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Give credit where credit is due! UUSJ volunteers mobilized, analyzed, and advocated in 2017!

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Last November our volunteers rolled up their sleeves and got to work, so during 2017 we’ve advocated on behalf of UUs across the nation, in collaboration with UUs from around our region. We’ve grown the profile of UUSJ advocacy. We launched our every second Tuesday, Advocacy Corps marking us with distinction. We participated in rallies … Continue reading Give credit where credit is due! UUSJ volunteers mobilized, analyzed, and advocated in 2017!

“Why I Went to the GA” By Hal Fuller, UU Congregation of Fairfax

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At the memorial service for Hal Fuller, long-time UUSJ leader, previous Board Co-chair, and member of the UU Congregation of Fairfax, his daughter read his powerful “Why I Went to the GA” essay, which reflects his upbringing in New Mexico. His words then deserve our careful attention now, as our nation continues to wrestle with … Continue reading “Why I Went to the GA” By Hal Fuller, UU Congregation of Fairfax

#GivingTuesday

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UUSJ: Website – Facebook – Twitter – Flickr Contents: What is #GivingTuesday? The Big Idea Behind #GivingTuesday How Do I Donate? Why Should I Be Involved? A New Tradition of Advocacy Donation? What is #GivingTuesday? #GivingTuesday was founded in 2012 by NY’s 92nd Street Y in partnership with the United Nations Foundation. Together with a … Continue reading #GivingTuesday

CSAI: “The Corruption of Our Democracy”

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November as an election month is a good time to consider the 2016-2020 Congregational Study Action Issue (CSAI), “The Corruption of Our Democracy,” especially since 2018 will be an exceptionally important election year. Is your congregation involved in discussing this issue? Let us know at advocacy@uusj.org. Read full text of the CSAI, “The Corruption of Our Democracy” … Continue reading CSAI: “The Corruption of Our Democracy”

Say No to Fake Tax Reform

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Updated as of January, 9, 2018 A bill has been passed. Check back for updates. Page Contents (click on a title to go to that section): Action Needed NOW: What You Can Do What You Should Know Our UU Spiritual Grounding Resources and Relevant News Media Coverage Links Action Needed NOW: What You Can Do … Continue reading Say No to Fake Tax Reform

Write Here! Write Now! Instructions for Sending Your Letters to UUSJ

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Instructions on sending your handwritten letters to us: Email us with your intent to send (via mail or scanned) to advocacy@uusj.org. Send by express or overnight delivery to arrive by noon on November 13. Or scan letters to advocacy@uusj.org. Lavona Grow UUSJ/WHWN 2308 N. Buchanan St. Arlington, VA 22207

DREAM Act – Action Needed NOW Senate May Consider Legislation Week of February 12

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Updated as of February, 2, 2018 On November 14, 20 members of the UUSJ Advocacy Corps met with staff in eight Senate offices to urge immediate passage of a clean Dream Act. Overall, 60 offices were visited. Around 400 personal letters to Senators from UU constituents were delivered to 16 offices and all received a packet … Continue reading DREAM Act – Action Needed NOW Senate May Consider Legislation Week of February 12