UUSJ was established nearly 25 years ago with the “big vision” of supporting the social justice efforts of UU congregations in relation to the actions and activities of our federal government. Never in the quarter century since has it been more important to have an organization founded on the UU values of equity, generosity, transformation, … Continue reading Our Unitarian Universalist organizing ecosystem
Like many people, I’ve found myself working through the stages of grief following the election. I am slowly moving into Acceptance and searching for paths forward. I am accepting the new reality, but I am NOT accepting the inevitability of the loss of Democracy. I’ve heard people say they are considering moving to another country. … Continue reading Firm in our convictions
Advancing the cause of social justice requires eternal vigilance. With each victory we celebrate, but we must be prepared to respond to the setbacks that often follow. I recall the pain of growing up in the racially segregated South, followed by the hope that the civil rights movement of the 1960s brought. As we contemplate … Continue reading We must be prepared to respond
Isn’t it great to be a Unitarian Universalist and to be in communities that understand and support our deep sorrow at this time? I am so grateful to be connected to Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice (UUSJ) and working side-by-side with my fellow UUs here and at home as we navigate these turbulent times. My … Continue reading To make a difference at the federal level
As a member of the Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice (UUSJ) Board, I am deeply grateful for the dedication, passion, and generosity of spirit shown by our supporters, partners, and volunteers throughout this year. Together, we have worked to uphold the values of equity, compassion, and justice, striving to make tangible progress toward a society … Continue reading Let us continue to uplift one another
We have a long history of striving to make our system more inclusive, fair, and equitable. President John Adams (a Unitarian) said, “Government is instituted for the common good: for the protection, safety, prosperity, and happiness of the people; and not for the profit, honor, or private interest of any one man, family, or class … Continue reading Experiment in Self-Governance
Michael Thoryn 11/18/2024 My despair over the re-election of Donald Trump is painful and deep. I cannot make my thoughts flow smoothly from one horror to the next. First note: I had the perfect election night. I went to bed at my normal time, soaking in the bad but not definitive news. And then I … Continue reading Nine notes in the key of despair
I had never been much of an activist, but the past eight years have taught me that complacency is not an option—and UUSJ has helped me to act. I have always been well-read and attuned to politics and the critical issues facing this country, but I only became deeply involved in trying to be part of … Continue reading Acting on my convictions
I just started writing my memoirs in case they are of interest to my grandchildren. An author advised me to examine my life by decade to see if there was a running theme. Indeed, there is: a desire to counter racism – it seems I have always tried to do this, both consciously and otherwise. I … Continue reading UUs who mean business
I had never been much of an activist, but the past eight years have taught me that complacency is not an option—and UUSJ has helped me to act. I have always been well-read and attuned to politics and the critical issues facing this country, but I only became deeply involved in trying to be part … Continue reading Acting on my convictions
