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Jubilee One "Creating a Jubilee World" TrainingAre you interested in anti-racism training? Is your congregation interested in working on anti-racism issues? This training is a good way to get started. The Allegheny UU Church in Pittsburgh, PA is hosting Jubilee One Training on December 4-6, 2009. To learn more about the training and to register visit their website at www.alleghenyuu.org/jubilee09.html. All congregations are welcome to participate in this workshop. |
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UUA & OMD Headlines Fast Links: Congregational News; November OMD Now; Webinar & Workshop Podcasts Charter for Compassion Launch scheduled for November. Learn how your congregation can participate. Read the November Up-Close featuring what OMD Congregations are doing with the Standing on the Side of Love Campaign. It's Time to Start Thinking About Certification. Instructions for certifying your congregation and how to participate in the congregational poll are now available. The Commission on Social Witness has posted comment forms for the The Young Adult Network is taking up a Special Collection - to benefit Young Adult Michael Nissen. SI Needs an Artist - to create a design for this year's theme. Deadline is December 15. New Chalice Lighter Call - to benefit the Southwest UU Church to purchase a sign and do outreach in their new community where they have purchased a new building. Draft of Peacemaking Statement of Conscience - will be available by Nov. 1 for congregations to review and provide feedback during the certification process from November 15-February 1. In addition, the poll will decide which study action issues will be put on the agenda for General Assembly. Visit www.uua.org/csw for the poll and comment form. Deadline for GA Workshop Proposals Nov 16 - To learn how the workshop proposal system has changed and to submit a proposal visit the UUA website. Also, earn more about what is planned for this year in Minneapolis. Multicultural Opportunities in the District - Read the recap of the Leadership in a Multicultural World and see what other multicultural activities are being planned for this year. The UUA Is Hiring - a Transitions Director for the Ministry and Professional Leadership Staff Group, an office administrator, a communications technology specialist and a Human Resources Benefits Manager. SSL Announces Matching Grant Program - The Unitarian Universalist Fund for Social Responsibility has set aside $25,000 for matching grants for congregations engaged in the SSL campaign. Grants will be between $500 and $1,500 and available on a rolling basis. Preference will be given to congregations working in community and interfaith partnerships to actively change the public dialogue and public policy. For more information, visit www.StandingontheSideofLove.org. UUSC Looking for a Regional Coordinator - for the OMD. OMD Hires New Staff - Rev. Tom Bodie hired as Acting Program Consultant for Lifespan Faith Development and Youth Seminar on Peacemaking - being offered at Meadville Lombard December 12-13. First Unitarian Pittsburgh Calls Associate Minister - as part of the Diversity of Ministry Program. Interested in Social Media for your Congregation? - The UUA has setup a new blog to discuss issues around using Social Media for your congregation. The latest post discusses new media policies for use in your congregation. Special Resources for Special Situations:
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