Around the Cape and Beyond
Events of interest in the area
“Hope, Responsibility, and Action: Employing Our Voices for the Earth”
A Conversation with Gopal D. Patel
Sponsored by Nauset Interfaith Association Environmental Justice Committee
Tuesday, May 19th, 5:30 pm
Brewster Ladies Library
1822 Main St (Rt 6A), Brewster MA
In a conversation with author Jeffry Odell Korgen, Gopal Patel will explain how grassroots voices, interfaith collaboration, and civic engagement can work together to confront climate change and build a more sustainable and equitable future.
Gopal D. Patel is a globally recognized faith-based environmental activist, keynote speaker and United Nations consultant who works on the International Treaty of the High Seas. As Co-Founder and President of FutureFaith, his environmental advocacy spans several critical areas: ocean conservation, land and ecosystem restoration, and promoting nature and biodiversity protection through faith-based partnerships.
Easy Parking – Free Admission – Refreshments Served
Be Like Timmy Foundation Golf Tournament
Thursday May 14, 2026
Bass River Golf Course in South Yarmouth
Father Ken Campbell Peace and Justice Scholarship
Sponsored by Nauset Interfaith Association
Nauset Interfaith Association Community Book Drive
Donate books highlighting underrepresented cultures and heritages, to be distributed to first grade classrooms.
Pathway for Immigrant Workers exists to address a critical need in the U.S. economy: there are simply not enough U.S. workers willing and available to fill essential roles in sectors like healthcare, hospitality, construction, and agriculture. Immigrant workers play a vital role in sustaining these industries.
For more information about this Massachusetts-based organization: https://www.myimmigrantpathway.org/
Eastham For Gaza
Come and Stand-Out with Eastham for Gaza. May the people of Gaza be fed, sheltered and cared for. May the bombing stop. Gather from 12:00 to 1:00 in front of the Windmill Green on Rt. 6 across from the Police and Fire stations and the Town Hall in Eastham.
Massachusetts Against Solitary Confinement
Massachusetts Against Solitary Confinement (MASC), part of “UU Mass Action”, is looking for volunteers for its project of creating a Digital Abolition Education Hub. For more information, see this document.
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
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.
