Each month, from September to June, we select an organization or charity to highlight and to request donations. After the last Sunday of each month, the donations are combined into one check (or split between two organizations) from First Parish and sent to the organization(s).

April Faith in Action – Louis D. Brown Peace Institute

The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute, Dorchester, MA, was founded in 1994 by Chaplain Clementina Chéry with her then spouse Joseph following the murder of her 15 year old son, Louis D. Brown, in 1993. Their goals were and continue to be to teach young people the value of peace, focus on the assets of community, and support survivors of homicide victims and they have received national recognition for their work. Below is their Mission, Vision and Beliefs: (https://ldbpeaceinstitute.org/)

• Mission: To serve as a center of healing, teaching and learning for families and communities impacted by murder, trauma, grief and loss.
• Vision: To create and sustain an environment where all families can live in peace and all people are valued.
• Belief: All families impacted by murder deserve to be treated with dignity and compassion, regardless of the circumstances.

To donate, use the envelopes in the pews, the PayPal Donate button on our website, or write a check. Be sure to add a note stating that the money is for Faith in Action (FIA). Thank you!