In recent months, Julie Holmberg has delighted those of us who regularly attend Sunday services at UU Saratoga with short skits featuring Marigold, the spirited and inquisitive seven-year-old girl she brings to life through a puppet she had custom-made by a supplier on Etsy. As an example, Rev. Joe’s conversation with Marigold at our Christmas … Continue reading Coming Saturday: Civility Puppets Make Their Public Debut
JOIN US FOR THESE IMPORTANT SOCIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVES! Contact Lucy Manning at lucymnnng@gmail.com 1. LET’S CARPOOL TO THE KICKOFF MARCH AND RALLY ON JAN. 14! This is the 2025 Campaign Kickoff & Lobby Day to support passage of the Medical Aid In Dying act with advocates coming from around the state. We will march from the … Continue reading Our Social Justice Team news January 10, 2025
Join the Living Legacy Project for an unforgettable journey through the rich history and culture of the American South on our Low Country Pilgrimage, taking place from March 24-29, 2025. This five-day pilgrimage will explore key sites of African American history and the Civil Rights Movement, from Savannah to Charleston, with expert-led tours and immersive … Continue reading 2025 Low Country Living Legacy Pilgrimage
JOIN US FOR THESE IMPORTANT SOCIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVES! Contact Lucy Manning at lucymnnng@gmail.com 1. LET’S CARPOOL TO THE KICKOFF MARCH AND RALLY ON JAN. 14! This is the 2025 Campaign Kickoff & Lobby Day to support passage of the Medical Aid In Dying act with advocates coming from around the state. We will march from … Continue reading Social Justice Team’s news: January 3, 2025
JOIN US FOR THESE IMPORTANT SOCIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVES! Contact Lucy Manning at lucymnnng@gmail.com 1. JOIN IN THE HOLIDAY CARD WRITING SUPPORTING MAID – After the worship service this Sunday we will write cards to Gov. Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Senator Tedisco, and Rep. Carrie Woerner. Want to do them … Continue reading News from Our Social Justice Team December 27, 2024
Join our Social Justice Team for a Dr. King Celebration Weekend event! January 19, 2025 6pm to 7:30pm In 1968, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and many others called for a “revolution of values” in America. They sought to build a broad, fusion movement that could unite poor and impacted communities across the country. … Continue reading Movie Screening, Jan 19: An Unsettling Force
JOIN US FOR THESE IMPORTANT SOCIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVES! Contact Lucy Manning at lucymnnng@gmail.com 1. JOIN IN THE HOLIDAY CARD WRITING SUPPORTING MAID After the worship service on December 29 we will write cards to Gov. Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Senator Tedisco, and Rep. Carrie Woerner. Want to do … Continue reading Our Social Justice Team News December 20, 2024
December 19, 2024 That’s a Wrap on 2024! On behalf of NYUUJ, I’d like to thank you for an amazing year. Because of you, we were able to do so many things, including but not limited to: Hold seminars and meetings on our various focus issues Rally in Albany to pass specific legislation Create Issue … Continue reading NYUUJ December Newsletter
New Yorkers United Against Mass Deportation Rally 1st Day of Legislative Session, January 8 On behalf of four immigrant justice campaigns — New York for All, Dignity Not Detention, the Clemency Coalition of NY, and CARE — we invite you stand up for Immigrant New Yorkers and against Trump’s Mass Deportation Plan! Join us in … Continue reading Anti-Deportation Rally in Albany Jan 8
JOIN US FOR THESE IMPORTANT SOCIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVES! Contact Lucy Manning at lucymnnng@gmail.com 1. MOVIE NIGHT! Join us this Sunday, December 15 at 6:30 as we host an interfaith movie night – Keeping the Faith with Ben Stiller and Ed Norton. Share the film and follow up discussion with members from other liberal religious organizations … Continue reading Social Justice Team Announcements December 13, 2024