* As in “there’s no them, there’s just us!” Whew! t’s been a busy week, so far: Flag Day Parade (Saturday June 14) – our community loves to celebrate its Elks, veterans, little leaguers, firefighters, horses, and this year, festively decorated llamas. Indivisible S-ADK joined peacefully and marched behind the social justice contingent, including … Continue reading Social Justus* Notes June 20, 2025
Medical Aid in Dying – New York State Senate passed the Medical Aid in Dying Act by a 35-27 vote, bringing the Empire State one step nearer to comprehensive end- of-life care options. With Governor Hochul’s signature, New York will become the 13th U.S. jurisdiction to offer this compassionate choice. Email Gov. Hochul today and urge her … Continue reading Social Justice Team Notes – 12 June 2025
This year’s Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge Flag Day Parade will take place on Saturday, June 14, starting at 12 PM (Free Admission) Marchers form up on North Broadway and march from Route 50 to Congress Park; Social Justice Groups form the caboose – bringing up the rear UUs have a few options: We’re encouraged to wear … Continue reading SOCIAL JUSTICE TEAM NEWS May 30, 2025
Contact justice@uusaratoga.org for more information A Division Street Elementary School Family Needs Your Help! There are 2 children at Division St Elementary School whose family came to the U.S. from Oaxaca region in Mexico. They are part of an indigenous group and the cartels stole their land and killed his grandmother, so the family fled … Continue reading ACTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES YOU CAN DO NOW From your SOCIAL JUSTICE TEAM May 23, 2025
Contact justice@uusaratoga.org for more information 1. Join us May 18th for Movie Night We will view a collection of short films, including animations, from the Climate Future Film Festival. Check their website for a preview: https://www.climatefuturefilm.com/host-the-festival/ 2. TAKE ACTION TO SUPPORT MEDICAL AID IN DYING ACT! Since this bill passed the assembly a few weeks … Continue reading ACTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES YOU CAN DO NOW From your SOCIAL JUSTICE TEAM May 16, 2025
Contact justice@uusaratoga.org for more information Join us for Movie Night on May 18 We will view a collection of short films, including animations, from the Climate Future Film Festival. Check their website for a preview: https://www.climatefuturefilm.com/host-the-festival/ 2. Social Justice needs a new Chair – or two or more! Lucy Manning is stepping down in mid-May … Continue reading ACTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES YOU CAN DO NOW From your SOCIAL JUSTICE TEAM May 9, 2025
Our congregation’s desire for deeper connection, relevant discussion, and community engagement came through clearly in the recent Sunday Service Planning Survey. Presented by longtime survey researcher and new community member Laura Kalb at the May 7 Coffee Chat, the survey gathered insights from 68 individuals—about half of UU Saratoga’s active members. Drawing on her 35 … Continue reading Shaping Our Sundays Together: What You Told Us
Contact justice@uusaratoga.org for more information New Movie Opportunity on May 3! On Saturday, May 3rd at 3pm, we will present a screening of the new feature documentary film by Saratoga Springs resident Michael Wayne, How to Save Democracy. How to Save Democracy is a film that looks at why democracy in the U.S. is struggling … Continue reading ACTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES YOU CAN DO NOW From your SOCIAL JUSTICE TEAM May 2, 2025
UU Saratoga members are invited to a Coffee Chat following this Sunday’s service to discuss the results of our recent Sunday Services Survey conducted in recent weeks by the Board and Worship Team. Survey facilitator Laura Kalb will present findings and gather further input to help shape future Sunday programming and potential new initiatives in civic engagement, … Continue reading Results of Sunday Service Survey to Be Explored in May 4th Coffee Chat
Contact justice@uusaratoga.org for more information New Movie Opportunity on May 3! On Saturday, May 3rd at 3pm, we will present a screening of the new feature documentary film by Saratoga Springs resident Michael Wayne, How to Save Democracy. How to Save Democracy is a film that looks at why democracy in the U.S. is … Continue reading ACTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES YOU CAN DO NOW From your SOCIAL JUSTICE TEAM April 25, 2025