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Common Sense Immigration Reforms @ First Churches
NORTHAMPTON — There was roaring applause at First Churches on Monday night when Rebecca Fricke, district aide to state Rep. Ellen Story, read a statement from the Amherst Democrat declaring support for...
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“THE VIGIL” with Film Maker Jenny Alexander
Join us for a screening of the new film, THE VIGIL A moving film about faith and immigration reform in the U.S. Part of the MA Trust Act Week of Action: Tuesday, February 11 First Churches of...
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Join the Carbon Fast on Facebook or by Email
JOIN THE CARBON FAST DAILY INFORMATION POST TODAY! You can find daily environmental posts on the web or Facebook by following the highlighted links. Here is an excerpt explaining the Carbon Fast from...
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Progressive Democrats Rally at First Churches
By LARRY PARNASS Gazette Editor Sunday, May 11, 2014 (Published in print: Monday, May 12, 2014) NORTHAMPTON — Hundreds of Democratic political activists gathered this weekend in Northampton — a place...
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Mayor Narkewicz Says “¡Si!”
Suppose you missed your bus to work and feared you’d lose your job, even though it was only minimum wage. (You were working 60 hours a week, supporting a family of 3 young children.) So you borrowed...
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First Churches at the People’s Climate March
“Planet Over Profit”, “Windmills not Weapons”, “Don’t Frack with U.S.” These were a few of the signs we saw in Manhattan on Sunday, 9/21, when eight members of First Churches got off the Haydenville...
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Casino Gambling Forum on Ballot Question #3: October 27 @ 7 PM
Wondering why Massachusetts casinos are back on the ballot again? To find out, come to the Casino Gambling Forum on Monday, Oct. 27, 7pm, in Northampton First Churches’ Lyman Hall. The panel will...
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BOLIVIA
David Entin, a member of the Peace and Justice Committee, just returned from a 10-day trip to Bolivia. He will be sharing with us what he learned as a member of the Food Sovereignty and Native...
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PREPARING FOR THE LENTEN CARBON FAST
2015 Center for Eco Technology presents “Ways to Save at Home” Second Hour on Feb. 15th You are invited to join Amanda Jacir of the Center for Eco Technology after worship in the Parlor to learn more...
View ArticleUnderstanding and Healing War’s Deepest Wounds
Three authors of recent books who examine war trauma and healing from different perspectives share their work and join our moderator in a discussion on the challenge that faces us all: to help our...
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NOHO PRIDE PARADE 2015
Once again First Churches was able to participate in the Annual Pride Parade celebrating our Open and Affirming Congregations. The First Churches Contingency There were many that came out to support...
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Medea Benjamin to Speak at First Churches This Sunday!
Sunday, August 16th at 4 PM, Medea Benjamin, co-founder of CODEPINK and author of Drone Warfare: Killing by Remote Control, will be speaking at here at First Churches (129 Main St) in...
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Songs for Syria: A Concert for Humanitarian Relief
The Valley Syrian Relief Committee presents a Concert for Humanitarian Relief, September 27th 2015 3-4:30pm, Featuring Jazz, Blues and a special performance by Layaali Arabic Music...
View ArticleJournal Notes from a Visit to Israel Palestine
Our dear friend and Peace & Justice committee member, David Entin, has returned from a trip to Israel and Palestine. David shares his experience with us through his journal notes. Please...
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FLIGHT, Holy Week Art Installation
“Stunning.” “Remarkable.” “Unbelievable.” “SO powerful and moving!” We heard these words again and again, as hundreds of people came to journey through the FLIGHT installation this past week. Thank...
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Honoring Berta Cáceres
Berta Cáceres was a Honduran environmental activist and indigenous leader of the Lenca People. She was killed in her home on March 3, 2016. Saturday, March 26th Em Jollie and Oonagh Doherty led a peace...
View ArticleWhat Has Peace & Justice Been Up To?
Last month Manny Pintado attended the Jobs for Justice annual conference in Washington DC. On the school scene, he reported hedgefund managers are undermining public education by funding only charter...
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Palm Sunday Pics
Photo Credits, Janet Gula Left, Easter Cross, Right, Local Clergy and members of First Churches, Edwards Church, and St. John’s Episcopal singing before the Palm Sunday Processional Left, memorial for...
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Solidarity with Standing Rock pipeline resistance in North Dakota
From MassLive Northampton— A Cherokee man told a downtown crowd of around 200 that the best way to support Native Americans in their fight against a crude oil pipeline in North Dakota is to “take...
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