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SUMMARY:Salvation and Social Justice
DESCRIPTION:According to an analysis from NJ Advanced Media for 5 years of police use-of-force data from every department in the State\, Black people were three times more likely to be punched\, kicked\, pepper sprayed\, struck with a baton and attacked by a dog in police use-of-force situations and more than twice as likely to be shot.  Very few departments analyze racial profiling.  Of more than 4\,600 uses of force against people under the age of 18\, slightly more than half the subjects were Black\, though they represent only 14.5% of the child population in New Jersey. \n \nWe must break the cycle of violence inflicted upon our communities by: \n\nImplementing community oversight of local police departments;\nUnifying reporting standards and systems; requiring culturally competent implicit bias and psychological analysis and de-escalation training\, and expanding auditing measures to ensure the training is effectively implemented;\nRemoving officers who violate the civil rights of African Americans or demonstrate bias;\nMandating in-car and body-worn cameras—in conjunction with effective policies\, training\, and implementation—and the public release of footage;\nRequiring a five-year residency requirement for all law enforcement;\nDeveloping a truth and reconciliation process to faithfully deal with the history and evidence of abuse.\n\nTogether we can transform this situation!  These are all Joint Hearings Black Legislators\, Clergy and Community Leaders and the hearings will be sed as an opportunity to hear from victims as well as organize communities in how to access the data\, build an accountability commission and hold local law enforcement responsible for problematic issues.
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/salvation-and-social-justice/
LOCATION:Mt. Zion AME Church\, 39 Morris Street\, New Brnswick\, New Jersey\, 08901
CATEGORIES:Criminal Justice,Racial Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190422T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T185419
CREATED:20190425T155935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190425T155935Z
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SUMMARY:Empower NJ Earth DAY fORUM
DESCRIPTION:A coalition of environmental groups that are part of Empower New Jersey\, along with Indivisible Princeton\, will host an educational forum focused on state-wide energy issues beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton\, 50 Cherry Hill Road\, Princeton\, N.J. Members of the public are invited to attend this free event.\nThe speakers include leaders of major statewide environmental organizations. They will discuss the dozen new fossil fuel projects proposed throughout New Jersey\, including the PennEast Pipeline and the Williams’ Northeast Compressor Stations and proposals by the coalition to combat these projects\, including proposals for a moratorium on fossil fuel development and a complete ban on fracking.\nSpeakers include:\n• Amy Goldsmith\, N.J. State Director of Clean Water Action\, who will discuss Empower New Jersey and campaign overview.\n• Doug O’Malley\, State Director of Environment NJ\, who will discuss environmental issues related to fossil fuels.\n• Jeff Tittel\, Executive Director of the Sierra Club\, New Jersey Chapter\, who will discuss the status of the Penn East and NESE projects.\n• Matthew Smith\, senior organizer of Food and Water Watch will describe how citizens can take action.\n• Rev. Bob Moore\, of Princeton Community Peace Action.\nEmpower NJ is a coalition of over 50 environmental\, citizen\, faith-based\, and progressive groups in New Jersey that are calling on Governor Murphy to enact a moratorium on all new fossil fuel projects in New Jersey until there are rules in place to achieve our 100% clean energy goals. The organization has been sponsoring informational forums throughout New Jersey. More information is available at www.empowernewjersey.com.\nIn addition to Indivisible Princeton\, co-sponsors include Princeton Coalition for Peace Action\, the Princeton Chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby\, and UUCP’s Ministry for Earth.
