Unitarian Universalist FaithAction NJ

All Life Depends on Clean Water!
2018-04-23 15:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | DeCorso Center, 15 East 4th Street, New Providence NJ
Overview of how the NY/NJ Baykeeper programs address clean water issues in the NY/NJ Harbor Estuary.

All Life Depends on Clean Water!
2018-04-23 15:30 - 17:00 | DeCorso Center, 15 East 4th Street, New Providence NJ

Workers Memorial Day March & Rally
2018-04-22 09:00 - 11:00 | New Brunswick NJ, New Brunswick NJ
Jersey Renews is sponsoring a workers march on Earth Day, and is asking for a big, intersectional turnout to demonstrate that our struggles are linked – climate justice is worker justice!

UU FaithAction Plenary
2018-04-21 11:00 - 16:30 | The Unitarian Society, A Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 176 Tices Lane, East Brunswick, 08816, United States
The statewide UU social justice annual meeting, hosted this year by The Unitarian Society in E. Brunswick. Come learn about the 6 main issue areas we cover, help us recognize those congregations making an extra effort to stand with immigrants for fair and compassionate treatment in the Garden State, get the most up-to-the-minute updates on social justice work in the state and pending legislation in Trenton, and enjoy lunch and networking with other UUs and our friends from across the state.

Panel on Transitioning NJ to 100% Renewable Energy
2018-04-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Westfield High School Auditorium, 550 Dorian Road, Westfield NJ, 07090
UU Faith Action is sponsoring this event along with the League of Women Voters (NJ), Beacon UU Congregation in Summit, the Westfield Green Team, and Westfield High School. Panel members will include Lyle Rawlings of the MSEIA (MidAtlantic Solar Energy Industry Association), Richard Lawton of the NJ Sustainable Business Council, a Food and Water Watch spokesperson, a BPU spokesperson, a labor union representative, a NJ legislator, and others. The goal is to discuss the importance of the goal of transitioning, the obstacles to it, and the speed with which it can be done.

Environmental Justice Monthly Call - SEPTEMBER CALL CANCELED
2018-04-18 15:30 - 16:30 | NJ
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Meeting ID: 712 490 459

Film and Discussion: An Inconvenient Sequel, Truth to Power
2018-04-13 15:00 - 17:30 | Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, 113 Cottage Place, Ridgewood, NJ, 07450, United States
SAVE THE DATE
On April 13, 2018 at 7:00 pm the Environmental Justice Committee of the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood will sponsor the movie, An Inconvenient Sequel, Truth to Power followed by a question and answer period moderated by Harriet Shugarman, the Climate Mama (https://www.climatemama.com/). This Al Gore produced film has been called “compelling” and “eye-opening,” ”a wake-up call,” and “more important than ever.” Let’s learn about the issues and see what we can do do to protect mother earth.

Marijuana Legalization Discussion
2018-04-08 08:00 - 09:30 | Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Rd, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States

Candlelight Vigil To Pay Tribute To Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
2018-04-04 14:00 - 16:30 | NJ
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee of Ridgewood and Glen Rock is joining with the Bergen County Martin Luther King Birthday Committee and the Bergen County NAACP to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. King. A vigil will be held on April 4 at 6 PM at the King Monument in Hackensack.
Location: At the Martin Luther King, Jr. Monument , Fairleigh Dickinson University, Hackensack River Pathway  Hackensack, NJ
Click here to view the flyer: http://www.uuridgewood.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/MLKVigilv2018.pdf

Poor People's Campaign Organizational Meeting
2018-03-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Trinity Episcopal Church, 503 Asbury Ave, Asbury Park, NJ, 07712
The state of NJ branch of the Poor People’s Campaign is preparing for the national launch by inviting anyone interested in learning more, or joining the campaign, to a meeting with the NJ Poor People’s Campaign Coordinating Committee.

