The Share the Plate Committee had 20 applications this year for the six slots in 2022, illustrating the need for OUUC financial assistance in the South Puget Sound area. While all the organizations were worthy and met a need in the community, the committee chose six deserving organizations as next year’s recipients. Following is the […]
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Cards and Connection
Last week I sat down to write all my Christmas cards, and I pulled out my address book. I’ve actually been using this same little address book since I was a teenager. This year I noticed, though, that there were pages and pages of crossed out names and addresses, and only a few current addresses […]
Showing Up
I’ve learned that sometimes the best thing you can do is to just show up. And I know that sometimes that is a challenge and a stretch. When I learned from a colleague that the local mosque had been the victim of a hate crime and that there would be a vigil to show […]
Opportunities for Social Justice Learning and Action
Recording of UUSJ Roundtable talk by Rev. Dr. Pippin Whitaker, “I can’t be the change on my own” Phonebank for Build Back Better: You can help UUs show in force, no matter where you live — UUA and UUSJ are actively driving UU support, and you can help by joining a Side With Love (SWL) […]
Three Environmental Calls to Action
Alaska Oil and Gas Lease Sales Submit a public comment urging the Biden administration to cancel dangerous offshore drilling oil and gas lease sales of over 1 million acres in Alaska’s Cook Inlet. Also, have them commit to no new offshore drilling lease sales anywhere in the U.S. moving forward! Deadline: December 13th Interior Secretary […]
