At the close of the 2018 UU Justice Summit,
we assessed our day — what we had accomplished and what we were called to do next. Here are our answers to the question: What did YOU accomplish today? In random order:
- Made good connections with other activists.
- Innovation.
- Remained open minded during equity, diversity, inclusion. I have much to learn.
- Discussion of key issues of economic justice, such as tax inequity, oppression of the poor and of youth.
- Sense of not being alone in all of this. Judy
- Networking. Contacts. Thought-provoking.
- The speakers helped me to deepen what I have been learning from books by Diangelo, Debby Irving, Ijioma Oluo, Michelle Alexander, and Bryan Anderson. Ron Sherman-Perterson
- Networking.
- Made connections with others working on immigration issues. Learned about EDI.
- Ran two sessions. Elicited good discussion.
- Received an EDI toolkit that I will put in my arsenal. Jenny Hall
- I heard different voices and views on a variety of subjects I love.
- I provided some indigenous knowledge (as I understand it) to the Climate Justice discussion. Gary Piazzon
- I attended the whole day, even though I could only hear the morning speakers well. With hearing loss, microphones need to be available to any group larger than 10-12. Please!
- I helped add a critically needed justice team/initiative to JUUstice Washington.
- I met wonderful people.
- I networked with other UU’s for ideas and to form alliances.
- Connected with several people I did not know. Gretchen Faulstich
- New understanding. New motivation for action.
- I learned of UU resources that I will use!
- Made a list of books to read and contacts to view.
- I gathered more signatures for Initiative 1000, today. Judith Wood
- Gratitude for participants.
- Discussed future of JUUstice Washington and change of mission/scope of work.
- Connected with others I can support and (who) can support my work.
- I solidified my resolve to expand Flash Stances. Maury Edwards
- Connection and focus for NPS renewal. Roxanne
- Speaking from the heart. Admit struggle.
- Shared new information about WA tax structure.
- I helped create a space in which folks with privilege could examine that privilege and develop tools that can be applied in social justice work.
- Connected with other UUs regarding Racial Justice. Expanded my book list.
- Insights into my own dissonance. New ideas for Racial Justice. Sharing purpose with others.
- I shared the books and pedagogical theory driving the education work in our ASJ group.
- Connected with a congregant from another church and provided info she needed.
- Some good networking!
- Modeled non-violent anti-oppressive communication by using a talking “Rock.” Leslie Schmidt
- Facilitated the Racial Justice Action Team successfully with positive feedback. Leslie Schmidt
- Worked with others on beginning to create a resource branch for Nurturing Spirit and Leadership Training of Justice Action Workers.
- Networked. Learned.
- Gave a presentation on our Safe Parking program <for women and children living only in cars>. Vicky Kleinman
- Learned that other congregations are having the same struggles with white supremacy. Vicky Kleinman
- I shared a story about our Racial Justice group that helped demonstrate the impact of White Supremacy culture on People of Color and what we’re doing about it. Louise Wilkinson
- I lost my hesitation to get involved.
- Learned about the wide range of commitment of this UU group.
- Introduced people to people. Facilitated a session. Julia Cochrane
- Learned more about how this work keeps going <drawn arrow> deepening and allowing more connection.
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