October 2018
Immigrants in an Anxious Time: Changing Laws and Personal Dilemmas
What can we do to create a safe and welcoming environment for those who have recently arrived? A Faith That Does Justice is pleased to launch its second year of Community Meetings with three exceptional speakers. Dr. Westy Egmont, Associate Professor of Macro Practice, Global Practice and Director Immigrant Integration Lab, Boston College School of Social Work, will moderate a discussion on immigration with panelists Eva Millona, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA), and Patricia Sobalvarro, co-founder and Executive Director of…
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Faith and Justice in Society: Jewish, Christian and Muslim Perspectives
The major religious traditions find it imperative to work for social justice. Learn Jewish, Christian and Muslim perspectives on social justice from prominent religious leaders, and deepen your awareness of our shared religious and social heritage at the first Community Meeting of 2019 hosted by A Faith That Does Justice. Panelists include: Barry Schrage, Brandeis University Professor of the Practice in the Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program; June R. Davis Cooper, Old South Church Theologian and Executive Director of City Mission Boston; and Imam Taha Hassane, Director of the…
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Kindness and Civility in Society: A Call to Common Purpose
It is not just what you say, but how you say it that matters. Today, that is especially true in our polarized political setting. The polarization is so severe that we no longer listen to counterposing arguments and rationale. In a time when disagreement too often leads to hatred and disrespect, join us for a conversation about how we can bring civility and kindness to society. During this discussion, you’ll learn: Lessons about kindness and civility from our different faith…
Find out more »May 2019
Poverty and Inequality in Boston: A Tale of Two Cities?
As income inequality continues to plague Boston and other major cities in the US, the question is not just how we got here, but what are the impacts to both society and the individual - and what can we do about it? Join us for a discussion about: How income inequality impacts access to opportunities Programs and policies to reduce and eliminate inequalities What you can do as an individual to address this injustice We welcome to lead this…
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