Social Justice Team Notes – July 30, 2026

Social Justice Quick Clicks: https://www.ourlodgefoundation.org/quick-clicks
Upcoming Events:
Saturday Vigils, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (Post Office @ Broadway, Lake, & Church)
Indivisible/ADK/Saratoga (IAS) coordinates these “good trouble” events.

Volunteers Needed! Saturday-Sunday, August 8-9: RAM (Remote Area Medical)
Clinic Mount Anthony Union Middle School., 747 East Road, Bennington, VT
The patient parking lot will open no later than 11:59 PM (midnight) on Friday, August
7, and remain open. As patients arrive at the parking lot, they will receive information
regarding clinic opening processes and next steps. Clinic doors typically open at 6
AM.  Free medical, dental and vision services, no ID required. More info here or
on flyers in English and Spanish. Spanish interpreters especially needed!
Contact: karenweinberg@me.com

Recent Events
This past Monday, July 27, Kindred Spirits Songfest went well, led by Celtic
musicians, Drank the Gold (Oona and James). The monthly series continues through
2026. Link: https://www.ourlodgefoundation.org/kindred-spirits-music-series

Last Thursday, Activists gathered for Social Justice Social Hour at 69 Beekman Street
and discussed a letter protesting Saratoga Springs City Council’s removal of subpoena
power from the Police Civilian Review Board.
SJT may plan our next meeting after Labor Day to invite Rev. Vi to our discussion.
Agenda Items include:
 choosing a mutually convenient meeting day & time
 collaborating with regional UU congregations and local interfaith allies
 participating in Peace Week (September 21-27)
 supporting free and fair elections
 discussing Rebecca Solnit’s book, The Beginning Comes After the End
 electing a team leader