Unitarian Universalist FaithAction NJ

Second Chance NJ Conference
2024-06-03 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave., Montclair, NJ, 07043, United States
At the Second Chance NJ Conference we will hear from experts and policymakers about the need for “Second Look” policy to allow for rehabilitative release for incarcerated senior citizens, and learning how to advocate for smart and compassionate criminal justice policy.

Register for this FREE conference by visiting
www.secondlooknj.org/conference.

Rally for Reparations
2024-05-31 08:00 - 17:00 | State House, 131 West State Street, Trenton, United States

UPLIFT Trans/Non-Binary Gathering
2024-05-28 20:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
Register to Attend
UPLIFT Gatherings
Fourth Tuesdays September-June
1.5 hours starting at 8 Eastern Time/7 Central Time/6 Mountain Time/5 Pacific Time
Join the UPLIFT monthly gatherings for trans, nonbinary, and other not-entirely-or-at-all-cis UUs and friends of UUism. 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)! Non-UUs are welcome if they are OK with being in a UU-focused community (we won’t proselytize). If you are interested in this space, and you aren’t (entirely or at all) cisgender, it’s a space for you.
What do we do during the gatherings? They are a cozy community space where we connect with each other with games and breakout groups, share ideas and stories on all kinds of topics, listen to music and poetry (often by trans/nonbinary+ creators), and much more!
This is a drop-in space, where folks can come and go as works best for them, and where people can join us at any time. You can be a regular or someone new, someone who’s been curious for a while but hasn’t yet checked us out, somebody who is rejoining after time away, and all other ways of relating to this space! You are welcome here, and you are loved.
Check out our covenant if you’re wondering more about how we are in community together.
All-Ages Community
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!
Accessibility Information
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. The 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.
Registration
To attend the next gathering and join the community, REGISTER TODAY.

Reproductive Justice Task Force Monthly Call
2024-05-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
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.
For Zoom invitation and agenda, please email reprojustice@uufaithaction.org attn. Carol Loscalzo, Task Force Chair.
Carol 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.
For general inquiries about our Task Forces, email admin@uufaithaction.org.

Reparations Task Force Monthly Call
2024-05-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
The Reparations Task Force convenes monthly, for Unitarian Universalists to strategize around advancing reparations for New Jersey. Newcomers are warmly welcome!
Read and sign the petition.
For more info and to join the call, contact Task Force Chairs Rohn Hein (reparations@uufaithaction.org) or administrator Emily Parker (admin@uufaithaction.org).

NJ Abolition Workshop
2024-05-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-23 18:00 - 20:00 | The HUUB, 35 & 47 Cleveland St, Orange, NJ, 07050, United States
Event info and registration at https://isyourlifebetter.net/nj-abolition-workshops/

All workshop sessions will be free for participants. We will only request that everyone who attends, come with both the intention to learn and the willingness to share with others. The greater goal for this program is to promote an “Each One Teach One” strategy. We hope attendees will bring the knowledge they gain from the workshops back to their organizations and communities. Workshops will meet on the 3rd Tuesday of odd numbered months, and the 4th Tuesday of even numbered months.
Please direct all questions and inquiries to: isyourlifebetter@gmail.com.
Space for the in-person participation is very limited, but we encourage all who can attend in person to do so! We are asking that potential participants register in advance, being sure to register for either the virtual option OR the in-person option. Both links can be found below.
To register to join workshops in person, please register with this form: https://forms.gle/WxvFjbVn4vpJi5vh9
To register to join workshops virtually, please register with this form: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMscOquqzwiG9xWXMFD-CgLLCJbWaCwx8KR
NJ Abolition Workshop details
Dates – 3rd Tuesday (odd months) and 4th Tuesday (even months)

January 16 (Abolition 101 – an introduction)
February 27 (Cop Cities and the Police State)
March 19
April 23
May 21
June 25
July 16
August 27
September 17
October 22
November 19
December TBD

List of additional possible topics (in no particular order):

Climate and Environmental effects
Incarceration and the Prison Industrial Complex
Copaganda and Media Complicity
Mental Health
Gentrification/Displacement
Policing Common Areas
School to Prison pipeline
The role of child/family services in the carceral state
“Crime” and creating criminals
Post incarceration

Criminal Justice Reform Monthly Conference Call
2024-05-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
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.
For 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.

