At UUJMCA, we are committed to accomplish our justice ministry through education, community organizing, and advocating for justice. Our justice initiatives are shaped by and rooted in your feedback. We are here to support you, our California UUs, in your journey toward justice in your local community. If you are interested in finding out how we can journey together in […]
A rally to demand assault weapons ban took place in Washington, D.C. today. (July 13, 2022)
Angry Uvalde parents, parade mass shooting survivors rally to demand assault weapons ban “A Highland Park, Illinois, woman who was at last week’s Fourth of July parade mass shooting with her husband and three children told the crowd about the questions her 6-year-old daughter has been asking her over the last week: ‘Mommy, can bullets get through my door? Can […]
New California Law Holds Gun Makers Liable:
“The Gun Industry Can No Longer Hide” SACRAMENTO, CA, July 12, 2022 – Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1594 today. The bill “establishes a “firearm industry standard of conduct” and allows local governments, the state Department of Justice and gun violence survivors to sue for egregious violations of state sales and marketing regulations.” from LA Times. “This bill is a […]
Proposed Constitutional Amendment (SCA 10) Sent from CA State Senate to November Ballot
SACRAMENTO June 27, 2022 – In a historic moment for California, the State Assembly passed SCA 10, a constitutional amendment to make explicit the fundamental constitutional right to abortion and contraceptives in a 58-16 vote. The bill, jointly authored by Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood), and co-authored by a large coalition of […]
A Reflection on SCOTUS Decision Roe v Wade – by Karen Stoyanoff
24 June 2022UU Justice Ministry of California1731 Howe Avenue, #579 Sacramento, CA 95825 Phone (916) 441-001 In January, 2023, it will be 50 years since Roe v Wade became law of the land. I was so happy at that point, not because it meant I could legally have an abortion – that’s not what the decision really affirmed – but […]
Apology from UUJMCA
At UUJMCA, we do our best to be inclusive of all people but sometimes we miss the mark. Today, we recognize that this is the case. We have made several posts over the past few days since Friday’s Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v Wade. In these posts we have named that we support women and women’s rights. This is […]
Roe v. Wade – A Response From The Rev Dr Betty Stapleford
UU Justice Ministry of California1731 Howe Avenue, #579 Sacramento, CA 95825 Phone (916) 441-0018 Reflection on SCOTUS Decision on Roe v Wade24 June 2022 I have been thinking a lot this week about the impact by the decision by a majority of the U.S Supreme Court, overturning Roe v. Wade were to become the law of the entire United States. […]
Take Action Together
Bans Off Our Bodies Mobilize We will be gathering virtually on June 30th at 7pm for a town hall discussion on how we can support women both in California and in other states as we enter this new world that has placed the lives of our wives, sisters. daughters, and friends at risk. Please join us! Click to Register. Additional Resources […]
Roe v. Wade – A Response From AJ Blackwood, UUJMCA Executive Director
24 June 2022UU Justice Ministry of California1731 Howe Avenue, #579 Sacramento, CA 95825 Phone (916) 441-0018 I am heartbroken today to receive the unconscionable notice from the SCOTUS overturning Roe v Wade. I have a daughter of child bearing age and to know that today depending on simply where she lives in this country she may or may not be […]
SCOTUS has overturned Roe v. Wade (6/24/2022)
“I am heartbroken today to receive the unconscionable notice from the SCOTUS overturning Roe v Wade. We at UUJMCA oppose any ruling or law that removes right for women to control their own bodies and make decisions about their healthcare. We will do everything within our power to protect women in California and across our country. We call upon all […]