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SUMMARY:Blessed are the Fierce Brunch
DESCRIPTION:  \nCome for a family fun affair with some yummy food\, wonderful performances\, and music. \n  \nAll proceeds will go to Beacon’s LGBTQ Ministry including out LGBTQ Youth Group which launches in September. \n$20 for individuals\, $50 for families \nFeaturing Robin Rose Quartz\, Lady Celestina\, and Chase Runaway \nHost: Lady Celestina \nMusic: DJ Jersey
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/blessed-are-the-fierce-brunch/
LOCATION:Beacon (Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit)\, 4 Waldron Avenue\, Summit\, 07901\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Beacon (Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit)":MAILTO:administrator@summitbeacon.org
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T181806Z
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SUMMARY:Post-Election Community Vigil
DESCRIPTION:Held By Love: \nPost-Election Community Vigil \nIn-person and Online
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/post-election-community-vigil/
LOCATION:Beacon (Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit)\, 4 Waldron Avenue\, Summit\, 07901\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beacon (Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit)":MAILTO:administrator@summitbeacon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T123000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T175126Z
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SUMMARY:The Freedom to Read: A Presentation by Martha Hickson
DESCRIPTION:Martha Hickson retired after 20+ years as a high school librarian. Her work has been featured in School Library Journal\, Booklist\, and CNN Online. Her defense of intellectual freedom has been recognized with awards from the NJ Association of School Librarians\, the NJ Library Association\, the American Association of School Librarians\, and the National Council of Teachers of English. \nIn 2022 the National Council Against Censorship presented Martha with the Judith Krug Outstanding Librarian Award\, and the American Library Association awarded Martha the Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians Faced with Adversity\, in recognition of her “energy and bravery in the face of persistent and ongoing hostility.” \n 
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/the-freedom-to-read-a-presentation-by-martha-hickson/
LOCATION:Beacon (Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit)\, 4 Waldron Avenue\, Summit\, 07901\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beacon (Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit)":MAILTO:administrator@summitbeacon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T210000
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SUMMARY:Birthing Justice: Screening & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Register here. \nBIRTHING JUSTICE is a feature length documentary whose purpose is two-fold: to discuss issues fueling the maternal health crisis within the African American community and to advocate for best practices to enhance birthing equity for all women\, especially Black women. The film explores this national epidemic via four regions — Washington\, D.C.\, Augusta\, GA\, several areas in Missouri\, and California\, interviewing those affected by current policies\, i.e. birthing individuals and healthcare providers\, as well as those\, such as birthing advocates\, activists and policymakers\, at the forefront of advancing policy change. \nBIRTHING JUSTICE flips the victim-blaming narrative\, centering on the lived experiences of Black women and their advocates as they fix a broken system and transform the future\, one birth at a time. \nProduced by Women in the Room Productions.\nwww.birthingjustice.com\nFilm Run Time: 96 minutes\n—\nJoin us for a FREE community screening and discussion of “Birthing Justice” at Fountain Baptist Church in Summit! \nWHEN:\nWednesday\, May 10th\, 2023\nDoors open at 6 PM\nProgram 6:30–9 PM\nWHERE:\nFountain Baptist Church\n116 Glenside Ave\nSummit\, NJ 07901\nREGISTER \nLight refreshments will be provided. \nThis event is an interfaith collaboration of Fountain Baptist Church\, Beacon UU Congregation in Summit\, and UU FaithAction NJ.
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/birthing-justice-screening-discussion/
LOCATION:Fountain Baptist Church\, 116 Glenside Ave\, Summit\, NJ\, 07901\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UU FaithAction NJ":MAILTO:admin@uufaithaction.org
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SUMMARY:Rise Up For Roe (Summit)
DESCRIPTION:Rally to Support Women’s Right to safe and legal abortion. Part of the National Women’s March on Madison & everywhere. \nJoin the rally in Summit\, at Beacon UU\, or one of four rallies convening across New Jersey. \nUU FaithAction NJ is proud to be a co-sponsor in support of “Rise Up For Roe” in Summit. \n\nWe are ALL born free and equal in dignity and rights. The Supreme Court of the U.S. and the United States Congress have failed in their obligation to protect\, respect\, and uphold our human rights. The women’s wave delivered a blow to anti-freedom politicians in the 2022 midterms\, and now we are taking the fight out of D.C. and into every single state in this country. \nOn January 22\, 2023\, the anniversary of Roe V Wade\, as we mourn the loss of nearly 50 years of constitutional protections\, we send another clear message: \nThe midterms were just the beginning. We are not going gently. We are taking our fight to every state and every legislator in this country. We are putting all politicians at every level of government on notice: If you come for our families\, our freedoms\, or our future\, we are coming for your seat. Our movement is strong. Our movement is growing. \nWe will Rise up for Roe!