Northern New Jersey Transgender, Non-Binary and Gender Expansive Conference
2024-05-18 10:30 - 16:00 | River Edge Public Library, United States
Northern New Jersey Transgender, Non-Binary and Gender Expansive Conference
Saturday, May 18th 10:30am – 4pm
River Edge Public Library
Register to Attend
The all-day conference is free of charge to all participants and will include a variety of workshops, resources, and networking opportunities. Mental health clinicians, educators, health care practitioners, faith leaders, family, friends, partners and allies are all welcome to attend.
The conference is being co-hosted by Equality Mental Health, the Bergen County LGBTQ+ Alliance, and P-Flag of Paramus and will be supported by Valley Health Care Systems and New Bridge Medical Center.
We would very much value your attendance and participation.
Registration is strongly recommended. Register online here.

No Voter Left Behind: Getting Out The Vote | LWVNJ Activist Training
2024-05-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom
“No Voter Left Behind: Getting Out The Vote”

Date: Thursday, May 16th
Time: 6pm – 7:30pm
Location: Zoom
REGISTER FOR TRAINING

In the final days leading up to an election, it can be challenging for voters to navigate the process and get all the information they need to vote. But we can all play an important role in supporting and empowering voters. In this workshop we’ll break down the strategies and resources you can use to Get Out The Vote in your community and make sure that no voter is left behind.

The Activist Training Program was launched in 2021 with the goal of providing free and nonpartisan public education and training on the knowledge and skills activists need to drive grassroots change and defend democracy.
LWVNJ offers training in 4 core areas:

Understanding New Jersey Government
Grassroots Organizing
Voter Outreach
Legislative Advocacy

These trainings are open to League members and members of the public who support the League’s mission and goals.

Making Democracy Work Awards Ceremony and Cocktail Reception
2024-05-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Madison Hotel, 1, Convent Road, Morristown, 07960, United States
Making Democracy Work
Awards Ceremony & Cocktail Reception
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Madison Hotel
One Convent Road, Morristown, NJ 07960
Please join the League of Women Voters of New Jersey as we gather to celebrate over 100 years of empowering voters and defending democracy.
We will present our prestigious Making Democracy Work Award to individuals and organizations who demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to improving our democracy.
HONOREES
Lieutenant Governor Tahesha L. Way, Esq.
‍New Jersey Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of State
CJ Griffin, Esq.
‍Director of the Justice Gary S. Stein Public Interest Center
‍New Jersey Monitor
‍Independent, nonprofit and nonpartisan news site that strives to be a watchdog for all residents of the Garden State
‍Sara Peña
‍Director of External Affairs, PSEG

Environmental Justice Task Force monthly call
2024-05-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Monthly Environmental Justice Task Force meeting to discuss current issues, updates and strategies

Would 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.
For 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).
Call hosted by Environmental Justice Task Force co-chairs, Peggy Middaugh (UU Congregation of Ocean County) and Ray Nichols (UU in Princeton Congregation).

UUFANJ Board Meeting
2024-05-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Zoom
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.
In 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.
As 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.

