BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Unitarian Universalist FaithAction NJ - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Unitarian Universalist FaithAction NJ X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Unitarian Universalist FaithAction NJ REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T140000 DTSTAMP:20260609T174029 CREATED:20231006T205643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T205643Z UID:10001903-1696762800-1696773600@www.uufaithaction.org SUMMARY:Garden State Equality Walk DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/garden-state-equality-walk/ LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.uufaithaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Garden-State-Equality-Walk-Flyer-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T173000 DTSTAMP:20260609T174029 CREATED:20231002T134520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T131348Z UID:10001865-1696440600-1696440600@www.uufaithaction.org SUMMARY:Gov Murphy: Issue a Stop Work Order Now! Rally with us in West Milford DESCRIPTION:Start:  Wednesday\, October 04\, 2023 • 5:30 PM\nLocation:  West Milford Town Hall •1480 Union Valley Road\, West Milford\, NJ 07480 US\nHost Contact Info:  rballessio@gmail.com \nPlease consider going this Wednesday to beautiful West Milford where we will hold a rally. We’ll call on Gov. Murphy to issue a total stop work order for the ongoing illegal construction activity on the West Milford compressor station. Again\, we’ll call on the Governor and Department of Environmental Protection to REJECT this project which could pollute the drinking water for nearly 4 million residents\, pollute the land and air\, and intensify climate impacts. \nLast month\, the NJ Superior Court ruled that the Department of Environmental Protection should not have issued a Highlands Act exemption to Tennessee Gas Pipeline (TGP) to build its massive East 300 pipeline expansion project in the Highlands Preservation Area. \nThis watershed decision comes after years of organizing from residents and activists across the region who have been fighting plans for this massive pipeline expansion project in NJ. Despite this ruling\, Governor Murphy’s DEP has not yet issued a stop work order for the ongoing illegal construction activity on the West Milford compressor station. \nFor more information\, visit: https://actionnetwork.org/events/gov-murphy-issue-a-stop-work-order-now-rally-with-us-in-west-milford/ URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/gov-murphy-issue-a-stop-work-order-now-rally-with-us-in-west-milford/ LOCATION:West Milford Town Hall\, 1480 Union Valley Road\, West Milford\, 07480\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.uufaithaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/image-11.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T161500 DTSTAMP:20260609T174029 CREATED:20230902T235117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T125334Z UID:10001816-1696431600-1696436100@www.uufaithaction.org SUMMARY:What the Montana Victory Means for the Nation DESCRIPTION:  \n\nThe Held v. Montana case set a huge precedent\, affirming Montanan’s constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment. For the first time ever\, it declared that their fundamental right also includes the right to a safe and stable climate. \nWhat other states have constitutional Green Amendments or are seeking to achieve them? Are there other victories based on Green Amendments that protect our environment and environmental rights? \nJoin us on October 4 at 3pm EST to hear from leading environmental minds on how Held v. Montana and Green Amendments intersect to provide unparalleled protections for present and future generations. \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/what-the-montana-victory-means-for-the-nation-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.uufaithaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/heldvmtgreen.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T140000 DTSTAMP:20260609T174029 CREATED:20230831T160403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T160412Z UID:10001814-1696413600-1696428000@www.uufaithaction.org SUMMARY:Free Workshop : Helping Youth THRIVE - Teaching Sex Ed in NJ DESCRIPTION:Join the leading experts in Sex Education in New Jersey as the THRIVE NJ Coalition proudly presents: “Helping Youth THRIVE: Teaching Sex Ed in NJ” – A FREE WORKSHOP on Wednesday\, Oct 4\, 2023 at Rutgers University\, New Brunswick. 8:30am – 2:00pm. Breakfast and Lunch included. Certificates of participation will be awarded for attendees who stay until 2:00pm.\n\nRegistration deadline is Fri\, September 21st.\n\n\n\n\nThis event has limited seating so we may not be able to accommodate all registrants. Registrants will be accepted in the order they are received. Additional information about parking and event location will be provided to you prior to the conference.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is made possible through a grant partnership between Cherry Hill Women’s Center\, National Council of Jewish Women of Essex County\, Planned Parenthood and the National Institute for Reproductive Health.