BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Immigration Reform: Legal Questions and Moral Issues Free Com munity Presentation &\; Discussion http://www.facebook.com/events/226 459207489402/ Friday\, January 11\, 7-9 pm Billerica First Parish\, 7 Concord Road (on the common) Billerica First Parish \; is hosting a free Community Presentation on the legal and moral issues of immigrati on reform. Jack and Linda Smith\, and \; Dennis Brown\, members of the Boston New Sanctuary Movement will give the presentation \;and l ead a discussion and Q &\;A about local and national immigration issu es. Local labor leaders will be here to provide information from the per spective of immigrant workers. Immigration issues have been an importan t\, often divisive and polarizing topic for many years\, but now\, more faith\, law enforcement\, and business leaders are working towards conse nsus on solutions to the pressing need for common-sense\, comprehensive immigration reform. We invite legal\, business and community leaders\, and members of all faith communities as well as the general public to co me and learn more about what these issues mean not only as legal questio ns but also as a moral issue as we we explore: ·\; The important historical and recent events that help us understand the current local a s well as national immigration situation. ·\; Massachusetts and U .S. policy affecting immigrants today and information on \; new legi slation on that will be introduced in the Massachusetts legislature in 2 013\, including "The Trust Act"  \; ·\; Personal stories of un documented immigrants\, including that of Pulitzer Prize-winning journal ist Jose Antonio Vargas. ·\; Ways to be involved - individually\, through a church\, or with other immigrant rights groups - through advo cacy\, witness or direct service. This is part of Billerica First Paris h's monthly community series of social justice presentations that are fr ee and open to the public. Handicapped accessible and all are welcome. L ight refreshments. 978-663-2293. www.uubillerica.org. URL:http://lexington.patch.com/events/immigration-reform-free-community-p resentation-discussion-a3baf7a6 SUMMARY:Immigration Reform: Free Community Presentation &\; Discussion LOCATION:7 Concord Rd\, Billerica\, MA 01821: 7 Concord Rd\, Billerica\, MA END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR