UU Justice Ministry of California

UUBorders Trip
2016-03-18 12:00 - 2016-03-21 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Garymar Academy, Calle Roma #3732, Secc Costa Azul, Playas de Tijuana, Mexico
Join UUs on a justice journey to the U.S.-Mexico border. Meet community members in Tijuana directly impacted by our broken immigration system, explore how immigration connects to our shared faith and discover opportunities to ‘take it home’. This powerful, four-day immersion in Tijuana will leave you changed forever.

Webinar: Changing the Narrative on Incarceration: Re-entry & Restoration
2016-03-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Equity Ministry Webinar
Join us for the first in a series of unique webinars aimed at helping you understand what you need to know about the ways in which California is changing the narrative on mass incarceration and how you can be involved and support this change.
Featured panelists include:
Jacques Verduin – Insight Out/ G.R.I.P. (San Quentin State Prison)
Nicholas Alexander – Reentry Success Center (Richmond, CA)
Rosa Aqeel – PolicyLink
We will learn more about two revolutionary programs that are making a difference in the lives of returning citizens and their communities. The G.R.I.P. (Guiding Rage Into Power) Program at San Quentin and the Reentry Success Center in Richmond are exemplary in their holistic approaches to the lives of people impacted by incarceration and both are built on principles of reconciliation, relationship and the inherent worth and dignity of all people.
We will also hear about crucial policy priorities that can make these programs effective statewide. Important measures like Governor Brown’s Ballot Initiative to reform sentencing and parole and the effort to move away from the language and policies that emphasize punishment are just a few of the key topics we will discuss.

Regional Justice Training - San Diego County
2016-03-05 10:00 - 16:00 | UU Fellowship of San Dieguito, 1036 Solana Drive, Solano Beach, 92075
The UU Fellowship of San Dieguito is hosting a no-cost Regional Justice Training, sponsored by the UU Justice Ministry of California, on March 5th from 10am to 4pm.
Regional Justice Training supports UU justice-makers by providing them with useful skills, issue and advocacy updates, and connection to other justice makers. This year’s program contains a number of exciting components including:

grounding of our activism in our UU values and Beloved Community
updates on important statewide efforts around economic justice, climate and water justice, racial justice and immigration
connection and sharing among nearby congregations
Training and tools for organizing in our congregations and larger communities

Come join us for food, fellowship and learning as we network with UUs from nearby congregations.

Regional Justice Training - Central Coast and vicinity
2016-02-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church of the Monterey Peninsula, 490 Aguajito Road, Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
The UU Church of Monterey Peninsula is hosting a no-cost Regional Justice Training, sponsored by the UU Justice Ministry of California, on February 27th from 10am to 4pm.
Regional Justice Training supports UU justice-makers by providing them with useful skills, issue and advocacy updates, and connection to other justice makers. This year’s program contains a number of exciting components including:

grounding of our activism in our UU values and Beloved Community
updates on important statewide efforts around economic justice, climate and water justice, racial justice and immigration
connection and sharing among nearby congregations
Training and tools for organizing in our congregations and larger communities

Come join us for food, fellowship and learning as we network with UUs from nearby congregations.

Ventura County Economic Justice Summit
2016-02-20 09:00 - 14:30 | Ventura County Community Found Building, 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd, Camarillo, CA, 90312, United States
An interactive workshop on the economic issues we all face in our community
Ventura County was named one of the best places to live in the United States. Yet why are so many struggling to make ends meet? How are working families doing in Ventura County? Who can afford quality childcare? Why is housing so expensive? How do farm workers support their families? What will raising the minimum wage in California do to help?
During the workshop we will have an opportunity to learn more, and engage in discussions about, the key economic issues that matter to us most in Ventura County. We will learn about actions we can take and policies we can support to implement solutions that can improve the quality of life for all in the county.
Come on February 20th to hear stories and talk to experts on Ventura County. Meet others concerned about our community. Discuss proposals to improve yours and your neighbors’ lives. Learn how to get involved and have an impact on our community.
This event is sponsored by the following organizations:

South Coast Organization for Policy and Action
Unitarian Universalists for a Just Economic Community (UUJEC)
Ventura Social Justice Fund
CAUSE Ventura
Conejo Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Center for Leadership and Values, California Lutherian University
Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry of California

Let's Get Organized for Climate and Water Justice!
2016-01-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Environmental Justice Webinar
Its time to re-organize the Environmental Justice Action Team! If you feel passionate about climate justice or water justice and want to help congregations and UUs engage in this vital work, please join this call! The Environmental Justice Action Team sets the environmentally-related legislative priorities for the organization, support congregations that are engaging in environmental justice ministry in their communities, collaborates with our partner organizations in planning events and publicity around justice actions and mobilizes the larger UU justice-making community around environmental justice.
If environmental justice is your passion, please join us to explore if this team could be a vehicle for you!

UUBorders Trip
2015-12-04 12:00 - 2015-12-07 15:00, 2015-10-02 12:00 - 2015-10-05 15:00, 2015-07-10 - 2015-07-13

Congregational Discernment and Engagement Program - Sierra Foothills UUs
2015-09-20 | Sierra Foothills UUs, Auburn, CA
This session is open only to Members and Friends of the Sierra Foothills UUs in Auburn.
The purpose of the Congregational Discernment and Engagement Program is for members and leaders of congregations to assess their social justice program, develop a vision for the future based on our values and best practices and design a plan to achieve this vision. This three-session program involves education, discernment, reflection, strategy development and planning. It is fully customizable and can be focused to address the needs of any congregation.

Walking the Walk
2015-08-08 10:00 - 2015-08-12 11:00 | Camp de Benneville Pines, Angelus Oaks, CA, United States
Join us for Walking the Walk Summit & Camp!

Congregational Discernment and Engagement Program - Anaheim
2015-07-26 12:30 - 15:00 | UU Church in Anaheim, Anaheim, CA
This session is open only to Members and Friends of the UU Church in Anaheim.
The purpose of the Congregational Discernment and Engagement Program is for members and leaders of congregations to assess their social justice program, develop a vision for the future based on our values and best practices and design a plan to achieve this vision. This three-session program involves education, discernment, reflection, strategy development and planning. It is fully customizable and can be focused to address the needs of any congregation.

Congregational Discernment and Engagement Program -Grass Valley
2015-06-14 12:30 - 15:00 | UU Community of the Mountains, Grass Valley, CA
This program is open only to Members and Friends of the UU Community of the Mountains in Grass Valley.
The purpose of the Congregational Discernment and Engagement Program is for members and leaders of congregations to assess their social justice program, develop a vision for the future based on our values and best practices and design a plan to achieve this vision. This three-session program involves education, discernment, reflection, strategy development and planning. It is fully customizable and can be focused to address the needs of any congregation.

SALT Street Retreat
2015-05-29 08:00 - 2015-05-31 17:00 | Faithful Fools, San Francisco, CA
SALT Fellows participate in a weekend street retreat with Faithful Fools. For more information on the SALT program, visit thesaltexperience.org.

Party for Justice (San Mateo)
2015-02-21 16:00 - 19:00
Come party with amazing UUs who are passionate about justice!
Join the Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry of California for an afternoon of inspiration, music, food, and great company.
Get the latest updates on regional and statewide justice issues; meet other people in the Central Coast to San Francisco and East Bay Clusters and jumpstart organizing; talk with Evan Junker, Executive Director of UUJM; and learn about new programs to support congregations and justice leaders.
Donations gratefully accepted.
Click here to learn more and register!

Water Justice Summit
2014-12-13 14:00 - 18:00 | Mt Diablo UU Church, 55 Eckley Ln, Walnut Creek, CA, 94553, United States
Join
Environmental Justice Coalition for Water
Mount Diablo UU Chuch – Green Group
Mount Diablo Peace & Justice Center and
Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry of California
for a screening of

Join panelists and others passionate about water and climate justice as we discuss the current state and efforts to change the course we are on. Learn about the issues involved, connect with other communities and partners, find out about upcoming efforts and join the collaborative effort to create water and climate justice!
Please bring a brown-bag snack for the breakout session.
A free-will offering will be requested to support this project.
