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
I just started writing my memoirs in case they are of interest to my grandchildren. An author advised me to examine my life by decade to see if there was a running theme. Indeed, there is: a desire to counter racism – it seems I have always tried to do this, both consciously and otherwise. I … Continue reading UUs who mean business
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 … Continue reading Acting on my convictions
Commentary It is because of my Jewish heritage and my family’s history in pogroms, ghettos, and concentration camps that I am speaking out against Israeli treatment of Palestinians, most especially the nightmare being visited on the people of Gaza right now. It is because I was told the stories of my people, because of … Continue reading I Side with the People – They Do Not Have to Be My People, Rev. Peggy Clarke, UUSJ Board Chair
I started working as an activist on issues related to democracy more than 10 years ago — just before the disastrous Citizens United decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, and just before joining a UU congregation in my home state of New Jersey. Initially, I focused on the problem of big money in politics, which … Continue reading Tony Giordano
Collaboration Matters. It Makes a Difference. In 2017, UUs for a Just Economic Community joined with UUSJ creating our first joint conference on Healthcare. It was a successful and meaningful experimental adventure in federal engagement. In 2019, we collaborated again on Advancing Economic and Climate Justice as a Moral Issue, Building a Movement for a “Green New Deal”. If … Continue reading Terry Lowman
The UUSJ Immigrant Action Team Gets It I first became involved with the Immigration Action Team as an offshoot of my work with the Migrant Solidarity Team of All Souls Church Unitarian in Washington, DC. We have been working on direct support for immigrants in our community for years, though I had not been active … Continue reading Stephen Cox
Together, we can make a difference My working life culminated in 15 years as an elementary ESL teacher in North Carolina. I befriended immigrant families from at least three continents and fell in love with their children, my students. My concern for their well-being and that of all immigrants and refugees has only deepened as … Continue reading Marilyn Clayton
I discovered a group of knowledgeable and caring men and women from various professions As with many UUs, trying to make this world a better place is the center of my connection to Unitarian Universalism. Ever since I was the harpist for two different new symphony orchestras in Mexico during the ’70s and ’80s I … Continue reading Georganne D’Angelo,
