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Celebrate World Environment Day June 5th
This year’s theme is biodiversity. Watch videos from the experts from Columbia 2020.
The Temple of Understanding and the Environmental League of Massachusetts
The Temple of Understanding is working locally as well as internationally. As part of our interfaith work, we are attending and sharing webinars that feature passionate local professionals in the policy and local government arenas. Their eco-justice work manifests the...
National Interfaith Prayer Service for Healing & Hope
Please join us on National Day of Prayer to pray for all impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Temple of Understanding is co-sponsoring this event. Join us Live! Via Zoom & Facebook May 7, 2020 2:00 PM to 2:50 PM ET Zoom registration is required but...
Bill McKibbon and Elizabeth Kolbert on the global pandemic and climate change
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1587754390811{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"]Have a listen to this short podcast with Bill McKibbon and Elizabeth Kolbert commenting on the global pandemic and climate change. McKibbon is an American...
COVID-19 Jubilee White House, IMF, G20 Letter: Please Sign
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1587753433231{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"] The Temple of Understanding supports our colleagues at Jubilee USA in their request for debt relief for social justice. They write: We at Jubilee USA hope this finds you...
UNwomen: Gender equality matters in COVID-19 response
We suggest reading this information provived by the UN Women on Gender equality matters in COVID-19 response: The COVID-19 pandemic is not just a health issue. It is a profound shock to our societies and economies, and women are at the heart of care and response...
HeForShe launches #HeForSheAtHome campaign
Our colleagues at UN Women have asked that we share this with you: As a consequence of the global COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people now find themselves indoors. Gender inequalities, particularly of women in the home, are becoming increasingly apparent when it...
Transformation As Spiritual Practice
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1586197541046{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"]In these painful and difficult times, Chair of the Temple of Understanding, Alison Van Dyk has found solace in the wisdom of many spiritual teachers. This is her...
Join with our Mashpee Wampanoag Neighbors
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1585744652970{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"]The Temple of Understanding supports UU Mass Action's call to "Join with our Mashpee Wampanoag Neighbors"....
Lilly Singh on Myth-Busting Corona Virus (COVID- 19) with Dr. Fauci
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1585743306199{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}"] Lilly Singh is a UNICEF Global Goodwill Ambassador and in this video she gets clarity from Dr. Fauci on many myths and concepts swirling on the internet. She also...
Urgent! All CSW Side Events on UN Premises and all NGO Parallel Events have been Cancelled
In light of the current concerns regarding coronavirus disease (COVID-19), CSW64 will suspend after one procedural meeting on 9 March. There will be no general discussion. All CSW side events on UN premises and all NGO parallel events have been cancelled. NGOs with...
6th Annual CSW Interfaith Service of Remembrance and Gratitude
Join Us! In a loving remembrance for those who have gone before us and who continue to inspire our lives. Everyone is invited to add a name to the Memory Book. Date: Monday, March 16 Time: 3:45 pm, Service begins at 4 pm Venue: Tillman Chapel Church Center, 777 United...