Category Justice News

Requesting Justice Partner Nominations for FY25-26

February 15th, 2025 by

Would you like to suggest a non-profit organization to be a Justice Partner in the coming fiscal year?  Each month UUCPA supports a social justice organization by donating one Sunday’s plate collection to that organization.  You are invited to propose organizations for inclusion in the FY25-26 … read more.

Two photos show people holding signs. One has a middle-aged white man whose sign says "Don't Fall for the Con" and a middle-aged white woman whose sign says "Hands off our democracy! Fork off, Musk." The other has a young white man whose sign says "Forks off our data" and has a drawing of the US flag and two forks.

Twofer democracy Sunday, Feb 16

February 15th, 2025 by

This Sunday presents two opportunities to resist oligarchy and defend democracy. You can make protest signs in Room 4/5 right after the service, and/or join the protest against Elon Musk at Tesla, 1-3 pm.

For many other ways we’ve found to

stay informed without … read more.

Newly-germinated seeds, some with the seed cases still on, some forming leaves

Weaving the Web: Feeling overwhelmed?

February 8th, 2025 by

Dear ones, we’ve probably all had our fill of these over the past three months:

Tuning the news out entirely, or tuning in and then feeling completely overwhelmed

Getting together with a friend and both venting all our “Can you believe . . . ?”s, but not … read more.

Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice Chooses Love

February 1st, 2025 by

Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice (MVPJ), of which UUCPA is a member, recognizes that this is a stressful time for many in our community.  As in 2017, MVPJ held pre-inauguration and MLK Day events this year to help bring people together and to celebrate … read more.

Backpack drive starts Jan 26

January 25th, 2025 by

Would you like to directly help someone who is unhoused? The UUCPA Action Council is holding a backpack drive with our January justice partner, Onyxx Village Connection.

Here’s how it works: After the service on January 26, stop by the Action Council table and sign out … read more.

Undie Sunday 2024 Thank You

January 11th, 2025 by

This year’s Undie Sunday campaign was once again a great success!  Thank you to everyone who participated!  We donated numerous undies, hats, socks, coats, notebooks, sleeping bags, and more to the Opportunity Center’s annual Holiday Faire.  We will also be sending a financial donation … read more.

The transgender flag and the Statue of Liberty

Organize for Trans and Migrant Liberation! Jan 5@11:45am

January 4th, 2025 by

Heather Vickery, guest from UUSC, to lead workshop

Information and Organizing Session for Trans and Migrant Liberation

Board votes unanimously to support Amah Mutsun

December 20th, 2024 by

At their December 11 meeting, the UUCPA Board of Trustees approved a letter to be sent to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, supporting the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band in its efforts to protect Juristac and prevent the Sargent Ranch Quarry Project proposed … read more.

Action Council Supports Amah Mutsun Tribe

November 30th, 2024 by

This past weekend the Action Council received a request to sign on to a letter to the Palo Alto City Council advocating support for the efforts of the local Amah Mutsun tribe to prevent development of a sand and gravel pit mine on land in … read more.

Weaving the Web: Protecting our partners

November 23rd, 2024 by

Dear UUCPA folks, As people have shared their concerns about the incoming administration, from the vigil on November 6 until now, one of the most common themes has been “We have to protect the most vulnerable people.” The incoming president has issued many threats, but … read more.