Whether you are a seasoned activist or new to race work, we invite folks who identify as White/of European decent to deepen your race awareness and gain tools to take action towards a more equitable, just, and healthy life for all people, in a supportive and creative environment. This highly … [Read more...]
Sweet Honey and the Rock comes to Bellingham Jan 17, 2020
Sweet Honey and the Rock will be performing at the Mt. Baker Theater In Bellingham on January 17, 2020. Unitarian Universalist Dr. Ysaye Barnwell, composer and singer, and former member of Sweet Honey, wrote the group's piece "Breaths" that is in our UU Singing the Journey Song hymnal. She was … [Read more...]
Save the Date: White Privilege Symposium Northwest, May 15-16, 2020, TBD
The White Privilege Symposium (WPS) Northwest is an evening followed by a full day event designed to examine patterns, cultures, and systems that contribute to identity, power, and privilege. In examining and challenging concepts of privilege and oppression, WPS Northwest offers solutions and team … [Read more...]
UU United Nations Office Intergenerational Spring Seminar, April 15-18, 2020, New York, NY
April 15-18 -- All In for Climate Justice: People. Power. Planet. UU United Nations Office Intergenerational Spring Seminar - New York, NY Send an Intergenerational team from your congregation!! The cost of Early Registration (December 2 - February 3) for all attendees is $375. Regular … [Read more...]
Panel Discussion: Bringing Social Values to Life in Our Cities, Our Communities and Our Conscience, January 5th, 2020, Seattle WA
The Mount Holyoke College Club of the Puget Sound invites you to a panel discussion. Speakers: Dr. Serin Houston, Professor of Geography and International Relations at Mount Holyoke College, and author of Imagining Seattle: Social Values in Urban Governance. Dr. Anu Taranath, Principal Lecturer, … [Read more...]
CYNTHIA IYALL In Honor of the Exoneration of Chief Leschi, December 15th, 2019, Olympia WA
LEARNING RIGHT RELATIONS SOLIDARITY WITH TRIBES OF THE SOUTH SALISH SEA invites the greater community of South Puget Sound to join the continuing search for appropriate expressions of right relationships with the original people of the Salish Sea. Presentation will be followed by an informal … [Read more...]
Shoreline UUC Offers Peace Circles for Racial Healing, weekly Jan. 7 to Mar. 17, Shoreline WA)
Dr. Pamela Taylor facilitates Peace Circles for Racial Healing which provide the space for transforming relationships with yourself and others. When: Jan. 7-Mar.17 – 6 sessions, 6pm-9pm Where: Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church, 14724 1st Ave. NE, Shoreline Topics: #1 January 7th - Holding … [Read more...]
Climate Strikes Planned for November, December and April
Starting in late November, there will be a “Week of Action” from Nov. 29 to Dec. 6, 2019. Fridays for Future is doing a November 29 strike; more information at https://www.fridaysforfuture.org/ Globally people are also doing strikes on November 29 – watch for information at … [Read more...]
Strong Women Building Strong Communities
Saturday – November 23, 2019 When: 1:00 – 4:00 pm – Free of Charge Where: East Shore Unitarian Church - 12700 SE 32nd , Bellevue Panel & Discussion with: Dina Burstein, Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice NW Monserrat Padilla, WA Immigrant Solidarity Network & … [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...]
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...]
Two Events with Best-selling Eco-theologian Rev. Michael Dowd, Oct. 20, Bellingham WA
“Sustainable means accountable to the future. Unsustainable means unaccountable to the future. Everything else is but a footnote or distraction.” ~ Rev. Michael Dowd Time: October 20, 2019 from 10:30 am to noon “A Humble Relationship to Reality.” Rev. Dowd speaks to the intersection of … [Read more...]
Summit Pre-Event Film: “As Long As the Rivers Run” with Willie and Peggen Frank, Oct. 11, Olympia WA
6:00 pizza (and a gluten-free alternative) 6:30 Introduction to the Movie by Willie and Peggen Frank 7:15 Screening of As Long As the Rivers Run 8:15 Discussion - follow-up to Frank’s remarks re: What American Indian ally’s can do to support the American Indian way of life. Peggen Frank, … [Read more...]
Faith Action Network-sponsored Candidate Forums, Oct. 5-23, many locations
As we prepare for November elections, Candidate Forums are an opportunity to hear from candidates about the issues that matter most to you. We hope you will join us for a FAN-sponsored candidate forum in October, and share the flyers in your community: Seattle Candidate … [Read more...]
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