“True national unity can only emerge with acknowledgment of harm. It’s one of the first steps in pursuing restorative justice. For that reason, UUSJ supports serious discussions of reparations. Rep. Cori Bush’s resolution provides a much-needed framework for the federal reparations commission to begin. It … read more.
This year, we have a critical opportunity to advocate for a climate-smart agricultural sector that advances justice. We have an essential role in showcasing that faith advocates see a moral imperative for a proposal that shifts to a greener, more sustainable, more regenerative approach. This … read more.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s endorsement of the Senate Electoral Count Act (ECA) reform proposal is a significant victory toward reforming the vaguely written 19th-century law that opened the door for those denying the results of the 2020 Presidential vote. And while it falls far … read more.
Date Posted:
October 6th, 2022
Title: Communications Assistant
Reports To:
Executive Director
Collaborates with an Administrative Assistant and a communications-minded Trustee
Location: Open, must be willing to collaborate with Eastern Times in mind
Position: Part-time; 10 hrs/week at $20 – $25/hour. Time and days of work are flexible
Application Deadline:
Initial candidate pool deadline … read more.
“It takes deep faith and a lot of hard work to keep a democracy vibrant.”
– Rev. Wm. G. Sinkford, Former UUA President
“In our religious lives, the democratic process requires trust in the development of each individual conscience—a belief that such development is possible for each … read more.
As Unitarian Universalists, we hold sacred the inherent worth and dignity of every person. In the practice of our values, this means we care for those suffering from society’s indifference and marginalization, with an eye and ear for those facing the most egregious harms.
The Build … read more.
From the 2005 Statement of Conscience: Criminal Justice and Prison Reform
Not all prisoners who enter the system leave. One of the most shameful aspects of our current criminal justice system is the death penalty. Many countries have abandoned the practice of capital punishment. Studies fail … read more.
You and your passion for social justice, systems change, and dismantling the interlocking injustices of federal policy has kept me going. Especially when the tragedy of this pandemic and the travesty of police violence and racial injustice have put me on my back, … read more.
At the heart of UUSJ’s economic justice work are three values–inclusion, equity, and opportunity–that interact closely with our UU principles.
These values dovetail what early thinkers in the field such as Louis Kelso and Mortimer Adler, identified as “three essential and interdependent principles: Participative Justice (the … read more.
Chaplain Eleanor Piez, UU Community Minister. She served as Intern Minister with UUC of Annapolis and UU Legislative Ministry of MD and is currently affiliated with Mt. Vernon Unitarian Church, VA.
Keep breathing.
Keep breathing, everyone.
In my memory, I’ve never known so much public anxiety and fear … read more.