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/bigger-than-roe-womens-rally/
LOCATION:Beacon (Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit)\, 4 Waldron Avenue\, Summit\, 07901\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beacon (Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit)":MAILTO:administrator@summitbeacon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T160000
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SUMMARY:Ordination of Mary Early-Zald
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as Mary Early-Zald is ordained as a Unitarian Universalist Minister on Saturday\, September 10\, 2022\, at 4 PM EDT\, in a ceremony at Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation. The ordination will be celebrated by Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation and First Unitarian Universalist Church of Nashville\, and is open to the public. Guests are welcome to attend in person at Beacon at 4 Waldron Avenue in Summit NJ\, or to watch the livestream on Facebook (facebook.com/summitbeacon.org) or on YouTube (youtube.com/c/BeaconUU). R.S.V.P. here. Rev. Sara Dendy-Green\, UU Minister and Movement Chaplain\, will deliver the sermon. \nSara Dendy-Green is a southern\, cis/queer/poly\, Black femme minister living near Nashville\, Tennessee. She imagines liberation/salvation/beloved community as communities that have the ability to eat good food together\, experience pleasure in our bodies and regularly put their hands in soil—all the while free from fear and violence by way of all of the cultural and legal changes that must happen in order for this world to exist. She understands herself as part of a legacy of cultural workers\, healers\, maroons and creoles\, southern queer freedom fighters and artists trying to shape god. And she feels so blessed to be doing this work now. She is the UUA Youth and Young Adults Program Manager. \nMasks are required. Childcare will be provided on site. Clergy\, religious professionals\, and seminarians are invited to robe and process.
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/ordination-of-mary-early-zald/
LOCATION:Beacon (Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit)\, 4 Waldron Avenue\, Summit\, 07901\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beacon (Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit)":MAILTO:administrator@summitbeacon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T160000
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SUMMARY:Ordination of Mary Early-Zald September 10
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as Mary Early-Zald is ordained as a Unitarian Universalist Minister on Saturday\, September 10\, 2022\, at 4 PM EDT\, in a ceremony at Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation. The ordination will be celebrated by Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation and First Unitarian Universalist Church of Nashville\, and is open to the public. Guests are welcome to attend in person at Beacon at 4 Waldron Avenue in Summit NJ\, or to watch the livestream on Facebook (facebook.com/summitbeacon.org) or on YouTube (youtube.com/c/BeaconUU). R.S.V.P. here. Rev. Sara Dendy-Green\, UU Minister and Movement Chaplain\, will deliver the sermon. \nSara Dendy-Green is a southern\, cis/queer/poly\, Black femme minister living near Nashville\, Tennessee. She imagines liberation/salvation/beloved community as communities that have the ability to eat good food together\, experience pleasure in our bodies and regularly put their hands in soil—all the while free from fear and violence by way of all of the cultural and legal changes that must happen in order for this world to exist. She understands herself as part of a legacy of cultural workers\, healers\, maroons and creoles\, southern queer freedom fighters and artists trying to shape god. And she feels so blessed to be doing this work now. She is the UUA Youth and Young Adults Program Manager. \nMasks are required. Childcare will be provided on site. Clergy\, religious professionals\, and seminarians are invited to robe and process.
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/ordination-of-mary-early-zald-september-10/
LOCATION:Beacon (Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit)\, 4 Waldron Avenue\, Summit\, 07901\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beacon (Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit)":MAILTO:administrator@summitbeacon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T064002
CREATED:20220831T173210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T173256Z
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SUMMARY:Beacon Hope and Equity Center: Launch Celebration
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US FOR…\nThe launch of Beacon Hope & Equity Center\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday September 24th 4:00 PM\n695 Springfield Ave\, Summit\, NJ *outdoors* \nLight fare\, music\, & brief program honoring community organizers: \n\nAntonne Henshaw of Transformative Justice Initiative\nAna Paola Pazmiña of Unidad Latina en Acción NJ\nJenifer Pelaez of New Labor\n\nClick here to RSVP \n\nBeacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit has created a supporting organization – Beacon Hope and Equity Center – to build equity and establish justice. Our mission is to decolonize wealth. \nOver the last two years\, we’ve been able to donate thousands of dollars in micro-grants to create immediate relief to individuals struggling with food and housing insecurity. We’ve also forgiven over $2 million dollars of medical debt across New Jersey and created a $25\,000 matching grant for the Summit Interfaith Council’s relief fund for undocumented individuals and their families. And we are just getting started. \nOn September 24th\, we honor the community organizers who are daily deliverers of justice and creators of hope in action. These community organizers build vital trust and power to create lasting change. Beacon Hope and Equity Center would not be able to lead our microgrant program without community organizers like those listed below who we will honor.
