Week of Events
Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony
Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony
In Bridgewater Center in front of the Academy Building with student and adult speakers from the African American community and a musical performance. UU Middleboro folks who attended last year said it was very moving. Co-sponsored by BCCR. https://www.bccrcivilrights.org/whats-next.html
Teen LGBTQ+ Peer Support and Social Group
Teen LGBTQ+ Peer Support and Social Group
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"
Adult LGBTQ+ Peer Support and Social Group
Adult LGBTQ+ Peer Support and Social Group
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"
Unpacking a History of Systemic Racism in the American Education System
Unpacking a History of Systemic Racism in the American Education System
Author/Educator Talk with Tiffany Jewell at the Middleborough Public Library on Zoom Author Tiffany Jewell highlights the inequities Black and Brown students face from preschool through college as she presents lessons and knowledge from her new book Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School. Tiffany Jewell is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of This Book Is Anti-Racist and The Antiracist Kid. Jewell is a Black biracial writer, twin sister, first generation American, cisgender mama, anti-bias antiracist (ABAR) educator. She is currently working on multiple book projects for readers of all ages. The talk is free but you must register: https://libraryc.org/midlib/49311?uMarketingSource=_LSC_IEN_04_4
Book Launch – Kimberly French Being Held in the Parish Hall!
Book Launch – Kimberly French Being Held in the Parish Hall!
A talk and reception with our own Kimberly French who coauthored, with Nancy Schwoyer and the late Rosemary Haughton, Radical Hospitality: Transforming Shelter, Home, and Community. Foreward by Chuck Collins.
Peace, Justice & Equality Vigil
Peace, Justice & Equality Vigil
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.
Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Celebration, commemoration, education. Speakers. Food and craft vendors. A partial list of entertainers includes Khakatay West African drumming and the Woodard Duo (jazz+). Children’s activities include puppet making, cookie decorating, and a Juneteenth story book trail.
be; Open House
be; Open House
36 North Bedford St, East Bridgewater, second door on left, first and second floor. Together with the other organizations they share their new space with Readings, reiki and massage. Refreshments provided by Bracks Grille & Tap and The Girls Brewery. Swag bags for the first 30 visitors. https://be-community.org/
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.