Working
Social-Justice Groups:
Anti-Oppression
Groups
Anti-Racism
This
group examines our own internalized and institutional racism, and seeks to become
better aligned and forge stronger relationships with communities of color on Cape
Cod.
Welcoming
Congregation
This
group is a ministry to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people both within
and outside First Parish Brewster. Its mission is to educate our church community
about homophobia and bias and move toward greater unity and celebration of LGBT
life.
One
Earth, One People Project
One
Earth’s vision of peace focuses on promoting education and support for the Mashpee
Wampanoags. Our goal is to deepen the relationship between our communities and
increase our effectiveness as allies. We celebrate recognition of the tribe as
a sovereign Nation.
Political
Justice
End
Torture Now
We
come together to bring an end to torture by anyone, anywhere. We offer creative,
prayerful events to raise awareness about US involvement in torture and the effects
of torture on victims, perpetrators and bystanders.
Economic
Justice
Food
Certificate Program
The
foundation of the Social Justice work at FPB – this program raises most of the
money that funds many of our efforts. For every dollar each of us spends when
buying Stop and Shop of Shaw / Star grocery cards at face value – FPB gets 5%
from the supermarket to use for our work, averaging over $6,000 per year for SJC
work. We can ALL do this. Sold every Sunday in the Parish Room after the service!!!
Noah
Shelter Food Project
Members
of the congregation provide a meal for our local homeless shelter once monthly.
Food is brought to the church on Saturday and delivered to the shelter. Sign
up at the counter!
Overnights
of Hospitality
The
first Tuesday of each month, Fellowship Hall becomes and overnight shelter for
women who are homeless. Our volunteers help make their stay as comfortable, safe
and enjoyable as possible.
HEED
Fund
This
fund grants emergency aid (heat, food, electric) to FPB members and non-members.
Monies are also sent to the Lower Cape Outreach and Interfaith Council for the
homeless.
Covenant
to Care for Foster Families
This
group provides support and encouragement for two families providing foster care
for children on Cape Cod.
Habitat
for Humanity
Dedicated
to building affordable housing, our Cape Cod chapter recently completed its 50th
home. Special projects include youth and women’s build projects.
Education
ESOL
(English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Volunteers
teach basic language skills to students in Hyannis in evening classes. This program
has provided assistance to hundreds of students who have benefited from improved
communication skills.
UU
United Nations Envoy
Provides
education to UU’s about the structure, functions and actions of the United Nations.
We are a local chapter of a national group that relies on membership of individual
UU churches. Come learn with us!
Environmental
Green
Sanctuary Project
Mindful
of the degradation of our each and atmosphere, we can modify common practices
to preserve the integrity of our surrounding environment. Small efforts can have
wide reaching effects.
Unitarian
Universalists for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (UFETA)
To
move from the mere celebration of the "interdependent web of existence"
into practices that affirm species interdependence in our everyday personal, social,
economic and political lives.
For
further information on any of these programs please join us at an SJC meeting,
c
Meetings
We
meet each fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Parish Room. All are
welcome! Please join us.
Our
monthly meeting is an overview meeting of all the work we are doing under the
SJC umbrella and provides an opportunity to discuss major issues and resources
that affect the SJC community at large. In addition to these meetings, individual
groups may also meet to discuss more task oriented specific issues.
New
Social-Justice Groups
New groups are always welcome. If you have a passion for change that can not
be met by one of our groups, please join us at a meeting each fourth Wednesday
of the month at 7:00 PM in the Parish Room.
Or contact
our ChairPERSON and let’s get something started.
Working
Social-Justice Groups:
Anti-Oppression
Groups
Anti-Racism
This
group examines our own internalized and institutional racism, and seeks to become
better aligned and forge stronger relationships with communities of color on Cape
Cod.
Welcoming
Congregation
This
group is a ministry to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people both within
and outside First Parish Brewster. Its mission is to educate our church community
about homophobia and bias and move toward greater unity and celebration of LGBT
life.
One
Earth, One People Project
One
Earth’s vision of peace focuses on promoting education and support for the Mashpee
Wampanoags. Our goal is to deepen the relationship between our communities and
increase our effectiveness as allies. We celebrate recognition of the tribe as
a sovereign Nation.
Political
Justice
End
Torture Now
We
come together to bring an end to torture by anyone, anywhere. We offer creative,
prayerful events to raise awareness about US involvement in torture and the effects
of torture on victims, perpetrators and bystanders.
Economic
Justice
Food
Certificate Program
The
foundation of the Social Justice work at FPB – this program raises most of the
money that funds many of our efforts. For every dollar each of us spends when
buying Stop and Shop of Shaw / Star grocery cards at face value – FPB gets 5%
from the supermarket to use for our work, averaging over $6,000 per year for SJC
work. We can ALL do this. Sold every Sunday in the Parish Room after the service!!!
Noah
Shelter Food Project
Members
of the congregation provide a meal for our local homeless shelter once monthly.
