Category: Testimonials

I Side with the People – They Do Not Have to Be My People, Rev. Peggy Clarke, UUSJ Board Chair

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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

Tony Giordano

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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

Terry Lowman

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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

Stephen Cox

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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

Marilyn Clayton

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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

Georganne D’Angelo,

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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,

Georganne D’Angelo,

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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,

Deborah Bauder

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I started looking around for how we can make a difference I became deeply interested in voting rights after January 6th.  In discussing the issue and my concerns with my congregational leaders they asked me to start a group focused on preserving our democracy.  And I did. Once the group was formed I started looking … Continue reading Deborah Bauder

Dee Ellison

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Volunteering with people who share my values has been wonderful Finding UUSJ’s Democracy Action Team (DAT), which I’ve been active with since February, has been a gift for me. I’ve been deeply concerned about the state of our democracy, which is in a crisis, and about the voting rights situation in our country. Frankly, I’m … Continue reading Dee Ellison

Bringing UU values to our efforts, with an even louder and more courageous voice

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Emily Koechlin, UUSJ Board Member Bringing UU values to our efforts, with an even louder and more courageous voice I first became acquainted with UUSJ through the Advocacy Corps. For many years I have been involved in progressive causes, so the UUSJ Advocacy Corps was a perfect fit for me. I looked forward to the … Continue reading Bringing UU values to our efforts, with an even louder and more courageous voice