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/empower-nj-earth-day-forum/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton\, 50 Cherry Hill Rd\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T185419
CREATED:20180216T003112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200928T192243Z
UID:10000063-1555959600-1555963200@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:Reproductive Task Force Monthly Conference Call
DESCRIPTION:The monthly conference call to update and strategize around women’s reproductive justice and rights in New Jersey. To join the call via phone or video\, please see details below. \nCarol A. Loscalzo (The Unitarian Society of Ridgewood) Task Force For more information\, please email reprojustice@uufaithaction.org  attn. Carol Loscalzo\, TF chair \n  \nWelcome to the Reproductive Justice Task Force monthly call!\nTime: this is a recurring meeting Meet anytime \nJoin from PC\, Mac\, Linux\, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/153587254 \nOr iPhone one-tap :\nUS: +16465588656\,\,153587254# or +16699006833\,\,153587254#\nOr Telephone:\nDial(for higher quality\, dial a number based on your current location):\nUS: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 669 900 6833\nMeeting ID: 153 587 254\nInternational numbers available: https://zoom.us/zoomconference?m=K4sSO3ip6lRKzBkWCjs05g64KmjSSP3Q
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/4701/2019-04-22/
LOCATION:NJ\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T185419
CREATED:20180910T192125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T211018Z
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SUMMARY:Economic Justice Monthly Task Force Call
DESCRIPTION:The monthly conference call held the 4th Thursday of every month to update and strategize around furthering economic justice in New Jersey. To join the video call using a desktop/laptop computer or smartphone (strongly preferred for ease of use!) or by phone\, please see details below.  All are welcome to attend! \nJerry Fried (UU Montclair) Chair\nFor more information\, please email Jerry at econ_justice@uufaithaction.org \nTopic: Economic Justice TF meeting\nTime: this is a recurring meeting; meet anytime \nJoin from PC\, Mac\, Linux\, iOS or Android by clicking this link: https://zoom.us/j/3422164493 \n\n\nOr dial one of the following two numbers to join by phone and then follow the prompt to enter Meeting ID code below:\n+1 646 558 8656\n+1 669 900 6833\nMeeting ID:\n342 216 4493
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/economic-justice-monthly-task-force-call/2019-04-25/
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T185419
CREATED:20190425T155407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190425T155407Z
UID:10000117-1556290800-1556298000@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:Voter Suppression and Criminal Justice Reform in NJ
DESCRIPTION:Come hear Speakers Chané Jones and Ron Pierce From The New Jersey Institute of Social Justice talk about Voter Suppression and Criminal Justice Reform in NJ. \nWhy are almost 100\,000 New Jersey citizens denied the right to vote? Why does New Jersey have the worst record of any state in the nation in the disproportionate criminalization of people of color? \nSUPPORT NJ Bill A3456/S2100 to restore voting rights to those on Parole\, Probation or when incarcerated and join 16 other States in the U. S. and the majority of other democratic countries. \nSpeakers Bios: https://www.njisj.org/about_staff \nSponsored by: The UUCP Racial & Social Justice Team\nCo-Sponsored by: UU FaithAction NJ and Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/voter-suppression-and-criminal-justice-reform-in-nj/
LOCATION:The Historical Lydecker Homestead\, 228 Grand Avenue\, Englewood\, 07631
CATEGORIES:Criminal Justice,Economic Justice,Educational,Liaisons
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190426T210000
DTSTAMP:20260611T185419
CREATED:20190415T174430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190415T174450Z
UID:10000114-1556305200-1556312400@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:Voter Suppression Speakers at UU Congregation of the Palisades
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/voter-suppression-speaker-at-uu-congregation-of-the-palisades/
LOCATION:The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Palisades\, Lydecker Homestead 228 Grand Ave\, Englewood\, NJ\, 07631\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260611T185419
CREATED:20190425T155905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190425T155905Z
UID:10000341-1556359200-1556366400@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:What's Next in Health Care?: Opportunities for State-Based Reform
DESCRIPTION:UUCWC’s FAM hosts a panel discussion organized by STAND CNJ and NJ Citizen Action.
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/whats-next-in-health-care-opportunities-for-state-based-reform/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing\, 268 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd\, Titusville\, NJ\, 08560\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice
ORGANIZER;CN="UUCWC Faith Action Ministry":MAILTO:fam@uucwc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190505T103000
DTSTAMP:20260611T185419
CREATED:20190425T155827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190425T155827Z
UID:10000340-1557046800-1557052200@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:"Unbreaking America" short film & discussion
DESCRIPTION:UUCWC’s FAM hosts the NJ chapter of Represent.Us for a presentation of the short film “Unbreaking America” with Jennifer Lawrence on the problems of political corruption and how to save our democracy. Followed by discussion of next steps and legislation. In the Sanctuary at UUCWC.
