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SUMMARY:Ocean County Environmental Justice Community Engagement Session
DESCRIPTION:The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) is pleased to invite Ocean County residents to attend a community engagement session regarding Environmental Justice with DEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette and EPA Region 2 Regional Administrator Lisa Garcia. \nIn-Person and Virtual Options Available \nDate and Time: Wednesday\, May 11\, 2022\, 6:00-7:30pm \nLocation: Second Baptist Church of Toms River\, 2 First Street\, South Toms River\, New Jersey\, 08753 \nLivestream: via Zoom. Click here to register. \nIn-person attendees will be required to wear masks. \nThis session is sponsored by the Toms River Area branch of the NAACP. \nThe community engagement session will provide residents\, community groups\, and other members of the public a chance to meet Commissioner LaTourette and Regional Administrator Garcia and discuss environmental justice issues in Ocean County. The Commissioner will also provide the community with an update on the Department’s efforts to advance the mission of environmental justice for New Jersey’s overburdened communities. \nThis community engagement session is part of the Administration’s commitment to promoting environmental justice in New Jersey to ensure that all state residents\, regardless of race\, ethnicity\, color\, national origin\, or income are able to live\, learn\, work\, and recreate in a healthy and clean environment and to have equal access to green space\, clean energy resources\, and other environmental benefits.
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/ocean-county-environmental-justice-community-engagement-session/
LOCATION:Second Baptist Church of Toms River\, 2 First Street\, South Toms River\, 08753
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SUMMARY:Bodies on the Line: At the Front Lines of the Fight to Protect Abortion in America
DESCRIPTION:The Reproductive Justice Team of The Unitarian Society of Ridgewood presents a book discussion with author Lauren Rankin:\nBODIES ON THE LINE\n\n\nAt the Front Lines of the Fight to Protect Abortion in America\n\n\nWednesday evening\, May 11\, 2022\nAt 7pm on Zoom*\n\n\n\n*RSVP required:\nCarol Loscalzo closcalzo@aol.com\nRegina Branca rghb65@gmail.com\n\n\n\nLauren Rankin is a writer\, speaker\, and activist. Her work has been featured at the Washington Post\, The Cut\, Fast Company\, Teen Vogue\, Cosmopolitan\, NBC News\, Refinery29\, Rolling Stone\, and many more. Her debut book\, Bodies on the Line: At the Front Lines of the Fight to Protect Abortion in America\, out on April 5\, 2022\, is available for pre-order now. She served as a volunteer clinic escort at a New Jersey abortion clinic from 2014-2020\, and is a board member of A is For\, a reproductive rights advocacy organization.
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/bodies-on-the-line-at-the-front-lines-of-the-fight-to-protect-abortion-in-america/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Common Read: "The Social Life of DNA: Race\, Reparations\, and Reconciliation After the Genome" by Alondra Nelson
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for for the six session common read of The Social Life of DNA\, sponsored by the UUFANJ Reparations Task Force. Sessions will be conducted over Zoom on Feb 23\, March 9\, March 23\, April 6\, April 27\, and May 11 from 7:00-8:30pm. \nThe common read curriculum is prepared with leadership by Dionne Ford\, author\, and Dr. Mahdi Ibn-Ziyad\, Reparations Task Force Co-Chair. \nSign up! \nCourse outline: \nFeb. 23\, Preface and Introduction (29 pps)\nMarch 9\, Chapters 1 & 2: Reconciliation Projects & Ground Work (24pps)\nMarch 23\, Chapter 3 & 4: Game Changer & The Pursuit of African Ancestry (41 pps)\nApril 6\, Chapters 5 & 6: Roots Revelations & 6 Acts of Reparation (27 pps)\nApril 27\, Chapter 7 The Rosa Parks of the Reparations Litigation Movement (20 pps)\nMay 11\, Chapter 8 & 9: DNA Diasporas & Racial Politics After the Genome (26 pps) \nAbout The Social Life of DNA\nIn The Social Life of DNA: Race\, Reparations\, and Reconciliation After the Genome\, Alondra Nelson details how DNA testing is being used to grapple with the unfinished business of slavery: “to foster reconciliation\, to establish ties with African ancestral homelands\, to rethink and sometimes alter citizenship\, and to make legal claims for slavery reparations.” In her deep dive into the intersection of genetic ancestry and racial politics\, Nelson gives an overview of US reparations projects over the past century including one in our backyard – the African Burial Ground in New York City. Now a national monument and the oldest and largest known excavated burial ground in North America for both free and enslaved Africans\, the African Burial Ground was a major factor in the development of consumer DNA testing\, a multi-billion dollar industry. \nTeaming up with Source of Knowledge\nUU FaithAction NJ is working with Source of Knowledge—a Newark-based bookstore and community center that centers Black art\, Black literature\, culture\, and community—to stock copies of The Social Life of DNA for our members. Price is $20\, plus $4 shipping if you do not pick up at their shop in Newark. Please indicate your intention to purchase from Source of Knowledge; copies have been ordered\, and we will contact our members as soon as they are available. \nAlternatively\, paperback copies are available from Beacon Press ($20)\, and E-Book copies are available from Bookshop.org ($10).
