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At First Church we believe that all life is valuable and should be treated justly on a clean and healthy planet.

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  • Environmental Justice with Dave Deese
    Environmental Justice with Dave Deese
    Environmental Justice with Dave Deese
    Wed, Oct 16
    Library
    Oct 16, 2024, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Library, 404 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA 02478, USA
    Oct 16, 2024, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Library, 404 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA 02478, USA
    Join David Deese for a talk on environmental justice, exploring topics like energy, the environment, and climate (in)justice on Wednesday, October 16, at 7:30 pm in the Library. Register with David Deese at deese@bc.edu today.
  • American Discord and Election Politics with Scott Ferson
    American Discord and Election Politics with Scott Ferson
    American Discord and Election Politics with Scott Ferson
    Fri, Oct 18
    Parish Hall
    Oct 18, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Parish Hall, 404 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA 02478, USA
    Oct 18, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Parish Hall, 404 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA 02478, USA
    Join Scott Ferson for a discussion on American Discord and Election Politics, with insights and updates on what to expect in the upcoming election. Friday, October 18, 7:30 pm, Parish Hall. Contact Lillian Anderson at landerson@uubelmont.org. Registration required.
  • Restore the Right to Shelter Action (And Halloween Movie Night)
    Restore the Right to Shelter Action (And Halloween Movie Night)
    Restore the Right to Shelter Action (And Halloween Movie Night)
    Sun, Oct 27
    First Parish Arlington
    Oct 27, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    First Parish Arlington, 630 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02476, USA
    Oct 27, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    First Parish Arlington, 630 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02476, USA
    Gov. Healey changed MA's family shelter policy forcing families out of shelter. Join FCB Youth Group, UUMA, MA Coalition for the Homeless, and others on October 27 at 5 pm for a youth-led night of action urging leaders to restore the right to shelter. All are welcome, registration is encouraged.
  • Social Action Gift Fair
    Social Action Gift Fair
    Social Action Gift Fair
    Sun, Dec 08
    Upper Gathering Hall +
    Dec 08, 2024, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Upper Gathering Hall +, 404 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA 02478, USA
    Dec 08, 2024, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Upper Gathering Hall +, 404 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA 02478, USA
    Shop unique gifts and support social action at FCB on December 8, 12:00 - 4:00 pm! Interested in selling or know artists who might be? Contact saraoaklander@gmail.com for more info.
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Social Action Announcements and Resources

Social Action Committee

The Social Action Committee’s mission is to lead our congregation to act on our values of promoting justice, peace, and inclusion. To this end, we invite you to learn about and contribute to our current priorities. Please consider attending one of our monthly meetings via Zoom on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Consider choosing one of our priorities to commit to. We welcome your participation!! To attend a meeting or to learn more, please contact SAC for more information.

FCB Green

FCB Green is a sub-committee of the Social Action Committee, and are committed to climate justice. 

By joining FCB’s Climate Action group you will receive a monthly email with notices about opportunities to participate in events and actions responding to the climate crisis!

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