Unitarian Universalist FaithAction NJ

UUFANJ Board Meeting
2024-03-12 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Public Meeting - Corrections Ombudsperson
2024-03-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Van Dyck Hall room 211, Rutgers, 16 Seminary Place,, New Brunswick, NJ, United States
The Corrections Ombudsperson Office is traveling the state to meet with community members about our prison oversight work and priorities for the coming year.
Each meeting will include : an update on our work in 2023, a listening session on three priority topics (medical care, property, and visits), an open forum for people to share other information, concerns, and ideas.
We look forward to meeting and learning from the community.

Understanding the State Budget Process | LWVNJ Activist Training
2024-03-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Date: Tuesday, March 12th
Time: 6pm – 7:30pm
Location: Zoom
REGISTER FOR TRAINING
Each year the Executive and Legislative Branches work together to approve a new state budget and determine how the state’s resources will be allocated. This process is complex and can be difficult to follow. During this training experts will walk you through how government agencies and the Office of Management and Budget collaborate to determine policy and program priorities, review important fiscal deadlines, and help you understand the ins-and-outs of this important government exercise.

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.

Rally for Clean Energy
2024-03-11 09:00 - 14:00 | State House Annex Steps, Trenton, NJ, United States
Join EmpowerNJ and our allies on March 11 for our first big rally and lobby day of the year as we tell NJ legislators and Governor Murphy:

YES to 100% TRULY Clean Energy by 2035!
No Dirty Energy Schemes!
NJ Needs a Just Transition Off Fossil Fuels!

Details and RSVP here

We’re in a climate emergency, and three bills are under consideration in the NJ Legislature that could make or break NJ’s transition to truly clean, zero emissions energy.

The Clean Energy Standard (S237/A1480) could move NJ onto 100% truly clean energy by 2035, if the right amendments are made to reduce air pollutants, protect environmental justice communities, and create in-state green jobs.

The Unaffordable Dirty RNG Gas bill (S2275/A1462) would give away billions in new subsidies to the fossil fuel industry for dirty & expensive “renewable” natural gas and keep us on dirty energy for decades. It must be stopped!

The Low Carbon Fuel Standard (S2425/A3645) has many of the same problems as the RNG bill. It would perpetuate the use of fossil fuels, raise consumer costs, and undercut real solutions to electrify New Jersey’s transportation sector.]

On March 11, a joint hearing will be held on the Clean Energy Standard bill by the Senate Environment & Assembly Telecommunications Committees. This is the first time this bill will be heard by the Assembly Telecommunications Committee, and our first big opportunity of the new legislative session to push for amendments to strengthen the bill.

RSVP today for Draw The Line for REAL Clean Energy Solutions, NO MORE Dirty Energy!

UPLIFT Trans/Nonbinary+ Pastoral Care Small Group
2024-03-08 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.

Immigration Justice Task Force monthly call
2024-03-07 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).

Navigating the DEP System Seminar
2024-03-06 16:00 - 19:00 | DEP Main Headquarters, 401 E State St, Trenton, 08625, United States

Central East Region BIPOC Gatherings
2024-03-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Online
Central East Region BIPOC Gatherings
To register, please email Rev. Sana Saeed at ssaeed@uua.org
If you identify as Black, Indigenous or a person of color (BIPOC), you’re invited to join us for the Central East Region’s BIPOC gathering happening on the first Monday of the month at 6:30pm ET.
In our gatherings we are joined by lay folks of color, lay leaders of color and/or religious professionals of color to be in community. Our conversations focus on topics like wellness and resilience and our goal is to center BIPOC experiences and create space to explore our UU experiences.
Please email Sana Saeed, ssaeed@uua.org for zoom information.
Remaining Dates: Mar 4, Apr 1, May 6, June 3

March Monthly Read Gathering
2024-03-03 19:30 | Zoom
EVENT DETAILS:

Join us on the first Sunday of each month (unless it’s a holiday!) to read some of the latest award-winning books as we interpret how they can be tools for social justice.
The UU Women’s Monthly Read will allow an entry point into our priority issues and support individuals looking to build on their understanding to be better allies and co-conspirators. Each month we alternate between a book (long form) or an article (short-form).

