UUSJ member congregations organized solidarity vigils and UU organizations have released statements including Black Lives UU, Cedar Lane UU Church, and Washington Ethical Society. Read their statements: We are with you – Black Lives UU statement Rev. Abhi Janamanchi, Cedar Lane UU Church Minister, organized the Love Over Hate: Rally to Challenge White Supremacy with Rev. Graylan … Continue reading UUs Respond to Charlottesville
On August 12, I had a most unusual day. I awoke at 4am to drive in the dark and fog, from my homr near DC through the beautiful hills of VA to Charlottesville, responding to the invitation from colleagues living in Charlottesville. I joined in an interfaith prayer service – the great Cornell West was … Continue reading Charlottesville – Rev. Linda Olson Peebles
Charlottesville. All morning, a long line of (mostly) clergy, arms linked, faced Emancipation Park. UUs were in that line, including UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray. To our front, a growing mass of heavily armed racists, periodically hurling verbal abuse at us. Behind us moved hundreds of people who had come to stand against the hate … Continue reading Charlottesville – Ron Outen, Cedar Lane UU Church
Update: Link to the Hill for current status of healthcare vote. Since the May 4 passage of the House healthcare bill, all efforts have been focused on the Senate, urging moderation. Instead, Senate Majority Leader McConnell chose to deepen the (partisan) divide by deciding the Senate healthcare bill is budget-related, allowing it to be considered … Continue reading Stay alert as Senators look for ways to act on healthcare!
On Wednesday, June 14, three members of the Immigration Task Group met with staff at Senator Cardin’s office to discuss and delivered an official UUSJ letter, asking the Senator to support two Senate bills (S.303 and S.668) and oppose three pieces of legislation: H.R.2431 (the Davis Act), H.R.2406 and H.R.2407 not yet in the Senate. … Continue reading UUSJ Immigration Task Group: Advocacy & Growth
On June 17 the UUSJ Green Activists – Environment and Climate Justice Task Force met at Silver Spring. Topics covered included: Report out from Attendees, Particular Focus areas from the churches, Action items for the Summer and Fall, and Next Steps. Attendees said that they were in a planning mode regarding climate change actions post … Continue reading Recap: UUSJ Green Activists – Environment and Climate Justice Task Force Meeting
At this year’s General Assembly, the Statement of Conscience on Escalating Economic Inequity was passed. UUSJ’s Escalating Inequality Task Group will be reviewing the new statement closely for application to UUSJ’s work. For further information or to join the Task Group, please contact Adam Wasserman at adamrw53@gmail.com.
We know there are many worthy individuals and groups from our congregations who are doing wonderful things to make the world a better place. UUSJ requests your help identifying these Social Justice Heroes so we can honor them at our Awards Gala to be held in the Fall. We ask you to solicit nominations from … Continue reading UUSJ Social Justice Awards Nominations Now Open
The Board held elections during its Saturday, June 3 meeting. Bob Denniston of Arlington was elected Board Chair as John Gubbings steps away from that role. Martha Ades of Fairfax was elected Secretary as Bill Alsmeyer-Johnson steps away from that role. The Vice Chair slot remains open. The Treasurer position is held under temporary appointment … Continue reading UUSJ Board Election Results for July 2017 – June 2018
“Therefore, be it resolved that as people of conscience, the members of Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church (CLUUC) declare our commitment to translate our values into action and to stand on the side of love with the most vulnerable among us…” Cedar Lane UU Church passed a congregational resolution on becoming a sanctuary church at its … Continue reading Cedar Lane UU Church: A Sanctuary Church
