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The highlight of a program on the international remembrance day of the Holocaust called Yom HaShoah, that was presented in the historic Gloucester Meetinghouse on Middle Street last Sunday, May 1st, was the world premiere of a composition by Leslie Steinweiss called “The Grip of Evil: The Endurance of Hope". It was performed with narration by Judith Black by an ensemble including strings, flute, clarinet, piano and two vocal soloists, conducted by the composer. The event was co-hosted by Temple Ahavat Achim and the Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation.

An audience that applauded the return of live concerts to the Gloucester Meetinghouse on Sunday also brought compassion as they gave more than $4,500 to support war relief efforts in the Ukraine by the International Rescue Committee.

Two words that are frequently used to describe the pandemic that is gripping our world are “unprecedented” and “uncertain.” Although our confidence may be shaken we are deeply grateful to all those who are responding to our community’s needs for health care, safety, food, and essential services.

On Saturday, February 15, the Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation presented its second annual free Family Movie and Crafts Day at the Gloucester Meetinghouse, home of the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church. Kicking off the start of winter vacation for Gloucester’s schools, the day-long event provided a perfect opportunity for families to share time together over movies, crafts, and activities.

The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation’s symposium on November 16 drew a large audience interested in hearing ideas on how to turn Gloucester’s housing situation from crisis to opportunity.

A picture perfect early fall day set the scene for the Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation’s second annual Cape Ann Classic Cars on the Green on Saturday, September 28. More than 30 antique and classic cars lined the historic Meetinghouse’s grand allee while scores of car enthusiasts, families, and visitors to Gloucester strolled the promenade. John Hicks and his Giddy Gang provided the perfect accompaniment with their distinctive Dixieland band.

Lanesville textile artist Doris Prouty created this stunning, original-design, hand-made quilt, being raffled to benefit the ongoing preservation of the Meetinghouse. The winner will be announced at our closing event on September 6th.

Summertime pleasures are back including the 4th season of the free outdoor concert series, 'Music on Meetinghouse Green.' Every Friday evening in July and August we host a fine musical group with delicious food available from local vendors and invite a North Shore non-profit to be the beneficiary of your free-will offerings.

An integral part of Gloucester summer is almost here. The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation’s Summer Concert Series, Music on Meetinghouse Green, featuring 9 free concerts, takes place from July 6 to September 7, 2018. The family-friendly concerts, now an iconic part of Gloucester’s summer music scene, have something for every musical taste, including be-bop, Brazilian ‘forro’ dance music, soul, jazz and rhythm and blues.