On August 12, over 80 UU clergy, and UUs marched in an interfaith, nonviolent protest against a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville. The day, turning violent, with three people dead and 19 injured, has elicited a strong response from UUs across the country. Read some of their reflections below: Love Showed Up Today in Charlottesville – … Continue reading UUs Respond to Charlottesville
Bob Denniston, UUSJ Board Chair, delivered personalized thank you letters to Senators Collins (Maine), Murkowski (Alaska), and McCain (Arizona) for their courageous stands against the Senate’s healthcare bill last month. UUSJ’s Advocacy Corps has been encouraging senators to hold out for accessible, affordable and quality healthcare since April, and has delivered more than 600 letters … Continue reading UUSJ Thanks Key Senators
On September 12, the UUSJ Capitol Hill Advocacy Corps, will join with the inter-religious community in celebration of Season of Creation, September 1 – October 4, celebrated around the world each year with prayer services and care for creation activities. Join the prayer service at 9:30am at the United Methodist Building, 100 Maryland Ave., N.E., followed by … Continue reading UUSJ Advocacy Corps to advocate for Earth’s future
Bob Denniston, UUSJ Board Chair, confers with Hyun Kim, from Annandale, VA, at the 22-day DREAMER vigil in front of the White House. UUSJ has joined with the National Korean American Service and Education Consortium and other organizations, including the UU Association and UU Service Committee, to support a 22-day DREAM vigil in front of … Continue reading UUSJ joins groups supporting DREAMERS
UUSJ signed on to a letter joining Interfaith partners, including the UUSC and UUCSJ, against scaling back legal immigration and family reunifications. The Reforming American Immigration for a Strong Economy (RAISE) Act would deny millions fleeing tragedy and travesty the chance to reunite with family by capping refugee admissions at 50,000 per year. The Act … Continue reading UUSJ Objects to the RAISE Act together with Interfaith Community
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