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/beacon-hope-and-equity-center-launch-celebration/
LOCATION:695 Springfield Ave\, 695 Springfield Ave\, Summit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220626T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220626T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220624T230133Z
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SUMMARY:Circle Round for Reproductive Justice
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URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/circle-round-for-reproductive-justice/
LOCATION:Beacon (Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit)\, 4 Waldron Avenue\, Summit\, 07901\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Beacon (Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit)":MAILTO:administrator@summitbeacon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200426T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T064002
CREATED:20200213T150438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200213T150438Z
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SUMMARY:Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive
DESCRIPTION:Come try out an electric vehicle! At Beacon UU in Summit!
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/electric-vehicle-ride-and-drive/
LOCATION:Beacon (Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit)\, 4 Waldron Avenue\, Summit\, 07901\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Beacon (Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit)":MAILTO:administrator@summitbeacon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200322T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200322T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T064002
CREATED:20200213T150521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200213T150521Z
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SUMMARY:The Green Amendment
DESCRIPTION:The Green Amendment movement is inspiring communities across the nation to secure their own constitutional right to a healthy environment by pursuing Green Amendments in every state constitution and ultimately at the federal level. There is a resolution in the NJ legislature to put a Green Amendment on the NJ ballot. Maya van Rossum will discuss why we need a Green Amendment.
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/the-green-amendment/
LOCATION:Beacon (Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit)\, 4 Waldron Avenue\, Summit\, 07901\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Beacon (Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit)":MAILTO:administrator@summitbeacon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200113T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T064002
CREATED:20200102T155925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200102T155925Z
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SUMMARY:Remembrance Vigil at Beacon
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a Remembrance Vigil in the Sanctuary – MONDAY JANUARY 13\, 7:30 to 9 pm  \nFor VICTIMS OF GUN VIOLENCE – Children at SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY\, NEWTOWN CT Dec 14 and at STONEHAM DOUGLAS HS \,  PARKLAND FL\, Feb 14\n \nAND ALL OTHER VICTIMS OF GUN VIOLENCE\n  ̶  OPEN TO THE PUBLIC  ̶\n \nRev. Dr. Robin will lead the program\, which will be presented by both the GVP committee and the Racial Justice Committee. The Brady Campaign against Gun Violence has agreed to be a co-sponsor. \nSo far\, we have confirmations from these participants: \nKaren Kanter from Brady-United Against Gun Violence\, explaining NJ’s new “Red Flag Law” (aka Extreme Risk Protection Order or ERPO); \nBeacon’s own Charlene Walker\, representing Faith in New Jersey and its “Live Free” campaign to end urban gun violence; \nA 2 or 3-minute modern dance piece by GVP activist and dance professor Heather Harrington; \nLisa Reznik of Summit Film Society will introduce AIMING FOR SAFETY\, Beacon’s 7-minute film showing George Faison’s suggestions to end gun violence; \nA 2 or 3-minute GVP song performed by Andy Roth; \nCandle lighting
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/remembrance-vigil-at-beacon/
LOCATION:Beacon (Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit)\, 4 Waldron Avenue\, Summit\, 07901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Criminal Justice,Educational,Gun Violence Prevention
ORGANIZER;CN="Beacon (Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit)":MAILTO:administrator@summitbeacon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T064002
CREATED:20190919T152603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190919T152603Z
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SUMMARY:Better Angels Debate on Guns in America
DESCRIPTION:Better Angels Debate on Guns in America: Tuesday\, October 29\, 2019\, 7 – 9 PM\, Summit\, NJ\n\nYou are invited to a Better Angels Debate on Guns in America to be held on Tuesday\, October 29\, 2019 from 7 – 9 PM\, hosted by Beacon UU Congregation in Summit and the Summit NJ Better Angels Alliance. \nA Better Angels Debate is a different kind of debate in which a group of people bring their views\, and think together about a difficult question. There are no winners or losers. The purpose is to express your views AND listen to others’ views. More information about Better Angels Debates\, including a video\, can be found at www.better-angels.org/debates/.