congregation about social justice events and activities being held in our community, offers training and runs events that are of major interest to church members, and actively supports several local organizations including Bridgewater Committee for Civil Rights (BCCR). The Brockton Chapter of the NAACP, the Matthew Mission Food Pantry, and Sustainable Middleboro. The Social Justice Team meets every other Friday.
At the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Government Center at 29 Holland Mill Road, Mashpee (off Great Neck Road just south of #483). The Tribe invites us to the Honor the Earth Fair featuring exhibitors and vendors with a shared mission to protect and preserve the ancestral homelands of the Mashpee Wampanoag. Free and open to the public, the Fair is co-hosted by the Native Land Conservancy (NLC) and the Mashpee Wampanoag Natural Resources Department. Festivities will include opening remarks by Chief Earl Mills, Jr, cultural crafts, traditional singing and dancing, and activities for children. For more information on the Fair: https://mashpeewampanoagtribe-nsn.gov/contact-us
We continue scheduling weekly ½ hour vigils on Saturday mornings from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon on the church lawn. All are invited to join in. Contact Dody Adkins-Perry (adkinsperry@gmail.com) with any questions.
We are writing postcards to registered voters in districts that have low voting rates and have historically been disenfranchised. We’re using a tested script, so it’s easy, no creativity required (though we’re encouraged to use colored pens, if we want, to enliven our handwritten cards). Currently we are writing cards to Georgia in time for their May 21 primary. The goal is to establish a habit of voting and also to give voters time to resolve any issues they may encounter with required voter i.d. cards, or other obstacles to their voting, before November. We are working with the experienced
36 North Bedford Street, East Bridgewater, 2nd floor, 2nd door on the left This group is an opportunity to get to know your peers, support one another, share challenges, celebrate, seek support, play games & be; 978-809-2245, speak or text to "J"
36 North Bedford Street, East Bridgewater, 2nd floor, 2nd door on the left This is a group for queer adults to gather, find support, share, socialize and build community. 978-809-2245, speak or text to "J"
Have you ever been inside a whale? Or tried out an induction cooktop? Been to a big event held in a safe, enclosed space (the High School gym), so your children can explore kid-friendly, fun educational activities while you explore the nuts and bolts of achieving a more comfortable house--warm in winter, cool in summer--without breaking the bank?
We continue scheduling weekly ½ hour vigils on Saturday mornings from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon on the church lawn. All are invited to join in. Contact Dody Adkins-Perry (adkinsperry@gmail.com) with any questions.
36 North Bedford Street, East Bridgewater, 2nd floor, 2nd door on the left This group is an opportunity to get to know your peers, support one another, share challenges, celebrate, seek support, play games & be; 978-809-2245, speak or text to "J"
36 North Bedford Street, East Bridgewater, 2nd floor, 2nd door on the left This is a group for queer adults to gather, find support, share, socialize and build community. 978-809-2245, speak or text to "J"
Ari Berman is the author of Minority Rule: The Right-Wing Attack on the Will of the People- And the Fight to Resist It. Noelle Damico, Director of Social Justice at the Workers Circle, will moderate. Sponsored by Workers Circle. For more information and to register: https://www.circle.org/events/minorityrulewithariberman?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=27fcb3b6-2f23-4192-be48-85f66bfcd8d3 Registration is required. Event is free; donations are requested.
“be;” is a new group founded and led by LBGTQ+ leaders to provide a safe, affirming and open space for the LGBTQ+ and Adults with Differing Abilities to “gather, create, support, heal and come together.” They hold a monthly Parent/Caretaker support group on the first Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 at 71 Central Square, Bridgewater, and various social and creative gatherings featuring activities such as karaoke. https://be-community.org/
The Team brings news and information to the congregation about social justice events and activities being held in our community, offers training and runs events that are of major interest to church members, and actively supports several local organizations including Bridgewater Committee for Civil Rights (BCCR). The Brockton Chapter of the NAACP, the Matthew Mission Food Pantry, and Sustainable Middleboro. The Social Justice Team meets every other Friday. Contact Dody Adkins-Perry if you would like the Zoom link to join the Social Justice Team meeting.
We continue scheduling weekly ½ hour vigils on Saturday mornings from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon on the church lawn. All are invited to join in. Contact Dody Adkins-Perry (adkinsperry@gmail.com) with any questions.
20 West Street, East Bridgewater Star Wars themed extravaganza: May the 4th Be With You! "Come dressed as your favorite character or just come be part of the Universe with us." Catered food; DJ; Fun https://be-community.org/event/may-the-4th-be-with-you-be-social/
Note: The church calendar contains some events that are not open to everyone, so that we can plan for building use. Open events are shown on the home page. Click on an event to show the full description.
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