\n\n\n\n\nlink: \n\nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4TH3kbRLGhLeEH6hzh-Mgc6MKufbtUTka1erpNi-8aRxyNQ/viewform URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/free-workshop-helping-youth-thrive-teaching-sex-ed-in-nj/ LOCATION:Rutgers University\, Cook Student Center Multipurpose Room 58 Biel Road\, New Brunswick NJ\, 08901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T190000 DTSTAMP:20260609T174029 CREATED:20230928T164805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T164832Z UID:10001864-1696186800-1696186800@www.uufaithaction.org SUMMARY:Ordination of Kevin Alan Mann DESCRIPTION:The ordination will take place on the first day of Filipino American History Month and will feature an ALL ASIAN AMERICAN Unitarian Universalist team of worship leaders with Rev Jonipher Kwong leading the service\, the Rev Leslie Takahashi preaching\, the generosity ask from Rev Arman Pedro\, Administrator of the UU Church of the Philippines\, with support from Asian American ministers Rev Joseph Santos-Lyons\, Rev Cathy Chang\, Rev Joan Javier-Duval\, Rev Micah Ma and Rev Sangye Hawke. Music will be provided by Evelie Delfino Såles Posch with Tech support from Zach Gamble. \nIt is the honor of my life to be ordained by the faith I’ve called my spiritual home for the past 20 years. Our DRUUMM Family and mentorship from BIPOC ministers have been critical for sustaining me in this faith for so long. I would not be here today without each of you! I sang Mahal ~ One Love! Salamat Po! Thank you family and friends ~ See you soon! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease Register @ bit.ly/uurevkev URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/ordination-of-kevin-alan-mann/ LOCATION:First Unitarian Church of Oakland\, 165\, 14 St\, Oakland\, CA\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.uufaithaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/unnamed-22.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T103000 DTSTAMP:20260609T174029 CREATED:20230926T175444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T180146Z UID:10001863-1696156200-1696156200@www.uufaithaction.org SUMMARY:Guest Pulpit: Rev. Charles Loflin DESCRIPTION:Rev. Charles Loflin\, Executive Director of UU FaithAction NJ\, will be a guest in the pulpit at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton on October 1st . \n This I Know\, Rev. Charles Loflin\, Executive Director of UU Faith Action\, NJ \nWhat do you know for certain? How can you know it’s true? What do our collective answers to those questions say about the Unitarian Universalist faith and the work of social justice of UU FaithAction NJ?  \nIn Person and On Zoom \n\nVia Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/94163305308?pwd=L3VDOVRPaUVKVUU4TlJsVXlrUVBMQT09\nVia YouTube Live: https://www.youtube.com/user/uuprinceton\nAudio only (phone): 19292056099  Meeting ID: 941 6330 5308  Password: 438887\n\n  URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/guest-pulpit-rev-charles-loflin/ LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton\, 50 Cherry Hill Rd\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T210000 DTSTAMP:20260609T174029 CREATED:20230609T141038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T202137Z UID:10001274-1695758400-1695762000@www.uufaithaction.org SUMMARY:UPLIFT Trans/Non-Binary Gathering DESCRIPTION:UPLIFT\nMonthly Trans/Non-Binary Gathering Space\nJoin the UPLIFT monthly gatherings for trans\, nonbinary\, and other not-entirely-or-at-all-cis UUs.  Join us to connect with other trans/nonbinary+ UUs and co-create support and community across our faith.  All you need to bring is yourself (and other trans/nonbinary friends\, if you’d like)! \nThese gatherings focus on getting to know each other and on sharing our collective dreams\, ideas\, and talents for this space. Expansive definitions of trans\, nonbinary\, and UU all apply.  Non-UUs are welcome if they are OK with being in a UU-focused community.  If you are interested in this space\, and you aren’t (entirely or at all) cisgender\, it’s a space for you. \nRegister to Attend \n  \n\nNOTE: This space is intentionally multi-generational. It is open to and welcoming of trans/nonbinary elders as well as children\, youth\, and young adults. Standard UUA online safety measures apply to ensure all people under 18 are able to attend. We’re glad to have you here! \nAccessibility Notes: Closed captioning will be available\, and any common chat content will also be spoken aloud. Please be mindful of processing and communication access\, and speak one at a time. Meeting will not be recorded\, and participation\, as well as what is shared\, will be confidential. There is no requirement to appear on video or to otherwise maintain “conventional” appearances. Any additional accessibility needs? Let us know by emailing lgbtq@uua.org or aballou@uua.org! We’ll do our best to ensure you can fully access the space. \n\n\n\n\nTo Register as a Child/Youth: Children 13 or younger: please bring with you a parent/guardian\, or a trusted adult who is approved by your parent/guardian (it is OK if that parent/guardian/other adult is not trans/nonbinary). Please have your parent/guardian send an email to aballou@uua.org to let us know who will be coming with you. \nYouth (ages 14+ up to bridging out of high-school-age Youth Group): please fill out (and have parents/guardians sign) the permission form on the UUA webpage for youth drop-in spaces. \nIf you’d like to chat directly about this event\, please contact Adrian Ballou at aballou@uua.