UU Justice NC's Friday Action Hour - Friday, September 26th at 11:00am. Marking the One-Year Anniversary of Hurricane Helene. This week we will hear reflections on the storm’s impact, celebrate stories of resilience and mutuality, and glean lessons learned from the long, and continuing recovery process. We will also be joined by the NC Budget & Tax Center who will brief us on the state budget process.
Review this week's resources and actions on our Google Doc, Join via this Zoom Link and sign up for our Friday Action Hour Weekly Email here.
UU Justice NC's Congregational & Community Safety Series. These free workshops will help UUs upgrade safety and security for your congregations and justice ministries through education from state and nationally recognized experts. Mondays from 6:30 to 8PM, 9/8 through 10/20.
Session #4 - Digital Security - 9/29 - Blueprint NC Chief of Staff Alanna Aviva will join us to explain strategies for digital security. This will include topics such as data protection, social media use, and police surveillance. Register Here.
Session # 5 - Building & Campus Security - 10/6 - Mitch Fryer will return to discuss how we can keep our campuses safe during events, without sacrificing the UU reputation for hospitality and a welcoming environment. Register Here.
Session #6 - Values-Based Risk Discernment - 10/20 (Congregational Leadership Only) - Side With Love's Rev. Ranwa Hammany will join together to help leaders learn how to make the right decisions for their congregations, such as hosting specific events, in times of anxiety and crisis. Register Here.
Emma's Revolution's We Are The Power Tour is coming to North Carolina. You can purchase tickets here.
- Friday, September 26 at UU Community of Charlotte at 7:00pm
- Saturday, September 27 - Benefit for BeLoved Asheville
- Saturday, October 4 - Benefit Concert for Clapping Hands Farm Camp 7pm Community Church of Chapel Hill UU
The Gathering by Side with Love: Land - October 13th at 8:00pm EST. On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, UU minister Rev. Clyde Grubbs (Texas Cherokee) will invite us to an examination of Colonialism violently imposed on the land and people in contrast to the indigenous understanding of all our relations. The spiritual grounding will be offered by Katie Resendiz, who most recently served as Director of Children’s Ministry at the UU Congregation of Phoenix. Register Here.
