An extensive listing of books, readings, movies, videos, websites, and podcasts. Compiled by Karen Browne-Courage for the Haydenville Congregational ChurchPeace and Justice Committee. Updated and expanded December 2021. CLICK HERE MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND THE BLACK COMMUNITYBelow is a link to a web site that addresses how racism causes mental health problems and resources available. The material is provided by Bradley Nance,…
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Peace and Justice Blog (Page 2)
The Poor People’s Assembly was and is a powerful 3 hour and 22 minute on-line event. This event represented the 140,000,000 poor and low income people of this country (43%) who are struggling. To watch the broadcast of the PPA go to www.June2020.org, scroll down to “Watch the Broadcast” and click on it. The Rev. Dr. Barber’s terrific speech/sermon can be found at…
New P&JSC Members: The Peace and Justice Steering Committee needs members; let Doug Renick know of your interest! Activities and Events of Interest Rise Up for Irida! At the Academy of Music!!!! March 21, 7:30 pm This is going to be an incredible event, and let’s all turn out to support Irida and the Unitarian Society. It’s Broadway songs led as a musical theater cabaret and singalong. You…
Posted June 2019 The Peace and Justice Steering Committee keeps our congregation aware of emerging and ongoing issues in our world, as well as opportunities for action. Some of the issues we have been bringing forward and groups we are working with are:•Support of immigrants targeted by ICE and the two immigrants in sanctuary at the UU of Northampton, andFirst Church in…
The following comes from Catholic Charities which is the refugee resettlement agency for refugees arriving in the Northampton area. The Haydenville “Circle of Care” is on hold but you’ll see below that there are opportunities to help with refugees. As a Church we are also helping support Irida, an immigrant facing deportation, who is in sanctuary with the UU Society of Northampton.…