[act-ma] 5/25: ALAA MAJEED "An Iraqi Woman's Courage in Journalism"

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

Sunday, May  25, 2008 at 11:00am

Memorial Day weekend
ALAA MAJEED
"An Iraqi Woman's Courage in Journalism"

Alaa Majeed, now residing and working in the U.S., was a reporter in Iraq
for McClatchy News. In the midst of war, the women of McClatchy's Baghdad
bureau risked their lives just to do their jobs. They've been targeted for
their work; they've lost family members and friends; their homes have been
destroyed. Driven by a desire to report to the world about the true
situation in their country, six women were the backbone of the bureau. Since
the war began in 2003, Iraq has become the deadliest country in the world
for journalists: more than 100 have been killed, approximately 80% of whom
were Iraqis. This conflict is the bloodiest for journalists since World War
II.

Ms. Majeed is a 2007 recipient of the "Courage in Journalism" Award from the
International Women's Media Foundation. Her citation reads: "Bold and
unconventional in reporting, Majeed has found & led others to extraordinary
stories and embraced journalism as a means to help her country. She proved
adept at understanding politics and was unafraid to pursue tough stories
about the government, even in a time of turmoil."

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12:30pm Luncheon
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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 www.thejusticeschool.org
for more details.

Contact JooYoung at jooyoungc at gmail.com 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 - congregationaldirector at gmail.com


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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 $5.00 for 3 hours of parking.

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.communitychurchofboston.org