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/unbreaking-america-short-film-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Criminal Justice,Film
ORGANIZER;CN="UUCWC Faith Action Ministry":MAILTO:fam@uucwc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190508T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190508T090000
DTSTAMP:20260611T185419
CREATED:20190104T013144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190104T013144Z
UID:10000266-1557302400-1557306000@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:Coalition of UU Social Action Networks (CUUSAN) monthly conference call
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Rob Gregson joins other paid and volunteer staff on this monthly networking call.  CUUSAN is the national organization that coordinates state-level UU social justice witness in 25 states across the U.S.   If interested in joining the discussion\, please reach out to Rev. Gregson at execdir@uufaithaction.org
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/coalition-of-uu-social-action-networks-cuusan-monthly-conference-call/2019-05-08/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190508T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190508T163000
DTSTAMP:20260611T185419
CREATED:20181112T204629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200508T155023Z
UID:10000246-1557329400-1557333000@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:Environmental Justice TF Video Conference Call
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to join in the conversation\, find out what’s going on *now* in New Jersey around environmental justice?  Join our statewide call held the 1st Thursday of every month at 12 noon sharp.  All are invited.\nTo join the video conference insert the link below in your computer search/browser window and follow the instructions (This is our preferred way to conduct the call.  You can join using your desktop\, laptop or smartphone camera and the free\, downloadable Zoom app.)\nCall hosted by Environmental Justice Task Force co-chairs\, Peggy Middaugh (UU Congregation of Ocean County) and Ray Nichols (UU in Princeton Congregation).  For questions\, please contact Peggy Middaugh at peggymiddaugh@gmail.com or 508-864-3489  \n\nUse this link to join from PC\, Mac\, Linux\, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/712490459\n\n\nOr Telephone (please note the Meeting ID number below the dial in number):\n    Dial(for higher quality\, dial a number based on your current location):\n        US: +1 669 900 6833  or +1 646 876 9923\n    Meeting ID: 712 490 459\n\n\nOr iPhone one-tap :\n    US: +16699006833\,\,712490459#  or +16468769923\,\,712490459#
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/environmental-justice-tf-zoom-call/2019-05-08/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190509T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T185419
CREATED:20190212T205132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190212T205132Z
UID:10000334-1557414000-1557421200@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:UU FaithAction Board of Trustees monthly meeting
DESCRIPTION:The monthly board meeting open to the public with advance notice to the office staff.  The board meets at the Summit and E. Brunswick congregations on alternating months–please contact the UU FA office to find out where the next meeting will be happening.
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/uu-faithaction-board-of-trustees-monthly-meeting/2019-05-09/
LOCATION:The Unitarian Society (E. Brunwswick) or Beacon UU Congregation in Summit
CATEGORIES:Board,Liaisons
ORGANIZER;CN="UU FaithAction NJ":MAILTO:admin@uufaithaction.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190510T210000
DTSTAMP:20260611T185419
CREATED:20190422T154208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190422T154209Z
UID:10000115-1557514800-1557522000@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:2nd Annual New Jersey Human Rights Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/2nd-annual-new-jersey-human-rights-film-festival/2019-05-10/
LOCATION:UU Society of Ridgewood\, 13 Cottage Place\, Ridgewood\, New Jersy
CATEGORIES:Educational,Film,Human Rights
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T210000
DTSTAMP:20260611T185419
CREATED:20190422T154208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190422T154209Z
UID:10000116-1557601200-1557608400@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:2nd Annual New Jersey Human Rights Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/2nd-annual-new-jersey-human-rights-film-festival/2019-05-11/
LOCATION:UU Society of Ridgewood\, 13 Cottage Place\, Ridgewood\, New Jersy
CATEGORIES:Educational,Film,Human Rights
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260611T185419
CREATED:20190511T173100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190511T173100Z
UID:10000121-1557774000-1557781200@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:Presentation- Update on Southern Reliability Link (SRL) and SJ Gas Pipeline-impacts
