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From Our Friends at MCNAA in Recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day:
The Massachusetts Center for Native American Awareness (MCNAA) recognizes that indigenous inventions; words and language; farming techniques and other technology; cuisine and new foods, cooking techniques, etc. were introduced to the world through “contact.” We acknowledge that this exchange and introduction to Europe and the rest of the world was primarily facilitated by one contact in particular. Every year, there is a national holiday commemorating the arrival of Christopher Columbus to the shores of the North American continent. Given that awareness of Indigenous First Nations People history, culture, and contributions is almost invisible in American society and school curriculum, AND that available historical evidence shows the atrocities Columbus committed to indigenous people, we, the MCNAA, support the observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and the abolishment of Columbus Day.
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A Better Future For Israelis & Palestinians: Affirming the Sacredness of All Human Life (4-Part Series)
Wednesday, Oct 13, 2021, 7:30pm - 9pm (and continuing)
Online via Zoom
The Islamic Council of New England [ICNE] and Boston Workers Circle [BWC] have come together to create a speaker series titled: "A Better Future for Israelis and Palestinians - Affirming the Sacredness of All Human Life."
This 4-part series will provide opportunities for us as Jews, Muslims and Christians to consider many perspectives and narratives from which to think about the current situation in Israel and Palestine. We hope that our understanding of the forces that created the situation will deepen, that we will be able to open our hearts and minds to each other, acknowledge the past and current injustices of the situation in Israel and Palestine and become part of the solution as advocates for peace and justice in the region.
You are invited to join us for any one of the discussions, or all four.
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In Celebration of Rumi
Saturday, November 6, 2021, 7:30pm
Online via Zoom
For the 21st year, Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries, through its Ruah Interfaith Spirituality Program, is presenting an evening of music, the whirling of dervishes, and inspiring readings from the work of 13th century Sufi mystic Jalaluddin Rumi, whose poetry is filled with a longing for God the Friend and the Beloved.
Rumi (1207-1273) has become the best-selling poet in America. Born in what is now Afghanistan, Rumi lived most of his life in Turkey. His poetic images cross boundaries of time, space, religion and culture, bringing inspiration and guidance.
Already experienced in the mysticism of the Islamic dervishes, in middle age Rumi was transformed from sober ascetic/scholar to ecstatic poet by the presence of the wandering dervish Shams of Tabriz. When left in longing for his beloved companion Shams, Rumi turned around a pole as poetry flowed through him. He transformed this whirling movement into a spiritual practice that is called Sema (listening).
Preceding the whirling prayer, we will be treated to readings from Rumi’s poetry. The Sema will be accompanied by the beautiful sound of the ney and other instruments with our friends from Orkestra Marhaba.
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Upcoming Community Events |
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Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories
Starting today, you can buy tickets for the MFA’s newest exhibition “Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories.” Opening October 10, the exhibition upends expectations about traditional quilt displays and tells inclusive, human stories that articulate a rich story of our shared history. Made by an under-recognized diversity of artistic hands and minds from the 17th century to today, including female and male, known and unidentified, urban and rural makers; immigrants; and Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, and LGBTQIA+ Americans, the quilts on view range from family heirlooms to acts of political protest, each with its own story to tell.
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125th Annual Boston Marathon
Monday, October 11, 2021, 8am
Boston champions will race from Hopkinton to Boston on October 11 in the first fall edition of the Boston Marathon.
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Indigenous Peoples' Day Newton's Ceremonial Celebration
Monday, October 11, 2021, 12 - 5pm
Albemarle Park, 250 Albemarle Road, Newton, MA
Everyone is welcome to attend Newton's first Indigenous Peoples' Day Ceremonial Celebration! This free, family-centered event will feature numerous Indigenous artists from all around the Northeast - singers, poets, musicians, painters and more! Come learn about Indigenous businesses and nonprofits, participate in a talking circle, and enjoy delicious food from Indigenous food trucks!
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Virtual Homeless Youth Providers Engaging Together (HYPET) Meeting
Thursday, October 14, 2021, 10 - 11:30am
Online via Zoom
Our October guest speaker will be Marie Elianor from the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley. Marie is the Project Director for Rising to the Challenge, and will provide an overview of Rising to the Challenge, share updates and data on the plan's progress, and also discuss available resources for youth and young adults. In the meantime, you can learn more about Rising to the Challenge on the City of Boston's website.
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Champions of the Charles Gala with Keynote Sen. Ed Markey
Thursday, October 14, 2021, 6pm
Royal Sonesta, Cambridge Riverside Terrace
Charles River Watershed Association cordially invites you to our 9th Annual Champions of the Charles Gala, a celebration of river advocates and supporters who share a common vision of a fully restored, fully protected, healthy, resilient Charles River Watershed.
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Episcopal City Mission - 2021 Annual Meeting
Saturday, October 16, 2021, 9am - 12pm
Online via Zoom
You are cordially invited to our 177th Annual Meeting. Each year, ECM's members gather to conduct business and learn how we can better partner in the work of God's transforming love for racial and economic justice in Massachusetts. This year, despite COVID keeping us physically distant, we will gather. During this year’s meeting, we will elect ECM Board members, hear about ECM's work, and engage with your community's journey for racial and economic justice. We need you there to learn how the Spirit is moving in our Diocese and how we can be more supportive of your work.
