Unitarian Universalist FaithAction NJ

Candlelight Vigil To Pay Tribute To Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
2018-04-04 14:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
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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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
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
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
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

Environmental Task Force Monthly Conference Call
2018-02-20 14:30 - 15:30
The monthly conference call to update and strategize around Environmental Justice in New Jersey. To join the call via phone or video, please see details below.
Nancy Griffeth (Beacon – Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit) TF Chair
For more information, please email environment@uufaithaction.org, attn. Nancy Griffeth, TF chair
Welcome to the EnvironmentalTask Force monthly call!
Time: this is a recurring meeting Meet anytime
oin from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/384853749
Or iPhone one-tap :
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Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 646 558 8656
Meeting ID: 384 853 749
International numbers available: https://zoom.us/zoomconference?m=FjO_y1TR5EWO54ST3xiz5EJexumvYGcc

Know Her Truths : Life Behind Bars for Women of NJ
2018-02-18 08:00 - 10:00 | Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County, 1475 W. FRONT STREET, Lincroft, NJ, 07738, United States
Come learn about the persistent injustices women face in the New Jersey prison system.  Joining this panel discussion will be returning citizens, Nafeesah Goldsmith and Ivelisse Gilestra, and NJ prisons researcher and activist, Prof. Johanna Foster (Monmouth University) and Prof. Joanna Christen (Rutgers).
Convenors: Reproductive Justice and Criminal Justice Task Force chairs.

Benefit Concert: The Kennedys with special guest Frank Lombardi
2018-02-17 15:00 - 18:00 | Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, 687 Larch Avenue, Teaneck, NJ, 07666, United States
The partnered charity for this concert is Northern New Jersey Sanctuary Coalition. The show takes place at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, 687 Larch Avenue, Teaneck, NJ 07666. For more information, click here.
The Kennedys
Pete and Maura Kennedy are a contemporary folk duo who color their original songs with musical and lyrical references that point to the great music of the 1960s; The Beatles, The Byrds, Buddy Holly, and the Everly Brothers figure prominently in their songs, and in their choice of cover material. Based in Greenwich Village, the two celebrated, in 2015, their twentieth year as a married couple and and musical duo. Two decades on the road, both on their own and as members of Nanci Griffith’s Blue Moon Orchestra, have led them to many venues, including Carnegie Hall, The Newport and Philadelphia Folk Festivals, and Royal Albert Hall in London. Prior to moving to New York City, they were based in Austin Texas, and Washington DC. In DC, they were Artists-in-Residence at The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and were the recipients of twenty Wammy awards, including “Artists of the Year”. In 1993, Pete was awarded a Grammy certificate for his participation as lead guitarist on Nanci Griffith’s “Other Voices, Other Rooms”.
The Kennedy have released fifteen CDs, including three in 2015.

Women's March on New Jersey 2018
2018-01-20 06:00 - 08:00 | Morristown Town Hall, 200 South Street, Morristown, NJ, United States
The Women’s March on New Jersey 2018 will begin in Morristown, New Jersey at Morristown Town Hall, 200 South Street, at 11:00 a.m. After a welcome and send-off, we’ll head out to march the streets of Morristown, ending at the Morristown Green, where we’ll hear from a program of diversified and compelling speakers. The event will conclude about 1:00 p.m.
Women’s March on New Jersey 2018 Mission Statement: To harness the political power of diverse women and their communities to create transformative social change by providing a safe and accepting platform for supporters to rally and march in promotion of civil rights for every human regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability, religion, or creed. In alignment with the national Women’s March platform, we adopt the unity principles related to Ending Violence, Reproductive Rights, LGBTQIA Rights, Workers’ Rights, Civil Rights, Disability Rights, Immigration Rights, and Environmental Justice, as stated here: https://www.womensmarch.com/principles/
