Category Justice News

Dismantling White Supremacy in Housing: Building the Momentum

May 20th, 2023 by

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.

Endorsement Request: SB4 – Affordable Housing on Faith and Higher Education Lands Act

May 20th, 2023 by

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.

UUCPA Action Council signs letter supporting release of last 2 women detained by ICE at Adelanto

March 25th, 2023 by

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.

Reimagining Public Safety Teach-In event on Feb 27

February 25th, 2023 by

Dancing with History – A Book Talk with George Lakey – Feb 13

February 1st, 2023 by

What’s Up With the Action Council?

January 21st, 2023 by

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.

Please join us for the Transgender Day of Remembrance Service this Friday

November 15th, 2022 by

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.

Justice Partner LifeMoves has job openings

November 5th, 2022 by

LifeMoves is one of the most effective providers of shelter and services across Silicon Valley. There are two job openings, should anyone be looking for worthwhile work:

Case ManagerProgram Coordinator

Brian Weller can provide job descriptions.

UUCPA EV Expo, Sep 18 10-1

September 17th, 2022 by

Weaving the Web: Our moment

September 10th, 2022 by

Public comments on Juristac invited until September 26

Dear UUCPA folks, Our congregation UUCPA is a Green Sanctuary congregation, and we are also dedicated to reversing the effects of white supremacy. The proposed pit mine for Juristac … read more.