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information contact lgbtq@uua.org. \nRegister to Attend URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/uplift-trans-non-binary-gathering-2/2023-09-26/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.uufaithaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/unnamed-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T203000 DTSTAMP:20260609T174029 CREATED:20230906T155644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T143331Z UID:10001817-1695753000-1695760200@www.uufaithaction.org SUMMARY:NJ Reparations Council 1st Public Sessions DESCRIPTION:Join us as the History of Slavery in New Jersey Committee of the New Jersey Reparations Council holds its first public session. \nDate & Time:\nSep 26\, 2023\n6:00 PM\nAnybody can watch the session on the Institute’s YouTube page. People who want to provide live public comment at the event must register at the Zoom link. Those names will be given to Committee Directors who will call on as many registrants as possible. There is also an option to submit comments in several forms\, without a length limit\, via the NJRC website. \nIf you’d like to share commentary live\, sign up here: bit.ly/NJRCPublicSession1 \nIf you’d rather submit commentary\, go to: bit.ly/NJRCPublicComment \nIf you prefer to watch the session live but not participate\, watch on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dosocialjustice \nNew Jersey Reparations Council website: njreparationscouncil.org/ \nWe look forward to the beginning of this historic journey for racial justice in New Jersey. URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/nj-reparations-council-1st-public-sessions/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.uufaithaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/nj-reparations-council.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T200000 DTSTAMP:20260609T174029 CREATED:20210916T151616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T161405Z UID:10000929-1695668400-1695672000@www.uufaithaction.org SUMMARY:Reproductive Justice Task Force Monthly Call DESCRIPTION:The monthly conference call to update and strategize around reproductive justice and rights in New Jersey. Join us monthly on the fourth Monday\, 7-8 PM. \nFor Zoom invitation and agenda\, please email reprojustice@uufaithaction.org attn. Carol Loscalzo\, Task Force Chair. \nCarol A. Loscalzo (The Unitarian Society of Ridgewood) is Task Force Chair. For more information on reproductive justice\, please email reprojustice@uufaithaction.org attn. Carol Loscalzo. \nFor general inquiries about our Task Forces\, email admin@uufaithaction.org. URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/reproductive-justice-task-force-monthly-call-3/2023-09-25/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Reproductive Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.uufaithaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Social-share-banners-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="UU FaithAction NJ":MAILTO:admin@uufaithaction.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T113000 DTSTAMP:20260609T174029 CREATED:20230810T180440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T180440Z UID:10001764-1695551400-1695555000@www.uufaithaction.org SUMMARY:Emily Guest Pulpit at UUCMC DESCRIPTION:Emily Parker will be in pulpit at the UU Congregation of Monmouth County on September 24th!  Join us for worship at 10:30 AM.\n\nUU Congregation of Monmouth County\n1475 West Front St.\nLincroft\, NJ \nSunday morning service videos can be accessed at your convenience on their Worship page or YouTube channel. \n\n  \nWhat do a UU minister\, an itinerant rabbi\, and a vagabond soup-maker have in common?  Come listen to Emily Parker (UU FaithAction NJ) tell three stories of hunger and serve up some hope. \n\nEmily Parker serves as Communications Coordinator at UU FaithAction New Jersey.  Emily is also a seminarian\, completing her MDiv with a specialization in Public Theology at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington\, DC.  Emily is a lifelong UU who grew up in the old stone walls of Hunterdon UU in New Jersey. URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/emily-guest-pulpit-at-uucmc/ LOCATION:UU Congregation of Monmouth County\, 1475 West Front St.\, Lincroft\, NJ\, 07738\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T174029 CREATED:20230918T185545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T185613Z UID:10001860-1695232800-1695232800@www.uufaithaction.org SUMMARY:School Board Organizing - Phone Bank DESCRIPTION:This year\, SURJ is launching our first ever school board campaign\, “All In for All Students.” We’ve recruited a cohort of 17 teams across the country that are working at the school board level in their local communities\, some supporting candidates running for election and others working on issues like fighting for trans kids’ rights. \nYou’ll be hearing more from us in the next few months about how you can engage with this work. First up\, we’re going all in for students in OH. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSURJ is working with three chapters to support candidates in four school districts in Ohio running against Moms for Liberty candidates\, a ring wing national group based on homophobia and racism. Our chapters are working to make sure white people see differences like race and gender identity as things that make our school communities stronger. \nOur first phone bank is this Wednesday at 6 pm ET where we’ll be calling other SURJ members to turn them out for this work.  URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/school-board-organizing-phone-bank/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T170000 DTSTAMP:20260609T174029 CREATED:20210923T205030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T180833Z UID:10001030-1695222000-1695229200@www.uufaithaction.org SUMMARY:Environmental Justice Task Force monthly call DESCRIPTION:Monthly Environmental Justice Task Force meeting to discuss current issues\, updates and strategies \n\nWould you like to join in the conversation\, find out what’s going on *now* in New Jersey around environmental justice?  Then join our statewide call held the 1st Thursday of every month at 12 noon sharp.  All are invited. \nFor more info and to join the call\, contact Environmental Justice Task Force co-chairs\, Peggy Middaugh and Ray Nichols (environment@uufaithaction.org)\, or administrator Emily Parker (admin@uufaithaction.org). \nCall hosted by Environmental Justice Task Force co-chairs\, Peggy Middaugh (UU Congregation of Ocean County) and Ray Nichols (UU in Princeton Congregation). URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/environmental-justice-task-force-monthly-call-6/2023-09-20/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.uufaithaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Social-share-banners.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T203000 DTSTAMP:20260609T174029 CREATED:20210916T154156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T213846Z UID:10000971-1695150000-1695155400@www.uufaithaction.org SUMMARY:Reparations Task Force Monthly Call DESCRIPTION:The Reparations Task Force convenes monthly\, for Unitarian Universalists to strategize around advancing reparations for New Jersey. Newcomers are warmly welcome! \nRead and sign the petition. \nFor more info and to join the call\, contact Task Force Chairs Rohn Hein (reparations@uufaithaction.org) or administrator Emily Parker (admin@uufaithaction.org). URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/reparations-task-force-monthly-call-3-2022-03-08/2023-09-19/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.uufaithaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Salsa-Target-Action-banner-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T200000 DTSTAMP:20260609T174029 CREATED:20210112T204255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220103T213441Z UID:10000726-1695063600-1695067200@www.uufaithaction.org SUMMARY:Criminal Justice Reform Monthly Conference Call DESCRIPTION:Join us on the third Monday of the month from 7–8 PM for our UU statewide Criminal Justice Reform call\, where we strategize around issues like racial justice\, mass incarceration\, prison conditions and more. \nFor the Zoom or phone dial-up information to join the call\, and/or to get on the email list for upcoming meetings and events\, please contact admin@uufaithaction.org. URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/criminal-justice-reform-monthly-conference-call-2022-01-04/2023-09-18/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.uufaithaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/sol-conf-hearing.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UU FaithAction NJ":MAILTO:admin@uufaithaction.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T160000 DTSTAMP:20260609T174029 CREATED:20230720T150803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T215637Z UID:10001697-1694955600-1694966400@www.uufaithaction.org SUMMARY:New York\, NY: March to End Fossil Fuels DESCRIPTION:Join us on September 17th* in New York City as we march\, rally\, and protest to demand that President Biden take bold climate action!\n\nTime\n\nSunday\, September 17\n1 – 4pm EDT\n\nLocation\nBroadway & West 55th Street\nNew York\, NY 10019\n\n\n\n\n\nSIGN UP NOW: https://www.mobilize.us/fww/event/568309/\nThis march will come just before the United Nations Climate Ambition Summit. To show real climate leadership\, Biden must reject new fossil fuel projects\, phase out fossil fuel production\, and declare a climate emergency. \nMore details about march schedule and location will be announced as we get closer to the date. \nWe need a big crowd to make a big impact on September 17! There’s also a lot to do to get ready\, and we need volunteers for many roles leading up to the march and on the day of. If you are interested in volunteering\, please check the box on this form and an organizer will be in touch to get you plugged in. \nSIGN UP NOW: https://www.mobilize.us/fww/event/568309/\n\n*We recognize this mobilization is planned for the second day of Rosh Hashanah. There were a number of factors that led us to choose this date\, and we did not make this decision lightly. We deeply respect that Jewish communities have different relationships with protest and social action during the High Holidays. We honor and affirm that many Jewish communities and organizations will be praying at this time and celebrate their observance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \nHave accessibility questions? Reply to your registration email to confirm your requirements or request more information. URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/new-york-ny-march-to-end-fossil-fuels/ LOCATION:United Nations Plaza\, New York\, New York\, NY\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230915 DTSTAMP:20260609T174029 CREATED:20230814T201446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T201446Z UID:10001768-1694649600-1694735999@www.uufaithaction.org SUMMARY:Embracing the LGBTQ+ Community: A Symposium of Inclusion and Understanding DESCRIPTION:Join RWJUH Somerset to learn about providing equitable health care\,\nDE&I initiatives and challenges that face the LGBTQ+ community every day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDETAILS \nRegistration & Networking starts at 8:00 am \nBreakfast & Welcome starts at 9:00 am \nBreakout sessions start at 9:30 am \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAMA PRA CREDIT DESIGNATION: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nACCREDITATION: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset is accredited by the Medical Society of New Jersey to provide CME for physicians. URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/embracing-the-lgbtq-community-a-symposium-of-inclusion-and-understanding/ LOCATION:The Palace at Somerset Park\, NJ\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T213000 DTSTAMP:20260609T174029 CREATED:20230410T175943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T151835Z UID:10000549-1694547000-1694554200@www.uufaithaction.org SUMMARY:UUFANJ Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:Members/supporters of UU FaithAction NJ are welcome to attend our monthly all-volunteer Board meetings.  To access online meetings (all meetings from March 2020 onward will be conducted online) via the Zoom conferencing platform\, please contact Board President Mia Morse\, at mia.morse19@gmail.com\, and request the Zoom login code.  You must give at least 48 hours notice to request the code to allow our volunteer board members enough time to reply. \nIn the event you do not hear back with 48 hours notice\, please contact Executive Director Charles Loflin\, at execdir@uufaithaction.org or at (908) 376-6535. \nAs per our bylaws\, the board leadership reserves the right to call an executive session of the board to discuss matters not appropriate for a more public conversation. URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/monthly-uufanj-board-meeting-2021-11-01-2022-02-10-2/2023-09-12/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Board ORGANIZER;CN="UU FaithAction NJ":MAILTO:admin@uufaithaction.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T150000 DTSTAMP:20260609T174029 CREATED:20230526T191651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T192224Z UID:10001362-1694260800-1694271600@www.uufaithaction.org SUMMARY:FaithAction "Justice For All" Gala DESCRIPTION:Our UU FaithAction NJ 2023 “Justice For All” Gala will be on Saturday\, September 9th\, 12 noon to 3 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton. \nMore information and tickets available at: uufaithaction.org/justice-for-all-2023-gala/ \nOur Annual Gala is also our biggest bursting-with-joy fundraising event of the year! \nJoin us as we celebrate our statewide action network and steward the future of our justice-seeking faith. We would love to see you there! \nuufaithaction.org/justice-for-all-2023-gala/ URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/gala/ LOCATION:UU Congregation of Princeton\, 50 Cherry Hill Road\, Princeton\, New Jersey ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.uufaithaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Gala-2023_2022-update-design.png ORGANIZER;CN="UU FaithAction NJ":MAILTO:admin@uufaithaction.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T160000 DTSTAMP:20260609T174029 CREATED:20230901T130440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T130440Z UID:10001815-1694008800-1694016000@www.uufaithaction.org SUMMARY:NJ Board of Education Testimony Hearings DESCRIPTION:The NJ State Board of Education Meeting will feature a public open testimony period from 2-4 PM.  The registration is closed but we are asking supporters to show up to encourage those who will be speaking out against policies exclude LGBTQ+ .