Around the Cape and Beyond
Events of interest in the area
Volunteer Opportunities at Broad Reach Hospice in Chatham
- Perhaps you have the gifts of time and compassion for those who are journeying to the end of life.
- Perhaps you would be willing to share a couple of hours a week to provide companionship for someone under the care of Broad Reach Hospice.
- Perhaps you have a passion for music, art, or other creative skills that might enhance the quality of life of someone with Alzheimer’s.
Broad Reach Hospice would welcome your inquiry. The Volunteer Coordinator would arrange a visit with you to discuss the details of the program and the online training experience. Please contact Karen Spangler at 508-945-4601 or karenspangler@broadreachhealth.org
Nauset Interfaith Association Environmental Justice Committee
Report March, 2025
Co-Chairs: Madalyn Hills-Dineen and Jeff Korgen
The Environmental Justice Committee has been meeting to discuss the possibility of an Earth Day(ish) event. We are proposing watching and discussing a film featuring Hazel Johnson, whom many describe as starting the environmental justice—and even coining the term. There are several YouTube videos about her:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD_PGhV8nfQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yklqrkmnoeE
https://www.peopleforcommunityrecovery.org/our-story/legacy
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=hazel+m+johnson
We do not want to compete with member congregation observances of Earth Day, so it has been somewhat of a challenge to schedule and find the most appropriate venue. We may have an update by the time of the March NIA meeting.
We also are looking toward the fall to invite Gopal Patel, the leading Hindu voice on Care of Creation for an event on the Outer Cape. His Ted Talk is also available on YouTube:
How We Can Protect Trans Children
Resource suggested by the Nauset Interfaith Association:
https://act.faithfulamerica.org/signup/protect-trans-children
From the Nauset Interfaith Association and the Falmouth Immigrant Rights Coalition:
Find Know Your Rights material and a Family Preparedness Tool Kit using the QR code. These resources will help you be better prepared if a family member experiences separation from being detained or deported.