Food is brought to the church on Saturday and delivered to the shelter. Sign
up at the counter!
Overnights
of Hospitality
The
first Tuesday of each month, Fellowship Hall becomes and overnight shelter for
women who are homeless. Our volunteers help make their stay as comfortable, safe
and enjoyable as possible.
HEED
Fund
This
fund grants emergency aid (heat, food, electric) to FPB members and non-members.
Monies are also sent to the Lower Cape Outreach and Interfaith Council for the
homeless.
Covenant
to Care for Foster Families
This
group provides support and encouragement for two families providing foster care
for children on Cape Cod.
Habitat
for Humanity
Dedicated
to building affordable housing, our Cape Cod chapter recently completed its 50th
home. Special projects include youth and women’s build projects.
Education
ESOL
(English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Volunteers
teach basic language skills to students in Hyannis in evening classes. This program
has provided assistance to hundreds of students who have benefited from improved
communication skills.
UU
United Nations Envoy
Provides
education to UU’s about the structure, functions and actions of the United Nations.
We are a local chapter of a national group that relies on membership of individual
UU churches. Come learn with us!
Environmental
Green
Sanctuary Project
Mindful
of the degradation of our each and atmosphere, we can modify common practices
to preserve the integrity of our surrounding environment. Small efforts can have
wide reaching effects.
Unitarian
Universalists for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (UFETA)
To
move from the mere celebration of the "interdependent web of existence"
into practices that affirm species interdependence in our everyday personal, social,
economic and political lives.
For
further information on any of these programs please join us at an SJC meeting,
c
Meetings
We
meet each fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Parish Room. All are
welcome! Please join us.
Our
monthly meeting is an overview meeting of all the work we are doing under the
SJC umbrella and provides an opportunity to discuss major issues and resources
that affect the SJC community at large. In addition to these meetings, individual
groups may also meet to discuss more task oriented specific issues.
New
Social-Justice Groups
New groups are always welcome. If you have a passion for change that can not
be met by one of our groups, please join us at a meeting each fourth Wednesday
of the month at 7:00 PM in the Parish Room.
Or contact
our ChairPERSON and let’s get something started.
Working
Social-Justice Groups:
Anti-Oppression
Groups
Anti-Racism
This
group examines our own internalized and institutional racism, and seeks to become
better aligned and forge stronger relationships with communities of color on Cape
Cod.
Welcoming
Congregation
This
group is a ministry to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people both within
and outside First Parish Brewster. Its mission is to educate our church community
about homophobia and bias and move toward greater unity and celebration of LGBT
life.
One
Earth, One People Project
One
Earth’s vision of peace focuses on promoting education and support for the Mashpee
Wampanoags. Our goal is to deepen the relationship between our communities and
increase our effectiveness as allies. We celebrate recognition of the tribe as
a sovereign Nation.
Political
Justice
End
Torture Now
We
come together to bring an end to torture by anyone, anywhere. We offer creative,
prayerful events to raise awareness about US involvement in torture and the effects
of torture on victims, perpetrators and bystanders.
Economic
Justice
Food
Certificate Program
The
foundation of the Social Justice work at FPB – this program raises most of the
money that funds many of our efforts. For every dollar each of us spends when
buying Stop and Shop of Shaw / Star grocery cards at face value – FPB gets 5%
from the supermarket to use for our work, averaging over $6,000 per year for SJC
work. We can ALL do this. Sold every Sunday in the Parish Room after the service!!!
Noah
Shelter Food Project
Members
of the congregation provide a meal for our local homeless shelter once monthly.
Food is brought to the church on Saturday and delivered to the shelter. Sign
up at the counter!
Overnights
of Hospitality
The
first Tuesday of each month, Fellowship Hall becomes and overnight shelter for
women who are homeless. Our volunteers help make their stay as comfortable, safe
and enjoyable as possible.
HEED
Fund
This
fund grants emergency aid (heat, food, electric) to FPB members and non-members.
Monies are also sent to the Lower Cape Outreach and Interfaith Council for the
homeless.
Covenant
to Care for Foster Families
This
group provides support and encouragement for two families providing foster care
for children on Cape Cod.
Habitat
for Humanity
Dedicated
to building affordable housing, our Cape Cod chapter recently completed its 50th
home. Special projects include youth and women’s build projects.
Education
ESOL
(English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Volunteers
teach basic language skills to students in Hyannis in evening classes. This program
has provided assistance to hundreds of students who have benefited from improved
communication skills.
UU
United Nations Envoy
Provides
education to UU’s about the structure, functions and actions of the United Nations.
We are a local chapter of a national group that relies on membership of individual
UU churches. Come learn with us!
Environmental
Green
Sanctuary Project
Mindful
of the degradation of our each and atmosphere, we can modify common practices
to preserve the integrity of our surrounding environment. Small efforts can have
wide reaching effects.
Unitarian
Universalists for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (UFETA)
To
move from the mere celebration of the "interdependent web of existence"
into practices that affirm species interdependence in our everyday personal, social,
economic and political lives.
