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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

CLUUC Environmental Justice Ministry Monthly Movie Night: “Cockfight” – Nov. 17, Cedar Lane UU, Bethesda MD

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Tuesday, November 17, 6:30-10:00pm Cedar Lane UU Church, Bethesda, MD Sanctuary Movie Information Sponsored by Food and Water Watch in collaboration with CLUUC Plant Based Food Group. “Cockfight” is a documentary that follows a farmer turned whistleblower on the chicken industry and oppression of small farmers. Light Supper will be provided. All are welcome! Contact: … Continue reading CLUUC Environmental Justice Ministry Monthly Movie Night: “Cockfight” – Nov. 17, Cedar Lane UU, Bethesda MD

Film Screening: “This Changes Everything” – Nov. 23, Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema, MD

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Monday, November 23 7:30PM – 9:29PM Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema 7235 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 Purchase tickets. ($15.00, General) Promoted by 350MoCo (Montgomery County, MD) What if confronting the climate crisis is the best chance we’ll ever get to build a better world? Filmed over 211 shoot days in nine countries and five continents … Continue reading Film Screening: “This Changes Everything” – Nov. 23, Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema, MD

Jubilee Anti-Racism Training – Jan. 15-17, All Souls, DC

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Friday, January 15, 9:00am – Sunday, January 17, 3:00pm All Souls Church Unitarian, DC Registration limited to 40, so register soon. Jubilee Anti-Racism Training is an opportunity to explore how race affects our institutions and our daily lives.

Science-Reason-Religion Forum – Oct. 25, UUCF

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Sunday, October 25 12:30-2pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, Oakton, VA Flyer The topic is America’s Race to Incarcerate, with noted prison reform advocate Marc Mauer of The Sentencing Project in Richmond.

Free Film Screening: “Won’t Pipe Down” – Nov. 13, Burke, VA

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Friday, November 13, 2015 at 6:30pm (simple supper); screening begins at 7pm Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church, Burke, VA A 35 minute, award winning documentary presenting the inside look at the residents of Nelson County, VA vs. Dominion Power and the fight against the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. What you don’t know can hurt you. Made by … Continue reading Free Film Screening: “Won’t Pipe Down” – Nov. 13, Burke, VA

Film and Discussion: “I Learn America” – Oct. 25, Cedar Lane UU

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Sunday, October 25, 4:30pm Cedar Lane UU, Bethesda, MD Tickets Cost: $6/adult, $4/student, $4/child Cedar Lane UU Contact: togetherLT(at)googlegroups.com “I Learn America” is a charming film that tells the stories of 5 teenagers from different countries who attend a high school for recent immigrants in Brooklyn, NY. It is being shown at Cedar Lane as … Continue reading Film and Discussion: “I Learn America” – Oct. 25, Cedar Lane UU