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/common-read-the-social-life-of-dna-race-reparations-and-reconciliation-after-the-genome-by-alondra-nelson/2022-05-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T183000
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SUMMARY:UUFANJ Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Members/supporters of UU FaithAction NJ are welcome to attend our monthly all-volunteer Board meetings.  To access online meetings (all meetings from March 2020 onward will be conducted online) via the Zoom conferencing platform\, please contact Board President Mia Morse\, at mia.morse19@gmail.com\, or board member Nick Lewis\, at ozballnick@gmail.com\, and request the Zoom login code.  You must give at least 48 hours notice to request the code to allow our volunteer board members enough time to reply. \nIn the event you do not hear back with 48 hours notice\, please contact Executive Director Charles Loflin\, at execdir@uufaithaction.org or at (908) 376-6535. \nAs per our bylaws\, the board leadership reserves the right to call an executive session of the board to discuss matters not appropriate for a more public conversation.
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/monthly-uufanj-board-meeting-2021-11-01/2022-05-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Board
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SUMMARY:New Jersey: Slave State of the North
DESCRIPTION:May 12th\, 7-9 PM\nJoin the Zoom at tinyurl.com/NJSlaveState\nThe purpose of the program is to introduce you to the difficult history of slavery in New Jersey.\nFeatured Speakers:\nGail R. Safian\, Author of Slavery in New Jersey: A Troubled History\nSamuel Still Ill\, Chairman of Dr. James Still Historic Office Site\, Medford\nFollowed by:\nQ and A time and “What Can We Do?” \nFor more information\, please contact reparations[at]uucch.org\nSponsored by the Reparations Task Force at UUCCH (Unitarian Universalist Church in Cherry Hill)
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/new-jersey-slave-state-of-the-north/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T213000
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SUMMARY:FAIR (Youth Group)
DESCRIPTION:F.A.I.R. is an interfaith group of youth in grades 8-12 from across NJ and PA. Our goal: To work to incorporate racial bias education into NJ and PA school systems and provide educational opportunities to our community’s on the topic of race. \nWe meet every other Thursday at 7:30 PM on Zoom. Sign up here! \nFind us on Instagram @faithactionyouth_ \nContact us at fair@uufaithaction.org if you have any questions or concerns! \nContact our adult advisors: Rev. Rob Gregson at rob@uufaithaction.org\, or Laura Kushner at laura@uufaithaction.org.
