BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland - ECPv6.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://uucleveland.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T100000 DTSTAMP:20260513T154509 CREATED:20231217T234445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T012849Z UID:17969-1714899600-1714903200@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Learning to Hate Democracy: The Rise of Right-Wing Organizations DESCRIPTION:In person or on Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Matthew Lacombe\, Alexander P. Lamis Associate Professor in U.S. Politics\, CWRU. \n\n\n\nRight-wing\, MAGA-friendly “think tanks” such as the Claremont Institute\, the Heritage Foundation and the Cato Institute think equality is an unnatural state and democracy is for weaklings. Their influence can be seen in all aspects of national\, state\, and local government. \n\n\n\nIn Ohio\, the Buckeye Institute has been involved in many ultra-conservative initiatives such as promoting charter schools as a solution to high school drop-out rates. The Buckeye Institute is also an affiliate member of the State Policy Network (SPN). SPN is a web of right-wing think tanks and is the tip of the spear of far-right\, nationally funded policy agenda in the states that support extremists in the Republican Party.  \n\n\n\nWhat is the wave of right-wing think tanks? What can those who love democracy do to support our institutions? URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/learning-to-hate-democracy-the-rise-of-right-wing-organizations/ CATEGORIES:Forums,Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T180000 DTSTAMP:20260513T154509 CREATED:20240411T121128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240421T214347Z UID:45041-1714233600-1714240800@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:A Celebration of America's Indigenous People DESCRIPTION:Join Native American descendant Robin Pease Saturday evening\, April 27 at 4 p.m. Forest Hill Church 3031 Monticello Blvd. Cleveland Heights we will celebrate the history\, culture\, and contributions of America’s Indigenous People. The doors will open at 4 pm and the program will begin at 4:30. To sign up\, email: racialequitybuddies@fhcpresb.org \n\n\n\nThis is both an artistic and educational program. Robin Pease is the Artistic Director of www.KULTUREKIDS.org and proud descendant of Indigenous Americans. Robin\, with her rich theater background from the Boston Conservatory and Case Western Reserve University\, brings Native music\, stories\, and traditions to life in an immersive performance. This will not be just a viewing experience; it’s an invitation to engage actively\, culminating in a Q&A session that promises to deepen our collective understanding and connection to Indigenous culture. \n\n\n\nArguably\, Native Americans are the most marginalized group in the history of America. Here is a 30-second Facebook clip that declares “Everyday Indigenous Peoples Day” and sums up why events like this are important. https://www.facebook.com/thisisindiancountry/videos/1404938513365700 URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/a-celebration-of-americas-indigenous-people/ CATEGORIES:Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T203000 DTSTAMP:20260513T154509 CREATED:20240411T115225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240421T214428Z UID:45035-1714071600-1714077000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:EngageGCC Planning Meeting DESCRIPTION:Next EngageGCC Is April 25!We’re building momentum around the May 7th Pretrial Justice Action. EngageGCC is an important platform for getting the word out. That means our April 25th EngageGCC takes on particular importance. \n\n\n\nWe will meet Thursday\, April 25th\, at 7pm Lakewood Congregational Church\, 1375 W Clifton BoulevardLakewood OH \n\n\n\nNext Action: GCC’s Pre-Trial Justice Team is planning an action for May 7th at Olivet Institutional Baptist Church. \n\n\n\nThe 7pm action on May 7th will be in person and on Zoom.Turnout will be critically important. We want to send out a message of power to the community and its public officials! \n\n\n\nWhy are People in Jail Before Trial?Not for punishment because they have not been convicted. Most people are in jail before trial because:– They are too poor to pay bail.-They have mental health and/or addiction issues.-They were arrested for non-violent crimes. \n\n\n\nWhat’s wrong with jail before trial?-It violates the rule of law – the presumption of innocence and the constitution’s prohibition against excessive bail.-It harms individuals and their communities\, is costly\, and does not protect public safety. \n\n\n\nWhat are alternatives?-Providing pretrial services that:* Investigate and recommend alternatives to jail\, such as diversion and supervised release.* Ensure that people come to court for scheduled dates.* Help people to keep and/or get jobs\, housing\, families\, transportation\, and other resources.