Muusja Mailing List: Feb 10 Event Update

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MUUSJA EVENT  UPDATE February  10, 2006 

Metro  UU Social Justice Alliance--Bringing together UUs to work collectively 
for  social change. 

Editor's  Note: Beginning with this issue of Event Update, we will report UU 
events  only. At the bottom of the page, you will find information about other 
 newsletters of interest to which you may want to subscribe. Please mail  
news of your congregations social action events to Lauren Culbert at  
lculbert [at] comcast.net. 
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This  update includes announcements about: 
A.  Local UU Events 
B.  UUA Advocacy 
C.  Social Justice Links 
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A. Local UU  Events   
1.   
FEB  11, 25, MARCH 4, 11 
9:00  AM to 1:00 PM 
DOORKNOCK  FOR A RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARD!  
The  Unitarian Universalist EcoMinds, in partnership with Minnesotans for an  
Energy Efficient Economy, are organizing citizen doorknocking days to  
educate people about the Renewable Energy Standard. We'll  provide materials, 
maps, 
and training just before each outing.  You  won't be pushing a candidate or a 
party, or asking for  money.   
FFI:  Madalyn  612-926-5249 or _mcioci [at] earthlink.net_ 
(mailto:mcioci [at] earthlink.net) .   
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2. 
FEB  15, 22,  MARCH  1 
7:30  to 9:00 PM 
Optional  dinner ($5) at 6:30 PM 
UU  ECOMINDS SERIES ON SUSTAINABILITY.  
A  Mother's Promise the World Must Keep. Inspired by "The Cairo Accords"  
passed 10 years ago, this series explores the promise to commit moral and  
financial resources so that people the world over can make the best  decisions 
for 
themselves, their families, and the environment.  Women's rights are central to 
the  goals.      
Feb  15. A Promise to Live a Sustainable Life features an award winning  
documentary about water scarcity.  
Feb  22. A Promise to Work Together to Solve the World's Problems   
March  1. A Promise to Keep Mothers Safe. 
First  Universalist Church, Minneapolis 
FFI:  Connie Diercks at cdiercks [at] mn.rr.com. 
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3. 
FUN  – FAST – FACTS!  On same sex marriage…. 
GLBT  Civil Rights and Same Sex Marriage – is a fun, fast-moving and 
informative  power point tool available by email – to receive a copy, email 
Ralph 
Wyman  at _Ralph-longfellow [at] earthlink.net_ (mailto:Ralph-longfellow [at] 
earthlink.net) 
.   Developed by Melissa Embers-Herbert, member of White Bear UU Church,  
teacher at Hamline University in St. Paul, and member of UUs Out For  Marriage 
(a 
working group of Minnesota UU Social Justice Alliance) – it’s  excellent 
for 
adults and youth groups. 
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4. 
Feb  22 and Feb 23 
UUs  OUT FOR MARRIAGE TRAINING AVAILABLE 
Learn  about key talking points and effective ways to communicate about the  
anti-marriage constitutional amendment. This is a great chance for UUs to  
learn about the issues, and gain confidence in advocating for GLBT  fairness. 
We 
Unitarian Universalists urge members of all Minnesota UU  congregations to 
attend a training - & tell neighbors and friends,  too! 
Feb  22 – Loring Neighborhood, Mpls. 
Feb  23 – Hayden Library, St.  Paul 
FFI:  Visit _www.OutFront.org_ (http://www.outfront.org/)  or call Becky at  
(800) 800-0350 x 103 
for  exact locations, start times, and to register. 
Feb  22 – Loring Neighborhood, Mpls. 
Feb  23 – Hayden Library, St.  Paul 
 

5. 
FEB  27, MAR 6, 13 
7:00  PM 
RACE:  THE POWER OF ILLUSION 
A  Three-part video and discussion series 
122  W Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis 
Sponsored  by the _Metropolitan  Interfaith Council on Affordable Housing_ 
(http://www.micah.org/)  (MICAH.)   For more information, contact Cheryl Wilson 
at _cheryl [at] micah.org_ (mailto:cheryl [at] micah.org)  or 612-871-8980  
x104 
Editor’s  note: MICAH is a key partner of UUAHP. 
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6. 
MONDAY,  MARCH 6 
7:00  to 8:30 PM 
UU'S  OUT FOR MARRIAGE (UUO4M) MONTHLY MEETING. UUO4M is organizing UUs  
statewide to convince legislators to vote against the anti-marriage  
constitutional amendment and keep it off the ballot in 2006.   
At  our monthly UUO4M Strategy Session we will be finalizing plans for April  
27th Lobby Day and UU events!  UUCM – UU Church of Minnetonka, 605  Rice St. 
E, Wayzata. 
Its  tricky to find, visit  _www.uucmtka.org_ (http://www.uucmktka.org/)  for 
info   
 