Reproductive Task Force Monthly Conference Call
2018-03-26 19:00 - 20:00, 2018-02-26 19:00 - 20:00 | NJ, United States
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.
Carol A. Loscalzo (The Unitarian Society of Ridgewood) Task Force For more information, please email reprojustice@uufaithaction.org attn. Carol Loscalzo, TF chair

Welcome to the Reproductive Justice Task Force monthly call!
Time: this is a recurring meeting Meet anytime
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Or Telephone:
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Meeting ID: 153 587 254
International numbers available: https://zoom.us/zoomconference?m=K4sSO3ip6lRKzBkWCjs05g64KmjSSP3Q

Sustainability Sunday
2018-03-25 09:00 - 10:30 | Center for Spiritual Living North Jersey, 31 Westville Avenue, Caldwell, N.J., 07006
Presented by the Green Team and Teen Group of The Center for Spiritual Living North Jersey, 31 Westville Ave, Caldwell, NJ, is a panel discussion about “The Story of Stuff” and going Zero Waste. The panel will include teen and adult members of the Center, as well as 350NJ-R representatives. The goal is for everyone to leave feeling empowered to be part of the solution and knowing that their individual choices matter to the planet!

March for Our Lives
2018-03-24 06:00 - 08:00 | Military Park, 51 Park Place, Newark, NJ 07102, 51 Park Place, Newark, NJ, 07102, United States
March for Our Lives New Jersey takes place in Newark on Saturday, March 24, at 10 a.m., in conjunction with the national March for Our Lives event in Washington and with sister events across the state and country.
The march will be held in Newark’s Military Park, located at 51 Park Place. It’s a short walk from Newark Penn Station and the location of two NJ Transit bus stops. We welcome all supporters to join in this important March and that if they could RSVP to admin@uufaithaction.org. I will be meeting people in the starbucks across the street from the park at 9:30 am.

Other March Destinations in New Jersey

Audubon – East Lake Dr, Audubon, NJ 08106 9am-8pm

Princeton- 40 Nassau St, Princeton, New Jersey 08542 2pm -5pm

Morristown- Morristown Town Hall 200 South Street Morristown, NJ 07960 11am-2pm

Bergen County- Bergen County Courthouse 10 Main Street Hackensack, NJ 10am-12pm

March for Our Lives NJ is a student-centered, student-lead event. It is being planned by a committee students from diverse backgrounds who are coming together from schools across northern, central, and southern New Jersey. They are being supported by Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America New Jersey and its local chapters; Women for Progress; and Elizabeth Meyer, a teacher, mom, and founder and lead organizer of the Women’s March on NJ.

For more info on March for Our Lives visit our website here.
See you in Military Park!
In faith, with love, for justice,
Rev. Rob

Postcard Event Presentation on DACA and Immigration
2018-03-22 15:30 - 17:30 | Private Residence, 364 Graydon Terrace, Ridgewood, 07450
Amidst everything that’s happening around us, we should not forget the Dreamers!
Immigration attorney Sarah Garcia will present on the ins and outs of immigration law and the state of DACA. And of course, we will have postcards and scripts to write to our elected representatives on the issues. We are happy to have this event Co-sponsored by Glen Rock People Power (our local ACLU group) and The Social Responsibilities Council of the Unitarian Church of Ridgewood.
Location:
364 Graydon Terrace
Ridgewood, NJ 07450

Environment Justice Task Force Monthly Call
2018-03-21 04:00 - 13:00 | NJ
We will discuss and vote on positions and actions.

Legal Marijuana: Implications for Justice, Health & The Economy
2018-03-20 15:00 - 16:00 | Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Montclair, 67 Church St, Montclair, NJ, 07042, United States
Governor Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Legislature are beginning debate on reforms to our marijuana laws. Join us for a discussion about this major piece of legislation that will have a significant impact on our economy, healthcare and civil rights.
Our panel of experts will explain the benefits of legalization, debunk old myths and address concerns that have been raised:
• Dr. Kamal Kalsi, Doctors for Cannabis Regulation
• Dianna Houenou Policy Counsel, ACLU of New Jersey
• Rev. Tim L. Jones, Bethany Baptist Church (Newark)
• Jon-Henry Barr, Municipal Prosecutor
• Bill Caruso, Of Counsel, Archer Law
Moderator: Rev. Rob Gregson, Director, UU FaithAction NJ
RSVP: BlueWaveNJ.org/LegalMarijuana