DESCRIPTION:New Jersey Natural Gas has begun their construction of their Southern Reliability Link (SRL) in Burlington and Ocean County despite still being involved in ongoing litigation. SRL is 28-mile gas pipeline that will destroy environmentally sensitive land in the Pinelands and threaten communities along the route in Burlington\, Ocean\, and Monmouth Counties. SRL will create irreversible harm to wetlands\, streams\, as well as damage important open spaces\, and threaten one of the largest sources of fresh drinking water on the east coast. The proposed SJ Gas Pipeline is another unnecessary and destructive pipeline that would cut a 22- mile scar through the Pinelands. South Jersey Gas plans were to build their pipeline to connect into the B.L. England plant however since the plant will not repower with natural gas\, there is no need for the SJ Gas pipeline.  Both Pinelands pipelines must be stopped. That is why it is more important than ever that Governor Murphy puts a moratorium on new fossil fuel projects. \nWhere: The Ocean County Library\, 101 Washington St\, Toms River\, NJ 08753 \nWhen: Monday\, May 13th from 7:00 pm 8:45pm \nFacebook Event Link:  https://www.facebook.com/events/2405196033058514/ \nEmpower NJ Website: http://empowernewjersey.com/
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/presentation-update-on-southern-reliability-link-srl-and-sj-gas-pipeline-impacts/
LOCATION:Ocean County Library\, 101 Washington Street\, Toms River\, New Jersey\, 08753
CATEGORIES:Educational,Environmental Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T213000
DTSTAMP:20260611T185419
CREATED:20190503T172702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190503T172702Z
UID:10000348-1557948600-1557955800@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:Conversations on Race—The Invention of Race
DESCRIPTION:This year’s conversation will be led by Dr. Nell Irvin Painter\, professor emeritus at Princeton and author of New York Times bestseller The History of White People in which she discusses both the invention of race and the frequent praise of “whiteness” for economic\, scientific\, and political ends.
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/conversations-on-race-the-invention-of-race/
LOCATION:Seton Hall University Center\, 400 South Orange Avenue\, South Orange
CATEGORIES:Educational,Human Rights,Liaisons,Racial Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T185419
CREATED:20190503T162038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190503T162038Z
UID:10000346-1558186200-1558198800@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:Lock Arms Rally - lock arms around the site of a planned youth prison
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/lock-arms-rally-lock-arms-around-the-site-of-a-planned-youth-prison/
LOCATION:West Side High School\, 403 South Orange Avenue\, Newark\, New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Criminal Justice,Racial Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T180000
DTSTAMP:20260611T185419
CREATED:20190426T174405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190426T174405Z
UID:10000344-1558274400-1558288800@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:Interfaith Partners in Action for the Earth
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to reconnect. To celebrate. And to plan to make an even bigger impact in the coming year.\nJoin us for the 2nd Annual GreenFaith Action Day on Sunday afternoon\, May 19\, from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at Temple B’nai Abraham in Livingston.\nOver the past two years\, the GreenFaith community in New Jersey has been making a difference!\n\nThrough Electric Vehicle Blessings in Newark and Paterson\, we’ve raised awareness about the need to accelerate the use of electric vehicles in the state and to make clean transportation accessible to everyone.\nWe’ve opposed the proposed Meadowlands natural gas plant.\nWe’ve pressed the state to divest its pension funds from fossil fuel holdings.\nWe took more than 50 faith leaders from Newark to Netcong on a tour of the Block Island Wind Farm and then released a multi-faith statement calling for an aggressive state policy to support environmentally responsible\, labor-friendly offshore wind development.\n\nWe have GreenFaith Circles in Central Bergen\, Raritan Valley\, Hunterdon / Somerset\, Summit\, Essex\, a new Circle launching in Newark\, and Circle exploratory efforts in Monmouth and Moorestown. We are on the move!\nJoin us on May 19!\nOn May 19\, we’ll gather to celebrate our successes\, to learn about the issues\, and to plan to make a bigger impact in the coming year.\n\nWe’ll learn about the Green New Deal\, and how GreenFaith can support a climate-jobs-justice agenda.\nWe’ll hear an update on the future of electric vehicles in the state. With 40% of the state’s greenhouse gas emissions coming from transport\, EV’s are hugely important.\nWe’ll enjoy some skills training and a vegetarian meal.\nWe’ll come together in prayer for our precious planet and our work to protect it.
