[act-ma] 10/7: Indigenous Resistance to the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement

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THE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF BOSTON
SUNDAY SPEAKERS FORUM presents...

Sunday, October 7, 2007 at 11:00am

Indigenous Peoples' Week: I
COLOMBIA VIVE
"Indigenous Resistance to the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement"

The Boston-area solidarity group Colombia Vive, created 20 years ago, works
to inform the public about the situation in Colombia; organizes opposition
to U.S. military aid to Colombia; sponsors visits of human rights defenders,
religious workers, trade unionists & grassroots activists to New England;
and supports humanitarian aid efforts in Colombia.

Members of the organization will educate us about the harmful effects of
military aid ("Plan Colombia"), as well as the many positive social
movements in country. Other Colombia Vive foci are the needs of Colombia's
vast numbers of displaced people, the environmental impact of the "drug war"
and immigration legislation to assist Colombians.

Community Church of Boston
565 Boylston St. (Copley Square)
www.commchurch.org

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10:00am Coffee, Tea and Bagels
11:00am Sunday Speakers Forum
12:30pm Luncheon
5:00pm Growing Faith, Strengthening Community

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NEXT WEEK'S COMMUNITY CHURCH FORUM (10/14)

October 14 -- Indigenous Peoples' Week: II
BELKIS URDANETA
"Moving Beyond Rhetoric: Chavez' Venezuela and U.S. Policy"

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THE JUSTICE SCHOOL -- FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH!
The Justice School is a new social justice program for children and youth on
Sundays at 11:00am at Community Church.  Director JooYoung Choi has
developed a terrific curriculum to teach and learn from young people about
social justice and how to live it. The program is free and you may enroll
your child at any time during the year. We invited you to visit the Justice
School one Sunday to see what it's about, or go to
http://www.thejusticeschool.org for more details.

Contact JooYoung at jooyoung at commchurch.org or 617.266.6710 if you want to
receive Justice School updates, or for any questions you may have.

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GROWING FAITH, STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY
Evening Service at 5:00pm
Sundays at the Community Church of Boston

Community Church of Boston's 5:00pm service and potluck dinner. The
intention of the evening service is to bring together intergenerational
community to search, reflect, sing, and build community.  You are all
invited to bring your favorite dish or snack to share after the service. ALL
are welcome!  Call or email Jason Lydon, Congregational Director, if you
have any questions.  617.266.6710 - Jason at commchurch.org


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LUNCH ON SUNDAYS, 12:30PM
On Sunday after our morning programs, we have lunch with one another in the
Guatemala Room (3rd floor), prepared by our cook Luis Alonso Guzman.  Enjoy
a delicious lunch with friends!  A small contribution is requested to help
cover lunch expenses.

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DIRECTIONS/PARKING
The Community Church is located at 565 Boylston Street in Copley Square,
between Dartmouth and Clarendon Streets.

Parking is available on Sunday mornings at the Back Bay Garage (entrances on
Clarendon Street or St. James Ave.). We can provide a sticker to affix to
your parking receipt and you will be charged only $5 until 1:30pm.

By public transportation, take the Green line to Copley or take the Orange
line to Back Bay station. Community Church is a 2-minute walk from either
station.

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A PEACE AND JUSTICE CONGREGATION SINCE 1920
The Community Church of Boston is a free community of human beings united
for the study and practice of universal religion, seeking to apply ethical
ideals to individual life and the democratic and cooperative principle to
all forms of social and economic life.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT US
Jason Lydon, Congregational Director
Community Church of Boston
565 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617)266-6710
(617)266-0449 (fax)
info at commchurch.org
http://www.commchurch.org