Journey Well – Social Justice Team Notes – August 28, 2025 Greetings! Here are some events this past week:  League of Women Voters SOS Protest for Voting Rights o Tuesday, 8/26, Noon – 1:00 o Congress Park o Approximately 50 attended, including UUs & canine companions.  Social Justice Social Hour o Thursday, 8/28, 6:00 -7:30 o Frederick Allen Lodge, 69 Beekman ...

Once again, with our transition to temporary locations as we build our new meetinghouse, SJT will be promoting and partnering with the various local Social Justice groups.

As we’re daily confronted by governmental corruption, institutionalized hatred, and obsessive greed, it’s easy to believe our nation will never recover its sanity and kindness. However, encouraging signs are appearing, in the midst of horrible suffering, injustice, and tragedy. See the full post here: SJT notes 8-15-25

From an email from Compassion and Choices:   We are entering the second phase of our work to get Governor Hochul to sign the Medical Aid in Dying Act. I know that many of you have sent emails, made phone calls, and sent letters to the Governor, but we must intensify our efforts as we head into ...

Email from Kate Graney of MLK-Saratoga re: Social Justice Social Hour Recap We had a great conversation about the following: 1. ICE activity around our area. For more information about how you can help protect the rights of ALL our neighbors, please visit the Saratoga Immigration Coalition’s website (https://www.ourlodgefoundation.org/sic) or their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077366816869), the Capital Region Sanctuary Coalition’s Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578132641018) and Instagram ...

Thanks to all who attended the Resistance Lab 1.0 last Sunday afternoon, presented by  Indivisible ADK/Saratoga  in partnership with UUC-SS. Our liaison was pleased with the turnout (40+, of which at least 8 were UUs from Glens Falls and Saratoga) Zoom support (Thanks Damian!) and feedback from enthusiastic participants. FYI: This coming Thursday (7/24) from 6:00 – 7:30, Social ...

Upcoming Events: Saratoga Pride Softball Tournament 5:00 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 2025 Saratoga Pride’s 4th Annual Pride Softball Game: FREE Family Event Meet at the Veterans Park on Geyser Rd., Saratoga Springs, spectators welcome, 18+ to play, must preregister to play, Softball After Party following the game! The Brick at 2West Saratoga Immigration Coalition Sunday, June 29, 2:00 PM: “A Joyful Noise!” ...

* 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 our small UUCSS ...

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 to sign the bill without ...