It is quiet right now in the Legislature, which makes it the perfect time to reach out to our Representatives and Senators and let them know what is important to us.See leg.wa.gov site for their contact information. I am suggesting three issues that may resonate with JUUstice Washington … [Read more...]
Counties talk about legislative priorities
The Washington State Association of Counties holds this meeting annually to give legislators in the area a preview of the priorities of local governments and to hear requests for the upcoming legislative session, said Skagit County Commissioner Ken Dahlstedt. This year, the focus was on … [Read more...]
B.C. First Nation hereditary chiefs demand stop-work order against natural gas pipeline
The Office of the Wet’suwet’en is demanding a stop work order be issued to Coastal GasLink (CGL) by Forests minister Doug Donaldson. “The Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chiefs demands that a cease-and-desist order be immediately issued to the [CGL] pipeline project due to the ongoing destruction of … [Read more...]
Alaska Federation of Natives declares climate emergency
Two Alaska Native youth introduced a resolution on climate change adopted earlier in the week at the Elders and Youth Conference. The hour-long discussion that followed ended with acclamation for Nanieezh Peter, who is Neets’ail Gwich’in, age 15, and Quannah Chasing Horse Potts, who is Gwich'in and … [Read more...]
For Many Native Americans, Fall Is The Least Wonderful Time Of The Year
[Still pertinent . . . ] "Do Indians celebrate Thanksgiving?" I am asked this question at least once every fall. Which, by the way, is too many times. The answer is that my family (though I can't speak for the other 5 million Indigenous people in America) doesn't. Not the … [Read more...]
Eating Tomorrow: The Battle for the Future of Food in Africa, Oct. 30, Seattle WA
When: WED OCT 30, 6PM Reception 7:30-9PM Event; Doors open at 7PM Where: Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave, Seattle, WA Community Alliance for Global Justice/AGRA Watch is excited to welcome to Seattle Million Belay, Coordinator of the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa, and Tim … [Read more...]
Uprooting Racism for White Folks Workshop, Feb. 1,2, 2020, Port Townsend WA
Join us for a highly experiential 2-day workshop exploring how European-Americans “White” people can be more effective on the journey towards eliminating racism. "Uprooting Racism for White Folks" Facilitated by Zhaleh Almaee & Marc Weinblatt FEBRUARY 1-2, 2020 Port Townsend, WA, … [Read more...]
Justice Reform in Thurston County: What’s Cooking? Nov. 18, 2019, Olympia WA
Patrick O'Connor, Director of Thurston County Public Defense, will discuss new developments in the Thurston County justice system. These include bail reform as a part of a new risk-assessment tool for pretrial release; the First Look project that evaluates diversion potential for new arrestees; ICE … [Read more...]
Chaos, Climate and Creation
As the chaos in the world increases, most ideas of the future become fatalistic. Yet, the situation only seems “hopeless” when viewed from the narrow logic of a collapsing world view. Old ways of seeing the world are blocking more vital paths of imagination, vision and healing. The point is not … [Read more...]
Sing Your Way Home: Songs of Origin, Flight and Sanctuary
Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, 1207 Ellsworth St., Bellingham WA 3pm and 7:30pm. Choir of the Salish Sea, with guests the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship Chalice Choir, presents a thrillingly eclectic choral program of healing and reconciliation for all the diverse people who call Whatcom … [Read more...]
Yakama Nation calls for removal of Columbia River dams
This perspective on the Columbia River Dams includes a discussion o the Doctrine of Discovery as well as a historical summary and timeline on the development of the dams. Monday, October 14, 2019 News from the Yakama Nation. YAKAMA NATION AGENCY, YAKAMA RESERVATION – On Indigenous Peoples’ … [Read more...]
UU Organizing Strategy Team Surveys Voting
The UUA's Organizing Strategy Team is cooking up a plan to support all of us as we #UUtheVote in 2020. UUs have deep history working for justice in the streets and on the ballot, and in partnership with people of all backgrounds as we fight for our democracy. This year, our values and our principles … [Read more...]
Washington State Climate Action Roundtable
The next Washington State UU Climate Action Roundtable will be November 13, 7:00 p.m. An agenda will be sent to addressees on the climate list serv. If you are not a member of the listserv, please fill in the form on the right. Here are the details of the Zoom … [Read more...]
News from Sanctuary Churches, October 2019
Thank you for your actions with and on behalf of these and other people impacted by “untimely and unwise” policies and practices that do such damage to our moral fabric as a nation. We are honored to work with the host congregations in each experience of Sanctuary. It takes a village of many … [Read more...]
FAN-Sponsored Candidate Forums, multiple times and locations
FAN-Sponsored Events: Snohomish County Sheriff Candidate Forum: A Conversation on Police Accountability October 18, 6:30 PM Snohomish County Administration (East)/Robert J. Drewel Building, 3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett Kitsap Co/Olympic Peninsula Cluster Gathering October 19, 12-2 PM Olympic … [Read more...]
Vote to Approve Initiative 1000
November ballots are arriving soon! Initiative 1000 was passed in the 2019 state legislative session as a way to return affirmative action measures to Washington State, bringing equity to employment, contracting, and education for women, veterans, small businesses, and people of color. Now the vote … [Read more...]
End Money Bail Webinar, October 23, 2019, online.
Last year Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism (BLUU) began a partnership with Love Resists. Bail keeps people in jail for weeks and even years—away from their families, friends and communities—before they see a judge. Bail traps people in debt, can mean a loss of custody of children, stable … [Read more...]
As Long as Rivers Run – Recommended Film – First American Indian Nations
As Long As Rivers Run tells the story of the struggles of the Nisqually Tribe, and of Billy Frank, Jr., in particular, who led in the defense of the tribe’s fishing rights that were established by treaty in 1854 but denied. This tale of persistent personal and tribal bravery in the face of … [Read more...]
Opening Homily – 2019 Justice Summit “Navigating Intersectionality” by Rev. Mary Gear
There is an ancient Buddhist and Hindu story that tells of a wondrous net that hangs in the palace of Indra, God of the Heavens. The vast net is wondrous because it is delicate like a spider's web, strong and beautiful as it stretches infinitely in every direction. The story says that at each … [Read more...]
Sound Alliance Leadership Training at Saltwater UU, Oct. 25 and 26, Des Moines WA
The Sound Alliance, in King and Pierce Counties, is made up of faith, labor, and community organizations dedicated to building a base of every day citizen leaders to effectively stand for change they want to see in their communities. Join us for this 9-hour training to learn our organizing model and … [Read more...]
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