The Next Two Years and Beyond: A Movement Building Conference

Confirmed Speakers: John Nichols is national affairs correspondent of The Nation. His most recent book is Horsemen of the Trumpocalypse: A Field Guide to the Most Dangerous People in America Rev. Karlene Griffiths Sekou organizes with Black Lives Matter Boston Phyllis Bennis is director of the New Internationalism Project at the Institute for Policy Studies.Continue reading →

Fall 2018 Community Swap

Twice a year the Coalition for a Better Acre puts on a free Community Swap. It's a rummage sale, but everything is free! The idea is that you bring stuff you don't need anymore and take stuff you can use. It's a great excuse to clear out your closet, or take home something fun. It'sContinue reading →

Ollin Solidarity Caravan: Freedom of Movement Is a Human Right

No Borders, No Walls, No Prisons! We will not be complicit! Ollin is the Nahuatl word for movement and everyone has the right to move whether it be because of political, economic or corporate violence, oppression, racial or sexual discrimination, environmental catastrophe or circumstances, to connect with family and friends, or just because they haveContinue reading →

Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil

Our 9th annual vigil for International Transgender Day of Remembrance on Saturday, November 17, beginning at 6pm . The vigil is organized by the Welcoming Congregation Committee of the church, as part of our commitment to being welcoming and inclusive by honoring the dates that are special to members of the LGBTQ+ community and advocatingContinue reading →

World Day of Remembrance 2018

Join us for the 2018 World Day of Remembrance. Stand in solidarity to honor those who have been injured or killed by a road traffic crash. The vast majority of these crashes are preventable through engineering, education and enforcement. In numbers, we can recognize our loved ones, and also demand action from our elected officials.Continue reading →

Solidarity Lowell November Meeting – public event

The monthly general meeting for members of Solidarity Lowell. This month: Daniela Marquez Albert will present on the “Public Charge Rule” and what we can do about it. Enter at the Bartlett Street entrance. Our meeting is in the chapel (come inside and take a left). Full agenda to be posted closer to the meetingContinue reading →

Our Shared Table: MIRA’s 14th annual Thanksgiving luncheon

Every year, to kick off the holiday season, MIRA hosts a luncheon at the State House for newly sworn-in U.S citizens and other immigrants and refugees. Elected officials, MIRA members and supporters join us to celebrate our Commonwealth’s rich diversity, share personal stories and make new connections. This year’s luncheon, in the Hall of Flags,Continue reading →

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service & Community Celebration

Tuesday evening before Thanksgiving - Nov 20 at 6:00 pm The Billerica Interfaith Association invites you to the Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service and Community Celebration to be held at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church. At 6pm there will be time to share food and conversation in the Parish Hall - a wonderful opportunity toContinue reading →

City of Lights 2018

Ring in the holidays in Lowell and join us for City of Lights 2018! Take the afternoon to stroll downtown Lowell streets and enjoy the fun, as we celebrate the season! From kids activities and live performances to holiday shopping, photos with Santa AND the crowd favorite, the Annual Hot Chocolate Competition, City of LightsContinue reading →

Salsa Social in Lowell – November 2018

Come to dance with us and/or listen to great Salsa tunes on Sunday November 25th at 6:15 PM until 9:00 PM. Admission is FREE again this month..