Category Archives: Sunday Programs

Feb 23: Cure for Insomnia

Sunday, February 23, 2025 10:00 AM

Join us on February 23, 2025, for a talk by Provincetown resident Jay Critchley. Jay is an interdisciplinary, conceptual and performance artist, writer and activist who utilizes the town and its architecture, landscape, harbor, beaches and dunes as his medium. Significant awards include a special citation from the Boston Society of Architects for his visionary, environmental proposal, “Martucket Eyeland Resort & Theme Park,” and an award from the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum/Smithsonian Museum in New York City for his ecological response to Boston’s “Big Dig” − the mega highway/tunnel project – “Big Twig Tunnel Tapes.” All are welcome!

Jay Critchley is a founder of the Provincetown Community Compact which is responsible for the Swim for Life, raises funds for the Native Land Conservancy and offers residencies in the Provincetown dune shacks. Jay is truly a Provincetown treasure.

Learn more at 10 a.m. on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at the Chapel in the Pines in Eastham.  Doors open at 9:30. Also on Zoom via this Zoom program link.

All are welcome.

Feb 16: “Acts of Resistance” with Jeff Zinn

Sunday, February 16, 2025 10:00 AM

Playwright and director Jeff Zinn will talk about his current work-in-progress: The Time Machine: A People’s History of the Future – his response to the political climate which has resulted in the re-election of Donald Trump. Jeff lives on Cape Cod and is the son of Howard Zinn, author of the much loved and iconic People’s History of the United States. All are welcome.

Jeff Zinn’s career has ranged from his beginnings as a singer-songwriter in the Boston coffeehouse scene, to character-defining roles on and off-Broadway alongside topline actors such as Elizabeth McGovern, F. Murray Abraham, Jane Anderson and Alfre Woodard. He writes, directs and acts, was founding artistic director of the Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater and managing director of the Gloucester Stage Company. At WHAT he directed The Beauty Queen of Leenane starring Julie Harris. In December 2023, he appeared with acclaimed actress Alfre Woodard in a reading of A.R. Gurney’s Love Letters to benefit Wellfleet Preservation Hall. He is the author of The Existential Actor: Life and Death, Onstage and Off and the creator of the podcast GURUS: The Story of Acting, from Stanislavsky to Succession

Learn more at 10 a.m. on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at the Chapel in the Pines in Eastham.  Doors open at 9:30. Also on Zoom via this Zoom program link.

All are welcome.

POSTPONED! Feb 9: Pluralism, Now? A Public Conversation.

Sunday, February 9, 2025 10:00 AM

Pluralism is at the heart of Unitarianism, a tradition that celebrates individual right of conscience and favors no particular creed. We celebrate that we are all sacred beings: diverse in culture, experience, and theology, and covenant to learn from one another in our free and

responsible search for truth and meaning. Today, it seems it is getting harder to embrace our differences and commonalities with love, curiosity, and respect. Our shared value of pluralism is being tested in new and sometimes confusing ways. Join us this Sunday at Chapel in the Pines for a structured, public conversation as we explore the possibilities and challenges of Pluralism Now.

Learn more at 10 a.m. on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at the Chapel in the Pines in Eastham.  Doors open at 9:30.

All are welcome.

Jan 26: Outreach to Marginalized Communities on Cape Cod Through Education and Experiences

Sunday, January 26, 2025 10:00 AM

Join us for a conversation with National Parks Ranger John Hanlon about some lesser known pathways for involvement with the Cape Cod National Seashore. John works with the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and with Cape Cod Community College to open up opportunities for involvement with the national parks. How is the Seashore evolving to be inviting and inclusive of all ethnicities and races? The outdoors is for everyone and all are welcome for this program.

John Hanlon is an educator, counselor, and park ranger who works at Cape Cod National Seashore, the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, and Cape Cod Community College in providing opportunities for people from immigrant and marginalized communities on Cape Cod.

Learn more at 10 a.m. on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at the Chapel in the Pines in Eastham.  Doors open at 9:30. Also on Zoom via this Zoom program link.

All are welcome.

Jan 19: Citizen Activism in the Age of Trump2.0

Sunday, January 19, 2025 10:00 AM

Join us on January 19 for a discussion about how our nation got to where it is now politically. Marcia Goffin will review key developments in our shared history that have led to this precarious moment and expand our understanding of Project 2025, the playbook for the incoming administration. Together, we’ll consider the journey ahead and steps we can take to protect and advance our values in the face of anticipated adversity. All are welcome.

