Why We Walk The Mother’s Day Walk for Peace is the principal fundraiser for the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute (LDBPI), a major force for peace and healing. Its founder, President and CEO Chaplain Clementina Chéry, is a dynamic, resolute, and loving woman who has built an outstanding organization through her many years of leadership. … Continue reading Focus on Social Justice: A Walk for Healing and Peace
In 2017, Follen overwhelmingly voted to become an intentionally antiracist congregation (PDF). The Racial and Economic Justice Group (REJG) is fulfilling that commitment by working with community organizations in town such as the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington (ABCL), the Lexington History Museums (LHM), and LexSeeHer to promote public events and support the research … Continue reading Focus on Social Justice: Follen Partners with Lexington Organizations to Promote Black History and Culture
Follen’s Racial and Economic Justice Group (REJG) works in many ways to connect Follen with the UU Urban Ministry (UUUM) in Roxbury, whose mission is to “work across race and place to dismantle racism and white supremacy culture and to advance racial, social, and economic justice.” UUUM’s mission aligns with Follen’s May 2017 resolution challenging … Continue reading Focus on Social Justice: UUUM Roxbury-Lexington Connections — Celebrating the Best Hopes of Our Country
We Aren’t Supposed to Notice One doesn’t have to be a scholar of American history to understand that for centuries legislation, budgets, executive authority, and state laws have supported practices that help those in power sustain their control and wealth at citizens’ expense. A few examples from the last century include Jim Crow Laws, the … Continue reading Focus on Social Justice: Money, Official Acts, and Malignancy
Meet Reggie REJG If you’ve heard a Follenite mention “Reggie,” chances are it was not to name a person, but rather REJG, the Racial and Economic Justice Group, a subgroup of SJAT (Social Justice Action Team). REJG is guided by its mission to work within Follen and in the broader community to advance racial, economic, … Continue reading Focus on Social Justice: It Is Not (Was Never) Okay
through April 30
The fundamental assurances of due process and equal protection embodied in the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights apply to every person, regardless of immigration status. As Unitarian Universalists, we affirm the inherent worth and dignity of every person. The past 14 months have seen a steady erosion of these rights, and it is up … Continue reading Focus on Social Justice: Immigrant Rights and Due Process Are Everyone’s Issues
Thursday, March 26
In addition to joining the efforts of LexRAP and Follen’s Immigration and Sanctuary Group to help local Afghan, Venezuelan, and Haitian families acclimate to the United States, you can: Help immigrants get out of detention by donating bond money to the Beyond Bond and Legal Defense Fund. Become a bond sponsor with BIJAN (Boston Immigration … Continue reading Focus on Social Justice: What Can You Do to Pursue Justice for Immigrants?
Over the years there have been many ways at Follen to support our immigrant neighbors. Follenites have been working with LexRAP to support 2 Haitian families who had been housed in nearby hotels. Some recent accomplishments include ensuring that they have legal representation and that the children have opportunities to attend summer camp. In addition … Continue reading Focus on Social Justice: The Many Faces of Immigration
