Category Justice News

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.

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.

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.

Heather Vickery, guest from UUSC, to lead workshop

Information and Organizing Session for Trans and Migrant Liberation

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.

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.

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.

This year UUCPA once again co-sponsored an interfaith booth at the August Silicon Valley Pride Festival in San Jose.  Six members of UUCPA volunteered at this event, and two of those six were also on the planning team.   Over 1000 people interacted with the booth … read more.

The presidential debate is September 10, 6-7:30, overlapping slightly with our usual Dismantling White Supremacy meeting time. Since many of us will be watching the debate, we will convene at 8 for a short, 45-minute session. That will give everyone time to stretch, scream, dissect … read more.