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Finding Out That Our UU Voices Matter on Capitol Hill

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David Shilton, Arlington Unitarian Universalist Church I was intrigued one day after services at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington to see people writing letters at tables with big UUSJ signs. Closer inspection revealed that the letters were personal statements about the importance of preventing proposed cuts to the SNAP nutrition program. Putting aside concerns … Continue reading Finding Out That Our UU Voices Matter on Capitol Hill

Jula Kinnaird on Envisioning a Just World (Why I Commit to UUSJ)

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I am inspired by the vision of a just world. It is a world that embraces and perpetuates Unitarian Universalist Principles of dignity, democracy, justice, and interconnectedness. I committed to volunteering for the Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice Advocacy Corps to be a part of making this vision a reality. The year 2016 marked a … Continue reading Jula Kinnaird on Envisioning a Just World (Why I Commit to UUSJ)

Kelly Perry on What side of history do I want to be on (Why I put my faith into action with UUSJ)

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We asked, why UUSJ? I am overwhelmed with racial injustice, the climate crisis, and pandemic fear. I ask myself on what side of history do I want to be on? What do I want to stand for? I put my faith into action with Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice (UUSJ). Ysaye Maria Barnwell wrote, “we are … Continue reading Kelly Perry on What side of history do I want to be on (Why I put my faith into action with UUSJ)

Vote2020

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Since we are working virtually this year, we can see measurable results after every action: new voters registered, clicks on our voter information website, mail ballots applied for, commitments to vote. UUs nationwide have made 1.3 million voter contacts this year!  We’ve also harnessed the people power in our congregations: we have active electoral organizations … Continue reading Vote2020

Lies our textbooks told my generation of Virginians about slavery

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By Bennett Minton   A series of textbooks written for the fourth, seventh, and 11th grades taught a generation of Virginians our state’s history. Chapter 29 of the seventh-grade edition, titled “How the Negroes Lived Under Slavery,” included these sentences: “A feeling of strong affection existed between masters and slaves in a majority of Virginia homes.” … Continue reading Lies our textbooks told my generation of Virginians about slavery

Systemic Racism & Poverty

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And now we add Rayshard Brooks of Atlanta Georgia to the list… The moving protests–in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic have brought together young and old, working and retired, every ethnicity and racial background in the past weeks since the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and Tony McDade. This defining moment … Continue reading Systemic Racism & Poverty

A Renewed Challenge in the Age of COVID-19 — Building a More Just and Equitable Society

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We are in a challenging and difficult time as the COVID-19 crisis has changed our lives and our advocacy. Our hope is that you and your family and friends are staying safe and healthy, and finding ways to support those on the frontline of this pandemic crisis, for the needs of our communities, neighbors, and … Continue reading A Renewed Challenge in the Age of COVID-19 — Building a More Just and Equitable Society