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Want to reach out to the State Legislature for housing justice?
Come to GBIO's LOBBY DAY!
Thursday April 11, at 10:30am 
at the front steps of the State House at 24 Beacon Street in Boston

The Greater Boston Interfaith Organization (GBIO), of which United Parish is an active member, has been working for nearly three years on these critical housing issues:


 	
More funding for the state's woefully underfunded public housing portfolio of 41,500 units housing about 70,000 of our most vulnerable residents
 	
Local option for a Real Estate Transfer Fee assessing a small fee on high-end real estate sales, with proceeds going to support local affordable housing efforts
 	
Housing for citizens returning from incarceration



All these issues are getting close to successful outcomes, after months of campaigning by GBIO and others with the Governor's office and the Legislature.  We've made a difference!  But now is the time to bring our work home because the key budget and legislation decisions will be made in the next 2-3 months. 
 
If you can possibly make the time, please come to the front steps of the State House at 10:30am next Wednesday.  We will have about 30 minutes of music and some words of encouragement plus a brief training, and then we will split up and visit our own senators and representatives with one-page descriptions of the actions we want the Legislature to take.   
 
HERE IS THE REGISTRATION LINK   
 
Questions?  Contact GBIO Liaisons David Rockwell or Connor Israel at gbio@upbrookline.org.
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            [post_content] => WALK FOR HUNGER – MAY 5, 2024

Do you have enough to eat?  Are you willing to share?  You (and your friends!) can help others who have difficulty affording food by joining and/or contributing to Project Bread’s annual Walk for Hunger, the oldest charity pledge walk in the country and a long-time United Parish tradition.  This link connects to the United Parish Team page, where you can donate online.  You can also add your name as a team member, letting your friends know you are raising funds that help food pantries and many other food programs in Massachusetts throughout the year.

You can make your support visible as well by walking with us.  It’s fun!  The United Parish Team of walkers will meet at 8:30 am at church, take the Green Line to the Walk for Hunger gathering at Boston Common, and walk back to church together in time for our 11 am service.  The route goes through the Public Garden in its spring glory and down the Commonwealth Mall.  It’s an ideal time of year to walk together.

Beverly B. will attend coffee hours in April with information and will gladly accept contributions of cash or checks to “Project Bread.”  Checks can also be sent to the church office.

Come see pictures of past happy walkers!  Join us and live your faith by sharing! Contact Beverly at walkforhunger@upbrookline.org with any questions.


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            [post_content] => Poetry in America Screening and Conversation with TBZ Member Lisa New and Tracy K. Smith

Monday, April 8 at 7pm at Temple Beth Zion (TBZ) (1566 Beacon Street, Brookline).

Co-sponsored by United Parish in Brookline.

Join us for a screening and discussion of the 25-minute film, “Hill Country.” “Hill Country,” written by Tracy K. Smith, is a contemplative poem that explores connections between the divine, the natural world, and the human experience. It invites readers to reflect on the spiritual qualities of nature and the potential for witnessing the “holy” participating in ordinary moments of life. In this episode, both Rav Claudia and Rav Tiferet from Temple Beth Zion reflect on the meaning of Psalm 121 and its connection to this poem.

Poetry in America is an educational initiative and public television show that brings poetry into classrooms and living rooms around the world. Founded by Harvard Professor Emerita (and TBZ Member) Elisa New, this event is a platform for people of all and no faith traditions to connect and exchange insights with others who share their interests in faith, creativity, and the sacred qualities of the natural world. Visit tbzbrookline.org for more information.

Please register if attending in person:

https://tbz.shulcloud.com/form/Poetry%20in%20America%20Screening%20and%20Conversation

To join online, here's the Zoom link to share:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83785943475?pwd=RTV2dUgzY2VHaG1XQ3gwWjl4V01Idz09


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