Pipeline Protest Report
NO, I DIDN’T GET ARRESTED by MARY SCHATZMAN The big question of the past 3 or so months is “what will you do now that you’re vaccinated?” Well, I protested … Continue reading Pipeline Protest Report
Category: Justice
PRIMARY category for news posts about or impacting UUCC justice work within the congregation and out in the external community
The 2021 General Assembly Voted to Adopt the Statement of Concern (SOC) titled:
“Undoing Systemic White Supremacy: A Call to Prophetic Action” The Commission on Social Witness looks forward to further engagement around this vital witness in the years to come. You can access the … Continue reading The 2021 General Assembly Voted to Adopt the Statement of Concern (SOC) titled:
“The Ohio Health Project–New Tools: for Building Community Resilience” zoom 6-26 at 4pm
by Debbie Cowden, MD and Ted Auch, PhD. Injection wells everywhere, and now Ohio wants to allow radioactive gas well waste to be spread on Ohio roads. And then there’s … Continue reading “The Ohio Health Project–New Tools: for Building Community Resilience” zoom 6-26 at 4pm
Racial Inequality: Are Reparations Part of the Solution?
Want to learn more about Reparations? Join Forest Hills Presbyterian’s Black Caucus is offering a Zoom presentation and discussion with Rachel L Swarns on Racial Inequality and Reparations on Thursday … Continue reading Racial Inequality: Are Reparations Part of the Solution?
GCC Celebrates 10 years of Building Power Together to Create Change
This Sunday, June 6, is GCC’s 10th anniversary. Ten years that have seen: A productive past… In 2012, 2014 and 2016, we trained hundreds of volunteers and mobilized thousands of voters to … Continue reading GCC Celebrates 10 years of Building Power Together to Create Change
Battle for Democracy: GCC Needs Volunteers to Canvass Neighborhoods in June
Help GCC get out the Vote for the Fall Elections! Our Battle for Democracy continues this summer as we take our campaign to five Cleveland neighborhoods to engage voters around the … Continue reading Battle for Democracy: GCC Needs Volunteers to Canvass Neighborhoods in June
Racial Justice Leadership Team: Spreading Justice
Our UUCC Strategic Plan includes engaging more members in justice work that makes our community more equitable, inclusive and resilient. Further, it calls us to develop educational, experiential and worship … Continue reading Racial Justice Leadership Team: Spreading Justice
Ministry for Earth: June 2021 Tips for a Healthy Planet
There are many great ways to keep clothes, including unwearable clothes, out of the landfill. A list of organizations that need usable clothes is available at: www.cuyahogarecycles.org/clothing H&M gives 15% … Continue reading Ministry for Earth: June 2021 Tips for a Healthy Planet
Learn More about GCC: Training Opportunities
Are you interested in learning more about how and why Greater Cleveland Congregations (GCC) does it’s social justice work? GCC’s affiliate organization, the Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF), is offering 3 … Continue reading Learn More about GCC: Training Opportunities
Ministry for Earth: May 2021 Tips for a Healthy Planet
The San Francisco Department of the Environment has a great pdf on alternatives to typical cleaning products, and you may already have the ingredients. These cleaners are better for your … Continue reading Ministry for Earth: May 2021 Tips for a Healthy Planet