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MUUSJA E-EVENT UPDATE DECEMBER 1, 2005
(Global Warming with Explorer, Will Steger!)
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
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A. UPCOMING UU EVENTS
1.
UU ECOMINDS RENEWABLE ENERGY, CONSERVATION CAMPAIGN.
EcoMinds is working to engage metro UUs in achieving two
goals: passage of a Renewable Energy Standard (RES) in
partnership with the United Steelworkers and initiation
of congregation-based campaigns to conserve energy. FFI:
co-chairs Madalyn Ciocci,joemadalyn [at] earthlink.net or Chris
Burda,cburda [at] earthlink.net.
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1a.
WILL STEGER SPEAKS ON POLAR MELTDOWN
Steger, a renowned polar explorer, educator, writer and photographer, led
the most significant feats in dogsled exploration in history. Includes
discussion and suggested actions for reducing the risk of global warming.
SUNDAY, DEC 4
Minnesota Valley UU Fellowship
10715 Zenith Ave. S., Bloomington
FFI: Lisa Hershberger at mlfe [at] aol.com
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MONDAY, DEC 5
7:00 PM
Transfiguration Catholic Church
6133 15th St N, Oakdale
FFI: Glenn Skuta 651-770-0552. www.tranny.org
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1b.
THROUGH DEC 9th
FOLLOW NEWS OF UN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE IN
MONTREAL. Over 150 states and nearly 10,000 delegates are taking part in the
largest international meeting about global climate change since Kyoto in
1997. The US government continues to resist involvement and action. UU
partner, MN for an Energy Efficient Economy ME3 is there participating. Keep
track of what's happening!
FFI: Google "UN Climate Change Conference" or find out
http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2005/envdev874.doc.htm
or http://unfccc.int
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1c.
UU MINISTERS SIGN LETTER TO UN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE
Revs. Laurie Bushbaum (Michael Servetus), Kendyl Gibbons (FUS), Mary
Samuels (MVUUF) and Kate Tucker (First Universalist) were among the signers of
an
interfaith letter sent to national leaders at the UN Climate Change Conference
in Montreal. Thanks and appreciation to them (and other UU ministers who
weren’t mentioned.)
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1d.
THURSDAY, JAN 12, 7:00 PM:
ECOMINDS QUARTERLY MEETING (location TBA)
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2.
MONDAY DECEMBER 5
7:00 to 9:00 PM
MEETING OF UU'S OUT FOR MARRIAGE, a new MUUSJA
working group organizing UUs from across Minnesota to keep discrimination
off the ballot! We need to convince legislators to vote against the
anti-marriage constitutional amendment and keep it off the ballot in 2006. We
warmly
invite your ideas and help!
Michael Servetus Unitarian Society
6565 Oakley Drive Northeast
Fridley, Minnesota 55432
_http://www.msuu.org/index.html_ (http://www.msuu.org/index.html)
FFI: Ralph Wyman.612.728.3921.ralph-
longfellow [at] earthlink.org or Peter/Carole Lawson. 651.
340.2694 twolawsons [at] comcast.net. For directions go to:
www.whitebearunitarian.org.
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3.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR JANUARY 22!
MUUSJA Quarterly Meeting
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B. COMMUNITY EVENTS
1.
THURSDAY DECEMBER 1
5:00 PM
DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES ON RENEWABLE ENERGY 2005
21 states have already adopted a renewable energy standard (RES). Should
Minnesota become the 22nd? Find out how RES would impact business, labor, and
the University. Four unique perspectives from: Xcel Energy, United
Steelworkers, Minnesotans for an Energy Efficient Economy, and the U's
Institute for
Renewable Energy and the Environment. Free food and drinks! Plus T-shirts!
Mississippi Room
Coffman Memorial Union (UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA)
300 Washington Ave SE, Mpls
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2.
THURSDAY, DEC 1
5:00 PM
Cahoots coffeehouse
Selby 1/2 block east of Snelling in StPaul
Limit bigboxes, chain stores, TIF, corporate welfare, billboards; promote
small business and co-ops, local production & self-sufficiency.
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3.
THURSDAY, DEC 1
7:00 PM
MONTHLY MEETING OF NETWORK OF SPIRITUAL PROGRESSIVES,
Plymouth Congregational Church, Jankman Rm, 1900 Nicollet Ave, Mpls.
FFI: ntorbett [at] burningmail.com
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4.
