Around the Cape and Beyond

Events of interest in the area

Day of Mindfulness
Saturday, June 6, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Join us for “Peace in Our Hearts”, a Day of Mindfulness to be held on June 6 at the Orleans Council on Aging, 150 Rock Harbor Road, Orleans, MA 02653

Two wonderful dharma teachers – Peggy Rowe Ward and Diane Little Eagle – will lead meditation, teachings, music, gentle movements, mindful walking, eating, and relaxing. No experience with meditation is necessary. Registration is $30. Sponsored by First Light Sangha of Orleans. Respond to this QR code:

For the full flyer about the event, click here. 

Affordable Rental Housing in Yarmouth, Dennis, Barnstable, and Yarmouth

A program for affordable housing in four Cape towns has recently been announced. Applications will be accepted through May 29. For full information, see this flyer.

FPBUU people at “Festa”

Here are a few photos of people from FPBUU who attended the “Festa” event sponsored by Nauset Interfaith Association’s Refugee Support Team

Sue Bowser greets Michael Mecenas, CEO, Brazilian Resource Center, So Yarmouth at last week’s Festa at Church of Holy Spirit, Orleans
Julia Enroth celebrating with Thiago Bastos, local Brazilian carpanter apprehended by ICE at Orleans District Court where he was on traffic charges. He was held for nine months in northern NH, never allowed to appear in Orleans on traffic charges, ultimately dismissed. Now he awaits ruling for relief from deportation.  

“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

Benefit for Cape Cod Council of Churches

Saturday
June 13, 2026
5:00PM – 7:30PM
First Congregational Church
of Falmouth
68 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
The Cape Cod Council of Churches invites you to Generations of Hope — a special in-person fundraising event hosted at the historic First Congregational Church in Falmouth. Together, we will “Let Hope Ring!” as we celebrate the Council’s intergenerational work restoring hope and building strength across our community, and enjoy hearing the church’s Paul Revere steeple bell Ring! in honor of our nation’s 250th anniversary.
 Schedule for the Evening5:00 PM
Passed Hors d’oeuvres, Complimentary First Glass of Wine or Beer
(cash thereafter), Silent Auction, Games & Prizes6:00 PM
Seated Dinner6:30 PM
Welcome, Laughs & Live Donations7:30 PM
Silent Auction Check-OutTickets
$125 Per PersonEarly Bird Savings
Ticket quantity is limited to 25. Early Bird Price of $100 is valid through Sunday, May 3 at 11:59 PM. Ticket Price thereafter will be $125.Purchase tickets no later than May 29, 2026. All proceeds to benefit the programs of the Cape Cod Council of Churches.
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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.

know your rights qr code