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Recap: UUSJ Green Activists – Environment and Climate Justice Task Force Meeting

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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

Statement of Conscience on Escalating Economic Inequity

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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.

UUSJ Board Election Results for July 2017 – June 2018

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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

UUSJ’s Immigration Task Group takes positions on immigration-related bills

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UUSJ signed onto a letter asking Senators to co-sponsor the Agricultural Worker Program Act of 2017, at the invitation of Farmworker Justice. The bill provides a one-time opportunity for experienced agricultural workers to apply for legal status. The bill is framed as a bridge until comprehensive reform can be enacted, and will provided needed legal … Continue reading UUSJ’s Immigration Task Group takes positions on immigration-related bills

Intersectionalities of Climate Change and Human Vulnerability

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Coming off Earth Month (April), the People’s Climate March, and UU participation therein UUSJ volunteers seek to deepen collaborations with ally organizations and link climate change to key human vulnerability themes such as gender inequality, access to water, food security, hunger and to conflict (both domestic and international). If you have expertise on related intersectionalities … Continue reading Intersectionalities of Climate Change and Human Vulnerability

“The Importance of Being ‘Prideful'” By Gerda and Allen Keiswetter, UU Church of Arlington, VA

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Imagine thousands cheering because you love your child. We have been marching in the Capital Pride Parade since 2005 to celebrate our transgender son Asa. It is a spiritual high each year for us. The street crowd is amazing — LGBTQ people and straight people of all ages, singles and families, babies to grandparents of … Continue reading “The Importance of Being ‘Prideful’” By Gerda and Allen Keiswetter, UU Church of Arlington, VA

UUSJ Signs Request to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Haiti

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UUSJ signed onto a letter requesting extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti. We were invited by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) and Interfaith Immigration allies, to join the UUA’s Youth and Young Adults of Color Ministry, the UU College of Social Justice, and several more UU Ministers and social justice Lay Leaders. … Continue reading UUSJ Signs Request to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Haiti