BRUNSWICK — Vital Connections, described by organizers as “ a forum that gives opportunity for various localization efforts, initiatives and activists for social change to hear and learn from and about one another,” will take place Friday at the Sweetser office, 329 Bath Road.
The gathering will begin with a potluck supper at 6 p.m. Those who attend are asked to bring food and serving materials. Presentations are scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m.
“The hope and expectation is that in this way the forum will contribute to stimulating the building of a new society from the bottom up in the Mid-coast region,” a release from organizers states. “This multi-project network is focused on peace, democracy, environment, agriculture and food, education, community and the arts, energy, social justice, energy and small business with the goals of discovering connections among issues and of developing relationships that make our activism stronger, clearer and more effective.”
The program includes three 15- minute presentations, followed by questions and discussion.
Bill Bliss, pastor of The Neighborhood Faith Community, United Church of Christ in Bath, will offer a presentation titled “What is the value of a Biblical world-view in the midst of collapsing sacred structures and Reflections on Christian ministry among the church-allergic.”
John Rensenbrink, founder of the Green Party in Maine, will talk about “How best can local government support localization and communitybuilding opportunities and projects — with examples and lessons from Topsham.”
Patty Kimball, development and communications director, of the Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program, will share “An idea worth exploring: How serving a meal can be the catalyst for long-lasting social change.”
For details, call 371-2077.
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