\n\nMore details in this article: NJ Spotlight News NJ September BOE Meeting URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/nj-board-of-education-testimony-hearings/ LOCATION:Department of Education\, 100 Riverview Plaza\, Trenton\, NJ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T200000 DTSTAMP:20260609T174029 CREATED:20211103T152317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T192516Z UID:10001073-1693940400-1693944000@www.uufaithaction.org SUMMARY:Congregational Liaisons Monthly Call DESCRIPTION:Held the first Tuesday of every month\, our organizing call for all UU FaithAction NJ Congregational Liaisons. \nIf you are interested in our Congregational Liaisons program\, please contact Administrator Emily Parker at admin@uufaithaction.org or at ‪(908) 767-5145‬. URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/congregational-liaisons-monthly-call/2023-09-05/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.uufaithaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/UUFANJ_logowithtag_RGB.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UU FaithAction NJ":MAILTO:admin@uufaithaction.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230828T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230828T200000 DTSTAMP:20260609T174029 CREATED:20210916T151616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T161405Z UID:10000928-1693249200-1693252800@www.uufaithaction.org SUMMARY:Reproductive Justice Task Force Monthly Call DESCRIPTION:The monthly conference call to update and strategize around reproductive justice and rights in New Jersey. Join us monthly on the fourth Monday\, 7-8 PM. \nFor Zoom invitation and agenda\, please email reprojustice@uufaithaction.org attn. Carol Loscalzo\, Task Force Chair. \nCarol A. Loscalzo (The Unitarian Society of Ridgewood) is Task Force Chair. For more information on reproductive justice\, please email reprojustice@uufaithaction.org attn. Carol Loscalzo. \nFor general inquiries about our Task Forces\, email admin@uufaithaction.org. URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/reproductive-justice-task-force-monthly-call-3/2023-08-28/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Reproductive Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.uufaithaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Social-share-banners-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="UU FaithAction NJ":MAILTO:admin@uufaithaction.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T000000 DTSTAMP:20260609T174029 CREATED:20230814T133330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T133330Z UID:10001765-1693094400-1693094400@www.uufaithaction.org SUMMARY:Online Dialogue Circles on Race DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/online-dialogue-circles-on-race/ LOCATION:NJ\, United States CATEGORIES:Anti Racism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.uufaithaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/356C9B60-731B-4CA0-B100-A7F1262C5D7A.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T120000 DTSTAMP:20260609T174029 CREATED:20230821T174636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T175037Z UID:10001812-1692784800-1692792000@www.uufaithaction.org SUMMARY:NJ Transit Access Link 's customer feedback forum DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON \nLocation: John T. Gregorio Recreation Center \n              330 Helen Street \n              Linden\, NJ 07036 \nWhen: Wednesday\, August 23rd\, 2023. \n10 to noon and again from 5 to 7 pm   \nVirtual Meeting Link: \nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%3Ameeting_ZDQxMTMyOWEtYTY0OS00NDZjLTljODQtZmMyMjlkNmVhNGFi%40thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%252215c7a12b-240a-455e-9cef-3cac02e3d42a%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%25222c614e6a-fefa-4b8b-b9f4-2cb06e645857%2522%257d%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meetup-join&deeplinkId=8d7636ac-9c38-4bde-b4e4-92afb7880806&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=false&suppressPrompt=true \n  URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/nj-transit-access-link-s-customer-feedback-forum/ LOCATION:John T. Gregorio Recreation Center 330 Helen Street Linden\, NJ 07036\, 330 Helen Street\, Linden\, 07036\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.uufaithaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Access-link-forum-1.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T210000 DTSTAMP:20260609T174029 CREATED:20230609T141038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T202137Z UID:10001273-1692734400-1692738000@www.uufaithaction.org SUMMARY:UPLIFT Trans/Non-Binary Gathering DESCRIPTION:UPLIFT\nMonthly Trans/Non-Binary Gathering Space\nJoin the UPLIFT monthly gatherings for trans\, nonbinary\, and other not-entirely-or-at-all-cis UUs.  Join us to connect with other trans/nonbinary+ UUs and co-create support and community across our faith.  All you need to bring is yourself (and other trans/nonbinary friends\, if you’d like)! \nThese gatherings focus on getting to know each other and on sharing our collective dreams\, ideas\, and talents for this space. Expansive definitions of trans\, nonbinary\, and UU all apply.  Non-UUs are welcome if they are OK with being in a UU-focused community.  