Category Justice News

In the book, The Color of Law author Richard Rothstein explored the history of how government at all levels created residential segregation.  Now he and his daughter, Leah Rothstein, have written a sequel entitled Just Action:  Challenging the Segregation Enacted Under the Color of Law which will help us understand how to begin rectifying this situation.  On Thursday, October 26, … Continue reading You Are Invited! Housing Segregation Book Talk, Oct 26 in San Mateo

Dear Peace Partners, speakers, performers, and volunteers, I thank you so much for your partnership in creating such a beautiful memorable event on Monday night.  The audience thoroughly enjoyed our Multifaith Peace Picnic and Prayer Service to honor 9/11 victims.We have enjoyed your partnership for over a decade now.  We are honored to have you … Continue reading A Note of Gratitude from our Justice Partner, American Muslim Voice

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.  We want to be sure you know what we have been up … Continue reading Summer 2023 Action Council Update

The Action Council recently voted to co-sponsor an author event in October on the topic of systemic racism and how to undo it.  The event will take place on the evening of October 26 at the Congregational Church of San Mateo and will feature Richard Rothstein, author of the book The Color of Law, and his … Continue reading Action Council to Co-Sponsor October Author Event

This year our congregation is part of an informal group of faith organizations that organize an interfaith welcome booth at the festival each year.   With the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ hate, our presence at the festival is needed more than ever!  To demonstrate our active support this year, the Action Council has made a donation toward the … Continue reading UUCPA co-sponsors interfaith booth at the 2023 Silicon Valley Pride Festival!

The Action Council will be staffing a table on the patio on August 6, 13, and 20, so please stop by and visit us there before or after the Sunday service.  We will be sharing information and volunteer opportunities for two important local events: LifeMoves Ride to End Homelessness taking place in Palo Alto on Saturday … Continue reading Action Council Table Returns in August!

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 following:  “We were not the people who took this land, … Continue reading Living Our UUCPA Values