Planted Society’s Eat for Impact initiative is happening in Morristown during March. Ten local restaurants will feature new, earth-friendly specials throughout the month. The purpose is to help restaurants and communities embrace sustainable food choices and lower their climate emissions. This is a good opportunity to enjoy plant-based dining and have fun with friends. Join […]
Category: Social Justice
March Madness with GAAMC
Mar 3, 6 pm: Adult Mad Libs: We will be playing the pride version of Adult Mad Libs. For those unfamiliar with this game, a “reader” asks everyone else (the “writers”) to supply words to fill in blanks in a document (known to the reader but not the writers). The results can be hilarious. Titles include […]
January Financial Report
Our January Financial Report
February Festivities With GAAMC
Feb 3, 6 pm: The Joys of February: Come to GAAMC’s “Joys of February” to learn more historical information about the second month’s astrological signs, flowers, and stone. When did “Punxsutawney Phil,” and other prognosticator animals become significant in weather prediction, who is behind the history of Valentine’s Day, why is February Black History Month, and […]
Featured Banned Books: Nick’s Picks
Inspired by Hazel’s Article “Lifting Up Voices: Updating and Expanding Our Banned Books Collection” and her tireless work putting together our library’s banned book section, I want to highlight banned books each week in the newsletter as well as in the Library. So please share some of your favorite banned books. To kick us off, […]
“There are Black People in the Future”
We are on new terrain, but the work remains the same. Side With Love proclaims the power of love to end oppression and build a just and loving world where we all thrive. In this final week of 30 Days of Love, we honor Black History Month at a moment when this administration seeks to […]
“Water Is Life”
Mní Wičóni. Water is life. This sacred truth, which echoed around the world as the Standing Rock Sioux Nation led the movement to resist the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline across the Missouri River, reveres the interdependence that defines all of our existence. In both the original Lakota and translated English, Mní Wičóni (Water is life) reminds […]
Trans People Are Divine
Side with Love Week Two Trans people are divine. This profound truth, first gifted with the world by J. Mase III and Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi in their Black Trans Prayer Book, is not just a statement but a powerful declaration of sacredness and resilience. It reminds us that trans and nonbinary existence is ancient, predating […]
We Are Home
Side with Love Week One In January 2021, immigrant communities, organizers, and their allies met the change in the US Presidential Administration with determination and courage, focused on ending the cruel, xenophobic policies from the Trump administration.
“What is Love Calling You to Do?”
“What is love calling you to do?” is the question asked of us by Side With Love, the advocacy arm of the UUA. We are part of very large coalition of organizations and individuals working for social justice. Side With Love campaigns fall under four major divisions: To find out more about Side With Love […]