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 our interconnections so that we can support each other in … Continue reading Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice Chooses Love

Heather Vickery, guest from UUSC, to lead workshop

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 for that land by the Debt Acquisition Company of America. The … Continue reading Board votes unanimously to support Amah Mutsun

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 southern Santa Clara County that previously belonged to their people … Continue reading Action Council Supports Amah Mutsun Tribe

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 who knows how many he’ll actually carry out. Two, however, … Continue reading Weaving the Web: Protecting our partners

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 through one or more of the following: In addition, over … Continue reading Silicon Valley Pride Interfaith Booth Success!

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 the experience with family members–whatever you need to do after … Continue reading Special post-debate session of Dismantling White Supremacy

Four years ago, many of us participated in Trans Experience and Spirituality, which incorporated sessions of the “Trans Inclusion in Congregations” program created by the Transforming Hearts Collective. Now the Transforming Hearts Collective is offering two webinars on building trans justice and safety in the wide community. I (Amy) will be there–I hope I’ll see … Continue reading Transforming Hearts Collective to present webinars on building trans safety and justice

LifeMoves is holding its 10th Annual Ride to End Homeless place on Saturday, September 14, at Stanford Research Park, and is seeking volunteers to help with the event.  They are asking volunteers to commit to one (or more) of the following shifts: If you’re available, consider volunteering at the event. We have a variety of roles … Continue reading Volunteers & Riders Needed for LifeMoves Ride to End Homelessness – Sept 14