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How to talk about abortion: A post-Roe mini-workshop, Wed Oct. 26, 7 pm via Zoom

October 10, 2022 • Marilyn Parsons

Many of us are uneasy when we contemplate talking about abortion with friends and relatives, especially those who are not in full agreement with us. Yet, now more than ever, it is critical to have those conversations to engage hearts and minds. What you will learn In this mini-workshop, you will learn about leading with … Continue reading How to talk about abortion: A post-Roe mini-workshop, Wed Oct. 26, 7 pm via Zoom

New Reproductive Justice Work Group Forms and Board Endorses Action of Immediate Witness

October 10, 2022 • Marilyn Parsons

This summer, we saw a huge step back for human rights in our country when Roe v. Wade was overturned. So when Rev. Eric posted about a Side With Love/UUA training on congregational organizing on Reproductive Justice, several of us jumped on board! From there, we decided to form an intersectional, action-oriented group to mobilize … Continue reading New Reproductive Justice Work Group Forms and Board Endorses Action of Immediate Witness

Supreme ─ but No Longer Esteemed ─ Court

May 23, 2022 • Nancy Samuels

For the first time in its history the Supreme Court is poised to eliminate an existing constitutional right. The court is reducing women’s autonomy as humans entitled to control their own lives. The court is subjugating a class of people to be controlled by legislators who largely fall outside the group. Help Women Seeking Abortions … Continue reading Supreme ─ but No Longer Esteemed ─ Court

Abortion is a Human Right

May 23, 2022 • Nancy Samuels

“Under international human rights law, everyone has a right to life, a right to health, and a right to be free from violence, discrimination, and torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment. Access to safe abortion is a human right. “In many circumstances, those who have no choice but to resort to unsafe abortions also … Continue reading Abortion is a Human Right

Lobby Room Wraps up with Victories

March 27, 2022 • Marilyn Parsons

Post-Session Wrap The Lobby Room wrapped up in early March after logging 796 contacts with our state legislators! Many thanks to all who participated. We had some notable successes including: enhancing abortion access, allocating funds for launching a Medicaid-like program for immigrants, and improving the working family tax credit. In the area of climate, we helped … Continue reading Lobby Room Wraps up with Victories

Building a Culture of Inclusion: the 8th Principle

March 24, 2022 • Rachel Maxwell

We are called to build a Beloved Community. We are continuing our journey toward dismantling racism and oppression. We have shifted in our social consciousness and are continuing to make changes as we look at our inclusive actions, address our goals for working toward long term cultural change, and stand in solidarity with social movements … Continue reading Building a Culture of Inclusion: the 8th Principle

Help Us Achieve 100% Clean Energy in Snohomish County School Districts!

February 28, 2022 • Cindy Creager

School electrification can make a big difference in carbon emissions. Not only are school buildings contributing to the 40% of emissions from buildings in Washington State, but diesel school buses also pollute the air inside them and out. Therefore, a focus on decarbonizing schools and student transportation will have the dual benefit of tackling climate … Continue reading Help Us Achieve 100% Clean Energy in Snohomish County School Districts!

Featured Upcoming Service

By Our Deed, Not Our Creed

Sunday July 13th 10 am in person and 9:50 am onlineRev. Michael Walker

Returning as a guest speaker again, Rev. Michael Walker takes us on a historical journey of Unitarian leadership for social justice. The Father of American Unitarianism, Rev. William Ellery Channing, once said (paraphrasing) we are saved by our deeds, not our creeds. He taught that it was by our actions, our work for justice, that we should be judged in this life, and not merely by what beliefs we each hold, to be judged in the next life. Channing did not have a concept of a metaphysical afterlife and day of judgement – he lived for today, and counseled us to find ways to do good today. In an era that was straining from the puritanical Calvinism and its doctrine of predestination, Channing’s views were a breath of fresh air, for some.

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