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At the June congregational meeting we will be voting on whether we should affirm and hence adopt the proposed 8th principle. An 8th principle was drafted by Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism (BLUU) and reads: We covenant to affirm and promote: Journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by … Continue reading Consideration of a Proposed 8th Principle
by Dan Tuft, Co-Chair 7. Political Education, Study and Training The congregation offers regular opportunities for members to learn about justice issues, gain concrete skills, and develop political analysis The above assessment point was the focus of our March, 2018 Praxis Group meeting. The Praxis Group supports the adoption of the 8th Principle ( www.8thprincipleuu.org) … Continue reading Update from the Racial Justice Initiative Praxis Group – May 2018
On June 3, 2018, UUCWC members will vote at the annual meeting on proposed Bylaw changes. The Bylaws to which change is proposed are those regarding Public Expression, specifically Article III Congregation, Section 3 and Article VII The Ministry, Section 1. The current Bylaws and the proposed changes are detailed on the attached, along with … Continue reading Listening Circles about Proposed Bylaws Change
2. Service and Solidarity. The congregation offers concrete support and service to resource movements for racial justice, allowing frontline communities to strategically channel their energy and resources into Leadership. The above assessment point was the focus of our February 2018 Praxis Group meeting. This year UUCWC began supporting Black Lives Matter Trenton in their Books … Continue reading RJI Praxis Group Update – April 2018
From UU FaithAction NJ: Just a reminder that March for Our Lives New Jersey is coming up fast! March for Our Lives New Jersey takes place in Newark on Saturday, March 24, at 10 a.m., in conjunction with the national March for Our Lives event in Washington and with sister events across the state and … Continue reading March for Our Lives – March 24
The first discussion and organizational meeting of the Racial Justice Study Group will be on Monday, February 26, 7pm – 9pm. (Bring your dinner if you have difficulty making that time slot). This group will meet monthly to learn about racial injustices and formulate ideas to work to remedy them. A book selected by the … Continue reading Racial Justice Study Group – Feb. 26
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5. Theological Reflection. The congregation sees racial justice work as a natural expression their tradition’s values and beliefs, can articulate a theology of racial justice, and are able to evaluate issues and actions through the lens of their faith. The above assessment point was the focus of our December 2017 Praxis Group meeting and it … Continue reading Update from the Racial Justice Initiative Praxis Group, February 2018
From the folks at UU FaithAction (previously UULM NJ): On behalf of UU FaithAction NJ I would like to invite you to our “New Legislative Possibilities” Central NJ Conference on Sunday, February 4th at 12:15 pm – 3:15pm at the UU Congregation of Princeton. Lunch will be served. We hope you will join us as … Continue reading UU FaithAction NJ Conference – Feb. 4
Contact Nathalie Edmond or Dan Tuft for more information at racialjustice@uucwc.org.