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/fair-youth-group-6-2021-12-30-2022-02-24/2022-05-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="FAIR - FaithAction Inclusivity Representatives":MAILTO:fair@uufaithaction.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T113000
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our UU FaithAction NJ Annual Meeting is Saturday\, May 14\, 10–11:30 AM!  The event is virtual via zoom. \nThe meeting will feature reports from our task forces\, Executive Director\, President and Treasurer.  Our Annual Meeting is free and open to the public\, and all NJ UUs are encouraged to attend! \nThere is no cost to attend the annual meeting\, but your sign-up is greatly appreciated. Click the button below to sign-up form and receive the Zoom link: \nSign Up
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/annual-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="UU FaithAction NJ":MAILTO:admin@uufaithaction.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T043115
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SUMMARY:Criminal Justice Reform Monthly Conference Call
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the third Monday of the month from 7–8 PM for our UU statewide Criminal Justice Reform call\, where we strategize around issues like racial justice\, mass incarceration\, prison conditions and more. \nFor the Zoom or phone dial-up information to join the call\, and/or to get on the email list for upcoming meetings and events\, please contact admin@uufaithaction.org.
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/criminal-justice-reform-monthly-conference-call-2022-01-04/2022-05-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T191500
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SUMMARY:IMAGINE MORE: Racial Justice Begins with Us
DESCRIPTION:IMAGINE MORE: Racial Justice Begins with Us\n6-part series\nIMAGINE MORE: Racial Justice Begins with Us challenges us to imagine racial justice as integral to the future of New Jersey. \n \nCLICK HERE for information on the full series including the following sessions. \n\nEliminating the Racial Wealth Gap and Ending Poverty – February 24\nDisrupting the Criminal Justice System – March 15\nAchieving Safe and Healthy Homes for All – April 26\nReaching Equity in Education – May 17\nEnsuring Health for All – June 21\nBuilding Political Power of the Most Impacted – July 21\n\nAttendance is free and open to all. \n\n\n\n\n\nIMAGINE MORE: Racial Justice Begins with Us brings together one of the largest and most diverse lineups of New Jersey organizations and voices from across the ideological spectrum to develop an action plan for racial justice and reparations. Participants include national thought leaders\, philanthropic and community-based organizations\, policy advocates\, jurists\, and local activists who have been directly impacted by injustice.
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/imagine-more-racial-justice-begins-with-us/2022-05-17/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Anti Racism,Racial Justice,Reparations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T203000
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SUMMARY:Reparations Task Force Monthly Call
DESCRIPTION:The Reparations Task Force convenes monthly\, for Unitarian Universalists to strategize around advancing reparations for New Jersey. Newcomers are warmly welcome! \nRead and sign the petition. \nFor more info and to join the call\, contact Task Force Chairs Rohn Hein (reparations@uufaithaction.org) or administrator Emily Parker (admin@uufaithaction.org).
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/reparations-task-force-monthly-call-3-2022-03-08/2022-05-17/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T154500
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SUMMARY:The GVRC Research Day
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to The GVRC Research Day! During this free event on May 20th\,  we will showcase gun violence research being done by our leadership team\, GVRC post-doctoral and doctoral students\, community partners\, and researchers we have funded this year. This conference is not looking to engage with simply an academic audience.  Instead\, we’d like this to be a truly community-engaged event\, with community members\, those involved in violence interruption work\, policy makers\, journalists\, students\, educators\, the military\, and others attending. \nOpening Remarks by Senator Cory Booker and U.S. Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman. \nRegister here: https://hopin.com/events/the-njgvrc-research-day/registration \n\n\n\n\n\nWho we are\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n The New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center (GVRC) is one of just three state-funded gun violence research centers in the entire country\, which means we have an important role in gun violence prevention and research. The goals of the GVRC are to conduct and fund cutting-edge scientific research on gun violence prevention\, and also serve as a voice that makes scientific information available to all communities impacted by gun violence. We believe that everyone should have access to information that can save lives. The GVRC will focus on all aspects of gun violence\, including both suicide and interpersonal violence. We are committed to combating racial disparities that leave Black and brown communities shouldering a disproportionate level of the burden of interpersonal gun violence\, and we also aim to partner with groups like our service members and veterans who are so heavily impacted by firearm suicide.