If you are interested in this space\, and you aren’t (entirely or at all) cisgender\, it’s a space for you. \nRegister to Attend \n  \n\nNOTE: This space is intentionally multi-generational. It is open to and welcoming of trans/nonbinary elders as well as children\, youth\, and young adults. Standard UUA online safety measures apply to ensure all people under 18 are able to attend. We’re glad to have you here! \nAccessibility Notes: Closed captioning will be available\, and any common chat content will also be spoken aloud. Please be mindful of processing and communication access\, and speak one at a time. Meeting will not be recorded\, and participation\, as well as what is shared\, will be confidential. There is no requirement to appear on video or to otherwise maintain “conventional” appearances. Any additional accessibility needs? Let us know by emailing lgbtq@uua.org or aballou@uua.org! We’ll do our best to ensure you can fully access the space. \n\n\n\n\nTo Register as a Child/Youth: Children 13 or younger: please bring with you a parent/guardian\, or a trusted adult who is approved by your parent/guardian (it is OK if that parent/guardian/other adult is not trans/nonbinary). Please have your parent/guardian send an email to aballou@uua.org to let us know who will be coming with you. \nYouth (ages 14+ up to bridging out of high-school-age Youth Group): please fill out (and have parents/guardians sign) the permission form on the UUA webpage for youth drop-in spaces. \nIf you’d like to chat directly about this event\, please contact Adrian Ballou at aballou@uua.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information contact lgbtq@uua.org. \nRegister to Attend URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/uplift-trans-non-binary-gathering-2/2023-08-22/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.uufaithaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/unnamed-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T170000 DTSTAMP:20260609T174029 CREATED:20210923T205030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T180833Z UID:10001029-1692198000-1692205200@www.uufaithaction.org SUMMARY:Environmental Justice Task Force monthly call DESCRIPTION:Monthly Environmental Justice Task Force meeting to discuss current issues\, updates and strategies \n\nWould you like to join in the conversation\, find out what’s going on *now* in New Jersey around environmental justice?  Then join our statewide call held the 1st Thursday of every month at 12 noon sharp.  All are invited. \nFor more info and to join the call\, contact Environmental Justice Task Force co-chairs\, Peggy Middaugh and Ray Nichols (environment@uufaithaction.org)\, or administrator Emily Parker (admin@uufaithaction.org). \nCall hosted by Environmental Justice Task Force co-chairs\, Peggy Middaugh (UU Congregation of Ocean County) and Ray Nichols (UU in Princeton Congregation). URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/environmental-justice-task-force-monthly-call-6/2023-08-16/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.uufaithaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Social-share-banners.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T174029 CREATED:20230814T155050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T155109Z UID:10001767-1692187200-1692190800@www.uufaithaction.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Why NJ Needs Its Own Voting Rights Act DESCRIPTION:We hope you’ll join us and our partners on Aug. 16 at noon for a webinar discussion about our new report and why New Jersey needs its own state voting rights act. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/webinar-why-nj-needs-its-own-voting-rights-act/ LOCATION:NJ\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T110000 DTSTAMP:20260609T174029 CREATED:20230814T135613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T135627Z UID:10001766-1692183600-1692183600@www.uufaithaction.org SUMMARY:Memorial Service for Environmental Champion Ed Lloyd DESCRIPTION:New Jersey has lost an irreplaceable environmental icon. \nThe passing of Ed Lloyd is the end of an era and more than 50 years of his tireless work to protect New Jersey’s natural world. There will be a memorial service on Wednesday\, August 16\, at 11 a.m. at Nassau Presbyterian Church at 61 Nassau Street in Princeton\, with a reception to follow at the Nassau Inn. \nPlease RSVP directly to Abby Lloyd at abbylloyd2015@gmail.com Thank you for paying respects. \nEd Lloyd’s Obituary: https://www.matherhodge.com/obituaries/Edward-L-Lloyd-III?obId=28637811 \nNJ Globe write-up: https://newjerseyglobe.com/in-memoriam/memorial-services-for-ed-lloyd-set-for-august-16/ URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/memorial-service-for-environmental-champion-ed-lloyd/ LOCATION:Nassau Presbyterian Church \, 61 Nassau St Priceton\, NJ\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T203000 DTSTAMP:20260609T174029 CREATED:20210916T154156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T213846Z UID:10000970-1692126000-1692131400@www.uufaithaction.org SUMMARY:Reparations Task Force Monthly Call DESCRIPTION:The Reparations Task Force convenes monthly\, for Unitarian Universalists