UUA’s Side with Love skill-up Did you miss it? What Do Impacted Communities Need and How Would I Know? You can view the webinar here. As local governments are wielding extreme power over weak and vulnerable people, we need to be efficient and precise in our efforts to fight back and protect at-risk communities. Monday at 5 … Continue reading Social Justice/Public Witness – Week of 6/5/23
Don’t forget the church picnic Sunday at 11! Bring something to share, your own table service and games. I was not aware that the land was donated by a First UU member; Embshoff Woods is at 4050 Paul St, Delhi Township: https://www.greatparks.org/parks/embshoff-woods Pride Month is almost here Start with the Northern Kentucky Pride Festival next Sunday, … Continue reading Social Justice/Public Witness calendar: Memorial Day edition
Sunday You can join Moms Demand Action in a march; mothers appreciate flowers and cards for Mother’s Day but what we really want is Congress to reinstate the ban on assault weapons! Take a walk with gun sense supporters in Ohio Congressional District 1 to demand action. Bring your kids, strollers, pets, and wear RED. … Continue reading Social Justice/Public Witness newsletter week of 5/12/23
Tuesday at 10 Cincinnati City Council’s Climate, Environment and Infrastructure Committee will debate and vote on a study of the new plan for replacing the Brent Spence Bridge which will free up 40 acres of land for redevelopment previously industrialized in the West End… Wednesday is a trifecta The MARCC Delegates Meeting from noon to … Continue reading Social Justice/Public Witness newsletter week of 5/8/2
Thursday at 6:30 The Woman’s City Club’s April Public Forum will spotlight The Hillside Trust’s efforts to protect and preserve the seven hills we live on. Executive Director Eric Russo will discuss current initiatives and former City Council member Laure Quinlivan will feature clips from her new documentary: Living with Landslides. It will be held … Continue reading Social Justice/Public Witness newsletter: week of 4/24/23
Monday at 1:00 PM Communities Against Gun Violence will hold an Action Team Meeting at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 1809 Rutland Avenue in Norwood. There will be a potluck at 1 followed by the meeting at 2; featuring Reverend Chris Slane and local rock stars working on gun violence prevention who will discuss new ideas … Continue reading Social Justice/Public Witness newsletter: Earth Day edition — Week of 4/16/23
THE RACIAL JUSTICE CHALLENGE TODAY This year’s Racial Justice Challenge provides 21 days of anti-racist education. From April 17 – May 15, 2023, participants will have the opportunity to learn and engage with curated information on racial inequity within the following topics: You can engage with as much of the challenge as you prefer by … Continue reading Social Justice/Public Witness newsletter: Easter edition
For Earth Month Join Faith communities for the Go Green Education/Lifestyles 2023 EcoChallenge; join the team, FCGG for Earth Month 2023, and compete with teams from around the world in this fun, free, educational, and interactive game. Register here. Monday at 7 Sierra Club will host: An evening with Larry Falkin, former Director of the … Continue reading Social Justice/Public Witness newsletter week of 4/3/23
Sunday – This Week From 2:30 to 4, The SW Ohio Action Team of ACLU Ohio will meet at the Reading Public Library, 8740 Reading Rd. We will create subcommittees and discussing action steps for the issues we developed last month. This is a great opportunity to help create the strategy and plans for organizing … Continue reading SJ/PW — 3/25/2023
Sunday — this week At 3, what looks to be a delightfully kid-friendly event is taking place at the Interfaith Center in Oxford; learn about the tradition of floating lanterns in different parts of the world! 16 S. Campus Ave, Oxford OH 45056; RSVP here. Or join Side with Love at 4 for the first … Continue reading SJ/PW — 02/19/23
