Category Justice News

If you have recently attended a Sunday service, you know that the ministers and worship associates have begun opening the services with an updated “Land Acknowledgement”, recognizing that we gather on land formerly occupied by indigenous peoples.  The last part of that acknowledgment says the … read more.

Our Christmas Eve Justice Partner, LifeMoves, is requesting participation in this year’s Ride to End Homelessness, which will raise funds for housing and supportive services that benefit our neighbors experiencing homelessness.

The ride will be on Saturday, August 26, 2023, starting at the VMware Campus in Palo Alto.  You … read more.

At its May 24 meeting the Board of Trustees formally approved sending a letter to the California Legislature on behalf of UUCPA in support of Senate Bill 4:  Affordable Housing on Faith and Education Lands Act of 2023.  That letter was submitted today!  SB 4 … read more.

If you were at the service led by me and members of Dismantling White Supremacy on April 23, you heard about one of the origins of our country’s persistent, race-correlated inequality: policies at every level of government that systematically, deliberately segregated us by … read more.

On May 24, the Action Council is recommending to the Board of Trustees that UUCPA endorse an affordable housing bill that is making its way through the California Legislature.  This bill, SB4 – Affordable Housing on Faith and Higher Education Lands Act, would allow religious institutions … read more.

The UUCPA Action Council has voted to sign a letter to Senator Alex Padilla in response to a request from our Justice Partner, Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity. Senator Padilla is Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, and … read more.

January 2023

The mission of the UUCPA Action Council is to empower the congregation to take action for social and environmental justice in the larger community, in accordance with our Unitarian Universalist principles and our congregational commitment to transforming ourselves, each other, and the world.  To … read more.

I and the Welcoming Congregation Renewal Committee encourage you to mark the Transgender Day of Remembrance with us and Unitarian Universalists all over the world by attending UPLIFT’s service this Friday.

See you there,

Amy

Photo by Ehimetalor Akhere Unuabona on … read more.