Did you know that EUUC has bylaws and a policy which outline how we might, as a congregation, take stands on issues we find morally imperative? There are specific procedures about how to introduce a stand, plus 90 days of education, and a secret vote that must be above 75% in order to enact the … Continue reading Putting Our Congregational Stands into Action
It is very important that every vote is counted in this election, and we need officials to know we are counting on them to Commit to Uphold Democracy. Also, we are counting on media to investigate and report with facts and integrity. We have made it very easy for you to send emails, asking media … Continue reading NOW! – Ask Media and Local Law Enforcement / Officials to Commit to Uphold Democracy!
Here is a great project to remind our community how important our democracy is. Enlist your kids and grandkids, too! Put up 5-10 simple posters with handwritten democracy slogans in your neighborhood and other public places.* This activity for all ages will help prime the pump for in-person actions that will occur next week should the … Continue reading All Ages! – Put up Democracy signs around your neighborhood!
We have heard our congregation’s desire to support Washingtonians during this pandemic and its economic fallout. For the next few months, we will direct the Sunday offering to organizations playing a vital role in COVID-19 relief in our area. We will periodically assess which organizations to directour offerings to. The Social Justice Council does the … Continue reading Social Justice Council Creates Sunday Offerings COVID-19 Response Fund
April 22 is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Normally that would mean gathering together in cities across the country to demand climate justice with a series of marches, rallies, art builds, actions, and trainings. This year, however, we will mobilize for climate justice online! This Earth Day we are supporting our partners WA Youth … Continue reading Earth Day Live! Three days of youth climate-strike action!
From the Field Director of Yes on 1631, the initiative for clean energy and jobs: Friends, We always knew this election was going to be close. All indications say every vote is going to matter. Now that we’ve been inundated by Oil Industry ads for months many of you are having near constant conversations with your … Continue reading Talking to Your Friends about I-1631 – Getting the Facts Straight
Here is Cecilia’s sermon at the Summit:Listen Dear EUUC members and friends, THANK YOU for hosting the 2018 NW Justice Summit. This Summit saw the launch of the new UU state action network for Washington, called JUUstice Washington. Your friends on the EUUC Summit host team were terrific, from soup, to songs, to sounding … Continue reading Thank You From the NW UU Justice Summit Organizers
We’re 18 days away from a historic election! In Snohomish County and around Washington State, there are thousands of voters who are confused by big oil’s attack ads but will support Initiative 1631 when they hear the facts from a volunteer. IF we can talk to enough of these voters statewide in the next 18 … Continue reading Help pass I-1631 Clean Energy and Jobs
EUUC helped launch the NW UU Justice Network, which has been connecting justice-seeking UUs across the region since 2011. We are thrilled to be hosting the annual NW UU Justice Summit again, and invite you to register to attend – as well as, to volunteer! Please help us offer a warm EUUC welcome by volunteering … Continue reading EUUC is hosting the NW UU Justice Summit on October 20!