THURSDAY, DEC 1
7:00 PM
REMEMBERING ROSA PARKS:AN EVENING OF REFLECTION, CELEBRATION AND
INSPIRATION" A celebration in music, film and spoken word marking the 50th
Anniversary
of Rosa Parks' detention for refusing to give up her seat on the bus to a
white man. Speaker is Dr. Rosilyn Carroll, Center for Excellence in Urban
Teaching.
Hamline United Methodist Church
1514 Englewood Av., St. Paul
Sponsored by students of Hamline University
FFI: MISA Office at 651-523-2423.
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5.
DECEMBER 1-3
8:00 PM
ANNE TERESA DE KEERSMAEKER ANTI WAR DANCE “A freshness, strength, and
edginess that confirm her place at the forefront of innovative European dance
performance."
De Keersmaeker's imbues Joan Baez's original Vietnam-era antiwar message
with new power in this time of
global conflict.
$25 ($20 Walker members)-McGuire Theater, Walker Art Center, 1750
Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
FFI, Tickets: 612.375.7600 or calendar.walkerart.org/keersmaeker
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6.
DECEMBER 2 and 3
7:00 AM Registration
22ND ANNUAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY CONFERENCE
St. Paul RiverCentre.
FFI: //www.humanrights.state.mn.us/events_hrday.html. or 651-296-5996.
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7.
SATURDAY, DEC 3
12 Noon
PROTEST GOVERNMENT INACTION ON GLOBAL WARMING
Coincides with the Montreal climate change conference, where world leaders
will meet about global efforts to fight climate change. Decisions made at
this conference will have a major impact on our future and on our children's
future. Similar protests will occur throughout the country. We’ll ask Gov
Pawlenty to do more to reduce MN's emissions of greenhouse gases and to urge
Pres. Bush to help solve the climate change problem.
Governor’s Mansion in St. Paul
FFI: 612-722-9700
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8.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2005
6:30 P.M.
PEARL HARBOR AND HIROSHIMA: THE CONNECTIONS
Why did the Japanese bomb the U.S. fleet at Pearl Harbor? Was there a
connection between this and the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki or the
development of nuclear weapons? Did U.S. leaders believe nuclear weapons
could
save civilization?
SPEAKER Arjun Makhijani, Ph.D. – author, nuclear physicist, and president of
the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research – says that answers to
such questions are key to understanding present-day threats in the post-9/11
world and to developing a strategy for universal elimination of the role of
nuclear weapons in modern military and political thinking. Dr. Makhijani’s
talk coincides with the 64th anniversary of the Japanese bombing of Pearl
Harbor.
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church
511 Groveland Ave., Minneapolis, at Lyndale and Hennepin Aves. Directions:
_http://haumc.org/map.asp_ (http://haumc.org/map.asp)
FFI: 612-722-9700
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9.
SUNDAY DECEMBER 11
5:30-6:30PM
WAL-MART CANDLE LIGHT VIGIL!
People of faith are invited to to come together in reflection to address
Wal-Mart’s unethical business practices and give a warm message of
compassion
to Wal-Mart workers during this cold season.
Come ready for the cold with jackets, hats, gloves and songs! Bring the
family and together we will melt the heart of this cruel company!
Midway Wal-Mart store (front)
FFI: Shane Bastion, United Food and Commercial Workers, WakeUpWal-Mart, at
_Shane [at] ufcw789.org_ (mailto:Shane [at] ufcw789.org)
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UUs TAKE ACTION NOW!
JOIN CYBER-MARCH AGAINST GLOBAL WARMING
Add your signature under Rev. Sinkford's name at
www.stopglobalwarming.org_. Signal to our political
leaders and the UUA Board of Trustees the depth of our
concern for Earth and for the threat of global warming.
Pass this on to your friends, UU or not! There are lots
of other leaders collecting signatures in their name.
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GET INVOLVED IN UUA STUDY/ACTION/ISSUE PROCESS
Check out the following SAI materials online at
http://www.uua.org/csw. Global Warming Draft Statement of
Conscience. Comments are due March 1, 2006. Moral Values
for a Pluralistic Society Study/Action Issue Resource
Guide. Comments due March 1.
LET JUSTICE ROLL LIVING WAGE SUNDAY ON MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.WEEKEND, JAN.
15, 2006. The UUA and the UU Service Committee have joined with over 50 faith
based and community organizations in the LET JUSTICE ROLL Living Wage
Campaign launched on Nov 7th. FFI: www.LetJusticeRoll.org
<outbind://108/www.LetJusticeRoll.org>
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