Equity Ministry – Page 2 – UU Justice Ministry of California

Pride 2022 – Some Pride Flag History

The Rainbow Flag was originally used in San Francisco in 1978. The increase of people “coming out” as Queer, Transgender, Bisexual, Asexual, Pansexual, Allies, +, and marginalized people made it clear that needed a more inclusive flag. And then came the Progress Pride Flag. Additional links to LGBTQIA+ history are in our LinkTree at: https://linktr.ee/uujmcaLook for any links that start […]

A Proclamation on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, And Intersex Pride Month, 2022

President Biden signed a proclamation recognizing the “dignity, respect, and support” for the LGBTQI+ community on May 31, 2022. This presidential action proclaims June 2022 as LGBTQI+ Pride Month. The first time the federal government proclaimed June as Pride Month was in 1999, signed by President Clinton, and labeled “Gay & Lesbian Pride Month.” President Obama declared June as “LGBT […]

Black History Month

Celebrating Black Excellence During the month of February, we will be reflecting on Black Excellence. Everyday we will be highlighting one of the millions of Black Americans who have contributed to US society, culture, governance, and wonder. We invite you visit this post each day to learn and discover more. Be sure to click on the “Learn More” Button next […]

Winter Solstice Reflection on Racism

Dear UUJMCA Community, Merry Solstice! During this time of year in many of our UU communities we talk about passing through the dark to the light. It is a time when we look forward to longer days and shorter nights. Leaving the darkness behind and entering the light seems to be the center of this time of year. As a […]

Racial Justice & Abolition Collective for California UUs

Join UUs around the state for the first of these statewide online gatherings to connect and collaborate on Racial Justice & Abolition in California. Whether you are new to the work, are a veteran organizer in your city, or are looking to find UUs to support a local or statewide campaign, this collective is a place for you to make […]

2020 Ballot Recommendations

*UPDATED OCTOBER 5, 2020* UUJMCA is excited to share our 2020 California Ballot Recommendations. After consultation with several local and statewide organizations & collectives, and deep reflection on how our values call on us to engage the proposed initiatives, we have put together this grid of recommendations, including our own, for you to be able to make an informed selection. […]

#LoveResists Webinar

Criminalization: Mass Incarceration, Deportation, and Surveillance Today Tuesday, November 14, 2017, 7pm Eastern/4pm Pacific The United States has the highest rate of incarceration in the entire world – and who ends up detained has a lot more to do with race, sexual orientation and gender identity, mental illness, immigration status, and poverty than what they are detained for. We see […]

What’s Happening in the Equity Ministry Network?

It has turned into a busy year. Not only do we have a slightly new brand (Equity Ministry Network) but we have continued to grow and strategize including hosting our first webinar (See link below). As we continue to grow the network we meet more and more people who are committed to seeing equity in race, class and culture in […]

Equity Ministry Update – What’s Next?

Thank you! Now that everyone is settling back into the church year, its time for an update on California Equity Ministry. It was a full summer with over 5000 miles logged, 6 different gatherings in three different regions of the state, countless conversations with clergy and colleagues and an unmeasurable amount learned! A big thank you to the congregations who […]

Equity Ministry Workshop

Over the next few weeks, we will be doing workshops with several eager congregations where we hope to share the message of equity but most importantly, we hope to learn directly from the people on the ground where they are at in terms of understanding race, class and culture as part of our spiritually based social justice efforts. It is […]