UU THE STATEHOUSE: DAY OF LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY EDUCATION – Monday, May 5. This day was created for those who may want to meet with legislators to discuss their concerns but may not feel comfortable doing so. The group will assemble at or near the statehouse to learn how to do legislative advocacy, meet a member of the legislature, have lunch together, then attend a committee meeting. I will post the link as soon as it is released – or you can see me April 27 during coffee hour if you are interested.
ANNUAL MEETING ON MAY 31 to be held at UU Congregation at Washington Crossing. This meeting will be hybrid. The morning session will be the regular annual business meeting. After the lunch break each task force will speak about their prioritized issues for the coming year and how they intersect. As this is a major election year for NJ, all NJ UUs are encouraged to attend. More information will be posted as it is released.
FRIDAY ACTION HOUR – The next Friday Action Hour will be on April 18 at Noon. As usual actions can be done at your leisure anytime after the docs are updated at Noon. Additional details are available at bit.ly/1st-Fridays
TRANSFORMING HEARTS COLLECTIVE TRAINING ON HOW TO BE AN ALLY TO THE LGBT+ COMMUNITY WITH AN EMPHASIS ON TRANS ISSUES. This program consists of a series of webinars and discussions. Planning is ongoing. More information should be forthcoming shortly. Will post when released.
RALLY AT PHILADELPHIA FEDERAL COURT MAY 1 AGAINST CORE CIVIC – CoreCivic is challenging NJ state law prohibiting ICE detention centers in the Court of Appeals. If you are interested in attending contact Charles at [email protected]
TASK FORCES – At the present time there are four task forces: Environmental Justice, Criminal Justice, Reproductive Justice, and Immigration Justice. Reps will be at coffee hour on April 27 to answer questions.