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/interfaith-partners-in-action-for-the-earth/
LOCATION:Temple B’Nai Abraham\, Livingston\, New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Educational,Environmental Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T185419
CREATED:20190403T202757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190403T202757Z
UID:10000112-1558447200-1558454400@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:Salvation and Social Justice
DESCRIPTION:According to an analysis from NJ Advanced Media for 5 years of police use-of-force data from every department in the State\, Black people were three times more likely to be punched\, kicked\, pepper sprayed\, struck with a baton and attacked by a dog in police use-of-force situations and more than twice as likely to be shot.  Very few departments analyze racial profiling.  Of more than 4\,600 uses of force against people under the age of 18\, slightly more than half the subjects were Black\, though they represent only 14.5% of the child population in New Jersey. \n \nWe must break the cycle of violence inflicted upon our communities by: \n\nImplementing community oversight of local police departments;\nUnifying reporting standards and systems; requiring culturally competent implicit bias and psychological analysis and de-escalation training\, and expanding auditing measures to ensure the training is effectively implemented;\nRemoving officers who violate the civil rights of African Americans or demonstrate bias;\nMandating in-car and body-worn cameras—in conjunction with effective policies\, training\, and implementation—and the public release of footage;\nRequiring a five-year residency requirement for all law enforcement;\nDeveloping a truth and reconciliation process to faithfully deal with the history and evidence of abuse.\n\nTogether we can transform this situation!  These are all Joint Hearings Black Legislators\, Clergy and Community Leaders and the hearings will be sed as an opportunity to hear from victims as well as organize communities in how to access the data\, build an accountability commission and hold local law enforcement responsible for problematic issues.
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/salvation-and-social-justice-2/
LOCATION:Mt. Zion Baptist Church\, 353 South New Road\, Pleasantville\, New Jersey\, 08232
CATEGORIES:Criminal Justice,Racial Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190524
DTSTAMP:20260611T185419
CREATED:20190503T161234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190503T161234Z
UID:10000345-1558569600-1558655999@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:NJ Black Issues Legislative Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/nj-black-issues-legislative-conference/
LOCATION:Thomas Edison State University\, 11 West State Street\, Trenton\, New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Criminal Justice,Economic Justice,Educational,Human Rights,Racial Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190523T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190523T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T185419
CREATED:20180910T192125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T211018Z
UID:10000222-1558623600-1558627200@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:Economic Justice Monthly Task Force Call
DESCRIPTION:The monthly conference call held the 4th Thursday of every month to update and strategize around furthering economic justice in New Jersey. To join the video call using a desktop/laptop computer or smartphone (strongly preferred for ease of use!) or by phone\, please see details below.  All are welcome to attend! \nJerry Fried (UU Montclair) Chair\nFor more information\, please email Jerry at econ_justice@uufaithaction.org \nTopic: Economic Justice TF meeting\nTime: this is a recurring meeting; meet anytime \nJoin from PC\, Mac\, Linux\, iOS or Android by clicking this link: https://zoom.us/j/3422164493 \n\n\nOr dial one of the following two numbers to join by phone and then follow the prompt to enter Meeting ID code below:\n+1 646 558 8656\n+1 669 900 6833\nMeeting ID:\n342 216 4493
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/economic-justice-monthly-task-force-call/2019-05-23/
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T185419
CREATED:20180216T003112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200928T192243Z
UID:10000064-1558983600-1558987200@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:Reproductive Task Force Monthly Conference Call
DESCRIPTION:The monthly conference call to update and strategize around women’s reproductive justice and rights in New Jersey. To join the call via phone or video\, please see details below. \nCarol A. Loscalzo (The Unitarian Society of Ridgewood) Task Force For more information\, please email reprojustice@uufaithaction.org  attn. Carol Loscalzo\, TF chair \n  \nWelcome to the Reproductive Justice Task Force monthly call!\nTime: this is a recurring meeting Meet anytime \nJoin from PC\, Mac\, Linux\, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/153587254 \nOr iPhone one-tap :\nUS: +16465588656\,\,153587254# or +16699006833\,\,153587254#\nOr Telephone:\nDial(for higher quality\, dial a number based on your current location):\nUS: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 669 900 6833\nMeeting ID: 153 587 254\nInternational numbers available: https://zoom.us/zoomconference?m=K4sSO3ip6lRKzBkWCjs05g64KmjSSP3Q
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/4701/2019-05-27/
LOCATION:NJ\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190528T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T185419
CREATED:20190503T172142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190503T175828Z
UID:10000347-1559066400-1559073600@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Representing Unaccompanied Children in Immigration Matters
DESCRIPTION:Within the past three years\, more than 150\,000 unaccompanied children have come to the United States risking a harrowing journey without a parent or legal guardian; often to escape abuse\, mistreatment or persecution in their countries of origin. Once in the United States\, the majority must face immigration proceedings without a lawyer. KIND is a movement of pro bono lawyers and volunteers committed to providing fair\, competent and compassionate legal counsel to unaccompanied immigrant children in the United States. \nThis training will provide an overview of the basics of removal proceedings for children and an introduction to appearing in Immigration Court. Legal remedies\, including asylum\, special immigrant juvenile status and victim’s visas\, will be discussed. Participants will be prepared to take on the representation of an unaccompanied immigrant child under the supervision of a KIND attorney.
