According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 60 percent of non-voters in 2012 missed Election Day because of process issues such as lack of time, registration problems, and inconvenient polling places. Democracy Works, a nonprofit organization created TurboVote to make voting easier. TurboVote is an application that keeps track of your elections, local and national. … Continue reading Weekly Call To Action – Take the TurboVote Challenge!
The UUFSD Social Justice Immigration Justice Task Force thanks everyone who participated in our emergency campaign to get needed clothing and other goods to our fellow brother and sister refugees. The campaign was a success and the goods will be delivered. Once again, we appreciate this sign of compassion our members have for those who … Continue reading Immigration Justice Appreciation
Come join us on Sunday, June 10, from 12:30 to 2 pm in Founders Hall for Ethical Eating Forum! Following up on Rev. Megan’s call to be “Eating our Values”, the Environmental Justice group is pleased to host a discussion focused on healthy and ethical food choices. What are your healthy eating practices and are … Continue reading Ethical Eating Forum June 10
UUFSD volunteers bagged 12,000 lbs. of cabbages that went out to those in need the very next day. Thanks all! First-Timers, you MUST email me for our special Group Code in order to help in the future: sara@saraohara.com. It’s always the 1st Thursday of the month.
We are forming a “Grandparents Against Gun Violence” group. Our purpose is to augment our UUFSD Gun Violence Prevention Task Force actions. We will meet this Sunday, May 6, between services at the fellowship, at 10:20 in the covered core area. We will be joined by members of San Diego For Gun Violence Prevention (SD4GVP) … Continue reading UUFSD Grandparents Against Gun Violence
San Diego: May 20, 2018 at 4:00 pm Screening of “When Voices Meet” with Q&A and Music in association with Hands of Peace, HOPEducation & Sister Faiths Christ Presbyterian Church, 7807 Centella St., Carlsbad Register for Free event: sheirendt@handsofpeace.org or phone (559) 999-7066 *************************************************************** Tijuana, Mexico: July 21, 2018 Concert for The Peace Train’s Transcending … Continue reading Cross-Border Peacemaking Through Music in San Diego and Tijuana
Promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person by supporting a fair hearing for caravan asylum seekers. Call the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees Customs and Border Protection, at (202) 282-8495 with this call script: “Hi. My name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [CITY, STATE]. I’m calling today to ask that … Continue reading Indivisible Patriots Weekly Call To Action
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. ~ Margaret Mead UUFSD has engaged in peace and social justice work for many years locally and globally. The Peace and Justice Garden, created and gifted by Livia Walsh and Irv Himelblau, … Continue reading Peace and Justice Garden Dedication on May 13
Have you been saddened and disturbed by the increasing numbers of homeless individuals and families in San Diego? Do you wish there was something you could do to help? There is! UUFSD is sponsoring a Fill A Belly group meal the evening of Tuesday, May 29 at Cottonwood Creek Park, corner of Vulcan and Encinitas … Continue reading Fill A Belly at Cottonwood Creek Park
All Fellowship Campout – Mount Laguna is from May 25 to May 28. Great camping, hiking, relaxing, and lots of playing opportunities for the youngsters. About 68 miles from San Diego. Will email a flyer with detail information and map. Email OutdoorAdventures@uufsd.org for more information.
