Social Justice/Public Witness newsletter week of 7/17/23

Monday at 8

Side With Love presents Combating Fascism Without & Within: An Organized UU Response – Session 1. In her 2023 Berry Street essay, the Rev. Cecilia Kingman reflects upon the rise of authoritarianism, right-wing ideology, and fascism. In this first session, join Rev. Kingman and the Side With Love team for an interactive opportunity to engage with this essay and the kinds of faith responses it demands on behalf of our UU faith. Register here. PRE-REQUISITE: Read or watch the 2023 Berry Street essay, “My Little Pony Was Right: Reflections on Fascism Without & Within” by the Rev. Cecilia Kingman (it is approximately one hour long beginning at the 23:00 mark of this Facebook video

Tuesday at 3

Interfaith Power and Light presents Climate and Energy Resources for Faith Communities:  A Briefing with The US Department of Energy. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) created the largest climate and clean energy investment America has ever made. Learn more about direct pay, tax credits, programs, and the role faith communities can play in helping our country address the climate crisis and ensure that all communities are supported. Watch live on Facebook or Zoom in here. 

Thursday at 6

Join a peace potluck with our community partner Ignite Peace (formerly IJPC/Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center 😉 at the Peaslee Center, 215 E 14th St, beginning at 6. Bring a dish to share and learn about the August special election with Jean Henderson of Common Cause.