Author: Juliana
Advocate for Refugees Stranded by Trump
As you may have already heard, Trump put a ‘pause’ to the Refugee Resettlement Program through which the Saratoga Area Welcome Circle (SAWC) was sponsoring the young Afghan family. Although fully vetted and about to arrive in our country, their flight – and many others – is now cancelled. You may already know about this … Continue reading Advocate for Refugees Stranded by Trump
Our Social Justice Team News January 24, 2025
JOIN US FOR THESE IMPORTANT SOCIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVES! Contact Lucy Manning at lucymnnng@gmail.com 1. UU Common Read is here in March! The 2024-25 UU Common Read is Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families (Skinner House, 2023). Kickoff event – Movie Night on Sunday, Feb 2 – 6:30-8:30pm Will & Harper is … Continue reading Our Social Justice Team News January 24, 2025
Put MLK Weekend Events on Your Calendar!
Cup of Joe, January 15, 2025 One of the ways to live our UU values this weekend is to attend and participate in this year’s Dr. King Celebration Weekend (Jan 17-20). You’ll find the listing of events here. One of our young people will be performing in the kick-off celebration on Friday, Jan 17, and … Continue reading Put MLK Weekend Events on Your Calendar!
Our Social Justice Team news January 15, 2025
JOIN US FOR THESE IMPORTANT SOCIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVES! Contact Lucy Manning at lucymnnng@gmail.com 1. Puppet Show and Singalong – Saturday, Jan. 18, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. We are hosting this MLK Weekend event, courtesy of our own Marigold (aka Julie Holmberg), Rev Joe, Dan Berggren, and members of the Division St. School with music … Continue reading Our Social Justice Team news January 15, 2025
Opportunities for Connection
Cup of Joe, January 10, 2025 I hope that you were able to claim some rest and re-charge time over the holidays. It certainly does feel like things are starting up again, and I continue to believe that what is most helpful is simply being able to connect with one another, both within our … Continue reading Opportunities for Connection
Our Social Justice Team news January 10, 2025
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
2025 Low Country Living Legacy Pilgrimage
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
Social Justice Team’s news: January 3, 2025
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
News from Our Social Justice Team December 27, 2024
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