Citizen activist Marcia Goffin’s first career was teaching sociology at a community college, because she believed—and still believes—that knowledge is empowering. She went on to become an attorney with New York City working on cases involving sexual and housing discrimination, the rights of incarcerated people and police brutality (both for and against city personnel and agencies). She and her late husband Robert retired to the Cape in July 2017. Marcia is active with the Eastham Town Democratic Committee, Lower Cape Indivisible and Indivisible Outer Cape.

Learn more at 10 a.m. on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at the Chapel in the Pines in Eastham.  Doors open at 9:30. Also on Zoom via this Zoom program link.

All are welcome.

Jan 12: Wampanoag Art for the Ages, Traditional and Transitional

Sunday, January 12, 2025 10:00 AM

Join us on January 12, 2025 as Lee Roscoe discusses her book, Wampanoag Art for the Ages, Traditional and Transitional, which looks at the lifeway of the Algonquian tribe through their arts. Illustrated with 80 color photos, the book covers pottery, wampum, regalia, matting, painting and more with foremost Wampanoag artisans discussing the how and why of their art. 

In an article from the Provincetown Independent Roscoe states: “For the Wampanoag, there’s no separation between art and life … There’s always a combination of the spiritual with the material. Everything that was created has an element of the sacred in it. So there’s a balance in everything that’s created.”

Lee Roscoe is an award-winning playwright, environmentalist, activist, and author who has been creating work with a social conscience on the Cape and beyond for many years in a variety of formats.

Learn more at 10 a.m. on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at the Chapel in the Pines in Eastham.  Doors open at 9:30. Also on Zoom via this Zoom program link.

All are welcome.

Dec 22: The Music of Denya LeVine

Sunday, December 22, 2024 10:00 AM

Join us on December 22, 2024, as Denya LeVine presents a special musical performance, including Christmas, Chanukah and Solstice songs and poetry. This will be participatory, so bring your singing voices!

Denya LeVine, from Wellfleet, is a fiddler, ukulele player and a singer. After studying classical violin, she was trained in fiddle music by Seamus Connolly, a ten-time All Ireland Fiddler. She worked at The Fillmore East in New York City and has lived in Afghanistan, India, Belgium, England and Ireland.

Learn more at 10 a.m. on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at the Chapel in the Pines in Eastham.  Doors open at 9:30. Also on Zoom via this Zoom program link.

All are welcome.

Dec 15: Veterans Outreach on Cape Cod

Sunday, December 15, 2024 10:00 AM

Join us on December 15, 2024, as Barbara-Anne Foley tells us about the outreach work being done for Cape Cod veterans. The Veterans Outreach Center for the Cape and Islands has been connecting veterans, their families, and the Cape and Islands community through comprehensive, life-sustaining services and support since 1983. Serving over 12,000 veterans a year, they provide extensive services such as counseling, housing support, transportation, legal assistance and much more.

Barbara-Anne Foley holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Family Counseling from Quinnipiac University. She has dedicated over 30 years of her career working with Cape residents in need at various venues, including the Council on Aging for the Town of Harwich; and the Holy Trinity Church, where a youth group worked with homeless veterans.

Learn more at 10 a.m. on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at the Chapel in the Pines in Eastham.  Doors open at 9:30. Also on Zoom via this Zoom program link.

All are welcome.

Dec 8: If Our Walls Could Talk

Sunday, December 8, 2024 10:00 AM

Join us on December 8, 2024, for an enlightening discussion about the remarkable organization Protect Our Past (POP). Dedicated to preserving historic properties in Cape Cod and beyond, POP operates under the belief that historic buildings are more than mere structures; they are artistic creations that contribute to a unique sense of place and identity. By protecting these homes and streetscapes, we preserve our visual environment and ensure that future generations can enjoy and learn from our rich history. They are saving yesterday for tomorrow.

Ellen Briggs, the founder and president of POP, will share insights about the vital work being accomplished by the organization. With a lifetime of experience residing in historic buildings around the world, Ellen brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to this important cause.

Learn more at 10 a.m. on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at the Chapel in the Pines in Eastham.  Doors open at 9:30. Also on Zoom via this Zoom program link.

All are welcome.

Nov 24: Jimmy Tingle

Sunday, November 24, 2024 10:00 AM

Join us on November 24, 2024, as we show the new Jimmy Tingle film – “JIMMY TINGLE: The Radical Middle – Why Would a Comedian Run for Office?”

Through the adroit use of common sense, comedy, and commentary, Jimmy can help us figure out how to breathe, trust, and find common ground.  This new film is a deep dive into the murky world of politics. Running time is approximately 58 minutes and a Question-and-Answer session will follow the screening.

Cambridge native Jimmy Tingle is a political humorist who has had extensive experience in film, theater and television.

Learn more at 10 a.m. on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at the Chapel in the Pines in Eastham.  Doors open at 9:30. Also on Zoom via this Zoom program link.

All are welcome.