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Will You Join Me to Take Action to Reduce Gun Violence? By Bill Alsmeyer-Johnson, UUSJ Secretary & member of Mt. Vernon Unitarian Church

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My wife and I were in Budapest four years ago and one evening we were on Castle Hill, a culturally and historically significant place in Budapest. It was late evening and we had missed the bus to the train station so we decided to walk the under a mile distance. We passed a modern building … Continue reading Will You Join Me to Take Action to Reduce Gun Violence? By Bill Alsmeyer-Johnson, UUSJ Secretary & member of Mt. Vernon Unitarian Church

Stay Informed: 2015 Paris Climate Conference – Nov. 30 – Dec. 11

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The U.S. Department of State recently invited 90 religious leaders, including several UU leaders for a two day meeting held in with the Georgetown University’s Berkely Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs. A large group of UUs attended the portion of the meeting open to the public to learn how they could get involved … Continue reading Stay Informed: 2015 Paris Climate Conference – Nov. 30 – Dec. 11

Stand with Our Muslim Neighbors – Dar Al-Hijrah, Falls Church, VA

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Saturday, December 5, 1-2:30pm Dar Al-Hijrah 3159 Row Street, Falls Church, VA Stand with our Muslim friends and neighbors against hate and prejudice. Many Muslim brothers and sisters share they are more concerned with the current anti-Muslim rhetoric than they were after the attacks on Sept 11, 2001. Help us make a strong show of … Continue reading Stand with Our Muslim Neighbors – Dar Al-Hijrah, Falls Church, VA

[CANCELLED] Virginia Legislative Preview: General Assembly, 2016 – Dec. 6, Accotink UU Church, VA

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Sunday, December 6, 1:30 – 3:30pm Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church, VA This is an opportunity to learn from two Virginia delegates about legislation that is likely to come up before the Virginia House of Delegates in the January 2016 legislative session. The moderator will question these delegates concerning matters possibly before the House of Delegates … Continue reading [CANCELLED] Virginia Legislative Preview: General Assembly, 2016 – Dec. 6, Accotink UU Church, VA

Lobby Like A Pro – Dec. 12, UU Church of Silver Spring, MD

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Saturday, December 12, 1:30-4:00pm Unitarian Universalist Church of Silver Spring, MD Sanctuary Register Do you want to learn how to influence bills and decisions as they move through the Maryland Legislature? We have the answer for you! This workshop—taught by Jennifer Bevan-Dangel, the executive director of Common Cause Maryland—will teach you how the state legislative … Continue reading Lobby Like A Pro – Dec. 12, UU Church of Silver Spring, MD

Film Screening: “Merchants of Doubt” – Jan. 15, Cedar Lane UU Church

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January 15, 2016, 6:30pm Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church, Bethesda, MD Sanctuary Contact Chris Graham, EJM at chraham73@verizon.net, 301-949-2624 Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist church will show Merchants of Doubt, a movie inspired by the acclaimed book by Naomi Oreskes and Erik M. Conway. Light supper will be served by our Plant Based Food Group and Environmental … Continue reading Film Screening: “Merchants of Doubt” – Jan. 15, Cedar Lane UU Church

National Justice-Building Conference Calls: Refugee Justice – Nov. 19 & Dec. 3, online

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Want to learn how you or your congregation can help Syrian refugees? Concerned about Central American mothers and children being traumatized by U.S. family detention facilities? Join these conference calls to learn what you can do! Call 888-585-9008 and use conference room #609-185-545. Central American Mothers and Children in Detention Thursday, November 19, 3:00-4:00pm Hear highlights of … Continue reading National Justice-Building Conference Calls: Refugee Justice – Nov. 19 & Dec. 3, online

Calling on Congress to Take Action to Address our Immigration Crisis – Letter-Writing Campaign

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Background We are fast approaching the first anniversary of the date that President Obama announced the DAPA program, and the week of November 15-21, 2015 has been selected as a time of national action to dramatize the lack of progress on alleviating the problems that immigrants face. The UUSJ Steering Committee urges members and congregations … Continue reading Calling on Congress to Take Action to Address our Immigration Crisis – Letter-Writing Campaign

What the Right to Vote Means to Me by Rev. Dr. Linda Olson Peebles, Faith in Action Minister, UU Church of Arlington, VA & President, UU Ministers Association

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This year, the day August 18 took on greater meaning for me than it has in the past. August 18 is the day 95 years ago in 1920 when the 19th amendment to the US constitution was ratified. That amendment granted women the right to vote. Why is the date more notable to me this … Continue reading What the Right to Vote Means to Me by Rev. Dr. Linda Olson Peebles, Faith in Action Minister, UU Church of Arlington, VA & President, UU Ministers Association

Film Screening: “Do the Math” – Nov. 14, Cedar Lane UU, Bethesda MD

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Saturday, November 14, 3:00-6:00pm Cedar Lane UU Church, Bethesda, MD Chalice House Main Room Move Info Jeffrey Weisner from 350 Montgomery County (350MoCo) presents “Do the Math,” an insightful 42-minute documentary film on Bill McKibben’s 350.org divestment campaign and the fossil fuel industry’s role in the climate crisis and the many responses to this challenge. … Continue reading Film Screening: “Do the Math” – Nov. 14, Cedar Lane UU, Bethesda MD