UPLIFT Trans/Non-Binary Gathering
2023-08-22 20:00 - 21:00, 2023-09-26 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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

NJ Transit Access Link 's customer feedback forum
2023-08-23 10:00 - 12:00 | John T. Gregorio Recreation Center 330 Helen Street Linden, NJ 07036, 330 Helen Street, Linden, 07036, United States
IN-PERSON
Location: John T. Gregorio Recreation Center
330 Helen Street
Linden, NJ 07036
When: Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023.
10 to noon and again from 5 to 7 pm
Virtual Meeting Link:
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Online Dialogue Circles on Race
2023-08-27 00:00 | NJ, United States

Reproductive Justice Task Force Monthly Call
2023-08-28 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-25 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.

Congregational Liaisons Monthly Call
2023-09-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Held the first Tuesday of every month, our organizing call for all UU FaithAction NJ Congregational Liaisons.
If you are interested in our Congregational Liaisons program, please contact Administrator Emily Parker at admin@uufaithaction.org or at ‪(908) 767-5145‬.

NJ Board of Education Testimony Hearings
2023-09-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Department of Education, 100 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, NJ
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+ .

More details in this article: NJ Spotlight News NJ September BOE Meeting

FaithAction "Justice For All" Gala
2023-09-09 12:00 - 15:00 | UU Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, New Jersey
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.
More information and tickets available at: uufaithaction.org/justice-for-all-2023-gala/
Our Annual Gala is also our biggest bursting-with-joy fundraising event of the year!
Join us as we celebrate our statewide action network and steward the future of our justice-seeking faith. We would love to see you there!
uufaithaction.org/justice-for-all-2023-gala/

UUFANJ Board Meeting
2023-09-12 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.

Embracing the LGBTQ+ Community: A Symposium of Inclusion and Understanding
2023-09-14 | The Palace at Somerset Park, NJ, United States
Join RWJUH Somerset to learn about providing equitable health care,
DE&I initiatives and challenges that face the LGBTQ+ community every day.

DETAILS
Registration & Networking starts at 8:00 am
Breakfast & Welcome starts at 9:00 am
Breakout sessions start at 9:30 am

AMA 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.
ACCREDITATION: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset is accredited by the Medical Society of New Jersey to provide CME for physicians.

New York, NY: March to End Fossil Fuels
2023-09-17 13:00 - 16:00 | United Nations Plaza, New York, New York, NY, United States
Join us on September 17th* in New York City as we march, rally, and protest to demand that President Biden take bold climate action!

Time

Sunday, September 17
1 – 4pm EDT

Location
Broadway & West 55th Street
New York, NY 10019

SIGN UP NOW: https://www.mobilize.us/fww/event/568309/
This 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.
More details about march schedule and location will be announced as we get closer to the date.
We 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.
SIGN UP NOW: https://www.mobilize.us/fww/event/568309/

*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.

Accessibility
Have accessibility questions? Reply to your registration email to confirm your requirements or request more information.

Criminal Justice Reform Monthly Conference Call
2023-09-18 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.

Reparations Task Force Monthly Call
2023-09-19 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).

Environmental Justice Task Force monthly call
2023-09-20 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).

School Board Organizing - Phone Bank
2023-09-20 18:00
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.
You’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.

SURJ 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.
Our 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.

Emily Guest Pulpit at UUCMC
2023-09-24 10:30 - 11:30 | UU Congregation of Monmouth County, 1475 West Front St., Lincroft, NJ, 07738, United States
Emily Parker will be in pulpit at the UU Congregation of Monmouth County on September 24th! Join us for worship at 10:30 AM.

UU Congregation of Monmouth County
1475 West Front St.
Lincroft, NJ
Sunday morning service videos can be accessed at your convenience on their Worship page or YouTube channel.

What 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.

Emily 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.

NJ Reparations Council 1st Public Sessions
2023-09-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
Join us as the History of Slavery in New Jersey Committee of the New Jersey Reparations Council holds its first public session.
Date & Time:
Sep 26, 2023
6:00 PM
Anybody 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.
If you’d like to share commentary live, sign up here: bit.ly/NJRCPublicSession1
If you’d rather submit commentary, go to: bit.ly/NJRCPublicComment
If you prefer to watch the session live but not participate, watch on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dosocialjustice
New Jersey Reparations Council website: njreparationscouncil.org/
We look forward to the beginning of this historic journey for racial justice in New Jersey.

Guest Pulpit: Rev. Charles Loflin
2023-10-01 10:30 | Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Rd, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
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 .
This I Know, Rev. Charles Loflin, Executive Director of UU Faith Action, NJ
What 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?
In Person and On Zoom

Via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/94163305308?pwd=[REDACTED]
Via YouTube Live: https://www.youtube.com/user/uuprinceton
Audio only (phone): 19292056099 Meeting ID: 941 6330 5308 Password: [REDACTED]

Ordination of Kevin Alan Mann
2023-10-01 19:00 | First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 165, 14 St, Oakland, CA, United States
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.
It 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!

Please Register @ bit.ly/uurevkev

Free Workshop : Helping Youth THRIVE - Teaching Sex Ed in NJ
2023-10-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Rutgers University, Cook Student Center Multipurpose Room 58 Biel Road, New Brunswick NJ, 08901
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.

Registration deadline is Fri, September 21st.

This 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.

