The Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice invites you to show your support for Palestine each Friday from 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Fellowship of Reconciliation Vigil for Peace
Percival Landing in Downtown Olympia, 4th & Water StreetThe Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) is encouraging interested members of the public to apply for one of the 25 citizen advisory boards, commissions, and committees. Community members bring an important point of view, often representing a geographic interest, area of expertise, or professional association. The county is actively recruiting applicants for the Board of Equalization and Civil Service Commission.
For more information and to apply, visit the Thurston County Boards, Commissions, and Committees webpage for more information.
For questions, please contact Amy Davis, Clerk of the Board, 360-786-5447, or email at amy.davis@co.thurston.wa.us.
Pacific Western Region Assembly – A multi-day conference centered on connecting across individuals, congregations, and regions. Friday, April 19 – Saturday, April 20. Registration for in-person attendance closes on Friday, April 12, 2024. Come for a short visit or the entire weekend. The business and programs of the Pacific Western Regional Assembly will conclude on Saturday afternoon. Local dinners are being organized for Saturday night. Inspirational Earth Day worship at local Denver and Boulder congregations is being planned for Sunday, to welcome those who want an entire UU weekend of connection. More info to come! (PWR) Threads That Connect, Stories That Inspire: 2024 Regional Assembly | Pacific Western Region | UUA.org
Join Washington Indivisible Network and Indivisible leaders and members across Washington and Oregon for a series of virtual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion workshops led by DEI consultants Lillian Hawkins and LaTricia Kinlow.
In order to save our democracy, we must continually improve our dedication and ability to organize with an anti-racism lens.
Whether you are new to these ideas or returning to them, we hope you will join us!
Register once to attend one, two, or all of these important workshops.
Understanding & Mitigating the Impact of Implicit Bias and Stereotype Threat
Saturday, April 20 – 10:30am-12:00pm
Through video, interactive activities, and discussion of the research, participants are challenged to examine their own bias and learn ways to mitigate the impact of implicit bias in decision-making. As a result, participants deepen their appreciation of the challenges facing people of color and grow in self-awareness.
Intersections of Identity & Racial Privilege
Saturday, April 27 – 10:30am-12:00pm
Through lecture, discussion, and experiential exercises we will take a laser-like focus on unpacking racial privilege, exploring what it means to be White within a society that is racially stratified. We will discuss common ways that privilege manifests itself on an institutional level and how it influences relationships within and across cultures.
Racial Microaggressions: What Are They & Why Are They Harmful?
Saturday, May 4 – 10:30am-12:00pm
When we engage in conversations across cultures, there is always the risk that what we say might offend someone. Oftentimes we don’t even know why what we said was offensive. But rather than risk offending many people avoid cross-cultural dialogue altogether or cling to “politically correct” terminology. The tightrope we walk and the mental labor that ensues is exhausting and often leaves everyone involved feeling unheard or misunderstood. What has commonly become known as microaggressions will be presented.