“Show me what Democracy looks like. This is what Democracy looks like.” This chant is often heard in nationwide protest rallies. I love it! It affirms that we Americans have freedom of speech, freedom to assemble and the right to urge our government to make changes. It also affirms our Unitarian Universalist principles of the … Continue reading Pat Behenna on Amplifying Voices at the Margins (Why I Witness with UUSJ)
It has been my honor to represent two Unitarian Universalist congregations on the Board of Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice (UUSJ). Why? Because I believe in the role and potential of UUSJ. Like many of you, I belonged to a different religion prior to becoming a Unitarian Universalist. I was Lutheran for many years, but … Continue reading Gary Magnuson on the Need for an Unremitting UU Presence in Washington, DC (Why I believe in the role and potential of UUSJ…)
This Unitarian Universalist journey of mine has taken me to many places. I have voiced my UU values at Fort Benning, Ga. at the School of the America’s Watch, joining with thousands holding crosses and calling out the names of the disappeared. I stood with the International Faith contingent in Morocco declaring “We Are Still … Continue reading Doris Marlin on Raising Our UU Values and Voices in the Nation’s Capital (Why I Participate With UUSJ)
Three years ago, I realized that I needed to do more than bemoan the 2016 presidential election results and started looking for opportunities. I first became aware of the Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice (UUSJ) Capitol Hill Advocacy Corps and its efforts to deliver the UU vision to federal lawmakers from Adam Wasserman, a member … Continue reading Bob McCarthy on A Most Memorable Advocacy Corps Visit (Why I Engage on Federal Policy)
One way I promote and live out my Unitarian Universalist values in the world is by being a part of the Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice (UUSJ). I got to know UUSJ some 15 years ago when one of the members of my congregation received an award for its social justice work. Later, I participated … Continue reading David Strauss on I Never Saw UUs on Capitol Hill Until… (Why I support UUSJ’s Federal Advocacy)
This year, this Thanksgiving, I am thankful for my right to engage in values based advocacy and for the opportunity to educate and mobilize UUs toward a more just democracy. I feel blessed to work providing UU Advocacy in the Nation’s Capital. Conflicted as I am about the historical underpinning of this holiday, I am deeply, sincerely, … Continue reading In Thanks and Gratitude for a Loud Unified UU voice (Why I Cherish Working for UUSJ)
I am a longtime committed climate activist from California who joined many other Unitarian Universalists in Washington, DC this fall at an historic conference to advance economic and climate justice and build a Green New Deal (GND). Interacting and networking with so many environmentally committed UUs was life-changing. (See a summary HERE.) The successful well-organized … Continue reading Cindy Piester Calls UU Climate Change Conference Life-Changing
There are many reasons to be deeply troubled by our country’s approach to refugees and asylum seekers and to the millions of our undocumented neighbors. In my case, the unease and outrage caused by immoral policies and actions are more personal because of what they could mean for people I care about. Fortunately, I found … Continue reading Terry Grogan on Immoral Immigration Policies Hit Close to Home (Why I’m Part of UUSJ’s Immigration Task Force)
I was walking to the lounge to get a cup of coffee. On my way I saw that my former neighbor and family had come to church (Cedar Lane UU Church). I got my coffee and then wandered over to their table. Approaching them, it was clear that they were deeply involved with their subject. … Continue reading Pat Karlsen – Engaging With UUSJ