UU Global Network Job Opportunity - apply by 5/17
2024-05-13 00:00 | https://sites.google.com/uua.org/intl-uu-collaboration/updates-from-the-ldt/job-posting-network-facilitator
Apply by 5/17, Job opportunity with the Network Facilitator for the Unitarian, Unitarian Universalist, and Free Christian (U/U) Global Network https://sites.google.com/uua.org/intl-uu-collaboration/updates-from-the-ldt/job-posting-network-facilitator

Annual Meeting
2024-05-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Beacon (Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit), 4 Waldron Avenue, Summit, 07901, United States
UU FaithAction NJ Annual Meeting
WHEN: May 11, 2024
WHERE: Beacon: Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit
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REGISTER
Our UU FaithAction NJ Annual Meeting will be on May 11th, 2024. The meeting will be hosted at Beacon UU, in Summit, and online. All New Jersey UUs are encouraged to attend!
Our program will include:

Chalice Lighting and Opening
Keynote Panel, with featured panelist Rev. Andrée Mol
2023-2024 Impact Report Presentation
Treasurer’s Report
Nominating Committee Report
Discussion and Voting

Join us on Zoom:

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The meeting will begin at 10 AM and will conclude by 11:30 AM. Delegates and guests joining us in at Beacon UU in Summit will be welcome to join us for a bagel breakfast and fellowship before the business meeting.
Please register today!

UPLIFT Trans/Nonbinary+ Pastoral Care Small Group
2024-05-10 20:00 - 21:00
Register for the pastoral care group space.
Pastoral Care Group Space
Second Fridays September-June
1-hour program starting at 8 Eastern Time/7 Central Time/6 Mountain Time/5 Pacific Time
What is pastoral care, exactly? Pastoral care is support with navigating life—big and small things, joys and hardships and all those mixed together. It’s not therapy, but a way for us to be in community together, supporting each other. This is a space to share the hard stuff and to hold the hard stuff that others are navigating in their lives. To read more about pastoral care and find some resources to locate pastoral care, check out this post by UU Youth Ministry: What is pastoral care and where you can find it.
During our time together, our lead chaplain/facilitators will share opening and closing words, and in between, there is time for everyone to share what’s on their heards, and receive what others are sharing about their own lives. It’s a supportive, judgment-free place to connect with other trans/nonbinary+ people.
This year, the pastoral space is for adults only. If you’re a child or a youth and you’d like to have a space to talk about the hard stuff, let us know by registering for the pastoral space and putting a note in the comments. When we have enough children and youth registered, we’ll plan for opening additional spaces for different ages. And stay tuned for additional opportunities for children and youth to connect—we’re working on this!
Accessibility Information
Programming is trauma-informed. 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.

Join our pastoral care community–register here!

Choosing Joy! DRUUMM Public Worship
2024-05-08 20:00 - 21:00 | via Zoom & Livestream
Register at druumm.org/events
DRUUMM Public Worship
Choosing Joy! DRUUMM Public Worship
Rev. Ali K.C. Bell, Guest Preacher
Saunder Choi, Director of Music
Rev. Carol Thomas Cissel, Liturgist
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
8:00 PM Eastern/5:00 PM Pacific

OPEN TO ALL
Available via Zoom & Livestream
Our worship is grounded in the theme of Choosing Joy! Living with Intentionality and Purpose. Be with us as we explore sustaining joy amidst adversity, inspired by Proverbs 17:22 A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Discover how a joyful heart can be your sanctuary, even when spirits are tested. A celebration of resilience, purpose, and the healing power of joy. Rev. Carol Thomas Cissell is our liturgist.
Please REGISTER and ask your congregation to SPONSOR

