We remember and celebrate the life and work of Donald Luke Chery, Jr., affectionately known as Don, in love and justice. Don was a quiet champion for working across silos in the UU ecosystem and a supporter of our efforts to build a movement for UU advocacy across the federal government and the state of … Continue reading We remember Don Chery, UUSJ and UULM-MD
Don Chery was one of the first people I met at River Road when I began coming in 1990. I was aware that he was part of the Central American Task Force…and he learned that I had worked and lived in Central America. I soon found myself part of River Road’s support of the Salvadoran … Continue reading Leading from Behind: Don Chery Celebration of Life
I am a retired educator, and my involvement with UUSJ allows me to support and participate in education based on Unitarian Universalist values. I cherish this role, and I hope you value the content we offer. We place love at the center with transformation, pluralism, generosity, interdependence, equity, and justice. When I studied education in graduate … Continue reading A Clear, Consistent Message for Social Justice
UUSJ was established nearly 25 years ago with the “big vision” of supporting the social justice efforts of UU congregations in relation to the actions and activities of our federal government. Never in the quarter century since has it been more important to have an organization founded on the UU values of equity, generosity, transformation, … Continue reading Our Unitarian Universalist organizing ecosystem
Like many people, I’ve found myself working through the stages of grief following the election. I am slowly moving into Acceptance and searching for paths forward. I am accepting the new reality, but I am NOT accepting the inevitability of the loss of Democracy. I’ve heard people say they are considering moving to another country. … Continue reading Firm in our convictions
Advancing the cause of social justice requires eternal vigilance. With each victory we celebrate, but we must be prepared to respond to the setbacks that often follow. I recall the pain of growing up in the racially segregated South, followed by the hope that the civil rights movement of the 1960s brought. As we contemplate … Continue reading We must be prepared to respond
Isn’t it great to be a Unitarian Universalist and to be in communities that understand and support our deep sorrow at this time? I am so grateful to be connected to Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice (UUSJ) and working side-by-side with my fellow UUs here and at home as we navigate these turbulent times. My … Continue reading To make a difference at the federal level
As a member of the Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice (UUSJ) Board, I am deeply grateful for the dedication, passion, and generosity of spirit shown by our supporters, partners, and volunteers throughout this year. Together, we have worked to uphold the values of equity, compassion, and justice, striving to make tangible progress toward a society … Continue reading Let us continue to uplift one another
Sitting on my back patio with a cup of coffee here in Florida this morning, I finally reopened my Franklin Planner after leaving it dormant since the election. It’s time to set my personal goals for 2025. At the top of my list is to do whatever I can to protect our democracy – refusing … Continue reading We learn by taking action
I had never been much of an activist, but the past eight years have taught me that complacency is not an option—and UUSJ has helped me to act. I have always been well-read and attuned to politics and the critical issues facing this country, but I only became deeply involved in trying to be part of … Continue reading Acting on my convictions