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/introduction-to-representing-unaccompanied-children-in-immigration-matters/
LOCATION:Lowenstein Sandler LLP\, One Lowenstein Drive\, Roseland\, New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Criminal Justice,Educational,Immigration Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190530T110000
DTSTAMP:20260611T185419
CREATED:20190521T141747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T141747Z
UID:10000125-1559210400-1559214000@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:Press conference to release Oil Change International Report\, "Burning the Gas Bridge Fuel Myth"
DESCRIPTION:Co-hosted by ReThink Energy NJ and Oil Change International\, at which OCI will release its latest report\, “Burning the Gas ‘Bridge Fuel’ Myth. The report’s data and analysis demonstrate that “gas is not clean\, cheap\, or necessary.”  \n \nThe United States is moving further and faster than any other country to expand oil and gas extraction. The current debate about the role of gas in America’s energy future is a critical one. New Jersey is at the center of that debate due to the many pending proposals for new gas pipelines and power plants and the development of a new state Energy Master Plan to achieve 100% clean energy\, a draft of which will be released in June. \n \nReThink Energy NJ is pleased to join OCI in presenting how the transition to a zero-carbon energy system is being undermined by overreliance on gas and\, in fact\, requires a managed decline of gas production and consumption along with that of coal and oil. \n \n \nWhat: Press conference to release Oil Change International Report\, “Burning the Gas Bridge Fuel Myth”\n\nWhere: Prudence Hall\, Thomas Edison State University\, 111 W. State St.\, Trenton\, NJ\n\nWhen: May 30th\, 10:00 a.m.\n\nWho:  \n•             Tom Gilbert\, campaign director\, ReThink Energy NJ\n•             Lorne Stockman\, senior research analyst\, Oil Change International\n•             Barbara Blumenthal\, research director\, NJ Conservation Foundation\n•             Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (invited)\n \nInvited guests: Energy policymakers from NJ gov’t\, nonprofit organizations\n \nIf you are able to attend\, please RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/burning-the-bridge-fuel-myth-international-report-release-tickets-61423514385 
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/press-conference-to-release-oil-change-international-report-burning-the-gas-bridge-fuel-myth/
LOCATION:Thomas Edison State University\, 11 West State Street\, Trenton\, New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190530T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190530T220000
DTSTAMP:20260611T185419
CREATED:20190510T160932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190510T160932Z
UID:10000349-1559246400-1559253600@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:Interfaith Community Iftar
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URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/interfaith-community-iftar/
LOCATION:Central Unitarian Church\, 105 Fairview Ave\, Westwood\, 07675
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190531T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190531T103000
DTSTAMP:20260611T185419
CREATED:20190511T170150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190511T171424Z
UID:10000118-1559289600-1559298600@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:NJ Spotlight Roundtable: Affordable Housing in New Jersey: What's Next?