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/the-gvrc-research-day/
CATEGORIES:Gun Violence Prevention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220523T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220523T200000
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SUMMARY:Reproductive Justice Task Force Monthly Call
DESCRIPTION:The monthly conference call to update and strategize around reproductive justice and rights in New Jersey. Join us monthly on the fourth Monday\, 7-8 PM. \nFor Zoom invitation and agenda\, please email reprojustice@uufaithaction.org attn. Carol Loscalzo\, Task Force Chair. \nCarol A. Loscalzo (The Unitarian Society of Ridgewood) is Task Force Chair. For more information on reproductive justice\, please email reprojustice@uufaithaction.org attn. Carol Loscalzo. \nFor general inquiries about our Task Forces\, email admin@uufaithaction.org.
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/reproductive-justice-task-force-monthly-call-3/2022-05-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Reproductive Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220529T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220529T110000
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SUMMARY:Guest Pulpit at The Unitarian Society of Ridgewood
DESCRIPTION:Charles Loflin\, Executive Director\, and Laura Kushner\, Ministerial Intern\, will be guests in the pulpit at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood NJ on May 29th! \n“Doing What Must Be Done” \n\nSermon by Charles Loflin\, Executive Director UU FaithAction NJ \nSocial justice work is integral to Unitarian Universalism but sometimes a source of tension among and within congregations. UU theologian James Luther Adams suggests freedom of belief demands social justice action. How do we collectively determine where to put our energies? What is the “work that must be done”? \nZoom information below:\n\nTo join us on Zoom:\nClick on the link below to join by video and audio via computer\, iPad or Phone. You can also phone in on this number: 646-558-8656. \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83517833977\nMeeting ID: 835 1783 3977\nOne tap mobile\n+16465588656\,\,83517833977# US (New York)\n+13017158592\,\,83517833977# US (Washington DC) \nWe recommend logging in a few minutes before 10am to make sure all your technology is working. Our greeters will be online to greet you and help troubleshoot. We can’t wait to see you! \nIn this strange time when we must physically distance ourselves\, we remain confident that our shared commitment to community will lead us to learning quickly the tools we need to stay close in spirit. We are determined that USR will continue to offer spiritual nourishment to and care for all our people and anyone who needs us. \nPlease click here to review USR’s Virtual Behavior Guidelines. \n\n\nMusic: Dr. Louise Chernosky \nCharles Loflin serves as the Executive Director of UU FaithAction NJ. He is a 2021 graduate of Meadville Lombard Theological School having earned a Masters of Divinity degree. He also holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Acting from the University of Louisville. Charles served the Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship from 2019-2021 under the supervision of Rev. Alison Miller. A member of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair\, he calls Montclair home.
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/guest-pulpit-at-the-unitarian-society-of-ridgewood/
LOCATION:Unitarian Society of Ridgewood\, 113 Cottage Place\, Ridgewood\, NJ\, 07450\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T120000
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SUMMARY:June 2  - UU Faithful Rally for PPC June 18th
DESCRIPTION:Mass Poor People’s and Low Wage Workers’ Assembly\nand Moral March on Washington\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe cry out with pain\, rage\, and despair.  What can we do? \nIn the wake of the racially motivated hate crime in Buffalo\, NY\, and the school shooting in Uvalde\, Texas it is clear that nothing less than a powerful\, united fusion movement will be able to end systemic racism and enact lasting policies that protect our children. Prayers and solitary petitions are not enough. We need to come together now across movements and raise our voices for justice and declare a shared agenda. This is why UUs are going to Washington DC on June 18th with the Poor People’s Campaign. \nAs the gun lobby gains power\, as racist transphobic extremists build power on the backs of Black\, Brown\, and queer folx in the U.S.\, as more people are plunged into poverty and denied health care and living wages\, and our democracy and voting rights are under attack\, Unitarian Universalists are ready to rise. We are mobilizing and organizing for the June 18th Poor People’s Campaign March on Washington & to the Polls in 2022. We UUs have had a long partnership with the Poor People’s Campaign which has called us to a mass assembly to show our united power. We are answering yes. \nIn preparation for June 18th\, join the UUA Poor People’s Campaign Leadership Council and UU leaders from around the country on June 2nd at 12pmNoonET / 9amPT for a Side with Love Facebook Livestream UU Gathering. \n\nCome ready to mourn\, to be inspired\, to commit\, and to organize. We’ll share details on the UU Meet-Up at the March with JaZahn Hicks\, UU the Vote Campaign Manager\, UUA PPC Council members\, and UUs from around the country.\nYou can RSVP for our June 2nd rally here and/or just tune into the Side with Love Facebook Livestream when we go live at 9 am PT/Noon ET on June 2nd.\nWe’re asking congregational leaders to please share the Side with Love Livestream to your congregational pages when we go live. Help us build momentum and our part of the movement. 