THIS MONTH: We’re reading Despair is Not a Strategy: 15 Principles of Hope by Abby Brockman (pictured here).
Where: via Zoom
Will you be attending?
https://uuwf.wildapricot.org/event-5603146/Registration

Register

Rev. Charles Loflin Guest Pulpit at Somerset Hills
2024-03-03 10:30 | Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Somerset Hills, 123 Cliff St, Somerville, 08876
March 3, 2024 @ 10.30 am
FREE

Rev. Charles Loflin, Executive Director of UU FaithAction NJ, will be a guest in the pulpit at the
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Somerset Hills.
On ‘Til Liberation
The work of social justice has historically been important within Unitarian Universalism, grounded in liberal theological values. In 2020, the UUA Commission on Institutional Change in their report called, “Widening the Circle of Concern.” called for the need of our movement to “articulate a theology of liberation, experimentation, and innovation.” How might such a commitment impact our social justice work? Join Rev. Charles Loflin and the Beacon Choir for a moving Sunday.
Rev. Charles Loflin (he/they) serves as Executive Director of UU FaithAction NJ. An affiliated community minister for the UU Congregation at Montclair, Rev. Lorain is a graduate of Meadville Lombard Theological School.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Somerset Hills

123 East Cliff St.
Somerville, NJ 08876
Directions
908-927-0601
uucsh@uucsh.org

March 2nd Parade/Rally in Trenton
2024-03-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Mill Hill Park, East Front Street, Trenton, United States

First Friday Action Hour
2024-03-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-03-01 08:00 - 17:00 | 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.

UPLIFT Transgender/Nonbinary+ Gathering
2024-02-27 20:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
Side With Love | UPLIFT Transgender/Nonbinary+ Gathering
Tuesday, February 27, 8pm EST / 5pm PT
Register Here!
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 that 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.
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.
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!
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.

UPLIFT Trans/Non-Binary Gathering
2024-02-27 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

Public Meeting - Corrections Ombudsperson
2024-02-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Elberon Branch Library, 168 Lincoln Ave.,, Long Branch, NJ, 07740, United States

NJ Abolition Workshop
2024-02-27 18:00 - 20:00 | The HUUB, 35 & 47 Cleveland St, Orange, NJ, 07050, United States
NJ Abolition Workshop

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

Reproductive Justice Task Force Monthly Call
2024-02-26 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.

Vigil honoring the life of Nex Benedict
2024-02-25 13:00 | UU Congregation of Montclair, United States
We come together on Sunday to grieve the loss of this beautiful soul. As our hearts break, we stand in solidarity with open hearts to carry forward the spirit of Nex’s shining light. Let their life move us towards justice for other young folx who are bullied and continue to suffer from anti-trans policies. Please join us Sunday, Feb 25th at 1:00 at UUCM for a Vigil to honor and remember the life of Nex Benedict. Nex Benedict was a non-binary, 16 year student from Oklahoma, who was bullied and beaten at school on Feb 7th and passed away on Feb 8th. Let’s show up to share our love and support for our trans, non-binary and genderfluid friends and family.

UUCM 67 Church Street, Montclair, NJ 07042
1 PM ET – Sanctuary
Event Link https://fb.me/e/1MfxzX0AU

Rev. Charles Loflin Guest Pulpit at Dorothea Dix
2024-02-25 10:00 | Dorothea Dix Unitarian Universalist Community of Bordentown, New Jersey, 08505, 39 Park St, Bordentown, 08505, United States
February 25, 2024 @ 10 am
FREE

Rev. Charles Loflin, Executive Director of UU FaithAction NJ, will be a guest in the pulpit at
Dorothea Dix UU Community
On ‘Til Liberation
The work of social justice has historically been important within Unitarian Universalism, grounded in liberal theological values. In 2020, the UUA Commission on Institutional Change in their report called, “Widening the Circle of Concern.” called for the need of our movement to “articulate a theology of liberation, experimentation, and innovation.” How might such a commitment impact our social justice work? Join Rev. Charles Loflin and the Beacon Choir for a moving Sunday.
Rev. Charles Loflin (he/they) serves as Executive Director of UU FaithAction NJ. An affiliated community minister for the UU Congregation at Montclair, Rev. Lorain is a graduate of Meadville Lombard Theological School.

Dorothea Dix Unitarian Universalist Community of Bordentown,
39 Park Ave, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Direct zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6094449349?pwd=[REDACTED]

Faithful Grounding | Side With Love
2024-02-22 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
Side With Love
Faithful Grounding
Thursday, February 22 at 7:30 EST
Register Here!
Join our Side with Love Fun & Spiritual Nourishment Squad for an hour of spiritual sustenance and grounding with others organizing on the side of love. Come drink in the music, meditation, play, and prayer. We end with a Connection Cafe for those who wish to talk together. Show up as you are, whatever is in your heart, and with your camera on or off as you need. This gathering happens monthly on the 4th Thursday of the month at 4:30 PT, 5:30 MT, 6:30 CT, 7:30 ET.

