Social Justice One-stop-shop: https://www.ourlodgefoundation.org/quick-clicks

The Week in Review:
Kindred Spirits Songfest Interactive Rehearsal (this past Monday night)
Despite last week’s busy schedule, 20 music lovers attended the Saratoga Arts De
Sarno Theatre, listening to and singing with Mary Turcich. UU representation (25%)
was impressive. The audience shared constructive comments to help organizers
prepare for Kindred Spirits’ premiere on June 29. We’re grateful and encouraged by
the outpouring of enthusiastic support.
Date/Time: June 29 6:30 – 8:00
Theme: Freedom!
Performer/Song leader: Azzaam Hameed
Details to follow, stay tuned: https://www.ourlodgefoundation.org/kindred-spirits-
music-series

UUA Common Read Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection & Connection by
Deepa Iyer (Award-winning Author, Professor, Attorney and Activist):
 https://www.uua.org/lifespan/curricula/read/social-change-now
 Book & signup sheet will be in the sanctuary – so far, 5 people signed up
 We’ll announce on Sunday whether there’s enough interest to proceed

Plenty to do, going forward…
Saturday Vigils, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (Post Office @ Broadway, Lake, & Church)
Join activists, neighbors, friends, & furballs. It’s an hour well spent resisting the brutal
insanity challenging our nation and planet.

May 24 – Happy Birthday to Bob Dylan, Rosanne Cash, and the Brooklyn Bridge! (and our chair Mark Long! May you enjoy many joy filled returns of the day!)

Tuesday, May 26, 7:00 – 8:30 at 624 N. Broadway
UUCSS is hosting a NY State League of Women Voters presentation on the
Democracy During Detention Act:
https://lwvny.org/democracy-during-detention-act-ddda/

Moving Right Along…
June is PRIDE Month!
https://www.saratogapride.com/announcing-pride-month-2026/
UUCSS is tabling at the Pride Festival on June 28 – to volunteer, check with Audrey
Belt or Mark Long.

Flag Day parade – Saturday, June 13, sponsor: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge
 https://www.saratogaracetrack.com/event/elks-flag-day-parade-93440/
 SSNY Social Justice contingent forms the “caboose” of the parade
 Spectators always respond warmly

Juneteenth – Friday, June 19, 2026, 11:00 – 4:00
 Sponsor – Our Lodge Foundation:
https://www.ourlodgefoundation.org/juneteenth
Come to Saratoga Springs YMCA for this inspiring national holiday commemorating
June 19, 1865 when General Gordon Granger’s federal troops arrived in Galvston,
Texas and informed enslaved Americans that they were free:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juneteenth
Enjoy outstanding entertainers, including gospel choirs, re-enactors, actors & dancers
Patronize local vendors, social justice advocacy groups,
Join attendees from throughout the Capital region, ADK & North Country
 Children’s activities 11:00 – 12:30)
 Main performances (1:00 – 3:00)
 Cake & Ice Cream social (3:00 – 4:00) Saratoga Senior Center dining room
 Vendor and community organization tabling is available in the lobby between
the Y & Senior Center – suggested $25 donation to cover delivery, setup, and
removal of tables & chairs – sign up online by checking their website.

The function of freedom is to free someone else. ― Toni Morrison