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Announcing a New Justice Project: Immigrant Action

The UUCPA Action Council has voted to adopt the work of the recently formed Immigrant Action Task Force as a Justice Project for the coming months.  The Task Force is accompanying an immigrant from Honduras, in conjunction with All Saints Episcopal Church of Palo Alto, … read more.

Buy Fair Trade Chocolate for Halloween

Are you planning to hand out chocolate this Halloween?  Did you know that some well-known chocolate brands purchase their chocolate from farms and plantations that use child or slave labor?  And some other brands choose to look the other way or don’t track their ingredient sourcing carefully. 

Buying Fair Trade chocolate is a good way to support … read more.

Want to help humanitarian efforts in Gaza?

Folks at the Action Council table will show you how to support groups  working to improve conditions for people in Gaza.  Look for the table on the patio after the service.

We will be highlighting (and encouraging UUs to contribute to) these non-profits:  Redwood City based … read more.

Immigration Action Assistance for Yamileth

Dear Congregation, Yamileth is joining us this Sunday afternoon for the Autumn Equinox Celebration and Potluck, and looks forward to meeting us ~ a special plus to those who can speak a little Spanish:) 

Our team is looking for more people to join the Immigration Action Team, to help with … read more.

Greetings Part II!

Hello again!

Last month I offered an initial introduction that mainly contained practical information about how to best contact me, my typical schedule, and the like. I said there I’d follow up with some personal, professional, and spiritual background, and I’m happy to share that with … read more.

The LA Immigration Court Came Through!

A small crew of UUCPA organizers, donors helped our Honduran immigrant friend get to the LA Courthouse and through the 6+ hour process to officially submit asylum papers and transfer the case to the SF Court, making future appointments much easier. At the last minute, … read more.