DESCRIPTION:More than 250 New Jersey municipalities have finalized with the courts and housing advocates plans that detail how many affordable homes they are allotting within their borders and where these units could be built. \nNot all of the proposed developments will happen. Towns are not obligated to build all the housing\, they simply need to allow for its construction. It’s not clear how many may be built as there is no longer a state agency overseeing the process. \nThis year\, for the first time in more than a decade\, a New Jersey governor has proposed depositing the full amount of fees received — about $60 million — into the state Affordable Housing Trust Fund in recognition of the need for more affordable housing. \nAt this NJ Spotlight roundtable experts will look briefly at the history of the affordable housing issue in New Jersey — from the Mount Laurel decisions to the current court process — and dive deeply into: \n\nWhere we are today regarding the state’s need for more affordable homes\nHow many more municipalities need to draft plans and how many units are planned?\nHow many homes are actually likely to be built? Where and when? Who’s going to pay for them?\nWhat are the prospects of the state retaking control of the process?\n\nAttendees may submit questions for consideration in advance of the event as part of the registration process. \nOpening remarks: \nPeter Reinhart\, Director\, Kislak Real Estate Institute\, Monmouth University \nPanelists: \nStaci Berger\, President and Chief Executive Officer\, Housing and Community Development Network of NJ \nChristiana Foglio\, Founder and Chief Executive Officer\, Community Investment Strategies \nAssemblywoman Holly T. Schepisi\, Assistant Republican Leader\, Member Joint Committee on Housing Affordability\, Member Joint Committee on Economic Justice and Equal Employment Opportunity\, Member Housing and Community Development Committee \nKevin Walsh\, Executive Director\, Fair Share Housing Center \nAdditional panelist to be named. \nModerator: \nColleen O’Dea\, Editor at Large\, NJ Spotlight
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/nj-spotlight-roundtable-affordable-housing-in-new-jersey-whats-next/
LOCATION:RWJ Hamilton Center for Health & Wellness\, 3100 Quakerbridge Road\, Mercerville\, New Jersey\, 08619
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Educational,Environmental Justice,Human Rights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T210000
DTSTAMP:20260611T185419
CREATED:20190531T141958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190531T141958Z
UID:10000133-1559415600-1559422800@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:Sing-a-long Celebration of Pete Seeger
DESCRIPTION:Come join  a Sing-Along Celebration of Pete Seeger\, in honor of his 100th birthday.  It is a fundraiser for the Solidarity Singers and for their parent organization\, the NJ IUC.  So please come out next Saturday night\, June 1\, at 7PM at the Unitarian Society\, 176 Tices Lane\, East Brunswick\, NJ 08816. They are preparing a great show – you’ll have a great time while supporting their continuing effort to build solidarity throughout the progressive movement. \nIf you are unable to attend\, donations can be made by mail: \nNJ State Industrial Union Council \nP.O. Box 339 \nAllenwood\, NJ 08720 \nor thru their website: \nwww.industrialunioncouncilnj.org \nor find the event on Facebook: \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/365975787350379/ \nWe hope that you’ll be singing with us next Saturday evening. \nIn solidarity and song. \n 
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/sing-a-long-celebration-of-pete-seeger/
LOCATION:The Unitarian Society\, A Unitarian Universalist Congregation\, 176 Tices Lane\, East Brunswick\, 08816\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music/Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190604T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190604T144500
DTSTAMP:20260611T185419
CREATED:20190524T140615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190524T140615Z
UID:10000129-1559654100-1559659500@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:Faith and Climate Webinar Series – Juliana vs the United States (The Youth Climate Suit)
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, hear from panelists involved in the case and learn where the trial is headed.\nThe webinar will be moderated by David Hales\, President Emeritus of College of the Atlantic and Chair of Climate Action for the Parliament. It will feature the Parliament’s lead counsel in its amicus curiae filing\, Howard Learner of the Environmental Law and Policy Center and Brenda Ekwurzel\, Director of Climate Science for the Climate & Energy Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists.Sponsored by the Hanley Foundation \nJune 4\, 2019 – 1:15 to 2:45 PM EDT
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/faith-and-climate-webinar-series-juliana-vs-the-united-states-the-youth-climate-suit/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190605T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190605T103000
DTSTAMP:20260611T185419
CREATED:20190511T171802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190511T172654Z
UID:10000119-1559721600-1559730600@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:NJ Spotlight Roundtable: Improving Energy Efficiency in New Jersey