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/june-2-uu-faithful-rally-for-ppc-june-18th/
LOCATION:Via Facebook\, NJ\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220603T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220603T180000
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SUMMARY:We Can End Gun Violence Rally on June 3 in Summit\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:#WearOrange Rally\nFriday June 3\n5:00-6:00 PM\n  \nConfirmed Speakers :\n\nUS Representative Tom Malinowski\nNJ Senator Joe Cryan\nSummit Mayor Nora Radest\nCouncilman Danny O’Sullivan\nThe Rev. Vernon Williams\, Fountain Baptist Church\nLogan Johnson of BRADY Campaign
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/we-can-end-gun-violence-rally-on-june-3-in-summit-nj/
LOCATION:Summit Village Green\, 365 Broad Street\, Summit\, NJ\, 07901\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Coalition for Peace Action & Peace Action Education Fund":MAILTO:cfpa@peacecoalition.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T110000
DTSTAMP:20260611T043115
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SUMMARY:Poor People's Campaign Street Rally
DESCRIPTION:The Rev Dr William Barber II and Rev Dr Liz Theoharis\, Co-chairs of the Poor People’s Campaign\, will speak at a rally against poverty and injustice on Saturday\, June 4\, 2022\, 11am at the Lincoln Statue\, 12 Springfield Avenue in Newark\, NJ. Joining them will be Charles Loflin\, Executive Director of UU FaithAction\, NJ. \nRev Barber and Rev Theoharis will address growing poverty\, economic hardship\, racist terrorist attacks like that in Buffalo\, gun violence and mass shootings\, ecological devastation\, and the need to build a national movement for social transformation.
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/poor-peoples-campaign-street-rally/
LOCATION:Seated Lincoln Statue\, Market St and Springfield Aves\, Newark\, NJ\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220605T110000
DTSTAMP:20260611T043115
CREATED:20220531T191525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T191525Z
UID:10001137-1654423200-1654426800@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:Guest Pulpit at Dorothea Dix UU Community in Bordentown
DESCRIPTION:Charles Loflin\, Executive Director\, and Laura Kushner\, Ministerial Intern\, will be guests in the pulpit at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood NJ on May 29th! \n“Doing What Must Be Done” \n\nSermon by Charles Loflin\, Executive Director UU FaithAction NJ \nSocial justice work is integral to Unitarian Universalism but sometimes a source of tension among and within congregations. UU theologian James Luther Adams suggests freedom of belief demands social justice action. How do we collectively determine where to put our energies? What is the “work that must be done”? \n\nALL SUNDAY SERVICES AND DDUUC VIRTUAL ACTIVITIES ARE NOW\nAVAILABLE VIA THE SAME ZOOM CODE:\nMEETING ID: 609 444 9349\, Password: uuchurch \nMusic: Dr. Louise Chernosky \nCharles Loflin serves as the Executive Director of UU FaithAction NJ. He is a 2021 graduate of Meadville Lombard Theological School having earned a Masters of Divinity degree. He also holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Acting from the University of Louisville. Charles served the Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship from 2019-2021 under the supervision of Rev. Alison Miller. A member of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair\, he calls Montclair home.
