UUSJ signed on to a letter joining Interfaith partners, including the UUSC and UUCSJ, against scaling back legal immigration and family reunifications. The Reforming American Immigration for a Strong Economy (RAISE) Act would deny millions fleeing tragedy and travesty the chance to reunite with family … read more.
Members and supporters of UUSJ and UUs for a Just Economic Community joined a briefing given by Dr. Jerome Dugan on the underlying economic conditions for the ongoing healthcare bill negotiations. Watch the recording of the webinar briefing on our YouTube channel.
On August 12, over 80 UU clergy, and UUs marched in an interfaith, nonviolent protest against a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville. The day, turning violent, with three people dead and 19 injured, has elicited a strong response from UUs across the country. Read some … read more.
Bob Denniston, UUSJ Board Chair, delivered personalized thank you letters to Senators Collins (Maine), Murkowski (Alaska), and McCain (Arizona) for their courageous stands against the Senate’s healthcare bill last month. UUSJ’s Advocacy Corps has been encouraging senators to hold out for accessible, affordable and quality … read more.
On September 12, the UUSJ Capitol Hill Advocacy Corps, will join with the inter-religious community in celebration of Season of Creation, September 1 – October 4, celebrated around the world each year with prayer services and care for creation activities. Join the prayer service at … read more.
Bob Denniston, UUSJ Board Chair, confers with Hyun Kim, from Annandale, VA, at the 22-day DREAMER vigil in front of the White House.
UUSJ has joined with the National Korean American Service and Education Consortium and other organizations, including the UU Association and UU Service Committee, to … read more.
UUSJ signed on to a letter joining Interfaith partners, including the UUSC and UUCSJ, against scaling back legal immigration and family reunifications. The Reforming American Immigration for a Strong Economy (RAISE) Act would deny millions fleeing tragedy and travesty the chance to reunite with family … read more.
Update: Link to the Hill for current status of healthcare vote.
Since the May 4 passage of the House healthcare bill, all efforts have been focused on the Senate, urging moderation. Instead, Senate Majority Leader McConnell chose to deepen the (partisan) divide by
deciding the Senate … read more.
On Wednesday, June 14, three members of the Immigration Task Group met with staff at Senator Cardin’s office to discuss and delivered an official UUSJ letter, asking the Senator to support two Senate bills (S.303 and S.668) and oppose three pieces of legislation: H.R.2431 (the … read more.
On June 17 the UUSJ Green Activists – Environment and Climate Justice Task Force met at Silver Spring. Topics covered included: Report out from Attendees, Particular Focus areas from the churches, Action items for the Summer and Fall, and Next Steps.
Attendees said that they were … read more.