Film Screening—Fix It: Healthcare at the Tipping Point
2018-03-16 15:00 - 18:00 | Central Unitarian Church, 105 Fairview Ave, Westwood, 07675
The film was two years in the making, with more than forty voices advocating for reform, including: activists, health policy experts, economists, physicians, nurses, patients, business and labor leaders. This documentary takes an in-depth look into how our dysfunctional health care system is damaging our economy, suffocating our businesses, discouraging physicians and negatively impacting on the nation’s health, while remaining un-affordable for a third of our citizens.

Gun Safety Action Event – What Can I Do?
2018-03-12 15:30 - 17:30 | Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, 113 Cottage Place, Ridgewood, NJ, 07450, United States
Mom’s Demand Action and the Brady Campaign will join forces to provide much needed direction on how to stay active on issues of Gun Safety. Issues addressed will range from legislative actions local and national; to practical considerations for gun safety in the classroom. Be armed with knowledge. Please rsvp to this link https://northeast-moms.ngpvanhost.com/ngpvanforms/10498

Stand Up Together, The Power of We
2018-03-11 09:00 - 13:30 | Princeton University – Carl Fields Center, 58 Prospect Avenue, Princeton, 08540
Please come attend a free half-day Princeton conference that supports UU principles!
La Convivencia is scheduled to have its first half-day Leadership Conference to raise awareness for acceptance, social justice, community service, and interfaith dialogue on March 11th at 1-5:30 pm in the Carl Fields center of Princeton University. There will be six exciting workshops to choose from– one being especially designed for youth.
The descriptions are on the website:http://www.laconvivencia.org/conference.html
Eventbrite registeration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-together-the-power-of-we-tickets-42335644051?ref=enivtefor001

Black Lives Matter / Black Mamas Matter: A Justice Weekend at USR
2018-03-11 06:00 - 07:00, 2018-03-10 13:30 - 17:00, 2018-03-09 14:00 - 16:30 | Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, 113 Cottage Place, Ridgewood, NJ, 07450, United States
The Racial and Reproductive Justice Committees
of The Unitarian Society of Ridgewood invite you to
Black Lives Matter / Black Mamas Matter:
A Justice Weekend at USR
March 9-11, 2018
Friday, March 9th at 7pm
Black Lives Matter in our Neighborhood  with Paterson teacher and activist Zellie Imani
Saturday, March 10th at 6:30pm
Race and Gender in Our Nation  with a Screening of “Death by Delivery” and panel discussion with activists Chanel Porchia-Albert and Natalie Roche, MD
Sunday, March 11th at 10am
All are welcome to our Sunday service with sermon by Rev. Dr. Sarah Lenzi

4th Annual MUUsic Fest
2018-03-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing, 268 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd, Titusville, NJ, 08560, United States
With multiple congregations and musicians performing, this year’s music festival promises to be an inspiring and fun filled celebration of our UU faith!
Seats are limited, so get your tickets in advance!

Second Friday Film Series and Discussion "Making a Killing: Guns, Greed and the NRA"
2018-03-09 14:00 - 15:30 | First Unitarian Society of Plainfield-724 Park Avenue, Plainfield NJ, 724, Plainfield, NJ, 07060, United States
The First Unitarian Society of Plainfield, 724 Park Avenue Plainfield will show the riveting documentary MAKING A KILLING: GUNS, GREED AND THE NRA on Friday, March 9, 2018 at 7 pm as part of the Free Second Friday Film Series. The film is co-sponsored by Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America -Union County and the YWCA Union County.
MAKING A KILLING tells the stories of how guns, and the billions made off them, affect the lives of everyday Americans. It features personal stories from people across the country who have been affected by gun violence, including survivors and victims’ families. The film exposes how the powerful gun companies and the NRA are resisting responsible legislation for the sake of profit.
This film was planned by the sponsors several months ago and, tragically, its showing could not be timelier. All are welcome to come to this free film and join in a thoughtful community conversation following the film. For more information about the Second Friday Film Series, please contact the Society at (908) 756-0750.

