At a well-attended event sponsored by the Interfaith Justice Committee of the Federated Church of Orleans and Am HaYam Havurah — “A Community Conversation: Firearms Violence – How Safe Are We?”— panelists relayed sobering statistics: In 2023 so far, more than 25,000 men, women and children have been victims of gun deaths, and more than … Continue reading Nauset Interfaith Association: A Faithful Response to Gun Violence
The Nauset Interfaith Association (nausetinterfaith.org) members are deeply concerned by the increase in antisemitic incidents and other expressions of hate. These have occurred throughout New England — including here on Cape Cod. The NIA, representing clergy and laity from 24 diverse congregations on the Lower and Outer Cape, is committed to interfaith relationships and justice … Continue reading Nauset Interfaith Association Statement on Antisemitism
The following draft statement of land sovereignty is being circulated to the 24 faith community members of NIA: The Nauset Interfaith Association and its faith communities gather on the often-unceded ancestral homeland of the Nauset and Monomoy people of the Wampanoag Nation. We recognize, honor, and support the Wampanoag in our midst. For background on … Continue reading Nauset Interfaith Association News
From July 2022 through March 31st, First Parish Brewster has given $13,339 to the organizations listed below as part of our Split Plate offering each Sunday. International Institute of New England $218, Girls Embracing Mothers (GEM) $421, The Black Ministerial Alliance of Greater Boston $403, MLK Action Team-Nauset Interfaith Association $365, Zion Union Heritage Museum … Continue reading Split Plate Generosity at FPBUU
The Unitarian Universalist Association has bylaws, just like congregations. One of the bylaws’ sections (Article 2) is UU Principles, Purposes, and Sources. The Universalists and Unitarians union agreed that specific ideas would be at the heart of what guides our faith. So, every 15 years, we study our principles, purposes, and sources and talk about … Continue reading Article II Study Commission How to Participate in the Article II Conversations
Tired of looking at that old car, truck or RV sitting in your driveway? Ready to let it go? How about turning it into a donation to First Parish Brewster! As the saying goes, one person’s trash is another’s treasure. So, if you, a friend, or a family member anywhere in the US, are ready … Continue reading Meetinghouse Motors
Several attendees at the Listening Session on 3/21/21 requested this list of the five guiding actions for reparation: Act to stop the systems and practices that cause harm. Change laws, institutions and systems to ensure that harm will not repeat. Acknowledge and apologize for the harm. Compensate those who were harmed, including descendants, family, and … Continue reading FPBUU Reparations Action Task Force
After adoption of the 8th Principle at our annual meeting, what next? There are many projects we could undertake “to accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions. Our conversations with many committees and working groups of FPBUU have opened up some ideas. Here are some examples: Review all church policies to see if they need any … Continue reading 8th Principle: So What Happens Next?
