By Mary Lou Dahms, Racial Justice Ministry

The Racial Justice Ministry (RJM) creates opportunities to support your journey toward justice. Here are some upcoming highlights for this October:

Run (or Walk) the Revolutionary Mile in Trenton – October 16

The First Annual Revolutionary Mile will be held in downtown Trenton on Thursday, October 16. Members and friends of UUCWC are invited to join this 1.55-mile run and historical walk.

• Start Times: Run at 5:30 pm; Walk at 5:35 pm (check-in begins at 4:30 pm)
• Registration: $30 through October 14; $35 after
• Perks: Each participant receives a $10 gift card redeemable at participating downtown Trenton businesses

Along the route, runners and walkers will pass historic landmarks marked with yellow umbrellas, each sharing a piece of Trenton’s rich heritage.

UUCWC already has a team registered—join us or register as an individual. As our nation celebrates 250 years, the Revolutionary Mile provides an alternative way to honor history and support our neighbors along the Delaware, where UUCWC has its roots. Learn more here. This event also supports our ongoing Trenton partnerships through RJM, including the Trenton Microloans Collaborative (which offers zero-interest loans to the formerly incarcerated) and I Am Trenton, a community grant-making foundation.

Speaker Series – October 19

On Sunday, October 19, we welcome Larry Hamm, Founder of People’s Organization for Progress and member of the NJ Reparations Council.

• During service: Larry will deliver the sermon, sharing why reparations matter and how we can be allies in the work of repair.
• After service (11:30–12:30): He’ll offer an overview of the work ahead. Refreshments will be provided.

Several UUCWC members have heard Larry speak and recommended inviting him. He is a passionate, inspiring activist, and we thank the Endowment Committee for making this visit possible. Read Larry’s Wikipedia bio.

Stay tuned for details about our next speaker, scheduled for November/December.

RJM Book Cart – October 19

The RJM Book Cart will be available on October 19 with a new selection of titles for adults and youth. Come by to discover new books and resources.

We’ll also be accepting pre-orders for T-shirts in small and extra-large sizes, which several congregants have requested.