Author: Marilyn Parsons

The EUUC 2025 Lobby Room Opens for Justice in Washington!

The Lobby Room puts our faith into action by helping you support bills that align with our Social Justice Priorities. This is our opportunity to let our legislators know where we stand and help or hinder the progress of bills towards law. Many challenges await the 2025 Washington state legislature’s long legislative session, which spans … Continue reading The EUUC 2025 Lobby Room Opens for Justice in Washington!

Advocates for Women Events

Upcoming For more information contact Advocates for Women   September and October 2024 9/7 Saturday, 11:30 am – 3:30 pm  Annual A4W Potluck and Retreat RE1/2 and via Zoom 10/6  Sunday, 11:30 am-1:15 pm  A4W Monthly Meeting, RE 1/2 and Zoom 10/9 Wednesday 6-7:30 pm Get out the Vote letter and postcard writing via Zoom … Continue reading Advocates for Women Events

Curious about the All Ages Nature Immersion and Creative Gratitude on April 21?

Our Earth Day services this year and last year introduced us to the culture of reciprocity, and responsibility to the natural world of which we are a part.  Many of us have read and been inspired by Robin Wall Kimmerer’s teachings in Braiding Sweetgrass.  We feel called to deepen our connection to the more-than-human world.  (In … Continue reading Curious about the All Ages Nature Immersion and Creative Gratitude on April 21?

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women workshop Saturday April 13, 11 am – 3 pm at EUUC

We are pleased to present Carolyn DeFord, a member of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, at a Faceless Dolls workshop. This workshop will connect us more deeply to the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIWP). DeFord has presented this workshop to both Native and non-Native audiences around the state. Its presentation … Continue reading Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women workshop Saturday April 13, 11 am – 3 pm at EUUC

Multigenerational Service Project for Women’s Health: March 16, 2-4 pm in Chapman Hall

Imagine what an unhoused girl or woman goes through for several days every month during her period – when she has limited access to toilets, handwashing, and waste disposal. Then there is the matter of budget – the needed products are not cheap, as half of the adult population knows! Come celebrate Women’s History Month … Continue reading Multigenerational Service Project for Women’s Health: March 16, 2-4 pm in Chapman Hall

The Lobby Room Re-Opens for Justice in Washington State!

The Lobby Room puts our faith into action by helping you support bills that align with our Social Justice Priorities. This is our opportunity to let our legislators know where we stand and help or hinder the progress of bills towards law. Many challenges await the 2024 state legislature’s the short legislative session, which spans … Continue reading The Lobby Room Re-Opens for Justice in Washington State!

Congregational Stand on Reproductive Justice

UPDATE: The proposed Stand was approved at the May 2023 Congregational Meeting! Advocates for Women is looking forward to providing you opportunities to promote Reproductive Justice for all! Proposed Stand: Reproductive Justice is a Fundamental Human Right The fragile state of Reproductive Justice in our country has been laid bare.  The overturning of Roe v. … Continue reading Congregational Stand on Reproductive Justice

The pre-Roe Struggle and its Lessons for Today: Film Discussion

Join Advocates for a discussion of  “Abortion and Women’s Rights 1970” As a part of our congregational education program on Reproductive Justice, we look back to  the years just prior to the Roe decision in 1973, the nascent women’s movement was changing minds about abortion and how vital it was for full equality.  A number … Continue reading The pre-Roe Struggle and its Lessons for Today: Film Discussion