Renewing Environmental Justice Commitments with Green Sanctuary 2030
2024-02-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
“Renewing Environmental Justice Commitments with Green Sanctuary 2030”
2/21/2024
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (EST)
Online
Register Here!
Since 1989, the Unitarian Universalist Association’s (UUA) Green Sanctuary program has provided an in-depth roadmap of actions for congregations seeking to start or deepen their climate justice work. The current iteration of the program—Green Sanctuary 2030 (GS2030)—has been updated to include a larger focus on congregational transformation and justice. At this meeting, learn from the recently recognized Green Sanctuary 2030 Congregation, the UU Fellowship of Raleigh, NC, about the ways their congregation renewed their environmental justice commitments through the GS2030 process.
This is a regular meeting of UUs working on congregational transformation through climate justice held on the third Wednesday of the month; each meeting includes a short presentation on a climate justice topic, followed by open discussion on pressing needs.

From Ideas to Law: The Activist’s Role | LWVNJ Activist Training
2024-02-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom
Date: Wednesday, February 21st
Time: 6pm – 7:30pm
Location: Zoom

REGISTER FOR TRAINING

As an activist, you probably have ideas on actions the state can take to solve a problem in your community. So how do you turn passion into policy that results in meaningful change?
Join this training to learn the nuts and bolts of how activists can work with elected officials to introduce impactful new laws bills.

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.

Environmental Justice Task Force monthly call
2024-02-21 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).

Reparations Task Force Monthly Call
2024-02-20 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).

Public Meeting - Corrections Ombudsperson
2024-02-20 18:00 - 20:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth, 14-42 Broad St, Elizabeth, 07208, United States

Criminal Justice Reform Monthly Conference Call
2024-02-19 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.

Rev. Charles Loflin Guest Pulpit at Summit
2024-02-18 09:30 | https://www.summitbeacon.org/, 4 Waldron Ave, Summit, NJ, 07901, United States
February 18, 2024 @ 9.30 am and 11:00 am
FREE

Rev. Charles Loflin, Executive Director of UU FaithAction NJ, will be a guest in the pulpit at
BEACON UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION IN SUMMIT
On ‘Til Liberation
The work of social justice has historically been important within Unitarian Universalism, grounded in liberal theological values. In 2020, the UUA Commission on Institutional Change in their report called, “Widening the Circle of Concern.” called for the need of our movement to “articulate a theology of liberation, experimentation, and innovation.” How might such a commitment impact our social justice work? Join Rev. Charles Loflin and the Beacon Choir for a moving Sunday.
Rev. Charles Loflin (he/they) serves as Executive Director of UU FaithAction NJ. An affiliated community minister for the UU Congregation at Montclair, Rev. Lorain is a graduate of Meadville Lombard Theological School.
View the order of service here.
BEACON UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION IN SUMMIT
4 Waldron Ave, Summit, NJ 07901

New England UU Emerging Adult Conference
2024-02-17 13:00 - 2024-02-18 10:00
Winter ’24 Emergent Adult Conference
“Coming to Life in Winter”

The 2nd Annual Sanctuary campus retreat!
Registration: bit.ly/lifeinwinter
This weekend is a time to support each other in taking time to slow down and attend to the emotional and spiritual needs that busy schedules force us to set aside. We’ll play silly games, share about our spiritual journeys, collage, ask the big questions, sit together in silence or song, and open up in long conversations together. We’ll be sleeping on the floor of the historic UU church in Brookline that looks a little bit like a castle and of course there will be food!

Arrival: Saturday, Feb. 17, 1-2 PM
We will be staying in Pierce Hall at First Parish Brookline (382 Walnut St). We may be able to help coordinate transportation/reimburse some costs. The space will be ready and full of snacks at 1 pm. Programming will start at 2 pm sharp.

Departure: Sunday, Feb. 18
Feel free to join us for the Sunday service at First Parish Brookline from 11 am to 12 pm or leave beforehand.

Introduction to Organizing | LWVNJ Activist Training
2024-02-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom
Date: Tuesday, February 13th
Time: 6pm – 7:30pm
Location: Zoom

REGISTER FOR TRAINING
Grassroots organizing happens when everyday people come together to identify common problems faced by their community and work together to address the issue or advocate for change. This training will introduce you to grassroots organizing principles and strategies and walk you through creating a campaign plan to mobilize supporters and reach critical goals.

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.
