Join the Harmony Foundation, its event partners and sponsors, and other community members, Monday, January 19, 2026, 9:00 a.m., at First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (FUUSN – 1326 Washington St., Newton), for reflection, music, student voices, children’s programming with Story Starters, followed by a reception and community resource fair. This year’s program theme will be: “The Courage to Love Turns the Tides of Hate” as inspired by the works of Martin Luther King, Jr. This year’s Speaker will be Reverend Dr. Eric Jackson.
An extensive food drive effort spearheaded by the Rotary Club of Newton and Village Bank is being undertaken this year in the form of the First Annual Setti D. Warren Food Drive Citywide participation is encouraged using the link bit.ly/SDWFOODDRIVE.
**Note that the week prior to the event (Jan. 12-16), Village Bank will provide food collection boxes at each of its branches. Boxes will also be placed at City Hall, The Police and Fire Headquarters, and the Scandinavian Living Center.
Registration is required for this event bit.ly/NEWTONMLK26 so that attendees are able receive detailed program information and any updates in the case of inclement weather. If you have any questions, please reach out to harmonyfoundationnewton@gmail.com.