Please join us Sunday, May 17, 2-3 pm at the United Church in Northfield for our first Spring Members Meeting.

The meeting will take the form of a Potluck Meal, but with a twist - no salads or main meal offerings - just desserts. So bring just a dessert to share. As the saying goes, when the going gets rough, eat desserts first!

In between feasting on desserts and talking with known and new neighbors, we'll do a quick recap of Northfield RISES activities over the past months, take a look at some of the events and volunteer opportunities -- local, statewide, national-- planned for the summer months that could fit well into our Northfield RISES Schedule.

And there'll be a bit of music too - old and new songs of protest and support for justice. Let us know if you're a musician who'd like to add your voice and instrument to our music team.

Again, your voice and thoughts are important so please plan on attending! And don't forget about the dessert!

A full day of workshops and networking for community activists, organizers and advocates passionate about people and the planet.

Agenda and Registration available at https://vnrc.org/vtchangemakerssummit/?emci=215ab424-c71c-f111-9a48-000d3a14b640&emdi=abe37521-ca1c-f111-9a48-000d3a14b640&ceid=590096

This is an opportunity to grow our movement to build a future based on shared understanding, community conversations, and connections across all of the local Vermonters leading the way. Space is limited, so sign up today!

At the 2026 Vermont Changemakers Summit, we will:

• Provide trainings with seasoned experts on effectively organizing in towns across the state

• Hold workshops to build connections and inspire action through skills training at any level of experience (Organizing 101, Effecting Change in Municipal Government, Knowing Your Rights When Protesting, and so much more).

• Create lasting connections between the non-profit advocacy community and decentralized grassroots organizations

• Share tools, strategies, and resources that strengthen organizing and coalition-building work

• Seed new ideas for action and collaboration moving forward

Join us on the Vermont State House Lawn for the larger NO KINGS Rally

https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/901165/

We are on the No Kings map!! When the church bells ring at 10am, please join us on the Common and in front of the United Church for a local rally. We will not have scheduled speakers, but this is an opportunity to connect with like-minded folks to discuss and share thoughts, show off signs, recruit new members,  and  participate in a Honk and Wave. Folks will then have time to travel to the Rally at the State House

Parking and restrooms are available at the United Church of Northfield at 58 S Main St, Northfield, VT 05663. Parking is also available at Police Station, around the Common, behind the American Legion at 48 Depot Sq. and behind Northfield Savings Bank. Please do NOT park in front of the businesses along Depot Sq. (south side). We want to keep those spaces available for their customers.

https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/913060/

Join us in the community room at the Brown Public Library on March 18th, 6-8 pm to make signs for local gatherings, rallies, vigils and more!

Member’s Meeting at the Brown Public Library 4-5:30 p.m in the Community Room