Maybe you’ve heard talk of Somos Tias around UUFSD. Or maybe not. Come to this Sunday’s service to learn who this dedicated and mighty local group is and how it’s supporting our neighbors under siege. Learn how its values align with ours. Many members of UUFSD are actively involved in Somos Tias and many others … Continue reading Helping Our neighbors in Troubled Times
Last year UUFSD supported the Community Resouce Center’s Holiday Basket Program by providing lap blankets for seniors. Norma Showalter was the liaison with the CRC for this project. In Norma’s honor and memory, let’s continue her work. There will be a table in the core area on Sundays for collecting the blankets or donating money … Continue reading Lap Blankets for Seniors
Fido’s and Fluffy’s Sustainable Diet Last week we revealed that the pet industry produces more than 300 million pounds of plastic waste yearly and 90% of that ends up in landfills and oceans. This week the focus is on pet food, which also comes with a carbon cost. One study says a single country made … Continue reading Climate Conversations
JOURNALISTS TARGETED IN GAZA Reports from press freedom and human rights organizations allege that Israel has deliberately targeted Palestinian journalists during the Gaza conflict, killing dozens and leading to multiple war crimes complaints. Journalists are recognized as civilians under international humanitarian law and are protected from deliberate attack. Organizations investigating the deaths include: Reporters Without … Continue reading UUFSD PALESTINE-ISRAEL JUSTICE GROUP “FACTS”
Sustainable Fido A recent article in Sierra magazine details an inconvenient truth about the pet industry: more than 300 million pounds of plastic waste is produced by Big Pet every year, and 90% of that ends up in landfills and oceans. Seven states, including California, have extended producer responsibility (EPR) policies designed to shift the … Continue reading Climate Conversations
Work is progressing according to plan on the Phase 2 firetruck turnaround, now projected to complete on December 18, barring an extended stretch of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Demolition, excavation, and grading are nearly complete, the last bits of underground pipe and electrical infrastructure are being placed currently, and finish work on the … Continue reading Construction Update
Thanksgiving is more than just a holiday; it is a cherished tradition rooted in gratitude, reflection, and community. As families gather, the true meaning of Thanksgiving extends beyond feasts and festivities. It is a day to pause, appreciate life’s blessings, and connect with loved ones. Americans generally believe their Thanksgiving is modeled on the 1621 … Continue reading THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER Nov 27
ETHNIC CLEANSING-WEST BANK International organizations have documented multiple policies and actions in the West Bank that they claim contribute to ethnic cleansing: Settler violence: Human rights groups, including Amnesty International and Doctors Without Borders (MSF), report a significant rise in violence by Israeli settlers, often carried out with impunity. This violence targets Palestinian homes, lands, … Continue reading UUFSD PALESTINE-ISRAEL JUSTICE GROUP “FACTS”
Tipping Points With only a month to go until the next annual United Nations climate conference, 160 scientists released a report warning that our planet is dealing with a “new reality.”. One author warns “We are rapidly approaching multiple Earth system tipping points that could transform our world, with devastating consequences for people and nature.” … Continue reading Climate Conversations
Do you have a favorite garment that needs a little love? Maybe there’s a hole or a stain that keeps you from wearing it? Learn how to handle stains, holes, or rips creatively with acrylic fabric paints and/or visible mending. Some materials will be supplied, but feel free to bring your own acrylic paints, brushes, … Continue reading CLOTHING REVIVAL: SLOW FASHION WORKSHOP Nov. 16
