Letter to UUJEC from Pablo DeJesus, council member UUA’s PPC Leadership Council: I'm writing to ask if UUJEC can do several things to support UU involvement in the PPC, especially in these final days leading into Sat. June 20th -- a major milestone for PPC. See the UUA announcement on the … [Read more...]
Opening all Hearts: A Vigil for immigrants in a time of pandemic – June 10th
Over two days from June 9th and 10th, Jesuit Ministries in Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma will host a virtual Vigil (a devotional watching or keeping awake in the Catholic tradition) calling for support of and financial relief for undocumented workers in Washington State during this time of COVID-19. … [Read more...]
Earth Law Center joins effort to free Sk’aliCh’elh-tenaut (Tokitae/Lolita) Press Conference
Earth Law Center joins effort to free Sk’aliCh’elh-tenaut (Tokitae/Lolita) Press Conference WHAT: A virtual press conference at which individual Lummi tribal members Tah-Mahs (Ellie Kinley) and Squil-le-he-le (Raynell Morris) will announce the next step of their work to bring Sk’aliCh’elh-tenaut … [Read more...]
Webinar Draws Parallels Between COVID-19 and Climate Crisis, June 11, online
Join UUs for a Just Economic Community for a webinar: Climate Crisis, like COVID-19, is a Global Health Threat; & Managing the Health Effects of the Climate Crisis. Thursday June 11, 5:00 pm PDT To join our Webinar, please click here. Brief Bio: Julia Ying is a volunteer public speaker … [Read more...]
Online Seminar – Dying of Whiteness: The politics of racial resentment with Dr. Jonathan Metzl, May 26, 2020
Dying of Whiteness: The politics of racial resentment with Dr. Jonathan Metzl. Join Dr. Jonathan Metzl (physician,psychiatrist, sociologist, and author) and look at what it will take to overcome the politics of white resentment and steer the nation toward cooperation, compassion, and unity. In … [Read more...]
UUs for a Just Economic Community Webinar: $ The Green New Deal $ Yes We Can! May 14, 2020
Too often the argument “How can we possible pay for it?” stops any further discussion of implementing the Green New Deal. Join UUJEC for a webinar on how to change conventional thinking. A “can do” attitude can make impressive headway, both against global warming and the social, economic, political … [Read more...]
Coalition of Anti Racist Whites (CARWA) 30 Minute Action Lab, May 17th, 2020, online
The novel coronavirus pandemic is having devastating health and economic consequences in the US and around the world. And while the virus does not discriminate, communities of color are disproportionately affected. Intersecting systems of oppression such as racism and classism are compounding the … [Read more...]
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project Presents Asylum for Beginners Webinar, May 15, 2020
Join us on Friday, May 15th at 11am for this free webinar! We will take a closer look at asylum in the United States: its history, how it works, and how it is under attack. (This informational webinar is not a legal course or designed as an opportunity to seek legal advice.) To sign up … [Read more...]
Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery
DoD-Unmasking the Domination Code.5.3.20r1 THE DOCTRINE OF DISCOVERY Unmasking the Domination Code Sunday, May 3, 2020 / Time: 1:00 – 3+ pm Online Screening via Zoom This hour-long film and production by First Nation Peoples examines the effects of an ancient doctrine traced to … [Read more...]
UUA Presents: Reset UU the Vote, May 12, 2020, online
Join us LIVE for a special update from UU the Vote. This event will feature musicians from across the country, a message from UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray, and opportunities for you to get involved and make meaningful impacts in 2020!Join a nation-wide virtual choir! Music is … [Read more...]
NW Immigrant Rights Project Suggests Three Ways You Can Support Immigrants Right Now
Tell Congress to Include Immigrants in the Next Relief Package Congress's COVID-19 relief efforts have excluded many immigrants from their public health and economic stimulus policies. With Congress likely to pass additional legislation as soon as next month, it is time to speak up! Our partners … [Read more...]
Did You Miss Backbone Campaign’s Deep Dive into Ideas for Local Resilience? Catch Up Here
Backbone Campaign took a deep dive last week into solutionary ideas for local resilience when we interviewed Judy Wicks - an expert on local living economies - and a group of time bank experts last week. You can watch the Time Bank Conversation Here Backbone Campaign believes that Time Banking is … [Read more...]
Cities Climate Action Webinar: Focus on Buildings, May 2, 2020, online
Buildings have a big impact on climate, and cities can shrink that impact. Find out how at this event! Saturday, May 2, 9:30 - 11:00 am PDT. Additional Q&A: 11:00 - 11:30 am PDT Join us to hear Vincent Martinez and Erin McDade, national leaders in this field, describe the work that their … [Read more...]
Western WA Fellowship of Reconciliation Spring Assembly: Peace and Justice in a Time of Coronavirus, May 2, 2020, online
MAY 2 SPRING ASSEMBLY. We are excited to announce that the WWFOR Spring Assembly planners have come up with plans for a no-contact Spring Assembly on May 2. Thank you, planners! Mark Your Calendar! Tell Your Friends! Peace and Justice in a Time of Coronavirus Saturday, May 2, 2020, 9 am - … [Read more...]
Watch Climate Alliance for Jobs and Clean Energy COVID-19 Solidarity Webinar/Take Action
Thank you to the over 200 supporters who joined our COVID-19 Solidarity Webinar on April 7th. If you weren’t able to join us live, you can watch the webinar recording here! We know that the impacts of both the climate crisis and COVID-19 are disproportionately felt by lower-income, communities of … [Read more...]
Mass Poor People’s Assembly & Moral March on Washington Going Digital! June 20, 2020
The Mass Poor People’s Assembly & Moral March on Washington on June 20, 2020 will not be postponed but will be transformed! We are going digital! We will hold the largest digital and social media gathering of poor and low-wealth people and people of conscience in this nation’s history. The … [Read more...]
Work with Faith Action Network on Census 2020! Training Provided
We are only 40 days out from the launch of Census 2020 on March 12, as postcards will begin to arrive inviting households to participate. Official Census Day is April 1. In the State of Washington, $16.7B in tax dollars for our communities are at stake, along with our democratic representation in … [Read more...]
Faith Over Fear Campaign Launch Party, February 10, Redmond WA
The last four years in countering anti-Muslim bigotry has been quite a journey. We are so blessed that you have walked this journey with us! In the work that we do with you to counter anti-Muslim bigotry, we see five major issues: What is Sharia? Islam and Women’s Rights Islam and … [Read more...]
Faith Over Fear, Four-Hour Ally Training in Dealing with Islamophobia, February 1, Lynnwood WA
Each year anti-Muslim hate groups spend over $30 million dollars to make people afraid of Islam and American Muslims. The websites, You Tube videos, books, white papers, lobbying, and media stars of these hate groups turn the hearts and minds of people against one another, paving the way for a more … [Read more...]
HB 2311, Emissions Limit Bill, Signed by Governor
For Background: In 2008, Washington enacted legislation (RCW 70.235) that set a series of limits on the emission of greenhouse gases within the state: quote: By 2020, reduce overall emissions of greenhouse gases in the state to 1990 levels; By 2035, reduce overall emissions of greenhouse … [Read more...]
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