Unitarian Universalist FaithAction NJ

Clean Energy for a Better Future
2018-02-28 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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!**

Reproductive Task Force Monthly Conference Call
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
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/153587254
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Or Telephone:
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Meeting ID: 153 587 254
International numbers available: https://zoom.us/zoomconference?m=K4sSO3ip6lRKzBkWCjs05g64KmjSSP3Q

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 :
US: +16699006833,,384853749# or +16465588656,,384853749#
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/