Rev. Ali K.C. Bell is a Black, Neurodivergent Transgender man and an Unitarian Universalist minister. His pronouns are he/they or Rev. Bell. At Cedar Lane, Rev. Bell’s portfolio includes pastoral care, membership engagement, multicultural ministry, memorials, and worship and adult Faith Formation collaboration.
Before he began his theological studies, Rev. Bell attended the University of Central Florida where he earned his Master of Social Work. He had an extensive career in social work, helping some of the most challenged and diversely in-need populations.
While earning a Master of Divinity from Meadville Lombard Theological School, Rev. Bell served as the Intern Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair and as a Senior Learning Fellow at the Church of the Larger Fellowship. After Graduation Rev. Bell served as a Chaplain Resident at Grady Health System.
Rev. Bell serves Montgomery County as a member of the Montgomery County Anti Hate Task Force, and as co-chair for the Coalition of Inclusive Schools. He serves on the UU Ministers Association’s Nominating Committee as a Co Chair. Rev. Bell applies his skills and talents to enrich the ministry of prophetic hope, salvation, and liberation that he brings to the world.
Saunder Choi is a Los Angeles-based Filipino composer and choral artist whose works have been performed internationally by various groups including Conspirare, the Philippine Madrigal Singers, Santa Fe Desert Chorale, Los Angeles Master Chorale, Pacific Chorale, World Youth Choir, Brightwork New Music, People Inside Electronics, and many others. As an arranger and orchestrator, Saunder has written for Tony-Award winner Lea Salonga, Singapore Symphony Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus, Orquestra Filarmónica Portuguesa, Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles, etc.
As a choral artist, he sings with Pacific Chorale, L.A. Choral Lab, HEX Vocal Ensemble, as well as in film scores such as the soundtrack of Disney’s The Lion King (2019), Mulan (2020), Turning Red (2022), Nope (2022), Avatar: The Way of the Water (2022), etc. Saunder believes in music as advocacy, using the media as a platform for diversity, equity, inclusion, justice. His compositions are focused on narratives and conversations surrounding immigration, racial justice, LGBTQ+ advocacy, climate justice, and representations of his identity as a Filipino-Chinese. He is currently Director of Music at Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Santa Monica and a teaching artist with the Los Angeles Master Chorale. www.saunderchoi.com
Rev. Carol Thomas Cissel is the Minister of Social Justice & Community Development at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, in Arlington VA. She holds a Master of Divinity degree from Pacific School of Religion and a Master of Science in Nonprofit & Association Management from the University of Maryland, University College. Before joining the UUCA congregation, she served UU congregations (as a Settled and Interim Minister, and in other roles) in PA, MD, CA, WA, OK and NJ.
Rev. CTC is currently the chair of the UUA Commission on Appraisal and serves her colleagues as the treasurer of the UUMA. In the fall of 2023 she joined the DRUUMM leadership team the role of 2nd Vice President.
CTC is passionate about Interfaith Activism, Seeking Justice, Crafting Exuberant Worship, Prophetic Preaching, Travel, and Small-Batch bourbon. A fan of thrillers and contemporary poetry, she also loves day hikes and live music in small venues (blues, folk, classic rock and a bit of country).
Rev. CTC finds JOY in collecting the masterworks of Native American and First Nations Peoples artists, rooting for the Washington Nationals, parenting 2 amazing adult children and stealing kisses from her delicious grandsons as often as she can.

Rev. Charles Guest Pulpit at Montclair
2024-05-05 10:00 - 11:00 | UU Congregation at Montclair, 67 Church Street, Montclair, New Jersey
Rev. Charles Loflin, Executive Director of UU FaithAction NJ, will be a guest in the pulpit at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair on May 5th.
Following the service, connect with UU FaithAction NJ staff and volunteers at the “Connection Café!”
Join the Sunday service in-person or live-streamed at 10:00 AM.
In-person:

67 Church St.
Montclair, NJ 07042
Directions & Parking

Online:

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First Friday Action Hour
2024-05-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
“First Friday Action Hour” — The 1st Friday of every month!
Join us at 12 noon, on Zoom, to TAKE ACTION together!
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At our 2023 Fall Issues Conference, we officially announced the launch of a new initiative for UU FaithAction NJ—First Fridays Action Hour! Our Action Hour is inspired by and modeled after the successful program of our sibling state action network, UU Justice North Carolina.
Here’s how it will work: UU FaithAction NJ will host a one-hour Zoom meeting on the First Friday of every month, at 12 noon. During that time, we take action together, in real-time! For those who cannot join us at 12pm on Friday, we provide a Google Doc with all necessary instructions.
An action could be almost anything, like making a phone call to key legislators to express your support for a bill. In that example, we’d briefly outline the talking points, provide you with a sample script and then the phone number of the legislators to call. And you’d make the call right there—in real time. Or, maybe the action is writing a letter to the editor about a justice issue. Again, we’d provide the key talking points, some sample language and the contact information and during that zoom meeting, we’d collectively write our letters. Another possibility for an action is that we invite a key coalition partner to guide us in taking an action. The possibilities are almost limitless.
You don’t have to prepare. You don’t have to commit to coming to every single First Friday. This is not a committee, nor a commitment—it is a come-as-you-are-able opportunity!
Can’t join us on a particular Friday, or maybe noon is just never gonna work for your schedule? No problem! The Google Doc will have all the information you need so that you can take the action at a time convenient for you. Not only that— we hope you will share the action with your congregation or community, and our one little pebble can start to produce ripples.

Genocide Awareness Month
2024-05-03 10:00, 2024-04-26 10:00 | https://raritanval-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LPnA06a9Spahoseuu4cuig#/registration
Genocide Awareness Month: Dr Ellen Kennedy, Executive Director of World Without Genocide will be offering an online series addressing current day genocides

Description
Joining us for Genocide Awareness Month, Dr Ellen Kennedy, Executive Director of World Without Genocide will be offering an online series addressing current day genocides. Students and community members will learn about the geography and events that unfolded to lead to the situations being confronted today. You can register once for the entire 4 part series. This event is free and open to the public. (By registering for this event, you give permission to receive occasional emails about other exciting events from the RVCC Institute of Holocaust and Genocide Studies.)

Date & Time

Apr 5, 2024 10:00 AM
Apr 12, 2024 10:00 AM
Apr 26, 2024 10:00 AM
May 3, 2024 10:00 AM

Time shows in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Webinar Registration

https://raritanval-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LPnA06a9Spahoseuu4cuig#/registration

Immigration Justice Task Force monthly call
2024-05-02 20:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
At this month’s IJTF meeting we will have a guest – The Executive Director of First Friends, NY/NJ. First Friends provides support for immigrants especially those in detention. We will hear about their mission and current areas of focus, and what they are observing about how detention is conducted these days.

For the Zoom login information and/or to be added to our task force mailing list, contact Chair Marty Rothfelder (immigration@uufaithaction.org) or Administrator Meera Rao (admin@uufaithaction.org).

Immigration Justice Task Force monthly call
2024-05-02 20:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
Join our monthly Immigration Justice Task Force call, where we share updates, strategize and organize to promote immigration justice in our state.
For the Zoom login information and/or to be added to our task force mailing list, contact Chair Marty Rothfelder (immigration@uufaithaction.org) or Administrator Meera Rao (admin@uufaithaction.org).

Offshore Wind - Webinar
2024-05-02 19:00 - 20:00 | https://www.mobilize.us/njlcv/event/620146/?utm_source=NJWW
The ocean is one of our greatest allies in the fight against climate change: how does offshore wind contribute to this partnership?
Join Heidi Yeh Ph.D. of @Pinelands Preservation Alliance on Thursday, May 2, as she discusses the science of offshore wind, how the ocean impacts our climate, and answers the big question: “How big of a benefit will offshore wind development be in the climate fight?”
Register today 💻 @New Jersey Wind Works :
https://www.mobilize.us/njlcv/event/620146/?utm_source=NJWW

Voter Registration | LWVNJ Activist Training
2024-05-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom
Date: Wednesday, May 1st
Time: 6pm – 7:30pm
Location: Zoom
REGISTER FOR TRAINING

“Voter Registration”
The first step towards increasing voter turnout is registering voters. Join this training to learn the ins and outs of setting up voter registration events, best practices for capturing data for GOTV follow-up, and the most common questions that new voters will have for you.