\n\n\n\n\nWe use a modified parliamentary procedure\, which helps us speak respectfully and listen carefully to each other. A specific issue on the general topic of guns in America will be chosen through this registration process\, phrased in the form of a Resolution. At the debate\, participants will express their thoughts For or Against the Resolution. It is also okay\, actually encouraged\, to express doubt or nuance\, and even to change your mind. At its best\, this debate is a collective search for greater understanding about an important issue through a vigorous\, passionate airing of views\, without descending to personal attacks. \nThere are three goals here:\n– To better understand our own views\n– To better understand opposing views\n– To form stronger relationships with those around us. \nAfter the debate adjourns\, we’ll take a few minutes to share what we found surprising\, and what we enjoyed. \nWe hope you find this intriguing and will decide to contribute your thoughts to this exchange of ideas. If you do plan to attend\, complete this registration form\, including the survey (do not complete the survey if you do not plan to attend). This debate format works best with a moderate number of participants\, so attendance will be limited to 45 people\, on a first-come\, first-served basis. If you want to come\, register soon. \nThe debate also works best when the group is divided on the issue\, with half in favor of\, and half opposed to\, the resolution. The survey is intended to see which of the following Resolutions: a) interests people most; and b) splits opinion closest to 50%-50%. For each of the Resolutions we are considering\, we will ask: \n– your level of interest in discussing the resolution.\n– your position (agree\, disagree\, neutral) on the resolution. \nThe survey closes Friday\, October 18\, at midnight. \nWe’ll send an email during the week of October 20 to let you know which resolution we’ll be debating\, and ask you to confirm that you will attend. Then we will follow up with any last-minute instructions. \nIf you have any questions about this event or Better Angels\, email: betterangelsworkshop712@gmail.com.\nThank you for your interest!\n\n* Required
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/better-angels-debate-on-guns-in-america/
LOCATION:Beacon (Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit)\, 4 Waldron Avenue\, Summit\, 07901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Gun Violence Prevention
ORGANIZER;CN="Beacon (Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit)":MAILTO:administrator@summitbeacon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190922T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T064002
CREATED:20190719T155006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190719T165037Z
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SUMMARY:Beacon's Immigrant Justice Team\, UUFaithAction and 1st Friends training
DESCRIPTION:The presentation will introduce individuals and/or congregations to the need for Temporary Housing and or Transportation for Immigrants released from detention.  Temporary Housing may involve picking a released detainee up from detention\, feeding them a meal\, housing them overnight\, and then taking them to catch a Greyhound bus to another destination.  Another  option is a bit longer\, for the detainee/ person  who has been granted Asylum\,and /or and is staying in the area.  It involves housing them for for 1-3 weeks until they are placed with refugee service agency.  Congregations or individuals might be willing to offer this support.  Transportation and activities in all cases would be coordinated with 1st Friends.
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/beacons-immigrant-justice-team-uufaithaction-and-1st-friends-training/
LOCATION:Beacon (Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit)\, 4 Waldron Avenue\, Summit\, 07901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Immigration Justice
ORGANIZER;CN="Beacon (Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit)":MAILTO:administrator@summitbeacon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181101T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181101T163000
DTSTAMP:20260605T064002
CREATED:20181101T192329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181101T192329Z
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Vigil for Pittsburgh
DESCRIPTION:I sit here\, wavering between anger and sadness at yet another week of senseless violence perpetrated by domestic terrorists. At the insufficient responses from our government leaders and what their inaction is telling our children. That this is “the new normal” — to sit and offer up prayers or good thoughts but to do nothing to improve things or to call out evil and injustice. Beloved\, there is nothing “normal” about violence of any kind\, especially when it stems from intentional ignorance and fear. Normal is showing up for each other\, speaking up to say\, “We are here for you” and “NO\, this will not stand!” when another’s life and safety is stolen by senseless fear. \n \n\nWe have an opportunity to do just that in a few days. Our sister congregation\, Congregation Ohr Shalom (67 Kent Place in Summit)\, is hosting an Interfaith Vigil for Pittsburgh on Thursday\, November 1st at 7:30 PM. I implore you and your children be in solidarity\, holding our Jewish friends during this time of pain and saying in one loud voice\, “Hate is abnormal and it has no home here!” \nOur religious freedom is a right purchased for all people by the literal blood\, sweat and tears our ancestors. Yet there are some in this country (many of whom live with access and acceptance that I’ll never see in my lifetime) that believe their rights outweigh ours because we don’t worship the same (or any) god. Because we choose to love who we love regardless of gender\, sex\, race\, ability or creed. Because we are willing to give up some of our privilege to give someone else a fair chance to thrive. I choose to not be afraid of difference and I will embrace others as equals. That is the message I want to send to our kids. Please join us in this fight for our lives. \nHolding you all in love and light\,\nJamaine
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/interfaith-vigil-for-pittsburgh/
LOCATION:Ohr Shalom\, 67 Kent PLace Blvd\, Summit
CATEGORIES:Gun Violence Prevention
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beacon (Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit)":MAILTO:administrator@summitbeacon.org
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