To celebrate the accomplishments of those working for social justice, Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice (UUSJ) of the National Capital Region, invites nominations for its 5th Annual Social Justice Awards. The awards recognize those who inspire, support and express effective social action – those deeply committed volunteers who are the heart of the social justice movement in the National Capital region.
UUSJ calls for the following awards annually: Collaboration, Journey Toward Wholeness and Affordable Housing. We rotate the other awards every other year. e.g., Ministers Award, and introduce new awards as appropriate. This year’s new award is Emerging Leader to encourage new leadership in social justice.
We hope that you will share the attached announcement to ensure that recognition is proposed for our colleagues. To make a nomination for an award, please complete and email the nomination information to the Awards Committee at csnavely(at)uusj.org. Nominations must be received via email no later than noon June 15, 2012.
Individuals and groups selected for their contributions to social action will be presented awards at the UUSJ Annual Gala on Sunday night, October 14, 2012.
Application is here uusj_2012_awards_nomination_final[1]
July 11-15
Why come? Awareness-to learn about and witness the devastating effects of Mountain top removal strip mining on Wise County communities of Central Appalachia-dismantle stereotypes, build relationships
Lifestyles—make the connection between our energy demands and the earth’s limited resources.
Action- becoming a part of the solution personally and politically
We will learn from, and be inspired by individuals and groups who are bringing creative solutions to this environmental injustice.
For more information about this trip or to receive a trip application, please contact Mike Little at (202) 469-8512 or mike(at)faithandmoneynetwork.org. Deadline for applications: June 15th 2012 Scholarships’ are available.
Wednesday, June 13 7:30pm-8:45pm
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Nourse Hall
3001 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
RVSP or for more information, click here.
This event is sponsored by Interfaith Center’s Center for Advancing Justice. An InterFaith Forum on national and local economic trends and how faith informs our views and response With panelists: Hays Gorey, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax and Jenny Reed, DC Fiscal Policy Institute
June 26th is United Nations International Day in Support of Torture Victims. Several years ago, religious and human rights organizations in the United States declared the month of June to be Torture Awareness Month as a way to provide greater visibility to this issue and provide an opportunity for coordinated efforts across the country.
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Saturday, June 9 and Sunday, June 10
On Saturday afternoon/evening, area UU congregations will “march” together in the Capital Pride parade in DC. Also, on Sunday, the 10th, we’ll have a booth at the Pride festival and will need volunteers to cover it. Festival hours are 11am to 6pm. Volunteers will engage festival goers, answer questions and help them find on a map the UU church closest to them. We need mass numbers for the parade on Saturday, and we would use ~20 people to help with the booth on Sunday. These are significant community outreach activities seeking to demonstrate support for the LGBT community while also encouraging participants to consider Unitarian Universalism. Paula Equality UUCFairfax pprettyman(at)yahoo.com
August 3-5
Cedar Lane UU Church
9601 Cedar Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814
Cost: $150 per participant
Do you wish to nurture your congregation’s multicultural future in the face of opposing cultural currents? Do you wish to deepen your understanding of how race and ethnicity play out in our institutions and our daily lives? Jubilee Anti-Racism Training helps participants understand what is involved in nurturing a multicultural community and working against racism in all of its forms. The workshop requires a weekend commitment, and it is worth every minute of that commitment. Enrollment is limited to 40 participants, so sign up today!
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In 2009, the Maryland General Assembly passed historic legislation to fight global warming. The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act (GGRA) mandated a robust 25 percent decrease in statewide carbon dioxide pollution by 2020. But remember “Revolution,” the old Beatles song? We’d all love to see the plan? Well, the plan is out on Maryland’s global warming strategy and, frankly, there are problems. The draft plan released last month by the Maryland Department of the Environment is admirably comprehensive and is strong in some aspects. It calls for greenhouse gas reductions in 65 different ways, covering everything from transportation to power plants to energy efficiency. But the plan is also full of holes. It makes unrealistic assumptions about how much pollution will be cut by certain programs. It projects overly rosy timelines for achievements. And – in several instances – it just gets the facts wrong. Meanwhile, Marylanders can’t afford for this plan to fail. So what can you do? Take two quick actions: First, send a comment urging Governor O’Malley and his key cabinet secretaries to work together to develop a final greenhouse plan that is tougher and more verifiable in cutting carbon pollution per the legislative mandate of 2009.Second, attend a public stakeholder meeting in Centreville, Frederick, Annapolis, or Baltimore to learn more about the state’s global warming plan and to share your concerns with state officials.
Saturday, September 29 7:00pm-9:00pm
UU Church of Annapolis
333 Dubois Rd.
Annapolis, MD
UULM-MD Fundraiser with Emma’s Revolution
Saturday, June 9 8:00pm
Memorial Chapel
University of Maryland
College Park, MD directions and parking , click here.
Suggested Donation $50
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flier chapman benefit concert
Paint Branch Letter re Chapman fundraiser
Earlier this year, our friend David Chapman was diagnosed with stage-four colorectal cancer and is now undergoing treatment. He has been unable to work since the beginning of February and has growing medical and living expenses that are not covered by his health insurance or sick leave.All donations raised during this event will go directly to benefit David. This program is made possible through the sponsorship of the United Campus Ministry Chaplaincy at the University of Maryland.
Thursday, May 24 8:30am- 4:30pm
Ariel Rios East Building, Room 1153,
1301 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460. (map and directions).
The EPA proposed federal limits on carbon pollution for power plants — pollution that is linked to climate change and significant health hazards like the smog that triggers asthma attacks – and they are holding a hearing to receive public input on the new standards. This is our chance to show strong public support for national limits on carbon pollution that threatens the climate and our health.
Speak up for a clean energy future to protect the climate and our health!
The Sierra Club and You vs. Big Coal CONTACT: Anneli Berube at anneli.berube(at)sierraclub.org with any questions, or if you can’t make it but still want to get involved
To celebrate the accomplishments of those working for social justice, Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice (UUSJ) of the National Capital Region, invites nominations for its 5th Annual Social Justice Awards. The awards recognize those who inspire, support and express effective social action – those deeply committed volunteers who are the heart of the social justice movement in the National Capital region.
