Unitarian Universalist FaithAction NJ

Coalition of UU Social Action Networks (CUUSAN) monthly conference call
2019-12-11 07:00 - 08:00, 2020-01-08 07:00 - 08:00, 2020-02-12 07:00 - 08:00 (America/New_York)
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

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.

Reproductive Task Force Monthly Conference Call
2019-12-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2020-01-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2020-02-24 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
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/153587254
Or iPhone one-tap :
US: +16465588656,,153587254# or +16699006833,,153587254#
Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 669 900 6833
Meeting ID: 153 587 254
International numbers available: https://zoom.us/zoomconference?m=K4sSO3ip6lRKzBkWCjs05g64KmjSSP3Q

Criminal Justice Task Force Call
2020-01-07 20:00 - 21:00, 2020-02-04 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
Smartphone: the meeting ID is automatically dialed when you cut and paste one of the following two sequences onto your screen: +16699006833,,185324449# or +16465588656,,185324449#
Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 6833 followed by this Meeting ID when prompted: 185 324 449
International numbers available: https://zoom.us/zoomconference?m=3Y5zCDC0Pfwes4YTVDALak3Ja5cqdVFx

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

Reproductive Task Force Monthly Conference Call
2020-01-27 14:00 - 15:00

NJCJW Lunch and Learn Series - Roe 2.0 - The New Era of Reproductive Rights
2020-01-28 12:00 - 14:00
Throughout the year, Lunch and Learn programs provide an opportunity to hear interesting speakers in an informal setting. Speakers include authors, advocates and community leaders. Registration for Lunch & Learn programs is available to members and nonmembers.
Roe 2.0: The New Era of Reproductive Rights
Commemorating the Anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Decision
Featuring Katie Watson, acclaimed author of Scarlet A: The Ethics, Law and Politics of Ordinary Abortion
At this critical time for the reproductive rights movement, when access to abortion is more vulnerable than ever, our program will examine:
· Can we change our culture beyond bumper stickers and sound bites?
· Will New Jersey be the next haven state?
· What does abortion access look like in the next decade and beyond?
Join us in Short Hills, NJ, from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 (snow date: Thursday, January 30, 2020)
$20, includes buffet lunch; Katie Watson’s book will be available for purchase. You can purchase tickets here.

UUCCH to Host Border Trip Information Session
2020-02-02 12:15 - 13:00 | UU Church in Cherry Hill, 401 N Kings Highway, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, 08034
Immigration Justice
UUCCH to Host Border Trip
Through partnership with the Unitarian Universalist College of Social Justice and Borderlinks, UUCCH is planning an Immersion Learning Trip to the Arizona/Mexico Border in May of 2020. Our goal would be to experience the realities of the border, including both the deep injustices and the inspiring community responses to this ongoing crisis.

Five-day Journey, leaving on May 4 and returning on May 8.
The cost of the trip is $1,040 per person, plus the cost of airfare. All meals, lodging and local transportation are included.
Scholarships through the UUCSJ and personal donations from our congregants, families, and friends.
All are welcome.

If interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please attend our Information Session:
UUCCH
Sunday, February 2, 2020
12:15pm in The Commons
More about UUCSJ and Borderlinks from the Website:
UUCSJ offers immersion learning programs as a primary strategy in fulfilling our mission to inspire and sustain faith-based, effective activism for justice, on issues of local, national and global importance.
BorderLinks is UUCSJ’s main partner for this immersion journey program. The organization focuses on cross-border relationship-building opportunities, immigration issues, community formation and development, and social justice in the borderlands between Mexico, the United States, and beyond.
You can learn more about the trip here: https://uucsj.org/journeys/borderlinks/

NJ Abortion Access Fund Brunch/Fundraiser
2020-02-09 12:30 - 15:30 | Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton, NJ, United States
Choose to Love and Love to Choose
“Don’t miss this Valentine’s Day inspired brunch social — all to help our fellow NJ residents and the increasing number of out of state folks traveling to NJ in need of access to abortion care.
There will be a chance as well to celebrate the long leadership of Carol L., UU and chair of our very own Reproductive Justice Task Force, on the Abortion Access Fund.”
Where: Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon St. Princeton NJ
How: To purchase tickets visit: ChooseToLove.eventbrite.com
Questions? Email info@njaaf.org

Environmental Justice Task Force Monthly Conf. Call
2020-02-12 19:30 - 20:30
Monthly Call
