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Sierra Club’s 2016 Virginia Legislative Session Update – Jan. 14, Vienna, VA

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Thursday, January 14, 7:00-8:30pm (refreshments, 6:30pm) Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Avenue East, Vienna, VA RSVP to s.weltz(at)yahoo.com Join us for an informative presentation on the club’s legislative priorities for the 2016 Virginia General Assembly session. Susan Stillman, Legislative Chair of the Virginia Chapter of the Sierra Club, will discuss the important issues for this … Continue reading Sierra Club’s 2016 Virginia Legislative Session Update – Jan. 14, Vienna, VA

RESCHEDULED – Workshop: Socially Responsible Impact Investing – Jan. 31, Washington Ethical Society, DC

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Sunday, January 31, 1:00pm (Reschedule from Sunday, January 23) Washington Ethical Society, DC Closest metro: Silver Spring (about 0.8 miles) and on the S4 bus route; free parking on 16th Street. RSVP to Carol Rawie at kenrawie(at)erols.com or 301-649-4990 or contact for more information. Len Cohen, a Certified Financial Planner and member of Rockville Unitarian, … Continue reading RESCHEDULED – Workshop: Socially Responsible Impact Investing – Jan. 31, Washington Ethical Society, DC

Maryland Campaign for Paid Sick Days 2016 Kick-off Event – Jan. 11, Baltimore, MD

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Maryland Campaign for Paid Sick Days 2016 Kick-off Event Faith Leaders to Issue Call-to-Action Monday, January 11, 6:30-8:30pm St. Ignatius Church, 740 North Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 This event is free, but space is limited. RSVP. With Maryland’s 2016 state legislative session just around the corner, momentum for earned sick days continues to build … Continue reading Maryland Campaign for Paid Sick Days 2016 Kick-off Event – Jan. 11, Baltimore, MD

2016 Virginia Immigrant Advocacy Day & Training – Jan. 14 & 28, UUCArlington & Richmond

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Virginia Immigrant Advocacy Training Day Thursday, January 14th 2016 at 7:00-9:00pm Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, VA Registration is required. Several immigrant advocate organizations will host an Advocacy Training Day to discuss the 2016 VA General Assembly process as well as hold a strategy session for our collaborative advocacy efforts. You will learn the legislative … Continue reading 2016 Virginia Immigrant Advocacy Day & Training – Jan. 14 & 28, UUCArlington & Richmond

Women’s Economic Security Agenda Forum – Jan. 9, 11am-1pm, Greenbelt Library

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Women’s Economic Security Agenda Forum Saturday, January 9, 11am-1pm Greenbelt Library 11 Crescent Rd. Greenbelt, MD 20770 Register and learn more. Maryland Working Families and the Working Matters Coalition are working to bring attention to the need for a statewide Earned Sick Leave bill. At this event we will discuss paid sick days, fair scheduling, and pay equity … Continue reading Women’s Economic Security Agenda Forum – Jan. 9, 11am-1pm, Greenbelt Library

Population Connection Capital Hill Days 2016 – April 15-19, Washington, DC

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April 15-19 Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill 400 New Jersey Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20001 Registration form Flyer Help make international family planning a priority today! The weekend includes informational sessions on international reproductive health issues and an advocacy training, which will prepare participants for a day of lobbying on Capitol Hill. View a short … Continue reading Population Connection Capital Hill Days 2016 – April 15-19, Washington, DC

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