We will gather via zoom on October 16th, from 9am-12pm. The day will begin with prayer and a business meeting, including an address by ECM's President, the Rt. Rev. Alan Gates. Following this, ECM's Executive Director, the Rev. Arrington Chambliss, will offer a presentation about this last year and where our mission alignment process is guiding us. The event will conclude with an experiential learning session that introduces participants to ECM's Justice Network.
In the past year, ECM's Justice Network has brought together Episcopalians, grassroots, and faith-rooted leaders monthly for conversations about how the Church can seek justice. We share what works and identify opportunities to act - collectively or individually in our communities. This Justice Network Gathering will conclude our discussions of Healing Justice, focusing on the importance of repentance and healing. We will feature a speaker whose experience will invite us to examine our role in repentance and repair within racial and economic justice.
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"Allyship as An Active Way of Life" with Whitney Parnell
Thursday, October 21, 2021 11:30am - 1pm ET
Learn about what "allyship" is and what it isn't & prepare to be informed, challenged, and inspired. This FREE 90 minute presentation will introduce you to a framework for understanding allyship “as an active way of life that utilizes bridge-building to ensure equality, opportunity, and inclusion for everyone.”
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Harvest Festival: Our Religious Connections to Land, Food, and Place
Sunday, October 24, 2021, 2:00 - 5:00pm
In-person (exact location will be shared with participants once they sign up)
Did you know that harvest—the season of gathering crops after a successful summer of farming, often to be stored for the winter—is tied to religious practices in many traditions? In this program, we’re going to think together about the ways that our faiths have integrated the importance of land, food, and place to how we connect to the Divine. We’ll also consider how religious traditions are responding to the climate crisis today, and what resources we have in our religious traditions to take action. And of course, we’ll have a lot of fun along the way!
For youth/families with questions, or for educators/youth group leaders interested in joining Community Workshops as a group, email megan@kids4peaceboston.org.
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Faith Over Fear Training: Equipping faith leaders to more effectively counter anti-Muslim discrimination
October 26 - 29, 2021, 3 - 4:30pm ET
The Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign is a national multi-religious coalition based campaign that equips, connects, and mobilizes faith communities to address anti-Muslim discrimination and racism in the United States. The Faith Over Fear training will deepen your understanding of the Islamophobia Industry, it's connection with our country's long history of racism and religious intolerance, and how these work to keep us divided and afraid of each other. We discuss how anti-Muslim discrimination works on the interpersonal and institutional/political level. We then share strategies and examples of people who are changing hearts and minds in the community. This training is offered online with both self-guided content (videos, articles, and reflective exercises) and four 90 min live zoom discussions. During the live discussions we will dig deeper into the content through small group discussions and strategize together on how to address anti-Muslim discrimination in your community. This training is FREE. Registration and more information is on our website:
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BMA TenPoint Virtual Gala
Thursday, October 28, 2021, 6 - 7pm
On Thursday October 28, BMA TenPoint will host our 2021 Fall Gala. The theme is Emerging Stronger By Faith. Our gala will be a virtual event from 6-7 pm. This year, we will celebrate resiliency as we continue to push through COVID, creating new partnerships and impacting our communities. Funds raised through the gala provide critical resources that allow us to offer programs and services to deserving children and families.
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CAIR-MA 7th Annual Gala
Saturday, October 30, 2021, 7:30pm
Registration is now open for our 2021 Gala, which this year will again be a fully virtual event taking place on Saturday, October 30th at 7:30 pm. In addition to hearing reflections on the importance of CAIR-MA's work by local community leaders, they'll be joined by one of the most prominent Muslims in America: Ustadha Yasmin Mogahed, with a motivational message by Dr. Altaf Husain. Please Register Today and put the invite on your calendar!
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Music for Peace: Introducing Samuel Andonian and Alice Chenyang Xu
Saturday, October 30, 2021, 7:30 pm EDT
Harvard-Epworth Methodist Church, 1555 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge
In the first concert of Music for Peace’s 2021-2022 season, we present Samuel Andonian and Alice Chenyang Xu, playing a variety of music ranging from Bach through Clara Schumann to contemporary Shulamit Ran. “In planning the Music for Peace Series, I look to established artists as well as young talent. This season we open with two of the brightest stars of the concert world. You will not want to miss this performance,” said Victor Rosenbaum, music director of the series. The concert will be performed live at Harvard-Epworth Methodist Church for a limited number of socially distanced attendees, who must already have completed their COVID-19 vaccinations and be masked during the event. It will also be livestreamed for those who prefer to watch online from home, or if the number of in-person attendees has been reached.
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Tenth Annual Needham Diversity Summit (NDS 10.0)
Sunday, November 14, 2021, 12pm
Online via Zoom
Keynote Speaker: Professor Gary Bailey is currently a Professor of Practice at Simmons School of Social Work and at the Simmons School of Nursing. At the School of Social Work he coordinates the Dynamics of Racism and Oppression sequence. He chairs the School of Social Work Awards Committee; is Chair of the Simmons University Black Administrators, Faculty and Staff Council (BAFAS); is a member of the Simmons Faculty Senate; is vice chair of the Simmons President’s Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council (PDIAC) and co-Chaired the Simmons University Initiative on Human Rights and Social Justice.
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- HEAR Needham leaders, residents & students share their diverse journeys,
- ATTEND 8+ interactive, breakout sessions on topical issues and what’s next in activism,
- BE INSPIRED by multimedia video & musical presentations and MORE.
The Needham Diversity Summit is a wonderful event that brings together community leaders, friends, neighbors, and students to explore, foster, strengthen, and celebrate Needham’s diversity – of socioeconomic status, race, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnic identity, age and ability.
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