JUST Pensacola, UUCP’s Justice Partner, Takes on Affordable Housing On January 11, 2021, over 160 members of the JUST Pensacola Coalition “Zoomed in” to vote on the justice issues we would address this coming year. The meeting was called a Problem Assembly. Last year’s 120 congregations have been joined by several more. At least 3 … Continue reading JUST Pensacola Takes on Affordable Housing
Dear JUST Pensacola members, Thank you for taking the time to register for the Community Problems Assembly to be hosted on January 11, 2020, at 6:00 pm. We have 71 people registered so far. If you hosted a house meeting, please take a moment to remind your house meeting participants to register for the meeting. When: Jan … Continue reading JUST Pensacola: Community Problems Mtg. Jan 11
In 2016, Unitarian Universalists voted to pay special attention to learning our history and rethinking Thanksgiving in the year 2020, in observance of the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims landing in Plymouth. As we enter this season of gratitude and care it is important that we come together as a faithful justice movement to strengthen … Continue reading Harvest The Power Justice Convergence and Teach-In Nov. 19-26
JUST Pensacola is entering a new cycle of action for justice. JUST Pensacola has completed its first year with a successful mass meeting (by ZOOM) of 700 people addressing community needs. These needs were directly addressed to our incoming State Attorney and the two candidates for sheriff, all of whom committed to increase the use … Continue reading J.U.S.T. Pensacola Entering New Cycle
This documentary is the first in a seven-part documentary miniseries series exploring the long struggle against racism in Alabama. This release focuses on the fight for the vote. The Bending the Arc Project explores the stories of African-Americans and a small group of little-known white allies who fought for racial justice during the Civil Rights … Continue reading Bending the Arc Documentary Series 1: The Vote
Are you looking for some unique fair trade gifts and a way to support UUCP as well as artisans? We have an opportunity to help Guatemalan weavers and artisans while supporting fair trade by ordering products from Colores del Pueblo, http://www.coloresdelpueblo.org. When placing an order, write Unitarian Universalist Church of Pensacola in the comment section, and … Continue reading Fair Trade Gifts That Support UUCP
The big question is “What keeps you up at night?” To learn the answers to this question, UUCP House Meetings will be held again in October and November. We need volunteers to host these meetings, which will be held via Zoom. Training for hosting, recording notes and timekeeping will be held soon, so watch your … Continue reading JUST Pensacola Update: September 2020
At a gathering convened by UUA co-presidents Rev. Sofia Betancourt, Rev. William Sinkford, and Dr. Leon Spencer in Atlanta in 2017, UU leaders of color were asked to share their insights into how the Association could continue moving forward in the midst of another racially charged moment. What was asked for at the Atlanta gathering … Continue reading Widening the Circle of Concern
The US Census Bureau has shortened the timeline to respond to the census, placing more barriers between our families and the resources we need for education, community development, healthcare, and public services. In this worldwide pandemic, our government is making it harder to get counted, not easier. The data collected by the census determines the number … Continue reading Help us ALL Respond to the U.S. Census
JUST Pensacola is back! Two virtual events have been scheduled: The first is a Rally on Monday, August 10th at 6 p.m. on Zoom. This Rally is to get everyone back together and remind us what we’re trying to do here, to get updates on where our research and action plans stand, and to provide … Continue reading JUST Pensacola: Rally and Nehemiah Action
