Unitarian Universalist FaithAction NJ

The GREEN NEW DEAL: A Resolution Creating Political Will to Save Habitable Earth
2019-11-12 07:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Beacon (Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit), 4 Waldron Avenue, Summit, 07901, United States
A panel discussion with Dr. Marian Glenn, Ecologist, Rev. Ron Tuff, Outreach for Green Faith, and moderated by Prof. Daniela Gioseffi.

Coalition of UU Social Action Networks (CUUSAN) monthly conference call
2019-11-13 07:00 - 08:00, 2019-12-11 07:00 - 08:00, 2020-01-08 07:00 - 08:00
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

Intersections - Ending Gender Violence, Finding Anti-Racist Solidarity
2019-11-13 20:00 - 21:30 | UU Congregation at Montclair, 67 Church Street, Montclair, New Jersey

Dismantling the Racism Machine, An Interactive Performance
2019-11-15 19:30 | Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, 113 Cottage Place, Ridgewood, NJ, 07450, United States
This Friday evening The Racial Justice Committee of the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood will have an event, “Dismantling the Racism Machine, An Interactive Performance”. We are very excited to welcome Meta Theater . We think it will be an interesting and thought provoking event.

MTC’s performances are original and written from the lived experiences of cast members.
Cast includes women inside/outside the prison walls, as we rehearse weekly at a women’s
prison in New Jersey. They work within a Transformative Justice model, and utilize this model
to discuss issues and write work.

Karen Gaffney, author of Dismantling Racism will be at the performance.

Reproductive Task Force Monthly Conference Call
2019-11-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2019-12-23 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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“Value to the Soul: Voting Rights as a Human Right” Ron Pierce, NJ Institute for Social Justice
2019-12-01 09:00 - 10:00 | UU Congregation of Monmouth County, 1475 West Front St., Lincroft, NJ, 07738, United States
Join us at 8:45 am for coffee/tea and bagels. Dialogs begin at 9 am.
Our Dialog series provides a forum for intellectual pursuit and rational thought as integral to our spiritual journeys at UUCMC. We welcome suggestions for speakers and topics. The series runs from October through May.
The right to vote preserves all other rights; it protects from a tyrannical system of government. Generationally silencing communities of color with a variety of techniques has led to segregated schools, segregated housing, segregated neighborhoods and segregated houses of worship. If we take away peoples’ voices, we remove their ability to be productive and they become bargaining chips as they did in the eighties and nineties as Get Tough on Crime rhetoric led to more oppressive laws with greater sanctions to gain a few extra votes, at the expense of the human dignity of those we would not allow a voice.
Ron was incarcerated for 30 years. Through the NJ Step program, he earned college credits, and after parole, received a Justice Studies degree from Rutgers. The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice employs him as the Democracy and Justice Fellow. He has a passion to help lower the recidivism rate by working to change policies that create barriers formerly incarcerated individuals encounter while trying to reenter society. He has written articles, co-written a play, and has spoken in many places.

Accompaniment Training
2019-12-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Temple Ner Tamid, 936 Broad Street, Bloomfield, 07003
Monday, December 02, 2019 at 07:00 PM
Temple Ner Tamid in Bloomfield, NJ

Accompaniment Training

The New Sanctuary Coalition (NSC) accompaniment program recruits and trains volunteers to accompany people facing deportation to their immigration hearings and ICE check-ins. This provides moral support to the person facing deportation and enables volunteers to hold immigration authorities accountable. Standing in solidarity with migrants facing deportation also demonstrates to immigration judges, ICE officers, and government attorneys that there is a community mobilized against their deportation.
The Immigration Accompaniment Program helps support families who are going through the immigration process in 3 ways:

PROVIDES A SUPPORT STRUCTURE to strengthen those caught in immigration proceedings

KEEPS FAMILY MEMBERS INFORMED at every step of the process as their loved ones move forward

HOLDS LEGAL OFFICIALS ACCOUNTABLE for providing accurate information and serving due process

It is a concrete way to extend sanctuary for the most vulnerable among us. Sanctuary is not a physical entity but the spaces wherein all of us can breathe freely and in dignity.
We are building a movement that cares and protects the other, not matter where they are from or who they are.
How does it work?
Training consists of grounding the immigration system’s present moment in its historical and political context, framing our work through NSC’s founding principles, delving into the specifics of what our accompaniment work accomplishes, and outlining strategies for allyship in light of current threats to migrant communities.
Once you’re trained you become part of the accompaniment program. You’ll learn about upcoming accompaniments and can sign up for time slots and locations that work for you. You’ll also leave with resources, information and thought partnership for building a stronger network of allies in your community.

You must pre-register here.