to strategize around advancing reparations for New Jersey. Newcomers are warmly welcome! \nRead and sign the petition. \nFor more info and to join the call\, contact Task Force Chairs Rohn Hein (reparations@uufaithaction.org) or administrator Emily Parker (admin@uufaithaction.org). URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/reparations-task-force-monthly-call-3-2022-03-08/2023-08-15/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.uufaithaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Salsa-Target-Action-banner-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230814T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230814T090000 DTSTAMP:20260609T174029 CREATED:20230810T161319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T161751Z UID:10001763-1692003600-1692003600@www.uufaithaction.org SUMMARY:WATCH THE COURT: End Immigrant Detention in NJ! DESCRIPTION:  \nCoreCivic\, the world’s largest private prison corporation\, is seeking an injunction that would prevent New Jersey from enforcing its ban when the Elizabeth Detention Center is set to expire. Oral arguments for the preliminary injunction is set for August 14th. \nJoin us as we pack the courtroom and demonstrate outside the courthouse. It is possible the judge may issue a ruling on this day. \nWe will gather outside 402 East State Street in Trenton beginning at 9:00 am. Outside activities will include a press conference with community voices\, invited electeds\, and a community art build. \n\nWe are also requesting volunteer note takers who are comfortable presenting valid ID to observe the hearing from inside the courthouse and summarize arguments and decisions for advocates\, activists\, and media on the outside.\n \nTransportation\, Logistics:\nThere are trains from Amtrak\, NJ Transit\, and SEPTA that will take you within a few blocks of the federal courthouse.\n\n\nNJAIJ has a limited transportation stipend pool to help offset costs for organizations who are carpooling and bringing others. If you would like to apply for this support\, please contact Aidee Pascual at apascual@njimmigrantjustice.org. \nVolunteers who wish to support the Court Watch should bring valid government ID and be prepared to surrender cell phones\, tablets\, and laptops at security. Volunteers who wish to remain outside at the demonstration are advised to wear clothes suitable for the outdoors. Water will be provided! \nPlease consider joining us. Additional details about the impact of this decision are below. Thank you again for your leadership and continued fight! \nSolidarity\,\nTeam NJAIJ \nLearn More:\nCoreCivic filed a lawsuit in February to keep NJ’s anti-detention bill AB5207 from going into effect and to keep the notorious Elizabeth Detention Center open past its contract end date of 8/31/2023. \nUnfortunately\, the Biden administration has chosen the side of the private prison company and filed an amicus brief in favor of the EDC staying open.\nWe intend to be there to show that a broad range of constituencies are opposed to the for-profit prison company CoreCivic’s ICE detention center being allowed to remain in our state. \nThrowing ICE detention out of our state is part of a grassroots effort to keep our neighbors safe from detention and deportation. \nIn 2022 the Immigrant Legal Resources Center and Detention Watch Network issued a report called “Build It and They Will Fill It”. It showed that a detention facility with the capacity of the EDC meant that immigrants in the surrounding communities were over 2.6 times more likely to be detained by ICE. \n\n\n  URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/watch-the-court-end-immigrant-detention-in-nj/ LOCATION:402 E State Street\, 402 East State Street\, Trenton\, NJ\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230812T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230812T150000 DTSTAMP:20260609T174029 CREATED:20230731T165103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T165109Z UID:10001702-1691852400-1691852400@www.uufaithaction.org SUMMARY:The Black Liberation Movement: African American Nationalism and Internationalism since Garvey. DESCRIPTION:A Talk “The Black Liberation Movement: African American Nationalism and Internationalism since Garvey.” By Professor Yusuf Nuruddin. \nHUMANITAS: The Africana Ethical Society is a naturalistic organization committed to deconstructing metaphysical and pseudo-scientific misconceptions regarding the human experience and affirming that humanistic ethical values can be found in Africana traditions and the struggles of Africana peoples. \nProfessor Onaje Muid will also speak on “Mutula Shakur and Health Self Determination”\nIn our usual follow-up discussion\, we welcome the exchange of ideas. \nYour presence\, thoughts\, and perspectives are of the utmost importance.  \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://mercy.zoom.us/j/98495197721?pwd=VTFYTFdEMm1rTVBXMXpSQzdKYzVlZz09Meeting ID: 984 9519 7721Passcode: 053041 URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/the-black-liberation-movement-african-american-nationalism-and-internationalism-since-garvey/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR