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Are you looking for social justice projects or materials? Materials to teach social justice in your religious education program? A way to reach out to those in need? The UUSC helps do this in many different ways. Through out the year, the UUSC provides resources and educational materials on their website, sponsor work camps and trips for youths and adults, and keeps UUs up to date on a variety of social justice issues. They are also the sponsors of the popular Guest At Your Table program and the UUSC Holiday Card Project. Visit www.uusc.org for more information. |
UUA & OMD Headlines November Issue of Congregational Packet now available. UUs React Support Gay Marraige - view a video from the UUA celebrating Gay Marriage and video from a rally in Erie, PA where several local congregants participated. Feedback Asked on Peacemaking - by the Commission on Social Witness. Congregations asked to provide feedback on draft of statement of conscience. An Open Letter from President Sinkford - Regarding the election outcomes on Marriage Issues in several states this November. Chalice Lighter Call For Oberlin - The Oberlin UU Fellowship is the recipient of the Fall Chalice Lighter Call. Leader of a small congregation? Subscribe to issues of "Small Talk" a monthly newsletter for small congregations. Each issue deals with a special area of concern for small congregations. To subscribe click here. To download back issues, visit www.spiritoflifepublishing.com/newsletters Social Justice Options - The UUA Washington Office has started Actions of the Month to help congregations with social justice issues. Appreciative Inquiry on Unitarian Universalism - Making a Meaningful, Relevant Difference. This well-attended workshop at General Assembly 2008 was designed to inform the UUA Board as it writes "ends" statements to set vision and direction for the future. It also served as valuable training in the powerful leadership tool of Appreciative Inquiry for congregational leaders. See more at: http://www.uua.org/events/generalassembly/2008/commonthreads/115694.shtml Be Part of the UUA Presidential Election - Learn about how congregations can take part in the election for UUA President in 2009. OMD UUA Trustee Position Up for Election - In 2009 we will elect a new UUA Trustee from our district. Learn more about the election process. Need Help with Hospitality and Membership Resources? - Visit the membership resources page for quick access to resources around growth, hospitality, visitors and membership issues. View the archive of our featured resources, or the news archive |
Upcoming Events November
20 - Lifespan Faith Development Committee meeting December 6 - Summer Institute Committee Meeting 13 - OMD Board Meeting 13 - OMD Staff Meeting 22 - Congregational Packet Deadline January 1 - Chalice Lighter Application Deadline |