Securing a Constitutional Green Amendment for New Jersey
2018-03-07 13:30 - 17:00 | NJ
For decades, the people of New Jersey have relied on federal and state legislation to protect their natural resources. And for decades, the laws have let them down. New Jersey water, air, forests, and other special places from the highlands to the pinelands have been allowed to degrade in ways that are harming people’s lives. A Constitutional provision could help change that.
In New Jersey the right to free speech, freedom of religion and other freedoms are protected as fundamental rights in the state constitution. But New Jersey has NO constitutional provision protecting environmental rights in the state.
It is believed that establishing a civil environmental right will drive better government decision-making at all levels of government and will prevent situations or conditions in which land becomes too contaminated, water becomes too polluted, and air too dirty to support healthy lives, including a healthy economy.
Right now, the movement needs the Assembly to support and pass Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 85 (ACR85) currently before them. Every Assembly member needs to hear how important this environmental rights amendment is from their voters.

NJ's Climate is Changing and the Consequences are Real
2018-03-06 14:00 - 15:00 | iselin Branch Library, 1081 Green Street, Iselin, NJ, 08830, United States
New Jersey has been experiencing its wettest and warmest years over the past century. Extreme events like Sandy and increasingly hot summers point to major climate changes. And these weather changes affect all of us and will have even more severe consequences in the future. Join Dr. David Robinson, NJ state climatologist and leader of the Rutgers New Jersey Weather Network, as he discusses our changing climate, its impact and how you can join a network that monitors weather and climate conditions. Sponsored by the Raritan Valley Group of the NJ Sierra Club as part of our continuing Speaker Series. Admission is free and open to all. Please arrive early, since we will be starting promptly at 7 pm. The Raritan Valley Group serves Middlesex and Somerset counties. Attendees can RSVP at tinyurl.com/RVGSpeakerSeries.

How We’ll Win Back Congress
2018-03-01 03:00 - 12:00 | NJ
Bergen Indivisible for Democracy, NJ 11th for Change, and Indivisible NJ 5th District host presentations and workshops featuring Marguerite Suozzo-Gole, Regional Organizer for Mid-Atlantic, Indivisible National.

Clean Energy for a Better Future
2018-02-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Rutgers University, Cook Student Center Multipurpose Room 58 Biel Road, New Brunswick NJ, 08901
Place:
Rutgers University – Cook Student Center Multipurpose Room
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Host:
Matt Smith from Food and Water Watch
Description
Are you concerned about the future of our planet? Do you believe we should come together to keep our communities safe and livable for all? Food & Water Watch and the Andrew Goodman Foundation are partnering on an educational forum on the state of climate change, the impacts from dirty energy pollution in NJ, and the clean energy policy solutions that can address these interlocking crises. Students and the public will hear from a panel of leading experts in the fields of climate science, energy policy, public health and environmental justice. Participants will also have the opportunity to register to vote, and get involved in grassroots organizing and advocacy on environmental issues effecting their communities. **RSVP now at https://go.offfossilfuels.org/event/action_attend/559 to secure your spot!**

Rethink Energy Panel
2018-02-23 03:00 - 05:00 | Hilton Garden Inn Hamilton, 800 US-130, Hamilton, NJ, 08690, United States
Governor Phil Murphy wants 100 percent of New Jersey’s power to come from clean energy by 2050. That’s an ambitious goal since only 4 percent of our current energy comes from sources such as solar or wind. How do we get there and what should our priorities be? Our experts will take a realistic look at those targets and what it will take to reach them.
Hilton Garden Inn Hamilton
800 U.S. 130
Hamilton Township, NJ 08690
