Have you heard about the UU Climate Justice Revival?
By MUUSJN on Thursday, September 5th, 2024
We want to be sure you have heard about the UU Climate Justice Revival taking place on September 28-29 with the theme of “Reimagine Together: From an Extractive Age to a New Era.” Following is a description of this program. The work will be done within your congregation/fellowship to prepare for and carry out the events of the revival. You may also join with others to share the work of planning and facilitating. You can do this at a different time if there’s a better time for you than September 28-29.On September 28-29, congregations will host UU Climate Justice Revivals to collectively reimagine a spirit-filled and liberatory future. Through conversations, worship, and advocacy, congregations will work together to realize climate justice and collective liberation in our communities. Congregations will receive everything […]
MUUSJN Racial & Environmental Justice Newsletter May 2024
By MUUSJN on Monday, June 17th, 2024
Welcome to Edition One!! I’ve decided a newsletter is the best way to keep UUs and friends up to date on the things I am working on as a MUUSJN consultant. I hope to compile a list of interested folks, so if you’d like to be added to the list for future newsletters focused around Environmental and Racial Justice, send me an email! I hope that if you’re reading this you’ll share it with others, so they have the opportunity to read too! I hope to send a newsletter every 2-3 months, depending on how much I have to share. The stories will be very short updates, sometimes with a link for more info. Please always reach out with questions, or if you have resources […]
Take Action to End Racist Mascots and Logos!
By MUUSJN on Sunday, May 19th, 2024
From Linda Cypret-Kilbourne, co-founder of Michigan Coalition Against Racism in Sports and Media (MCARSM): The following are the schools we look to change. (2/1/2024) Wayne County Macomb County St.Clair County If your city’s school does not have a racist mascot, but plays another school who has a Native American nickname: go to the school board and ask them to only announce the opponent as the school name and not the Native American nickname. For example, instead of “Here comes the Indians” suggest saying “Here comes Athens”. Resource for more information: https://www.aclumich.org/en/news/spotlight-native-american-heritage-month-fight-remove-racist-school-mascots To engage in this work please contact Linda Cypret-Kilbourne- osagekwe@gmail.com
CITIZENS CLIMATE LOBBY ACTION FOR COMMUNITY SOLAR – State Bi-partisan Community Solar Legislation
By MUUSJN on Sunday, May 5th, 2024
Bi-partisan Community Solar legislation is currently in the Michigan State Senate and the House, but needs some help from Michigan citizens to be passed. You can help it pass. What is a Community Solar project? Why is Community Solar important? Community Solar provides: For more information and specific suggestions of what YOU – and your friends, family and neighbors – can do : CLICK HERE or SCAN QR CODE
END CASH BAIL AND DECOLONIZE YOUR MIND
By MUUSJN on Sunday, January 14th, 2024
At MUUSJN, we are committed to bringing about meaningful change in our society Join us for these two events that will challenge your perspective and empower you to be a force for change. End Cash Bail, taking place this Monday, January 8 from 7-8:30 PM, will explore the impact of cash bail and the unjust criminal justice system that disproportionately punishes low-income communities and communities of color. Rubina Mustafa, Senior Staff Attorney with the Detroit Justice Center will also discuss strategies for ending this system. Decolonize Your Mind, taking place on January 30 from 7-8:30 PM, will examine the harmful effects of white settler colonialism on Native Americans. Jaike Spotted Wolf and Bronson Herman will share personal and historical stories and offer ways to decolonize […]
Justice News Updates: 2023
By MUUSJN on Saturday, November 25th, 2023
REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE RACIAL JUSTICE LGBTQ+ JUSTICE WATER & ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ECONOMIC JUSTICE VOTER ENGAGEMENT ENDING GUN VIOLENCE So much more to do!
Seven Days Until the 2023 Election – Make Sure Your Voice Is Heard!
By MUUSJN on Friday, November 3rd, 2023
Make Sure Your Voice Is Heard In the 2023 Election! Here are some tips for making sure your vote is counted: CONFIRM THAT YOU’RE REGISTERED TO VOTE AND YOUR POLLING PLACE: FIND OUT WHAT’S ON YOUR BALLOT — KNOW YOUR RIGHTS NON-PARTISAN VOTING HOTLINE: For more information about voting in your community call the non-partisan voting hotline: (866) OUR VOTE or (866) 687-8683
URGE MICHIGAN SENATORS TO PROTECT AND EXPAND OUR VOTING RIGHTS!
By MUUSJN on Wednesday, October 18th, 2023
Urge Senators to Support the MI Voting Rights Act (MVRA) That Expands Our Voting Rights & Protects Democracy Let’s Make Our Voting Rights Stronger! Expand Voting Access for Older & Disabled Persons, Challenge Those Who Try to Suppress the Vote When the MVRA (SB 401- 404) was introduced on June 22nd, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson offered high praise for this legislation. Benson said “we are in a multi-year, multi-faceted battle for the future of our democracy”. The Michigan Voting Rights Act builds on the 1965 federal Voting Rights Act that outlawed discrimination in voting practices. These bills strengthen and expand access to voting rights overwhelmingly adopted as Proposal 2 in November 2022. Here are key provisions of the Michigan Voting Rights Act (MVRA): This […]
Join MUUSJN’s Fight for Justice: Double Your Impact Today!
By MUUSJN on Thursday, October 12th, 2023
Greetings from Michigan Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Network (MUUSJN)! It’s been a busy year for justice-making and the work continues. We are excited to announce a $4k Matching Grant Challenge. The Unitarian Universalist Funding Program will match all contributions to MUUSJN up to a total of $4,000. Your support will go twice as far in creating positive change! Donate Today. Click here or scan the QR Code, then click the Donate button to pay via PayPal or credit or debit card. Spread the word: Help us reach our match goal by sharing this challenge with fellow members of your faith community and justice loving family, colleagues and friends. Post on your social media to rally your network. Thank you for being a driving force in […]
October 20th Conference Brings People of Faith Together to Build Inclusive Justice
By MUUSJN on Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023
“Pursuing Inclusive Justice: Crisis of the Moment, Impact for the Movement” Friday, October 20 from 9am – 3:30 pm Zion Lutheran Church 143 Albany St, Ferndale, MI 48220 Whether you and your congregation are new to the process of becoming welcoming or if you have been inclusive for many years, this day-long conference is for you. Whether you barely tune in to the news or are a news junky, this conference will give you what you need to be informed on current concerns that have a direct impact on the congregations we serve. This is the conversation you’ve been waiting for! “Pursuing Inclusive Justice: Crisis of the Moment, Impact for the Movement” is an opportunity to connect with other progressive religious leaders throughout the state to […]