Category Justice News

Sign in white all-caps letters on black: "racism is a pandemic"
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Weaving the Web: The life-cycle of a group

May 10th, 2025 by

Dear UUCPA folks,

No False Borders. Photo by Rochelle Brown on Unsplash

Something we see if we stick around a congregation long enough is that groups like our small groups arise, struggle, thrive, and end in ways that are very natural and often–though not … read more.

Nonprofit Support Letter Signed

May 10th, 2025 by

We recently sent a notice that the Action Council was requesting Board approval to sign a letter on behalf of UUCPA rejecting presidential attacks on nonprofit organizations.  This message is to let you know that both the Action Council and the Board voted unanimously … read more.

Palo Alto Affordable Housing Fair – May 17, 2025

May 10th, 2025 by

Notification of endorsement request

May 3rd, 2025 by

Our national Unitarian Universalist Association has signed onto this open letter rejecting presidential attacks on nonprofit organizations, started by the ACLU. 

From the letter: “This attack on nonprofits is not happening in a vacuum, but as a part of a wholesale offensive against organizations … read more.

Two Noteworthy Non-UUCPA Events Coming Up

May 1st, 2025 by

Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice (MVPJ), of which UUCPA is a member, is sponsoring two noteworthy events in the next two weeks which we hope some of you will attend.

1.        On Sunday, May 11, there will be a special Mother’s Day Peaceful Presence event entitled Mother’s … read more.

What to do if ICE shows up at your congregation, place of worship, non-profit business, clinic, or private employer – May 7

April 26th, 2025 by
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UUCPA comes out for justice in deportation dispute

April 16th, 2025 by

About ten of UUCPA’s members and friends were part of the crowd on April 15, 2025, at a protest demanding that the Trump administration obey the Supreme Court by returning Kilmar Ábrego García home. Through what ICE calls an “administrative error,” Ábrego García was sent … read more.

UUs represent! June 29

March 26th, 2025 by

Last year, Rev. Cat brought a group of teens to SF Pride, and when Rev. Amy met up with them afterwards they noted: there was only one faith- or spirituality-based organization in the whole parade, and it wasn’t Unitarian Universalist. They resolved to put the … read more.

Reminder:  FY25-26 Justice Partner Nominations

March 8th, 2025 by

This is a reminder that the nomination period for FY25-26 Justice Partners is open.  Nominations will be accepted until end of day Wednesday, March 19.  Please submit your nominations to actioncouncil@uucpa.org.  The original request for nominations with  more details can be found … read more.

Interfaith Iftar dinner, March 9

March 1st, 2025 by