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/guest-pulpit-at-dorothea-dix-uu-community-in-bordentown/
LOCATION:39 Park St. Bordentown\, New Jersey 08505\, 39 Park St\, Bordentown\, NJ\, 08505\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Dorothea Dix UU Community":MAILTO:DDUUC@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220606T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220606T210000
DTSTAMP:20260611T043115
CREATED:20200708T214006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T153326Z
UID:10000459-1654542000-1654549200@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:Monthly UUFANJ Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Members/supporters of UU FaithAction NJ are welcome to attend our monthly all-volunteer Board meetings.  To access online meetings (all meetings from March 2020 to present time will be conducted online) via the Zoom conferencing platform\, please contact the Board President\, Mia Morse or Vice President\, Nick Lewis\, ozballnick@gmail.com and request the “Zoom login” code.  You must give at least 48 hours notice to request the code to allow our volunteer board members enough time to reply. \nIn the event that you do not hear back prior to that 48 hour cut off\, please contact the Executive Director\, Rev. Rob Gregson\, execdir@uufaithaction.org or on the office phone\, 908-376-6535. \nAs per our bylaws\, the board leadership reserves the right to call an executive session of the board to discuss matters not appropriate for a more public conversation.
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/monthly-uufanj-board-meeting/2022-06-06/
LOCATION:NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board
ORGANIZER;CN="UU FaithAction NJ":MAILTO:admin@uufaithaction.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T210000
DTSTAMP:20260611T043115
CREATED:20220516T141722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T201955Z
UID:10001134-1654628400-1654635600@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:Reading Scripture with Pride
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, June 7\, 7PM\, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair\, 67 Church Street\, a group of Interfaith Clergy and Laity will present “Reading Scripture with Pride.” We will hear from LGBTQ people of faith on their experiences\, and clergy will each reflect on why Sacred Scriptures should not be weaponized against LGBTQ people. Reception to follow. \nThis event is co-sponsored by the Montclair Interfaith Clergy Association. \nSpace is limited\, so please RSVP to this free event by clicking here: https://outmontclair.org/events/reading-scripture-with-pride
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/reading-scripture-with-pride/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Montclair\, 67 Church St\, Montclair\, NJ\, 07042\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T090000
DTSTAMP:20260611T043115
CREATED:20190104T013144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190104T013144Z
UID:10000303-1654675200-1654678800@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:Coalition of UU Social Action Networks (CUUSAN) monthly conference call
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Rob Gregson joins other paid and volunteer staff on this monthly networking call.  CUUSAN is the national organization that coordinates state-level UU social justice witness in 25 states across the U.S.   If interested in joining the discussion\, please reach out to Rev. Gregson at execdir@uufaithaction.org
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/coalition-of-uu-social-action-networks-cuusan-monthly-conference-call/2022-06-08/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T203000
DTSTAMP:20260611T043115
CREATED:20200708T214006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T134912Z
UID:10000499-1654799400-1654806600@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:UUFANJ Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Members/supporters of UU FaithAction NJ are welcome to attend our monthly all-volunteer Board meetings.  To access online meetings (all meetings from March 2020 onward will be conducted online) via the Zoom conferencing platform\, please contact Board President Mia Morse\, at mia.morse19@gmail.com\, or board member Nick Lewis\, at ozballnick@gmail.com\, and request the Zoom login code.  You must give at least 48 hours notice to request the code to allow our volunteer board members enough time to reply. \nIn the event you do not hear back with 48 hours notice\, please contact Executive Director Charles Loflin\, at execdir@uufaithaction.org or at (908) 376-6535. \nAs per our bylaws\, the board leadership reserves the right to call an executive session of the board to discuss matters not appropriate for a more public conversation.
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/monthly-uufanj-board-meeting-2021-11-01/2022-06-09/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Board
ORGANIZER;CN="UU FaithAction NJ":MAILTO:admin@uufaithaction.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T213000
DTSTAMP:20260611T043115
CREATED:20230317T214529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T214529Z
UID:10000874-1654806600-1654810200@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:FAIR (Youth Group)
DESCRIPTION:F.A.I.R. is an interfaith group of youth in grades 8-12 from across NJ and PA. Our goal: To work to incorporate racial bias education into NJ and PA school systems and provide educational opportunities to our community’s on the topic of race. \nWe meet every other Thursday at 7:30 PM on Zoom. Sign up here! \nFind us on Instagram @faithactionyouth_ \nContact us at fair@uufaithaction.org if you have any questions or concerns! \nContact our adult advisors: Rev. Rob Gregson at rob@uufaithaction.org\, or Laura Kushner at laura@uufaithaction.org.