The Activist Training Program was launched in 2021 with the goal of providing free and nonpartisan public education and training on the knowledge and skills activists need to drive grassroots change and defend democracy.
LWVNJ offers training in 4 core areas:

Understanding New Jersey Government
Grassroots Organizing
Voter Outreach
Legislative Advocacy

These trainings are open to League members and members of the public who support the League’s mission and goals.

SWEA's 3rd Annual Environmental Summit
2024-04-27 08:30 - 16:00 | Temple of Hip Hop, 55 Lodlow Street, Newark, 07114, United States

UPLIFT Trans/Non-Binary Gathering
2024-04-23 20:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
UPLIFT
Monthly Trans/Non-Binary Gathering Space
Join 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)!
These 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.
Register to Attend

NOTE: 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!
Accessibility 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.

To 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.
Youth (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.
If you’d like to chat directly about this event, please contact Adrian Ballou at aballou@uua.org.

For more information contact lgbtq@uua.org.
Register to Attend

Navigating the DEP System Seminar
2024-04-20 10:00 - 14:30 | Mastery High School of Camden, 800 Erie St., Camden, NJ
Navigating the DEP System: A series of environmental justice seminars for advocates from Overburdened Communities.
REGISTER at tinyurl.com/ej-seminar
NJDEP in partnership with the Environmental Justice Advisory Council’s Environmental Education Committee is thrilled to launch the ‘Navigating the DEP System’ seminar series. Learn directly from staff at the Department of Environmental Protection about our tools, regulations, and processes.
Spring 2024 dates:

Seminar 1: Newark – Saturday, January 27th, 2024
Seminar 2: Trenton – Wednesday, March 6th, 2024

Seminar 3: Camden – Saturday, April 20th, 2024

10 AM-2:30 PM
Mastery High School of Camden, 800 Erie St / Hybrid
Seminar Topic: Understanding the Regulatory Process II

Seminars are free and open to the public. Lunch will be provided for all Saturday meetings.
REGISTER at tinyurl.com/ej-seminar

For questions, contact Christina Gonzalve at Christina.Gonzalve@dep.nj.gov

Affirming OB/GYN Care for LGBTQ+ Patients
2024-04-18 18:00 | https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xsZ9-rEbQBm94jbgoT7iXw#/registration
Why Attend

Regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, regular visits to an OB/GYN are crucial for those with vaginal anatomy, breast tissue, or undergoing hormone therapy. These specialists provide essential services like cancer screenings, STI/STD checks, hormone regulation, family planning, prenatal care, personalized safe sex guidance, and more.
Despite approximately 7% of the US population identifying as LGBTQ+, many OB/GYN practitioners lack confidence in addressing their unique needs. This knowledge gap, combined with discrimination, leads to inadequate care and widens health disparities. Studies indicate that LGB individuals face higher rates of pregnancy complications, preterm births, miscarriages, and perinatal depression compared to heterosexual women. Moreover, only 29 to 35% of OB/GYN providers feel comfortable caring for transgender patients.
It’s crucial for providers to offer affirming care to all patients, moving away from heteronormative care and gender-biased language. Join us as we collaborate with experts to explore the specific OB/GYN needs of LGBTQ+ individuals and illuminate pathways for providers to establish nurturing environments that prioritize the well-being of all patients, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Speakers

Angela Chaudhari, MD, FACOG, FACS (she/her) – Associate Professor, Vice Chair, ObGyn Chief of Gynecology and Gynecologic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Gavin Shumate, MD (he/him) – Physician, Integrity Coastal Health & Wellness
Janine Stiles, CPM, LM (she/her) – Midwife at Mandala Midwifery Care and Co-Founder of Queer Birth Project
John Sovec, LMFT (he/him) – OutTalk Moderator & Host, Therapist – Coach – Speaker – Author of “Out: A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Your LGBTQIA+ Kid Through Coming Out and Beyond

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