Past-Events

To see an amazing interactive map of the religious environmental movement in Eastern Massachusetts, prepared by our friends Whittney Barth of Harvard Pluralism Project

and Lisa Greber of Ma'yan Tikvah, follow this link:

http://worldmap.harvard.edu/maps/greenfaithboston/C54

Check out pictures here!

CMM's Picasa album:

https://picasaweb.google.com/1120382679467760367/HealingEarthWithBillMcKibben?authuser=0&feat=directlink

Michael Horan's Flickr album:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gnashe/sets/72157629568587190/

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Interfaith Evening of Connection, Community, and Community

with author and climate activist Bill McKibben

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Part 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY8YgSeotH0

Part 3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN7FWW4cCDQ

Respondents and Q & A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_spGePy7Ik

Testimonial:

Last Thursday's event was wonderful for me, a climate activist! The speakers were inspiring, instructional, and calming (which is not the same as inactive). Thanks to CMM for being bold...

-Susan Redlich, First Church in Cambridge

I am so wowed by the evening!!! Bill, Roger, Sajed were fantastic! Each one contributed something so special, articulate, spiritually uplifting that I came home overwhelmed. The crowd was also wonderful and I had conversations with lots of different people. Thanks to all of you for the organizing--- bringing together so many individuals of faith groups sharing their offerings. A truly moving and meaningful time at the river and then at First Church. Mazal tov, congratulations, great job!!!!!

-Maxine Lyons, Temple Beth Zion in Brookline

I was deeply moved and strengthened by the evening. Thank you so much to everyone who helped put it together. I really appreciated each and every voice.

-Rabbi Katy Z. Allen, Ma'yan Tikvah

On behalf of the planet, thank you all for your work.

-Roger S. Gottlieb, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Great program last night. I am sure that you folks put a lot more into the seamless execution of everything than anyone will ever know.

-Ted Wade

My utmost respect and humble gratitude to you all for making this evening a special and inspiring gathering.

- Daryush Mehta. Zoroastrian Chaplain, Harvard University

http://naturalwisdom.blogspot.com/2012/04/bill-mckibben-healing-earth.html

-Ji Hyang

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CMM's Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner

on May 31st from 6-9pm at the First Church in Cambridge

with keynote speaker Rev. Liz Walker!

• Esteemed Keynote speaker Rev. Liz Walker

• Showcase of CMM’s programs with Executive Director Alexander Levering Kern and Latifa Ali, Board President

• Presentation of The Rev. Charles Harper Lifetime Achievement Award, The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Young Leadership Award, and the CMM Congregational Social Action Award

• Live auction, silent auction, networking with partners and friend organizations

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"In Celebration of Rumi"

Saturday November 3 at 7:30 PM at Bentley University

Sunday, November 4 at 3:30 PM at First Church in Cambridge

The RUAH Spirituality Program of CMM is presenting "In Celebration of Rumi" on Saturday November 3 at 7:30 PM at The Pavilion, Adamian Graduate Center, Bentley University (175 Forest Street, Waltham, MA), and again on Sunday, November 4 at 3:30 PM at First Church in Cambridge (11 Garden St., Cambridge). Please join us for a special program of music, the dancing of dervishes, and inspiring readings from the work of 13th century Sufi mystic Jelaluddin Rumi, whose poetry is filled with a longing for God the Friend and the Beloved.

Admission at the door: $15; $7 for seniors and full-time students. Call 617-244-3650 for more information.

The RUAH Program of Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries (CMM) invites your participation to an enlightening fall

Spirituality and Healing Conference

Repairing Our Broken World- Interfaith Responses

Friday, November 16th from 8:30 - 3:30 PM

All Saints Parish, 1773 Beacon Street, Brookline

Featured speakers: Rev. Dr. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas & Rabbi Or Rose

A Conference for Clergy and Laity, Medical Professionals, Students, Social Workers, and all who care about healing and wholeness.

$65 for registration and lunch; Discount: $55 for students and seniors and for early registration- by November 2nd. Limited Scholarships available- call office for more information.

Margaret Bullitt-Jonas

Margaret Bullitt-Jonas is an Episcopal priest, writer, retreat leader, and climate activist. Since 1986 she has led retreats and conferences around the country for diocesan, clergy, and parish groups, as well as for religious communities, women's groups, and young adults. From 1992-2005, she served as a Lecturer in Pastoral Theology at Episcopal Divinity School, where she taught courses on prayer, spiritual formation, addiction, and environmental ministry. Bullitt-Jonas is a member of Spiritual Directors International.

Rabbi Or Rose

Rabbi Or Rose is the Director of the Center for Global Judaism at Hebrew College (HC). He also serves as Co-Director of CIRCLE: The Center for Inter-Religious & Communal Leadership Education, a joint venture of HC and Andover Newton Theological School. Rabbi Rose is the author or editor of several articles and books on Jewish spirituality, social justice, and interfaith cooperation. He recently co-edited Jewish Mysticism and the Spiritual Life: Classical Texts, Contemporary Reflections (Jewish Lights, 2011), and My Neighbor's Faith: Stories of Inter-Religious Encounter, Growth, and Transformation (Orbis, 2012).

The 6 workshops are being led by professionals from many faith traditions:

Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim

For more information, contact akidder@coopmet.org or 617-244-3650

or visit our website at www.coopmet.org

Check out these pictures from CMM's November 16th Spirituality and Healing Conference on the theme: "Repairing our Broken World: Interfaith Responses". Many thanks to our featured speakers, Margaret Bullitt-Jonas and Rabbi Or Rose, and to all our workshop presenters and event organizers!

Check out this picture from CMM's RUMI programs held at Bentley College and First Church in Cambridge on November 3rd and 4th.

THANK YOU! Many thanks to those who came to CMM's 3rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Interfaith Service on January 21st at Brandeis University. The day was a great success! The highlight of the day was an on-site service project packing meals to distribute to local neighbors in need. Donations were collected prior to and during the event, resulting in over 6440 highly nutritious macaroni and cheese meals being packaged. These meals will be delivered this week to food shelters in Boston, Cambridge, Dorchester, Brighton/Allston, and Natick.

The educational component of the day included interfaith dialogue among the participants about what inspires them to service and social action, poetry, song, and “breakout sessions” to learn more about organizations that are living out Dr. King’s dream today. Participants had a chance to learn about and get involved in the essential work of four organizations: Road to Redemption, English at Large, the Advocacy Network to End Family Homelessness, and the Sudanese Education Fund.

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