“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” --President John F. Kennedy Thank you! Happy Veteran's Day from @uusj.net

Can they DO that with SNAP benefits? Check out this webinar with one of the foremost experts on SNAP Funding... David A. Super, Georgetown University Law Center SNAP Funding Maneuvers: Have They Been Legal? Thurs, Nov 13 8:00 pm ET • 7:00 pm CT • 6:00 pm MT • 5:00 pm PT RSVP: bit.ly/SNAP-Funding

#uucwf #Unitarian #unitarianuniversalist #oregoncity

BREAKING: The Supreme Court rejects a call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.

Please join us in prayer and solidarity!

Michael Ansara: Lessons for Today's Movement Organizers Tuesday, November 18 7:00 p.m. ET • 6:00 p.m. CT • 5:00 p.m. MT • 4:00 p.m. PT Register: uusj.salsalabs.org/michaelansar...

On October 31, the Administration released the Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2026 in the Federal Register. We must Side With Refugees as Trump Deploys Historically Low Refugee Admissions Goal bit.ly/RefugeeAdmissions

SNAP Funding Maneuvers: Have They Been Legal? Expert Policy briefing with David A. Super, Georgetown University Law Center Thursday, November 13 8:00 p.m. ET • 7:00 p.m. CT • 6:00 p.m. MT • 5:00 p.m. PT RSVP: bit.ly/SNAP-Funding

“None of us has ever faced an attack on our democracy like the one we face now. Our basic values as Americans, as Unitarian Universalists, as human beings, are under attack. It’s easy to be discouraged. But action is the antidote to despair. " --Fred Van Deusen 🔗 uusj.net/wp1/lets-rec...

The Gathering: What’s Next After No Kings #UUtheVote @uua.org Monday, November 10 8:00 pm ET • 7:00 pm CT • 6:00 pm MT • 5:00 pm PT RSVP: sidewithlove.org/actioncenter Learn about where we are at this moment, what it means for us, and what we are called to do to advance a pro-democracy agenda.

Crossing the Line: Finding America in the Borderlands Author Talk @ Cedar Lane UU Cong. In collaboration with @uusj.net Sunday, November 9 12:30 p.m. ET • 11:30 a.m. CT • 10:30 a.m. MT • 9:30 a.m. PT RSVP for Online: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... In-person: 9601 Cedar Lane, Bethesda, MD

Events here: www.frontline4freedom.org/november7/

Today, students across the country are organizing on college campuses to fight back against the Trump admin's authoritarian attacks on higher ed. We will not let this administration silence students. Find an event at your college or university and join us ⬇️

My heart wants to explode! OMG these people are great! A home buyout - what a fantastic idea. The vendor doesn't even have to risk going onto the streets.

The Workers Circle has been organizing #Florida people of faith and conscience to hold weekly vigils outside #AlligatorAlcatraz. Every Sunday from 4:00 – 5:00 PM ET, people gather across from the camp’s entrance on Route 41. Join us: shorturl.at/yTdXC #ImmigrantRights #JusticeForAll

Congress must act now and demand that the Trump administration fully fund SNAP during the shutdown and afterward. Tell the House and Senate: The Administration Must Fully Fund SNAP Not Worsen Hunger In Our Nation bit.ly/FullyFundSNAP

“Congress, legislators, policy makers, lay aside these political games and listen to both of your constituents and your consciousness to say that we can do better.” Ralph is right! 42 million people do not have to go hungry tonight. Tell Congress to act now: actionnetwork.org/letters/take...

SNAP Funding Maneuvers: Have They Been Legal? Expert Policy briefing with David A. Super, Georgetown University Law Center Thursday, November 13 8:00 p.m. ET • 7:00 p.m. CT • 6:00 p.m. MT • 5:00 p.m. PT RSVP: bit.ly/SNAP-Funding

Right now, billionaires and fascists are attacking our schools because they know that student protest could bring them down. We are stronger together. On November 7th, 2025 #StudentsRiseUp Learn More: www.studentsriseup.org?utm_source=u...

Join us Sunday at #uucwf in #OregonCity

Grab your lunch and bring your voice. Join our 30-minute First Fridays virtual meet-up on November 7 at 12:00 PM ET. You’ll connect with Workers Circle activists nationwide and get the latest on key legislation and grassroots action. Register now: www.circle.org/events/first... #DemandDemocracy

When the cost of everything is going up, the last thing people can afford is more expensive healthcare. Our #UUFaith teaches us to stand up for justice, and protect the most vulnerable. Stop the #HealthcareHeist Wednesday, Oct. 29 - Nov. 5 Find Events: www.mobilize.us/economicsecu...

“How do we move forward to meet the moment? How do we defend and support those who are vulnerable? These are the questions we UUs are asking ourselves, each other, and those beyond UUism. We must act with urgency and purpose. " --Fred Van Deusen, DAT Learn More: uusj.net/wp1/lets-rec...

