JUUstice Washington

A Unitarian Universalist State Action Network

Western WA Fellowship of Reconciliation Fall Retreat, November 21, 2020

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What’s Next: Moving Into the Great Turning

WWFOR Fall Retreat, November 21, 2020

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If you have already registered, but have NOT received the login information by email, then click the link above and register again! Computer gremlins have prevented us from tracking registrations between 10/27/20 and 11/11/20.
Participate and listen to leaders working for racial justice, climate action, the end of nuclear weapons, and an equitable, sustainable society. A four hour Zoom schedule is planned, beginning at 9am, running until 1pm with “breakout sessions” and musical interludes included.

Speakers will include:
FOR-USA Director, Rev. Dr. Emma Jordan-Simpson, equity and social justice consultant Dr. Karen Johnson, Backbone Campaign co-founder Bill Moyer, and a panel of young activists from the Mike Yarrow Peace Fellowship.

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Help for Immigrant Relief Application-Deadline Dec. 6

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Did you know partners across the state are helping our community fill out their applications for the Washington COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund? Share the image below and visit www.immigrantrelief.org/application-help to see the full list of counties and languages served.

The deadline to apply is December 6th, 2020. Applications are processed on a rolling basis.

 

Need encouragement? Join Side With Love for Monday Movement Moments, Nov. 2,9 Online

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We are proud of the ways our Faith continues to #SideWithLove and be present to the World. We are in the final days before a historic election and we want to offer you an opportunity to provide Faithful Witness at The Polls. Whether your congregation is a polling site or is interested in offering some warmth and kindness at undoubtedly tense polling stations, we have ideas for how we can offer faithful responses that are at the heart of Side With Love. You can view the 30 minute webinar here.

What does it mean to continue to “harvest our power” when we are tired or overwhelmed? There’s no magical fix, but knowing you are NOT alone and that others can help find the answers helps.

Join Side With Love on Monday Movement Moments for a 30-minute check-in and highlights of what’s happening across the country and ways you can get involved. Monday Movement Moment Nov. 2,9 at 9:30am PT. You can watch past episodes here.

Revolutionary Elders Project , First Event October 24, Online

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Among many cultures elders have an important place in the community, especially during turbulent times. Turtle Island, otherwise known as the United States, is undergoing monumental shifts on all levels: culturally, politically, economically, environmentally and spiritually. It is a time to mobilize, educate, reflect, connect and take action.

Young people are driving the change with energy and passion. Our actions have the potential to be grounded with wisdom and perspective from elders. This exchange is not only necessary, it is essential if we are to sustain for the long haul.

People from all backgrounds of any age are invited to join this virtual elder council to listen and engage with elders who generously share their stories to support us all in sustaining ourselves, each other, and the planet.

OCTOBER 24 ELDER COUNCIL: Featuring elder activists from the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense: Gary Lilley,  James Robert Ford, and Brad Lilley.

REGISTER TO ATTEND
(Registration gives you access to all three events. New passcodes will be sent each month to join the virtual elder council.)

Monthly themes (subject to change)

OCTOBER — “Community Organizing / Mutual Aid”
NOVEMBER — “Spiritual Activism”
DECEMBER — “Arts Activism”

Get Involved

Community is at the heart of revolution!
If you have time, talent, or monetary means to help this project realize its full potential, please reach out: zhaleh@mandalaforchange.com. Support of any kind is welcome: networking, organizing, funding, idea exchange, or other ways.

  • If you are a BIPOC elder interested in sharing your story and participating in a virtual event.
  • If you are a ‘younger’ from any racial/ethnic background with organizing skills or interest in multi-generational dialogues.
  • If you are a person in a position to support financially or in other non-monetary ways (e.g. gifting elders or directly offering financial honorariums).

Mike Yarrow Peace Fellowship Basic Training for Peace Teams, Oct. 25, online

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How can organizers of nonviolent mass protest actions help ensure those actions won’t be “hijacked”, and thus made less effective, by violent flanks, outside groups, and covert provocateurs?  How can we help ensure that health guidelines are followed during protests, to minimize the risk of harm from a deadly virus?

Basic Training for Peace Teams:

Keeping Non-Violent Discipline

October 25, 6:30 to 8:30 pm

 

 

Dr. Tom Hastings, of Portland State University Conflict Studies Program and Adam Vogal of Portland Peace Team will provide a Zoom training on basic peacekeeping and de-escalation theory and skills to keep mass protests nonviolent. This training is designed for those who want to be trained to serve in a “peace team.”

The Mike Yarrow Peace Fellowship is hosting this event as part of our series of elective online workshops for the MYPF, but the event is open to the public.