Greetings! Upcoming events, many previously posted in Journey Well and local media: Saturday, October 18: 11:00, Burke Funeral Home – Memorial Service for Ezra Frances Hulett 4:30 Broadway & Spring St. – No Kings 2 Protest (UUs meet at Carousel & wear yellow) Sunday, October 19: 1:00, Broadway & Church/Lake to Congress Park & back – Rose Parade in support of Portland (Frog ...

Social Justice Team Notes – October 3, 2025 Franklin Community Center Volunteer Opportunity – Update Julianna Luciano, of the Franklin Community Center (FCC), contacted us about community service opportunities, and we selected a gardening project at the Jefferson-Vanderbilt Terraces Apartments.  However, the City Public Works employees completed the project (delivered and spread the mulch), so we’re discussing ...

Social Justice Team Notes – September 25, 2025 September continues to be a whirlwind of activity, continuing into October, so here we go… Franklin Community Center Volunteer Opportunity – Sign up on Sunday Julianna Luciano, of the Franklin Community Center, contacted us about community service opportunities, summarized below:   Hi! So great chatting with you and I look forward to ...

SARATOGA IMMIGRATION  COALITION Saturday, September 27, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM:  North Country Immigrant Defense Training Glens Falls (venue disclosed at registration). Sponsored by Indivisible Adirondack Saratoga and ARIC (Adirondack Regional Immigration Collaborative). Know Your Rights and Rapid Response.  Registration here.  Flyer. Saturday September 27, Noon-4 :00 PM: Block Party/ Fiesta del Barrio Refugee Welcome Center, 104 Ontario Street, Albany. Games, Music, Free Food.  Flyers in English and Spanish. Saturday, September 27, 1:00-3:30 PM: “Kites for Peace” Pop-up ...

Social Justice Team Notes – September 19, 2025 Franklin Community Center Volunteer Opportunity From: Julianna Luciano /julianna@franklincommunitycenter.org Date: Tue, Sep 2, 2025 at 8:58 AM Subject: Volunteer Opportunity at FCC I’m the Volunteer and Events Coordinator at Franklin Community Center – I was sent your information from our Development Director Mary Beth, who shared that your organization has been a consistent supporter of ...

Click here for a comprehensive list of SJT notes! 2025-PorchFest-flyer Click here for more info on Porch Fest Click here for UUA Climate Justice updates Click here for the Peace Week Schedule and a last minute addition….. Dear friends! We are excited to begin the planning for the 2026 MLK Celebration Weekend here in Saratoga Springs. We’d love your input! Please fill out ...

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 ...

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 ...