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MUUSJA E-EVENT UPDATE FEBRUARY 1, 2006 Metro UU Social Justice Alliance--Bringing together UUs to work collectively for social change. This update includes announcements about: A. UU Events B. Community Events C. UUA Advocacy D. Addendum **** A. UPCOMING UU EVENTS 1. SATURDAY, FEB 4 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM SO HOW WAS YOUR TRIP? Telling the Truth about Life in the Developing World with activist, author, story teller Jim Shultz. Includes a lecture and interactive storytelling workshop. Jim is the Executive Director of The Democracy Center where he has worked to develop a worldwide network of citizen activists. He lives in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Unity Unitarian Church, 732 Holly Ave, St. Paul **** 2. SUNDAY, FEB 5 12:30 to 2:00 PM AN ALTERNATIVE RELIGIOUS VOICE with Rev. Meg Riley, Director of UUA's Advocacy and Witness Programs. When religious voices are highlighted by the media, too often they represent fundamentalist values which are anathema to UUs. Learn how the UUA is working nationally to correct this imbalance and how they decide when and how to speak up and how you can be a part of it. Sponsored by First U SJ Council. First Universalist Church Cummins Room **** 3. MONDAY, FEB 6 7 to 9 PM UU'S OUT FOR MARRIAGE (UUO4M) MONTHLY MEETING. Strategy session. Learn about our UU campaign on civil marriage and be part of the next steps in equality for Minnesota! Unity-Unitarian Church 732 Holly Ave, St. Paul. FFI: Contact Ralph Wyman, at ralph-longfellow [at] earthlink.net_ or Carole or Peter Lawson at twolawsons [at] comcast.net. **** 4. SATURDAY FEB 11, 25, MARCH 4, MARCH 11 9:00 AM-1 PM UU ECOMINDS DOOR KNOCKING FOR A MN RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARD. Twenty other states have a RES. Lets make Minnesota the 21st! Each event focuses on a key precinct and includes training and materials. Bring your entire family! FFI: Madalyn Cioci for details about where to meet at __mcioci [at] earthlink.net_ (mailto:_mcioci [at] earthlink.net) B. COMMUNITY EVENTS 1. THURSDAY, FEB 2 9:30 AM RALLY TO PROTEST BUSH. Meet outside the Holiday Inn, 2201 Burns Ave., Maplewood, MN. ** 2. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 9 to 11 AM CHRISTIANITY AND EMPIRE with Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer, a highly respected peace studies professor at St. Thomas, peace activist, and soon to be candidate for Congress, challenging Martin Sabo. St Joan of Arc Church, Minneapolis **** 3. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 12:15 to 1:30 PM CLIMATE CHANGE AND INTERGENERATIONAL FAIRNESS - RECONCILING ETHICS AND ECONOMICS Lunch Series on the Societal Implications of the Life Sciences Prof. Speaker Richard B. Howarth, PhD is Professor of Environmental Studies at Dartmouth College and an environmental economist. His lecture explores the tensions between moral theories vs. economic models. Mississippi Room, Coffman Memorial Union http://www.lifesci.consortium.umn.edu/news_and_events/events.php FFI: call 612-625-0055 **** 4. THROUGHOUT FEBRUARY CIVIC ACADEMIES: PRECINCT CAUCUS TRAININGS Nonpartisan workshops to train community members on the role and importance of precinct caucuses in shaping the issues and focus of the political parties. Participants will understand how to put forth their ideas by learning to create and introduce a resolution, learn how their party chooses candidates for endorsement, as well as gain a fuller understanding of the precinct caucus process and participatory democracy. FFI: Bridgette Rongitsch, MN Council of Nonprofits. 651.642.1904. _bridgette [at] mncn.org_ (mailto:bridgette [at] mncn.org) . _www.mncn.org/mpp.htm_ (http://www.mncn.org/mpp.htm) . **** 5. THURS, FEBRUARY 9 7-9 PM BLUE VINYL, 2004 (60 MINUTES) THE NEXT INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION: William McDonough, Michael Braungart, and the Birth of the Sustainable Economy, 2001 (55 minutes) Film/Video **** 6. FRIDAY, FEB 10 7 PM SEEING THE WHOLE PICTURE with psychologist Gary Schoener talking about the sex abuse scandal in the Catholic church. Gary has been an expert witness,consultant in over 3000 cases of sexual abuse and other boundary violations between professionals and their clients. St Joan of Arc Church, Minneapolis **** 7. WED, FEB 15 7:30 PM THE LEFT HAND OF GOD: TAKING BACK OUR COUNTRY FROM THE RELIGIOUS RIGHT with author Rabbi Michael Lerner, an internationally known theologian, editor of Tikkun magazine. A book signing will follow his presentation. St Joan of Arc Church FFI call David at 612.822.4611 **** 8. WED, FEBRUARY 15 3:00 to 5:00 PM MAYORS SUMMIT ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING'S GREEN ISSUES: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY Panelists include Mayors Chris Coleman, R.T. Rybak, Stephanie Klinzing (Elk River), and Nancy Tyra-Lukens (Eden Prairie). Humphrey Institute Prof Edward Goetz will moderate. A larger dialogue with additional participants from housing studies, development, planning, and design follows. Cowles Auditorium, Hubert H. Humphrey Center 301 19th Ave S, Minneapolis RSVP at 612-375-9644 or miko [at] fhfund.org. Reception follows in the Humphrey Center Atrium. **** 9. THURS, FEB 16 7 PM EYEWITNESS REPORT FROM IRAQ: SAMI RASOULI, Iraqi-American peacemaker is returning to the U.S. for 2 months to share stories of the war and occupation. Join us on St Joan of Arc Church Hospitality Hall **** 10. FREE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FROM FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SERVICES FEB 22 6 to 8 PM RACIAL JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING WORKSHOP, led led by Sal Miranda, Assistant Director of the Organizing Apprenticeship Project. Sal has over 20 years of community organizing experience and has been a trainer of multiple organizing methodologies for 15 years. This workshop will: discuss what racial justice is, examine different levels of racism and appropriate interventions, and deepen our capacity to do a racial equity impact analysis of public policy. 4123 E Lake Street Minneapolis FFI: _http://www.fcsmn.org/CLDP/index.html_ (http://www.fcsmn.org/CLDP/index.html) **** 11. FEBRUARY 26 6 to 8 PM DON’T JUST VOTE: CREATE THE AGENDA! This is a nonpartisan workshop to train community members on the role and importance of precinct caucuses in shaping the issues and the focus of the political parties. Participants will understand the precinct caucus process and how parties choose candidates, and how to create and introduce a resolution. 4123 E Lake Street Minneapolis FFI: _http://www.fcsmn.org/CLDP/index.html_ (http://www.fcsmn.org/CLDP/index.html) **** C. UUA ADVOCACY FEB. 4, FEB. 18, MARCH 4 FREE TELECONFERENCE WORKSHOPS ON SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTING - Making a Difference with Ideals, Impact, and Involvement FFI: http://www.uua.org/finance/sri/SRI-TeleConference-Flyer.pdf **** DEADLINES FOR SJ AWARDS, COMMENTS, FUNDS, RESOURCES ARE DUE MARCH 1 & 15 Nominations for UUA Social Justice Awards for congregations, individuals, and sermons are due March 1st. These awards provide an opportunity for recognition, cash prizes, and publicity that shares best practices. See http://www.uua.org/programs/justice/awards.html for details on: COMMENTS DUE ON UUA STUDY ACTION ISSUES ON GLOBAL WARMING and MORAL VALUES FOR A PLURALISTIC SOCIETY are due March 1st. FFI: http://www.uua.org/csw/ for more information and the new On-Line Comment Form. **** SOCIAL JUSTICE EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOPS UUA is accepting applications for Fall/Winter 2006 and Winter/Spring 2007 congregational Social Justice Empowerment Workshops. FFI: http://www.uua.org/programs/justice/ep/. ***** SOCIAL JUSTICE GATHERING AT GENERAL ASSEMBLY Mark Your Calendars for a Social Justice Gathering at General Assembly on Wednesday, June 21, from 2-5 pm. You and members of your social action committee are invited to a gathering where we will explore best practices and resources for congregational advocacy, organizing, and public witness. We will also examine how to do this work in a way that is accountable to and in partnership with marginalized groups. Join UUA Washington Office Director Rob Keith an, me, and other guest speakers. More details will follow. **** CONFIRMATION OF SAMUEL ALITO TO THE US SUPREME COURT The UUA opposed the confirmation of Judge Alit, based on a 2004 General Assembly statement on civil liberties that called us to oppose nominees "whose records demonstrate insensitivity to the protection of civil liberties." See //www.uua.org/news/2005/051212_alito/060201_confirmation.html for full text.
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