Social Justice Activity for January 15

 

Directly after our joint service with the Methodists, we will have a congregational social justice project to do publicity in the community for the Interfaith Harmony Day event that will be held on Feb 4 from 1 pm - 3 pm at Niles Discovery Church in Niles.  Come join us in Cole Hall for a quick and easy social justice exercise in creating publicity that we will plant around the community as random acts of kindness to publicize this important event.

 

Barbara Meyers

 

Rev. Barbara F. Meyers

Mental Health Community Minister

Mission Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation

LAST CALL: UU How to write UU Elevator Speech

Allysson McDonald   11:45 am - 1:15 pm     Sunday January 22, 2017   

If you were explaining your faith or what UUs believe to another person, what would talk about? What if you had a short period of time to do so? What other UU values and beliefs would you share? Some Unitarian Universalists practice an "elevator speech": a short explanation of their faith that they could give between floors while talking to a stranger on an elevator. Some young people call this a "playground speech." This workshop will give you an opportunity to brainstorm with others, write a draft, hone it, and practice it with others. Don't let Unitarian Universalism be your best kept secret! 

Please sign up by Sunday Jan 15th at lmessia@yahoo.com .

 

 

com_minister@mpuuc.org

 

Social Action Project-Homelessness

You are invited! On January 29th   after the service, we will have an all-congregation party to assemble snack packs   and hygiene kits for homeless people. We will also include encouraging words written on a Mission Peak card so people know we care about them. On each Sunday prior to the 29th, we will have a box for people to drop off donations.    Some of the items include: thick socks, sanitary pads, lip balm, tissues, gloves, granola bars, breakfast bars, fruit or pudding cups. Click on http://mpuuc.org/s/DonationList.pdf  to get the complete list. Monetary donations are also accepted. Please help MPPUUC make a difference in the lives of people who live in our community.

 

 

Mission Peak UU's  2016 Courageous Love Award nomination period opens this week. Does someone in the Tri-Cities area (Fremont, Union City, Newark) or Milpitas come to mind? Is there someone who has inspired a local movement for love? Is there an organization or individual who has faced oppression, discrimination, and prejudice with grace and inspired determination? If you know someone who fits the description, please send information about them to AllyssonMcDonald@gmail.com . The deadline for nominations is January 16, 2017, and the award will be presented at our service the morning of February 12, 2017. The goal is to recognize love's power to challenge exclusion, oppression and violence based on sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, race, religion, or any other identity.

Here are some ideas for people or organizations you might consider nominating:

* Local legislator who has sponsored legislation such as anti-bullying bills, domestic partner benefits, voting rights for convicted felons, driver's licenses or in-state tuition for undocumented individuals, etc. Anything that lifts up communities who have faced discrimination and marginalization.

* Community leader who has vocally supported religious freedom and racial justice.

* Local public librarian or parent who has fought censorship in schools.

* Head of a local interfaith coalition, immigrant rights, or LGBTQ advocacy organization that promotes respect, inclusion, and compassion daily.

* Members of the Gay-Straight Alliance at a local high school.

* Educator, administrator, or guidance counselor who has worked to alleviate bullying.

* Clergy member or lay leader who has exemplified faith in action.

* Spokesperson for the local Muslim community who has faced anti-Muslim attitudes with compassion for the ignorance of others and a commitment to building community.

* Other religious communities and congregations that have been targeted with hate crimes.

* Individuals who have committed acts of civil disobedience so they could elevate the importance of a social justice issue.

* Local community center, museum, or gallery that faced criticism for showcasing a thought- provoking exhibit.

* Students who have risked deportation to advocate for the DREAM Act, and those who have stood in strong solidarity with them.

* Communities of color on campus or locally that have dealt with vandalism or hate speech.

* University or college president, professor, or administrator who has spoken up for the DREAM Act.

* Military chaplains or members of the military that have spoken out for greater inclusivity.

* Individuals who actively and passionately engage in registering people to vote, poll watching, and ensuring the protection of voting rights for People of Color.

* Ordinary person who has used their extraordinary power to shine the light on injustice or faced great personal risk to fight for a cause they believe in.

 

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