Category: UUSJ Events

Immigration Task Force News: UUSJ surveys immigration and refugee support efforts

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To strengthen networking and share best practices, UUSJ’s Immigration Task Force launched a survey to gather information on immigration and refugee support activities among UU congregations. The survey asks for information on a wide array of services, advocacy and educational efforts. Results will be shared with those interested in immigrant and refugee justice. Responses are … Continue reading Immigration Task Force News: UUSJ surveys immigration and refugee support efforts

#GivingTuesday

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UUSJ: Website – Facebook – Twitter – Flickr Contents: What is #GivingTuesday? The Big Idea Behind #GivingTuesday How Do I Donate? Why Should I Be Involved? A New Tradition of Advocacy Donation? What is #GivingTuesday? #GivingTuesday was founded in 2012 by NY’s 92nd Street Y in partnership with the United Nations Foundation. Together with a … Continue reading #GivingTuesday

CSAI: “The Corruption of Our Democracy”

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November as an election month is a good time to consider the 2016-2020 Congregational Study Action Issue (CSAI), “The Corruption of Our Democracy,” especially since 2018 will be an exceptionally important election year. Is your congregation involved in discussing this issue? Let us know at advocacy@uusj.org. Read full text of the CSAI, “The Corruption of Our Democracy” … Continue reading CSAI: “The Corruption of Our Democracy”

In memorium: Hal Fuller

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Our friend and colleague Hal Fuller died on September 26. Here’s a message from Lavona Grow, who served with Hal as UUSJ co-chairs. We just learned that Hal passed away after collapsing at his home in Fairfax. He recently returned to his Virginia home after his annual stay at his home in New Mexico. Hal … Continue reading In memorium: Hal Fuller

UUSJ Signs-on in Opposition to Graham–Cassidy, to help defend ACA and Medicaid

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“As UUs we believe all Americans deserve healthcare that is centered on care, compassion and efficacy, a system of care in service to our common humanity.  To accomplish that goal our deliberative bodies should act in bipartisan fashion to support stability in the marketplace, to retain innovative practices, and to pursue affordability.  Rather than repealing … Continue reading UUSJ Signs-on in Opposition to Graham–Cassidy, to help defend ACA and Medicaid

Affordable Care Act (ACA) STILL Under Threat from the Senate – Immediate Action Needed

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A proposal to repeal and replace the ACA (a.k.a. Obamacare) is moving quickly through the Senate. If passed, it would be a disaster for millions of Americans.  We believe our nation’s leaders have a moral obligation to work in a bipartisan and transparent manner to develop a national healthcare system that is affordable, accessible to … Continue reading Affordable Care Act (ACA) STILL Under Threat from the Senate – Immediate Action Needed

UUSJ Joins Groups Supporting DREAMERS – September 3rd

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UUSJ has joined with the National Korean American Service and Education Consortium and other organizations, including the UU Association and UU Service Committee, to support a 22-day DREAM vigil in front of the White House to defend the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and Temporary Protective Status designation. On September 3, UUs will … Continue reading UUSJ Joins Groups Supporting DREAMERS – September 3rd