This 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.

link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4TH3kbRLGhLeEH6hzh-Mgc6MKufbtUTka1erpNi-8aRxyNQ/viewform

What the Montana Victory Means for the Nation
2023-10-04 15:00 - 16:15 | Zoom
The 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.
What 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?
Join 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.
REGISTER HERE

Gov Murphy: Issue a Stop Work Order Now! Rally with us in West Milford
2023-10-04 17:30 | West Milford Town Hall, 1480 Union Valley Road, West Milford, 07480, United States
Start: Wednesday, October 04, 2023 • 5:30 PM
Location: West Milford Town Hall •1480 Union Valley Road, West Milford, NJ 07480 US
Host Contact Info: rballessio@gmail.com
Please 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.
Last 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.
This 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.
For more information, visit: https://actionnetwork.org/events/gov-murphy-issue-a-stop-work-order-now-rally-with-us-in-west-milford/

Garden State Equality Walk
2023-10-08 11:00 - 14:00 | Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair

UUFA NJ Board Meeting
2023-10-10 19:30 - 21:00
UUFANJ Board Meeting

October 10 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

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.

Understanding the Needs of LGBTQIA+ Youth
2023-10-11 09:30 - 11:30 | Online
New Jersey has been at the forefront of fostering equality for its LGBTQIA+ young people, including strong protections in the NJ Law Against Discrimination, incorporation of LGBTQIA+ content in school curricula, and the extension of rights for transgender people. Yet LGBTQIA+ youth remain at disproportionate risk for bullying, harassment, homelessness, suicide, and involvement in the foster care and law enforcement systems. This interactive training will introduce participants to the varied identities and experiences of LGBTQIA+ youth, explore the types of bias and discrimination they face, and offer strategies for protecting their rights in various settings.
Register for October 11 from 9:30am-11:30am

DCR Anti-Discrimination Trainings
The New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) offers trainings aimed at preventing and addressing discrimination through its Education and Training Unit. These interactive sessions educate participants about their rights and responsibilities under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, the New Jersey Family Leave Act, the Fair Chance in Housing Act as well as raise awareness about current anti-bias issues.
All trainings are currently being offered for FREE to the public.

Winds of Change - Virtual Documentary
2023-10-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Sign-up HERE: https://www.mobilize.us/njlcv/event/582111/
Here’s your chance to learn more actual facts about Off Shore Wind in New Jersey with a soon to be released documentary by our partners at League of Conservation Voters and co-sponsored by UU FaithAction
Sign-up HERE: https://www.mobilize.us/njlcv/event/582111/

Winds of Change Documentary Screening
2023-10-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
Time
Wednesday, October 11
6 – 7:30pm EDT
Location
Virtual event
Join from anywhere
Register here: https://www.mobilize.us/njlcv/event/582111/
About this event
Join us for a captivating virtual film screening of “Winds of Change,” on October 11th from 6pm-7:30pm. This is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the potential impact and benefits of Offshore Wind farms in the state of New Jersey.
This groundbreaking audiovisual masterpiece aims to bridge the communication divide between developers and our local communities, shedding light on the transformative power of renewable energy. After the screening, there will be Q&A discussion with our distinguished panelists: Capt. Paul Eidman, Sunni Vargas, and Dr. Pankaj Lal.
This event promises an enlightening exploration of the potential environmental, social, and technological transformations that Offshore Wind energy can bring to New Jersey. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with experts, ask questions, and gain a deeper understanding of the Winds of Change. Bring along family and friends, reserve your virtual seat today!
Event cosponsors
The NJ Chapter of the Sierra Club, Unitarian Universalist Faith Action NJ, Pinelands Preservation Alliance, New Jersey Environmental Lobby, National Wildlife Federation, Environmental Education Fund, New Jersey Sustainable Business Council
Register here: https://www.mobilize.us/njlcv/event/582111/

UPLIFT Trans/Nonbinary+ Pastoral Care Small Group
2023-10-13 20:00 - 21:00
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.
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.
Registration
Join our pastoral care community–register here!
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
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.
Who is this space for?
This is a closed event specifically for trans/nonbinary+ people. Anyone who is trans, nonbinary, metagender, multigender, genderfluid, agender, demigender, genderqueer, and otherwise not wholly or entirely cis is welcome to attend.
You do not have to be UU to attend, as long as you are comfortable with this space having a UU flavor/focus.
This pastoral small group is for ages 18 and older. Note: anyone who is a legal adult but is enrolled in high school and/or their congregation’s youth group is asked to attend the youth space.

For more information contact lgbtq@uua.org.

Humanitas Meeting
2023-10-14 15:00 | Online
The Africana Ethical Society meeting on Saturday, October 14, 2023, 3:00 PM Eastern will be a discussion on:
“Colonialism and the Doctrine of Discovery in Africa and Beyond” by Dr. Kole Ade-Odutola
Dr Kole Ade-Odutola is a Nigerian Yoruba poet, photographer, and academic. He has published several books of poetry, including The Poet Bled and The Poet Fled. He was critical in the founding of the Coalition of Nigerian Artists (CONA), which advocates the Nigerian government for better visibility of the arts.
In our usual follow-up discussion, we welcome the exchange of ideas. Your presence, thoughts, and perspectives are of the utmost importance.
HUMANITAS: 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.
J Everet Green is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Everet@verizon.net
Topic: Colonialism and the Doctrine of Discovery in Africa and Beyond
Time: Oct 14, 2023 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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