Criminal Justice Task Force Call
2019-12-03 20:00 - 21:00, 2020-01-07 20:00 - 21:00
Held the 1st Tuesday of every month, 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., please join us on the UU statewide call to strategize around issues like mass incarceration, prison conditions, solitary/isolated confinement and more. To join the call via phone or video use dial-in instructions below.
For more information or to get on the email list for upcoming meetings and events, please contact Susan MacDonnell, Task Force Chair susmacdonn@gmail.com(UU Congregation in Princeton) or Anne Houle, Vice Chair, annehoule0102@gmail.com (UU Congregation of Monmouth Co, Lincroft)
Topic: Criminal Justice Reform TF meeting
Time: Every first Tuesday evening of the month, 8 to 9 p.m.
Preferred! Please try to join from your PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android using this video link so we can see who you are: https://zoom.us/j/185324449
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Sandy Hook Vigil
2019-12-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Central Unitarian Church, 105 Fairview Ave, Westwood, 07675
Main sponsors: Brady Campaign and Moms Demand Action.

NJAIJ Immigrant Rights Summit 2019
2019-12-11 08:00 - 17:00

NJ Water Works Conference 2019
2019-12-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Hyatt Regency, New Brunswick, 2 Albany Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901
The fifth annual Jersey Water Works Conference will bring together more than 300 state and local decision-makers, practitioners and stakeholders to amplify the importance of addressing New Jersey’s water infrastructure, explore national models for innovative solutions and celebrate the work of Jersey Water Works and its members!

Key Note Speaker:
George S. Hawkins, Esq.

Founder and President
Moonshot Missions

George Hawkins launched his innovation-focused enterprises Moonshot LLC and Moonshot Missions after stepping down as CEO and General Manager of DC Water, where he served for 11 years. George helps agencies identify and adopt strategies to deliver better service and lower cost

George’s wealth of knowledge in water, infrastructure, and environmental issues allows him to serve many roles in the water sector, including:

Member of the National Infrastructure Advisory Council, which advises the White House
Advisor to Xylem, Inc.
Executive in Residence for XPV Water Partners
Board member of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation and the US Water Alliance, and
Professor of Practice for American University.

George also served as Director of the DC Department of the Environment and held positions with the US EPA.

“Drivers’ Licenses for the Undocumented” by Alejandro Jaramillo
2019-12-15 09:00 - 10:00 | UU Congregation of Monmouth County, 1475 West Front St., Lincroft, NJ, 07738, United States
Currently there is a proposed state law: it would create two types of driver’s; licenses: one compliant with the federal Real ID Act, and one strictly for driving that would be issued to immigrants without legal status, certain senior citizens and others who lack documentation. The proposed bill would allow immigrants living in the country without legal status to acquire a state driver’s license. The data would be confidential and not shared outside the state agency. Meanwhile, more than half a million immigrants live in fear of being deported and separated from their families for driving a car in New Jersey.
Alvaro works with Cosecha New Jersey, which is a state chapter of a nationwide group which advocates for immigrants’ rights.

UU State Action Network Call
2020-01-08 12:00 - 13:00

1st Annual UU FaithAction Eco-Gala
2020-01-10 17:30 - 22:30 | Beacon (Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit), 4 Waldron Avenue, Summit, 07901, United States

“DRAWDOWN – Useful Responses to the Climate Emergency "
2020-01-12 09:00 - 10:00 | The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth, 1475 Front Street, Lincroft, 07738, United States
UU Congregation of Monmouth County Sunday Morning Dialog presents Jan Dash, PhD. Editor, World Scientific Climate Encyclopedia (2020)
Climate change is the outstanding survival and ethical issue of our time. DRAWDOWN contains many ways to mitigate climate change, using rigorous modeling, many of which you can use! DRAWDOWN is consistent with the Sustainable Development Goals linking climate action to social justice. The talk will discuss the recent DRAWDOWN conference at Penn. State.
Jan Dash works hard to help mitigate climate change to provide a livable world now and for children. He promotes Climate Risk Management as motivation for climate action. Jan was a physics professor and a finance quant / risk manager. He is a member of UUCMC.
Light breakfast served at 8:45. Dialog at 9:00 AM Our Sunday service is at 10:30

2020 Vision - 2019 Review; UU the Vote Watch Party
2020-01-12 14:30 - 17:00 | UU Church at Washington Crossing, 268 Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd., Titusville, 08560
Please join UUCWC’s Faith Action Ministry next Sunday afternoon to review & celebrate all that we did in 2019 (it was a lot!!), and gather inspiration for putting our faith into action in 2020. Then, at 4pm, we will watch the online launch/webinar of the UUA’s big 2020 campaign, “UU the Vote”, a program to get UUs involved in protecting voting rights and increasing voter turnout in Nov. 2020.