DESCRIPTION:Few disagree with the proposition that energy efficiency is a win-win-win: For utilities\, for their customers\, and for the environment. And yet increasing energy efficiency in New Jersey is proving to be a challenge. \nWhy is New Jersey\, once a leader in energy conservation\, now in the middle of the pack among states in convincing customers to use less electricity and natural gas? The conservation incentives are clear: Customers save money\, utilities purchase less fuel\, and pollution levels harmful to the public and that contribute to climate change are reduced. \nA new state law aims to spur greater energy conservation in New Jersey by putting the onus on the state’s electric and gas utilities. Is that the right model? How to best to guide the state’s energy efficiency practices? What regulatory changes are needed to improve New Jersey’s conservation efforts? \nFind out at this NJ Spotlight roundtable. \nAttendees may submit questions for consideration in advance of the event as part of the registration process. \n\nOpening remarks: \nR. Neal Elliott\, Senior Director for Research\, American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) \nPanelists: \nStefanie Brand\, Director\, New Jersey Division of Rate Counsel \nDavid M. Daly\, President & Chief Operating Officer\, Public Service Electric & Gas Company \nIsaac Gabel-Frank\, Vice President\, Gabel Associates \nEric Miller\, Policy Counsel\, Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance\, Energy Efficiency Alliance of New Jersey \nAdditional panelist to be named. \nModerator: \nTom Johnson\, Energy Reporter\, NJ Spotlight
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/nj-spotlight-roundtable-improving-energy-efficiency-in-new-jersey/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Hamilton\, 800 U.S. 130\, Hamilton Township\, New Jersey\, 08690
CATEGORIES:Educational,Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T210000
DTSTAMP:20260611T185419
CREATED:20190516T162400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190520T141046Z
UID:10000123-1559849400-1559854800@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:The Green New Deal: Exploring the Possible
DESCRIPTION:t has been some time since we were in contact. You were very interested in information on environment and energy issues and came to several NFRPP programs. Perhaps you recall our program with the wonderful Jim Hansen at Bergen Community College and Kevin Trenberth at the Ridgewood Library and other important programs at Ridgewood High School (and other NJ high schools\, colleges)and Fairleigh Dickinson University. In any case we wanted to get back in touch because we will be conducting a major educational event covering the ideas\, vision\, opportunities that may be possible with the recent Green New Deal resolution.\n\nWe recognize that a resolution is not legislation but the important thing is to have a discussion and see what is feasible and how to make progress. We have had decades of contention around climate change and the solutions. As a result\, not much has been accomplished. With this New Green Deal resolution\, we can put aside our differences\, bias\, fears of change and explore what the possibilities for legislation might be. This is an opportunity. This is not the time to obstruct and deny. It is a time to share\, dialogue and see what can be done.\n\nWe invite you to attend the NFRPP upcoming program on June 6th 7:30pm at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Hackensack. More information below.\n\nWe are working with outstanding experts. We encourage you to bring all your questions and get them answered. We encourage you to share this with your networks\, fans\, friends\, customers\, you get the idea.  Yes\, this notice is early. June 6th may seem far off but please mark your calendars.\nFor those of you who represent products\, services\, education\, advocacy – NFRPP will provide tabling opportunities. While the program will start at 7:30pm\, we will have an “open house” that will start at 6pm. If this is of interest please contact info@nfrpp.org.\n\nAlso\, if you have lost touch with us\, please re-new your acquaintance with Network for Responsible Public Policy (formerly North Jersey Public Policy Network). Visit our web site and see what we have been doing. www.nfrpp.org . We’d love to hear from you.
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/the-green-new-deal-exploring-the-possible/
LOCATION:Fairleigh Dickinson University\, Hackensack\, Dickinson Hall\, Wilson Auditorium\, 140 University Plaza Drive\, Hackensack\, N.J.\, 07601
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Educational
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Responsible Public Policy":MAILTO:info@nfrpp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190607T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190607T180000
DTSTAMP:20260611T185419
CREATED:20190524T140434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190524T140434Z
UID:10000127-1559925000-1559930400@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:Students Demand Action - National Gun Awareness Day
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URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/students-demand-action-national-gun-awareness-day/
LOCATION:The Unitarian Society\, A Unitarian Universalist Congregation\, 176 Tices Lane\, East Brunswick\, 08816\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Gun Violence Prevention
ORGANIZER;CN="Students Demand Action":MAILTO:Suzannesamuels@msn.com
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