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/fair-youth-group-6-2021-12-30-2022-02-24/2022-06-09/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="FAIR - FaithAction Inclusivity Representatives":MAILTO:fair@uufaithaction.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T043115
CREATED:20220613T165313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T165313Z
UID:10001148-1655218800-1655226000@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:Climate Change as Spiritual Practice
DESCRIPTION:Climate Change as Spiritual Practice\nTransforming Anxiety into Empowerment\nA powerful and unlikely spiritual teacher has arrived\, sweeping everyone into the shadows of its cloak. This teacher has begun to interrupt life as we know it\, showing us the impermanence and fragility of our lifestyle and our way of seeing the world. This teacher goes by the name of Climate Change. \nWe invite you to join us in imagining a new future together. Join in this special gathering to discover your authentic place in the world and to offer your soul-level purpose as a gift of service to life in this time. \nJOIN\nJOANNA MACY\, Author of Active Hope\n& JONATHAN GUSTIN\, Founder of Purpose Guides Institute \non TUESDAY\, JUNE 14TH\n12pm-2pm PDT (3pm-5pm EDT) \nFor a Talk\, a Sacred Council and a Personal Action Exploration \nRegister at https://www.purposeguides.org/ccspwithjoanna
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/climate-change-as-spiritual-practice/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T043115
CREATED:20220613T184741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T184741Z
UID:10001152-1655231400-1655236800@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:June Volunteer Night: Middlesex
DESCRIPTION:Community Action Team Meeting\nDo you live in or near Middlesex County? Join Planned Parenthood and other reproductive freedom activists for bubble tea and action as we discuss SCOTUS and take action on abortion access in New Jersey. \nFor security purposes\, the exact location will be shared closer to the day of the event. \nPlanned Parenthood is committed to public health and keeping our staff and volunteers safe. We are asking all volunteers to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status at all of our indoor programs. We highly encourage all volunteers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine before attending our programs. To learn more about COVID-19 and where you can get vaccinated please visit: covid19.ppactionnj.org
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/june-volunteer-night-middlesex/2022-06-14/
LOCATION:NJ\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T213000
DTSTAMP:20260611T043115
CREATED:20200708T214006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T124310Z
UID:10000538-1655235000-1655242200@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:UUFANJ Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Members/supporters of UU FaithAction NJ are welcome to attend our monthly all-volunteer Board meetings.  To access online meetings (all meetings from March 2020 onward will be conducted online) via the Zoom conferencing platform\, please contact Board President Mia Morse\, at mia.morse19@gmail.com\, or board member Nick Lewis\, at ozballnick@gmail.com\, and request the Zoom login code.  You must give at least 48 hours notice to request the code to allow our volunteer board members enough time to reply. \nIn the event you do not hear back with 48 hours notice\, please contact Executive Director Charles Loflin\, at execdir@uufaithaction.org or at (908) 376-6535. \nAs per our bylaws\, the board leadership reserves the right to call an executive session of the board to discuss matters not appropriate for a more public conversation.