UU the Vote watch party
2020-01-12 16:00 - 19:00 | Central Unitarian Church, 105 Fairview Ave, Westwood, 07675
Please join us on Jan. 12th, 4 to7 p.m., for a watch party for the kickoff of the UUA’s #UUtheVote campaign.
The UUA is already partnering with a variety of leading national movement organizations for 2020; UU the Vote is designed to support building deeper solidarity with local, statewide, and regional partners from both secular and multifaith justice movements.
Progressive people of faith can be powerful and prophetic without being partisan. We are educating on issues, we are not advocating for or supporting candidates. We are registering all voters, regardless of party or ideology.
With love as our guide, how can we not win?
#VoteLove • #DefeatHate

Remembrance Vigil at Beacon
2020-01-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Beacon (Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit), 4 Waldron Avenue, Summit, 07901, United States
Please join us for a Remembrance Vigil in the Sanctuary – MONDAY JANUARY 13, 7:30 to 9 pm
For VICTIMS OF GUN VIOLENCE – Children at SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY, NEWTOWN CT Dec 14 and at STONEHAM DOUGLAS HS , PARKLAND FL, Feb 14

AND ALL OTHER VICTIMS OF GUN VIOLENCE
̶ OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ̶

Rev. Dr. Robin will lead the program, which will be presented by both the GVP committee and the Racial Justice Committee. The Brady Campaign against Gun Violence has agreed to be a co-sponsor.
So far, we have confirmations from these participants:
Karen Kanter from Brady-United Against Gun Violence, explaining NJ’s new “Red Flag Law” (aka Extreme Risk Protection Order or ERPO);
Beacon’s own Charlene Walker, representing Faith in New Jersey and its “Live Free” campaign to end urban gun violence;
A 2 or 3-minute modern dance piece by GVP activist and dance professor Heather Harrington;
Lisa Reznik of Summit Film Society will introduce AIMING FOR SAFETY, Beacon’s 7-minute film showing George Faison’s suggestions to end gun violence;
A 2 or 3-minute GVP song performed by Andy Roth;
Candle lighting

Racial Justice Speaker Series: Brandon McKoy
2020-01-17 19:00 - 20:30 | UU Church at Washington Crossing, 268 Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd., Titusville, 08560
“America Will Be: Fulfilling our Nation’s Promise Through Targeted & Equitable Policy”
Come hear New Jersey Policy Perspective’s President Brandon McKoy explain the impact of centuries of racism on federal, state and local policy. This legacy racism has created implicit and explicit bias in our government policy and programs that keep many people vulnerable and disengaged. We have the opportunity to change the paradigm through government policy and budgeting that support equity and inclusion for all. This program is sponsored by the Racial Justice Ministry of UUCWC and is open to the public.

Board Midyear Mini Retreat
2020-01-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Montclair NJ
Our midyear working mini retreat to review Board goals, spend significant time on issues we’re unable to get to in our monthly board meetings and to deepen relationships between board members, staff and leadership.

True Justice Film
2020-01-18 12:30 - 16:00 | Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County, 1475 W. FRONT STREET, Lincroft, NJ, 07738, United States
Film and discussion to support EJI
Bring a bag lunch!

UU FaithAction Office closed
2020-01-19 - 2020-01-20
In observance of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the UU FaithAction office will be closed today.

NJ Maternal Health Day: A Conversation To Improve Maternity Care With The Voices of Students, Staff and Community Partners
2020-01-22 14:30 - 17:00 | Montclair State University , University Hall, Room 1020, Montclair
Free event , light refreshments served. All are welcome.
This will be a space for community building, sharing stories and resources in the intersectional topics of maternal health in NJ. If you are part of a group or agency that has handouts, we will have designated space for has any flyers/ handouts or resources to share at our resource table for the event, so please bring them! Being mindful of communication in case of inclement weather, we are asking all to use this free registration link in case of any correspondence before hand. Thanks for sharing flyer and link with your team!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/montclair-state-maternal-health-123formoms-on-jan-22-2020-tickets-78999141559

Imprisoning a Generation
2020-01-25 14:00 - 16:00 | UU Congregation at Montclair, 67 Church Street, Montclair, New Jersey

Environmental Rally @ Morristown UU and film screening
2020-01-26 12:30 - 14:30 | Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, New Jersey, 07960
The Green Earth Ministry (GEM) at the Morristown Unitarian Fellowship hosts an environmental rally and screening of the film, ”Paris to Pittsburgh via Morris County” January 26, 2020.
Local and regional environmental justice groups, including NJ Green Amendment and Ray Nichols, co-chair, UU FaithAction NJ Environmental Justice Task Force, will host information tables as well.
Paris to Pittsburgh Flyer3

"Was the NJ Legislature and Governor Lame during Lame Duck?"
2020-01-27 09:00 - 10:00 | UU Congregation of Monmouth County, 1475 West Front St., Lincroft, NJ, 07738, United States
UU Congregation of Monmouth County Sunday Morning Dialog presents: Amy Goldsmith, NJ State Director, Clean Water Action
Find out how the NJ Energy Plan, Plastics and Electric Vehicle bills turned out. With a new legislative session just starting and administrative commitments made but not fully realized, there are many more opportunities in NJ to achieve clean energy, water, and environmental justice as the federal campaign season moves into full swing.
Amy oversees all New Jersey programs for Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund. Earlier, Ms. Goldsmith directed Clean Water Action/Fund’s New England campaigns around water, solid waste, Superfund and Boston Harbor cleanups. From 1989-1992, Amy served as the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Nuclear Referendum Committee.
Light breakfast at 8:40, Dialog at 9, Sunday service at 10:30