Our diverse faith traditions teach us to care for the common good, stand up for justice, and protect the most vulnerable. Stop the #HealthcareHeist: Join the National Week of Action Wednesday, October 29 - November 5 🔗 www.mobilize.us/economicsecu... @networklobby.bsky.social @uua.org

SNAP Funding Maneuvers: Have They Been Legal? Expert Policy briefing with David A. Super, Georgetown University Law Center Thursday, November 13 8:00 p.m. ET • 7:00 p.m. CT • 6:00 p.m. MT • 5:00 p.m. PT RSVP: bit.ly/SNAP-Funding

Gracias and Thank you to all those who participated in the #DisappearedinAmerica events over the weekend. Together, may we build and altar of love.... #DiaDeLosMuertos

Fund SNAP. Reverse the Medicaid cuts. Restore USAID. (image cia @peppapaxpippa.bsky.social)

The cost of everything is going up, the last thing people can afford is more expensive healthcare. This isn't about party or personality—it's about principle and the common good. Stop the #HealthcareHeist Wednesday, October 29 - November 5 Find Events: www.mobilize.us/economicsecu... @uua.org

This weekend, Nov. 1 & 2, join the national mobilization to protect immigrants, expose corporate complicity, and honor the 25 lives lost in detention. Learn More: www.disappearedinamerica.us #DisappearedinAmerica #CommunitiesNotCages @uusc4all.bsky.social @detentionwatchnetwork.org

This Halloween, reality is scarier than any movie. It's time to Stop the Healthcare Heist: National Week of Action Wednesday, October 29 - November 5 Find Events: www.mobilize.us/economicsecu...

Wishing you more treats than tricks, this Halloween!

An estimated 15.7 million workers use SNAP. It’s a lifeline for those in low-wage jobs. Meanwhile, CEOs are paid 280x as much as the typical worker. Don’t be angry at workers for using food stamps. Be angry at the corporations paying them so little that they need them.

Guided by our faith and commitment to the common good, 2,600 of our Sister and Associate Advocates have signed NETWORK’s letter urging lawmakers to safeguard the Affordable Care Act. Protecting health care is protecting human dignity. 🙏 actionnetwork.org/letters/take...

“Here we go again,” is what Crystal Mello, an organizer for @powhr.org, says she said to herself when she learned that #MVP was planning a new compressor station in Elliston, VA. https://appvoices.org/2025/10/29/seasoned-mvp-fighters-prepare-for-another-battle/

The Workers Circle has been organizing #Florida people of faith and conscience to hold weekly vigils outside #AlligatorAlcatraz. Every Sunday from 5:00 – 6:00 PM ET, people gather across from the camp’s entrance on Route 41. Join us: shorturl.at/yTdXC #ImmigrantRights #JusticeForAll

This Weekend (11/1-11/2), there will be a national mobilization to protect immigrants, expose corporate complicity, and honor the lives (25 so far) lost in detention. UUs honor the inherent worth and dignity of every immigrant. #DisappearedinAmerica Learn More: www.disappearedinamerica.us

ICE is using faulty and biased face surveillance technology to go after people they suspect of being undocumented. This is a direct threat to the fundamental rights of every individual and has no place in our cities.

October 1, 2025 was the start of the Government Shutdown. It is easy to feel hopeless, but here are some actions from our partners @voice4humanneed.bsky.social , of which UUSJ is a member.

Lost in the chaos of our current politics is the reality that millions of people lose their ability to afford health care if Congress fails to renew the ACA premium tax credits. Jackalope Labbe of NETWORK's Young Advocates Leadership Lab (Y.A.L.L.) explains: networklobby.org/blog/health-...

2026 UULM-MD Legislative Kickoff Purchase Tickets Here: secure.everyaction.com/deqjpN2IJEyv... Details: When: Saturday, January 31st, 2026 9:00 am to 1:00pm Doors and Screens Open at 8:30am Where: UU Church of Annapolis 333 Dubois Rd. Annapolis, MD 21401

Check out this online event in Texas Dia de los Muertos - Building a Living Ofrenda | Worship Together When: Nov 2, 2025 12:00 AM EST, 11:00 AM (CT) 10:00 AM (MT) 9:00 AM (PST) Location: Online and at @firstuuchurchsa.bsky.social Link: druumm.wildapricot.org/event-6399621

November 1–2, marks the Day of the Disappeared. The Workers Circle was recently featured in @miamiherald.com for taking action to honor those lost to ICE detentions and demand justice. Be part of the movement and host a Disappeared in America event during the weekend of action! shorturl.at/2jnB6

Are You Concerned About Higher Education in America? Check out this Virtual Event to Unpack the Compact: Resisting Trump's Latest Attack on Higher Ed Tonight, Monday, October 27th 8:00 p.m. ET • 7:00 p.m. CT • 6:00 p.m. MT • 5:00 p.m. PT Register Here: bit.ly/Oct27_EduCom...

On Nov. 1st, 22 million people will see their healthcare premiums double this fall, and 4.2 million will lose healthcare because they can no longer afford it.... We Must: #StoptheHealthcareHeist: National Week of Action Wednesday, October 29 - November 5 🔗 www.mobilize.us/economicsecu...

Stop the Healthcare Heist: National Week of Action Wednesday, October 29 - November 5 Find Events: www.mobilize.us/economicsecu... On Nov. 1st, 22 million people will see their healthcare premiums double this fall, and 4.2 million will lose healthcare because they can no longer afford it....

Are you concerned about the future of Higher Education? Check out this Virtual Event to Unpack the Compact: Resisting Trump's Latest Attack on Higher Ed This Monday, Oct. 27th 8:00 pm ET • 7:00 pm CT • 6:00 pm MT • 5:00 pm PT Register Here: bit.ly/Oct27_EduCom... @publiccitizen.bsky.social

Mr. Rogers said to “look for the helpers” when the world get scary. Well, the helpers are out, and they’re looking for neighbors in need of protection, and fascist thugs in need of accountability. Phones charged. Cameras out. Be a helper. Read and share. ⬇️ open.substack.com/pub/demcastu...

#healthcareisaright #healthcareheist #rally #lasvegas info here: indivisiblelasvegas.org/eve...