When I Needed a Neighbor
An Afternoon of Music, Dance and Poetry
Benefitting The Boston Immigration Justice Accompaniment Network (BIJAN)
Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Old South Church in Boston
645 Boylston Street, Boston, MA
A free-will offering to support BIJAN will be accepted
On Saturday, December 5 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm, a diverse group of musicians, dancers and poets/spoken word artists will combine their talents to support the work of The Boston Immigration Justice Accompaniment Network (BIJAN). The performance will feature musical contributions from Harmony Grove and Carolyn Waters, improvisational dance from Jody Leader and Karen Bray, and poetry/spoken word from Reason Being and Lisa Breger. A highlight of the performance will be interaction between artists performing in different genres. The performance will take place in Gordon Chapel at Old South Church in Boston, 645 Boylston Street, Boston. Admission is free and a free will offering will be taken to support BIJAN. This event is sponsored by the participating artists, with co-sponsorship from the Old South Christian Service and Outreach Committee and The Immigration Justice Committee of First Parish in Brookline.
The Boston Immigration Justice Accompaniment Network (BIJAN) is a community network of individuals, faith communities, and other activist groups working to reduce the escalating harm of our immigration system in the current political context. They provide accompaniment at court and ICE check-ins, legal referrals, fundraising for bond or legal fees, letters of support from the community, rides for families to visit loved ones in detention, logistical assistance with paperwork or bond payments, and help with housing, transportation, and other immediate needs of people released on bond who have no other resources in the community. For more information about BIJAN, visit https://www.beyondbondboston.org/.
*A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.*