Dear Friends of Justice,
Next week's alert will have a new name! Over the last few months we've been changing the format of our weekly action newsletter to make it more effective and user-friendly. With that process complete, it's time to roll out a new, more relevant name. So next week keep an eye out for the "UU Justice Action Alert," with [UU Justice] appearing first in the subject line! Please note that the UU Justice Action Alert represents a consolidation of A-News and SAC-News.
In faith and for justice,
Rowan, Kat, Rob, Orelia, Audra, Susan, and Meg
Stand for a Strong & Just Climate Bill!
The 350.org International Day of Climate Action is centered around reducing the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to 350 parts per million. Part of accomplishing this means passing effective national legislation. The Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act has been introduced in the Senate, and you have the power to shape it if you let your voice be heard. The future of the environment, economy, public healthy, and national security all depend on strong and just climate action.
As Unitarian Universalists, our faith informs us to affirm and promote justice, equity, and compassion for everyone, and we need to demonstrate our concern for earth and each other by advocating for strong reductions in carbon dioxide emissions, for transitioning from a fossil fuel to a clean energy economy, and for funding for international adaptation. Contact your senator to make a stand!
Success: UUs Steppin' Up For 350/International Day of Climate Action
This past Sunday was the 350 Climate Convocation at the Harvard University Memorial Church, kicking off a series of actions being done around this world for the International Day of Climate Action on October 24th. Rev. Fred Small led his song, "Three Five O" and UUA President Rev. Peter Morales led participants in a prayer. President Morales is requesting UU participation!
More than 95 UU congregations are joining in the more than 4400 events all over the world, building momentum at this crucial time before world leaders join together in early December in Copenhagen to make a global climate change agreement.
New Process Announced for Selecting General Assembly Programs
See the October 19th UU World story, "New System Announced for Choosing GA Workshops," for more information. Please note that the deadline for submissions is November 16!
Standing on the Side of Love Friday Calls
The SSL call on Friday, October 23, will bring you inspiring photos and success stories from the National Equality March in Washington, D.C. and around the country. Join us to learn how you can transform the energy from these events into action by taking our demand for full equality to Congress.
The call will be led by Orelia Busch, UUA Washington Office Legislative Assistant for Women's Issues/UUWF Clara Barton Intern and Rev. Mike Morran, Senior Minister of First Unitarian Denver.
Rev. Morran will share the experience of 1st Unitarian Society of Denver over the past four years and their annual Standing on the Side of Love worship service at the Colorado State Capitol Building.
Please RSVP for the call here: www.StandingontheSideofLove.org/fridaycalls.
To Join the Call: Dial 218-844-8230 entry code 593426#
Log onto the web-cast by opening this link: http://persony100.uua.org/?meeting=6336114.