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/monthly-uufanj-board-meeting-2021-11-01-2022-02-10/2022-06-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Board
ORGANIZER;CN="UU FaithAction NJ":MAILTO:admin@uufaithaction.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T193000
DTSTAMP:20260611T043115
CREATED:20220613T185530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T185530Z
UID:10001154-1655316000-1655321400@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:June Volunteer Event : South Jersey
DESCRIPTION:South Jersey Community Action Team Meeting\nDo you live in South Jersey? Join Planned Parenthood and other reproductive freedom activists as we discuss SCOTUS and take action on abortion access in New Jersey. For security purposes\, exact location will shared after registration closer to the meeting date. Planned Parenthood is committed to public health and keeping our staff and volunteers safe. We are asking all volunteers to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status at all of our indoor programs. We highly encourage all volunteers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine before attending our programs. To learn more about COVID-19 and where you can get vaccinated please visit: covid19.ppactionnj.org \nWednesday\, June 15\, 2022 6:00 PM –  7:30 PM ET
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/june-volunteer-event-south-jersey/2022-06-15/
LOCATION:NJ\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T043115
CREATED:20220607T181716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T181716Z
UID:10001145-1655373600-1655388000@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:NJ Last Stand Networking & Press Conference
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, June 16\, 10:00am – 2:00pm\, For the Generations will hold a NJ Last Stand Networking & Press Conference on the Annex Steps of the State House\, Trenton. (Press Conference at 11 am) \nJoin New Jersey activists\, environment and justice leaders\, and residents as leaders gather to urge the legislature to FINALLY grant a hearing for the proposed New Jersey Green Amendment that will constitutionally recognize and protect the environmental rights of all people in the state\, rather than some. The event will be networking focused with a Press Conference at 11 am\, and opportunities to engage with legislators who care about the issue. It’s been 5 years since the NJ Green Amendment has been introduced to the NJ legislature\, and the time for your voices and environmental needs to be heard by your representatives is OVERDUE!\n(Rain location: TBD).
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/nj-last-stand-networking-press-conference/
LOCATION:NJ\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T043115
CREATED:20220613T182613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T182613Z
UID:10001149-1655373600-1655388000@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:Reproductive Justice in the Rotunda
DESCRIPTION:We need your voice and passion to ensure that elected officials know we still have much to do to ensure access to abortion and improve sex education in New Jersey. \nJoin us on Thursdays in the New Jersey State House\, where we’ll demand action to expand sexual and reproductive health\, rights\, and justice. We’ll participate in some hallway lobbying to meet face-to-face with our elected officials and let them know why they must act now. \nThursdays in June from 10am to 2pm (please note: the exact times are subject to change)
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/reproductive-justice-in-the-rotunda/2022-06-16/
LOCATION:State House Annex\, 125 West State Street\, Trenton\, New Jersey\, 08608
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T183000
DTSTAMP:20260611T043115
CREATED:20220613T193238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T193238Z
UID:10001156-1655398800-1655404200@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:June Volunteer Events : Essex
DESCRIPTION:Caffeinated Convo Series June 2022\nThursday\, June 16\, 2022 5:00 PM –  6:30 PM ET \nJoin our Caffeinated Convo Series discussions\, wherein we buy you a cup o’ coffee (or tea!) and a pastry and we discuss the state of the world! This month’s convo is a debrief and decompress around the fall of Roe and how we move forward. We’ll be in South Orange; our location will be confirmed in a later email after sign-up. \n\nTBD Cafe\, South Orange\, NJ 07079
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/june-volunteer-events-essex/
LOCATION:NJ\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T150000
DTSTAMP:20260611T043115
CREATED:20220610T170941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T170941Z
UID:10001146-1655467200-1655478000@www.uufaithaction.org
SUMMARY:March and Rally for Reparations\, Justice and Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Join the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Montclair and their partners as they March and Rally for Reparations\, Justice and Democracy on June 17 in Newark. Let us all raise our voices for voting rights\, investment in New Jerseys youth\, police accountability and repairing the harm of structural racism. Together\, we’ll call for a reparations task force (S386/A938)\, for the closing of our youth prisons\, for same-day voter registration (A1966/S247) and for Civilian Review Boards (A1515). \nJoin us to make posters on Thursday June 16th from 6-8pm in the Peierls Room at UUCM. Carpooling to the Rally is possible. Contact revanya@uumontclair.org. \n#SayTheWord #DemocracyInADay #150YearsIsEnough #Juneteenth2022 \n 
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/march-and-rally-for-reparations-justice-and-democracy/
LOCATION:Newark City Hall\, 920 Broad Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States
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