7.   
UUO4M  HELPFUL LINKS 
UUO4M  has compiled web links to help you find the information you need to 
get  more informed and more active in the campaign for GLBT marriage  equality: 
There  are some excellent resources available from the UUA at the Freedom to  
Marry’ area of the UUA website _www.uua.org/news/2004/freedomtomarry/_ 
(http://www.uua.org/news/2004/freedomtomarry/)  
The  Faith Family Fairness Alliance is a key partner with UUO4M in bringing  
together interfaith voices and actions _www.faithfamilyfairness.org_ 
(http://www.faithfamilyfairness.org/)  
OutFront  Minnesota, including a great community calendar, is at 
www.outfront.org 
Learn  about marriage equality around the U.S. at www.freedomtomarry.org 
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B.  UUA Advocacy 
1. 
SUNDAY,  FEBRUARY 12 
NATIONAL  FREEDOM TO MARRY DAY 
Look  for stories about UU activities on www.uua.org in the next few days. 
We'll  also be rolling out a host of new advocacy materials for supporting  
marriage equality, including mobilizing opposition to the Federal Marriage  
Amendment, will could see Congressional action in the next few  months.  FFI: 
Freedom to Marry at _http://www.freedomtomarry.org_ 
(http://www.freedomtomarry.org/) 
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2. 
APRIL  30, MARCH 1 
MILLION  VOICE FOR DARFUR CAMPAIGN  
Over  the last three years, the Darfur disaster has resulted in deaths,  
starvation, and homelessness. The U.S. and the international community  have 
done 
nothing to stop the bloodshed. The Save Darfur Coalition, of  which the UUA is 
a member, has mounted  the Million Voices for Darfur  campaign.  
Add  your voice by holding a "Save the People of Darfur" Sunday in March or  
April. Our goal is to collect 25,000 postcards from UUs before the Rally  for 
Darfur in Washington, DC, on April 30 and May 1. Find out how your  
congregation can participate in the Campaign at  
www.uua.org/news/darfur/congaction.html.! 
Check  out Rev. Bill Sinkford's letter on the Campaign  lifespan RE 
resources, and  uua.org's past coverage on the Sudan crisis at  
http://www.uua.org/news/darfur. 
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3. 
MARCH  1  
5:00  PM  
This  is the deadline for submitting comments for the 2005 - 2007 
Study/Action  Issue, Moral Values for a Pluralistic Society, and the draft 
Statement of  
Conscience, Threat of Global Warming. Contact UU EcoMinds leader, Lisa  
Herschberger, for information about the SOC on global warming at  Lhersch [at] 
mn.rr.com. 
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4. 
STOP  RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION 
The  UUA Washington Office is pleased to join with the Coalition Against  
Religious Discrimination in promoting the website 
_www.StopReligiousDiscrimination.org_ 
(http://www.stopreligiousdiscrimination.org/) .  Visit the web site to 
learn what you can do. 
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5. 
FEB  24-26 
NATIONAL  INTERWEAVE CONVOCATION 
Clearwater,  Florida 
Interweave  Continental, Inc. is a membership organization affiliated with 
the  Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). It is dedicated to the  
spiritual, political, and social well-being of Unitarian  Universalists (UU) 
who 
confront  oppression as lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender persons, and 
their 
 heterosexual allies. Interweave facilitates the celebration of the culture  
and lives of its members. 
FFI:  www.uuclearwater.org or contact Kris Temple at  ktemple [at] 
jackhenry.com. 
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C. SOCIAL JUSTICE LINKS   
Find  out more about local social justice events by checking out these 
websites.   
Minnesota  Alliance of Peacemakers _http://www.mapm.org/_ 
(http://www.mapm.org/)  
Women  Against Military Madness at _www.worldwidewamm.org_ 
(http://www.worldwidewamm.org/)  
Progressive  Calendar at _shove001 [at] tc.umn.edu_ (mailto:shove001 [at] 
tc.umn.edu) .