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Economic Inequality and UU Principles By Gene Mulligan, UU Church of Arlington

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Much of the impetus for the Trump and Sanders campaigns is said to stem from voters who are angry about their declining economic circumstances. Income and wealth inequality are growing in our country. What should be done about it? French economist Thomas Piketty writes that the tendency for wealth to accumulate in fewer and fewer … Continue reading Economic Inequality and UU Principles By Gene Mulligan, UU Church of Arlington

Syrian Refugee Crisis Updates & Action Steps

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For UU congregations interested in the Syrian refugee crisis, UUCA and UU Church of Rockville have compiled important information and the best ways for UU congregations to respond. More Information Refugee Settlement Process: Refugees from Syria (or any other country) come into the US under the auspices of organizations which have contracts with the State Department, and … Continue reading Syrian Refugee Crisis Updates & Action Steps

All Houses Matter By Walter Ellis, Cedar Lane UU Church of Bethesda, MD

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Walter Ellis received a 2015 UUSJ Emerging Leader Award at the UUSJ Social Justice Awards Gala last fall. His full remarks are below: Since I only have a few minutes, I figured I’d share an image with you I’ve cribbed from the internet. It’s a sketch that I’ve grown quite fond of. It shows two houses, one … Continue reading All Houses Matter By Walter Ellis, Cedar Lane UU Church of Bethesda, MD

An Interfaith Effort With Our Muslim Neighbors By Marc DeFrancis, UU Church of Arlington, VA

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It was a blessedly sunny Saturday afternoon in early December, and there in Falls Church, Virginia, more than a hundred of us–Muslims and Catholics and Protestants and Jews and UUs–had converged on the Dar al Hijrah Islamic Center to help pack the thousands of blankets and coats the mosque’s members had been collecting for months … Continue reading An Interfaith Effort With Our Muslim Neighbors By Marc DeFrancis, UU Church of Arlington, VA

Art in the Midst of Despair: Voices of Palestinian Refugees – Jan. 15 – Feb. 28, DC

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The Nakba Museum Project presents Art in the Midst of Despair: Voices of Palestinian Refugees Friday, January 15 – Sunday, February 28 FREE ADMISSION Sun – Mon 10:00am-8:00pm Sat, 9:30am-3:30pm Meet and Greet with the people involved in the Nakba Project Friday, January 15 at 6:30pm Calvary Baptist Church Building 733 8th Street NW, Washington DC … Continue reading Art in the Midst of Despair: Voices of Palestinian Refugees – Jan. 15 – Feb. 28, DC

Continuing the Work of the Paris Climate Agreement by Doris Marlin, All Souls Church Unitarian, Washington DC

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I felt empowered and hopeful when I held my 2-week old great nephew over the holidays instead of fear for his future. That is what the Paris Agreement is about. It’s also about responsibility, action and vigilance. WE CAN WE WILL WE MUST This was the mantra of the COP (Conference of Parties) posted in … Continue reading Continuing the Work of the Paris Climate Agreement by Doris Marlin, All Souls Church Unitarian, Washington DC

2016 Martin Luther King Jr. Vigil & Advocacy Day – Jan. 18, Richmond, VA

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Sign up for one or more of the events below. Training – Conference Call Monday, January 11, 7:30-8:30pm In preparation for the Advocacy Day, there will be a conference call to educate participants about the issues and bills that we both support and oppose so that they may speak with their legislators and share their … Continue reading 2016 Martin Luther King Jr. Vigil & Advocacy Day – Jan. 18, Richmond, VA

Annual CCAN Keep Winter Cold Polar Bear Plunge – Jan. 23, National Harbor, MD

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Saturday, January 23, 10:30am-2:00pm National Plaza at National Harbor, 165 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD Sponsored by Chesapeake Climate Action Network and 350 Loudoun According to Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN), the annual Keep Winter Cold Polar Bear Plunge is its priority fundraising event for powering victories to move our region off of fossil fuels … Continue reading Annual CCAN Keep Winter Cold Polar Bear Plunge – Jan. 23, National Harbor, MD