The UUA and the UU Service Committee Launch Appeal for Philippines
The UUA and UUSC are launching a joint special appeal for Philippine relief efforts.
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Resolution on Climate Change – UUCF
UUCF Resolution on Climate Change Approved at a Congregational Meeting November 3, 2013 Whereas: We affirm the value of life, the sacredness of each person and all life on the planet. We recognize that human actions can impact the interdependent web of life on our planet and we are called to protect and … Continue reading Resolution on Climate Change – UUCF
Testimony before the EPA
Eric Goplerud, of the Unitarian Univeralist Congregation of Fairfax (Virginia), testified before the Environmental Protection Agency “listening session” November 7, 2013 concerning limits on greenhouse gas pollution from existing power plants. Good morning. My name is Eric Goplerud, and I am speaking on behalf of the Unitarian Univeralist Congregation of Fairfax (Virginia). The Unitarian Universalist … Continue reading Testimony before the EPA
Become a Faithful Worker Justice Congregation
Partner congregations will receive study materials, an ethical employer and contractor assessment guide, training opportunities, a monthly e-newsletter, responsible business discounts, and more!
Tortured and Detained: Survivor Stories of U.S. Immigration Detention
The UU Service Committee (UUSC) supported the Center for Victims of Torture (CVT) and the Torture Abolition and Survivor Support Coalition (TASSC) in producing “Tortured and Detained: Survivor Stories of U.S. Immigration Detention”
Campaign to Encourage DC to Divest from Fossil Fuels
Washington, DC currently invests in some of the largest polluting companies on the planet, including Chevron, Exxon, BP, and Arch Coal.
Planned Parenthood of Maryland Teen Talks By and For Teens- 3rd Thursday of month
Teen Talk is a monthly discussion group for teens run by trained PPM teen Peer Educators. It’s fun, informal and there’s free pizza! These programs cover a wide range of topics, from birth control to healthy relationships. Upcoming Teen Talks and Topics: October 17th: Sexual Orientation November 21st: Drugs, Alcohol, and Sexual Situations.
UU Congregation of Fairfax Votes on Climate Change Resolution and Seeks Partners in the Work
Please consider moving Congregational Resolutions on climate change in your faith communities, perhaps patterned on the one that we will be considering at UUCF this fall.
Climate Change Religious Education Curriculum for 4th and 5th Graders Available from UN-UNO
The goal of the curriculum is to give participants the knowledge and skills they need to take action against climate change as they grow up
UU-United Nations Office is Developing Climate Action Teams
The Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office (UU-UNO) Climate Change Initiative recently announced the development of Climate Action Teams (CATs), which are groups dedicated to raising awareness about and acting against climate change within your congregation and community.