* Protect public safety because people are less likely to re-offend. \n\n\n\nWhy Should You Attend this Public Hearing?-You will hear how the pretrial process currently works in our County and learn research-based\, data-driven best practices for pretrial services and join other GCC and community members in publicly calling for a more just and effective pretrial system – to reduce jail before trial. You will learn how we can do better! Learn more here https://www.greaterclevelandcongregations.org/issues/pretrial-justice/; \n\n\n\nThank you!Your UUCC GCC Team URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/engagegcc-planning-meeting/ CATEGORIES:GCC,Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T203000 DTSTAMP:20260513T154509 CREATED:20240411T094330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240421T214758Z UID:45031-1713812400-1713817800@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Join UUs Together on Earth Day evening virtually DESCRIPTION:Join UUs Together for our Earth Day (Monday April 22) evening 7-8:30pm virtually! We have 3 guests to help us care for Mother Earth in our yards/homes\, in our congregations\, and in our communities. Gary Davenport\, a UU from Youngstown\, will share pros and cons of No Mow May\, and information about native plants. Here is a link to one of his workshops so you can get your questions ready: https://www.facebook.com/events/1389912301647992/?ref_source \n\n\n\nOur second guest is Nancy King Smith\, UUMFE member at UUCC. She will share information about our Through the Roof initiative\, which has gathered up local congregations to encourage members to conduct an energy audit of their home and followup with personalized recommendations. \n\n\n\nOur third guest is Destinee Burse\, Executive Director of Community Life Collaborative. Among other items\, she will share information about their Tree of Life Initiative. \n\n\n\nAs usual \, there will be time for Q and A. Join your fellow UUs from Southwest UU\, UUCC\, and West Shore UU. For the zoom link\, please email Laurie at sunnyskies2023@yahoo.com URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/join-uus-together-on-earth-day-evening-virtually/ CATEGORIES:Community,Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T123000 DTSTAMP:20260513T154509 CREATED:20240129T002840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T014958Z UID:25725-1713456000-1713616200@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Cross Racial Women's Social Trust Retreat DESCRIPTION:Build Solidarity with women across race in an interactive 3 day workshop in April. \n\n\n\nThe Bridging\, Bonding\, and Building Women’s Social Trust RetreatProvided by Getting to We \n\n\n\nJoin in a transformative\, competency-building\, fun experience designed to enhance social trust as a foundational aspect of a strong coalition of women invested in gender solidarity to advance racial equity. Any woman identifying person may attend. This conference is based on the nuanced racial identity work of Dr. Deborah Plummer\, author of Some of My Friends Are.: The Daunting Challenges and Untapped Benefits of Cross-Racial Friendships and the play “to My White Friends Who Know Me” . \n\n\n\nWhen:We will begin on Thursday\, April 18th at 4PM ET and end on Saturday\, April 20th at 12:30PM ET4/18 4-7:30 PM includes dinner4/19 8 Am to 5 PM4/20 8 Am- 12:30 PM \n\n\n\nWhere:Sessions will take place at Corporate College East 4400 Richmond Road Cleveland\, OH 44128. Participants are responsible for their own lodging. Corporate College’s physical address is in Warrensville Heights\, OH yet it is closer to Orange Village and Orange Ohio. \n\n\n\nRegistration information \n\n\n\nRegistration fee is $750 due by March 29\, 2024. \n\n\n\nEarly registration is $675 due by March 1\, 2024. \n\n\n\nDraft Agenda linkFrequently Asked Questions Link \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThey are seeking between 50 and 100 participants. Let’s show up! URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/cross-racial-womens-social-trust-retreat/ CATEGORIES:Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T203000 DTSTAMP:20260513T154509 CREATED:20240406T001636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T093320Z UID:44996-1712858400-1712867400@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Exploring Restorative Justice for Cleveland: Movie and Discussion DESCRIPTION:MOVIE NIGHT AND COMMUNITY DISCUSSIONJOIN US!Thursday\, April 11\, 6:00-8:30 pmDoors Open at 6:00 pm for Light Refreshments and PizzaFeaturing short video: “Why Do We Need Restorative Justice?” from Brave New FilmsFeaturing film: “Healing Justice” from World TrustCOLLINWOOD RESOURCE AND RECREATION CENTER16300 Lakeshore Blvd.Cleveland OH 44110Plenty of free adjacent parkingChild Care providedHosted by the Restorative Justice Working Groupwith support from the following Community Partners \n\n\n\nUUCC Racial Justice Leadership Team URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/exploring-restorative-justice-for-cleveland-movie-and-discussion/ CATEGORIES:Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T203000 DTSTAMP:20260513T154509 CREATED:20240318T180532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T180535Z UID:44602-1711393200-1711398600@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:UUs Together: Fair Wage Campaign OHIO!! virtual meeting DESCRIPTION:Join UUs Together virtually this month to learn about the Fair Wage campaign in Ohio. Haven’t heard of it? All the more reason to join us. This is a proposed constitutional amendment\, currently gathering signatures (the same process as the anti-gerrymanding/fair districts campaign). Learn about this movement to raise the minimum wage (note: if the minimum wage had kept pace with inflation and increased worker productivity since 1968\, it would be over $24 an hour)\, and abolish the tipped wage\, among other things. \n\n\n\nWe will view a small portion of a very informative video\, and hear from Mariah Ross\, organizer for the Fair Wage campaign\, and Grace Heffernan\, Northeast Ohio Worker Center\, which partners with Collaborate Cleveland on the Pay Equity campaign. \n\n\n\nSee you on Monday March 25 from 7-8:30pm virtually!Bring your questions! \n\n\n\nTopic: UUs Together February meetingTime: Mar 25\, 2024 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86037193106?pwd=eTZkMUZHQXltSStabzhrdEY3blpmUT09 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 860 3719 3106Passcode: 757500 URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/uus-together-fair-wage-campaign-ohio-virtual-meeting/ CATEGORIES:GCC,Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T123000 DTSTAMP:20260513T154509 CREATED:20240318T173959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T174001Z UID:44569-1711279800-1711283400@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:"Citizens not Politicians" Petition Signature Gathering Training DESCRIPTION:GCC has committed to do our part in signature gathering for the proposed Ohio Constitutional Amendment to create a “Citizens not Politicians” method of re-districting by collecting 20\,000 signatures by mid May toward the statewide goal of 700\,000. \n\n\n\nYour UUCC GCC Core team has set a goal of gathering at least 400 signatures. One dozen of your fellow congregants have taken the training and signed out petition books. We have arranged for a convenient training for you after worship service on Sunday March 24 from 11:30-12:30 in rooms 106-108. \n\n\n\nThis will be our kick-off for our current Good Trouble campaign. Plan to attend the training\, sign out a petition book\, and collect signatures. We will have a list of public events you can collect signatures at\, or you can simply collect from neighbors\, friends\, and family. Each signature is as important as any other!! Help us meet our goal and create more justice in Ohio.Also: All are invited to the next Engage GCC meeting which will be IN PERSON at Forest Hills Presbyterian Church on Monticello on Thursday March 21 from 7-8:30pm. Questions? Ask a Core Team member: Laurie Albright\, Bev Austin\, Pat Dillard\, Greg Nosan\, Brandon Ruud\, Bob Staib\, Mark Weber\, and Randy Partain. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/citizens-not-politicians-petition-signature-gathering-training/ CATEGORIES:GCC,Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T203000 DTSTAMP:20260513T154509 CREATED:20240318T175014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T175148Z UID:44586-1711047600-1711053000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Engage GCC: meeting in person DESCRIPTION:All are invited to the next Engage GCC meeting which will be IN PERSONWhere:Forest Hills Presbyterian Church on Monticello3031 Monticello Blvd\, Cleveland Heights\, OH 44118 \n\n\n\nTime:7-8:30pm. \n\n\n\n Questions? Ask a Core Team member: Laurie Albright\, Bev Austin\, Pat Dillard\, Greg Nosan\, Brandon Ruud\, Bob Staib\, Mark Weber\, and Randy Partain. \n\n\n\nGreater Cleveland Congregations Read More URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/engage-gcc-meeting-in-person/ CATEGORIES:GCC,Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T203000 DTSTAMP:20260513T154509 CREATED:20240213T222130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T222131Z UID:31943-1708974000-1708979400@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:UUs Together features the Poor People's Campaign! DESCRIPTION:UUs and the Poor People’s campaign have a long history of working together. Join us virtually to learn more. Bonus: you will meet UUs from 2 other local congregations- Southwest and West Shore!! \n\n\n\nThe Ohio Poor People’s Campaign is mobilizing for the Mass Poor People’s and Low-wage Workers’ State House Assemblies and To the Polls! Hundreds of Ohioans will converge at the Ohio State House in coordination with 30+ other state actions for the Poor People’s Campaign Mobilization on March 2\, 2024\, 10AM to noon. \n\n\n\nUUs Together has invited Ohio Poor People’s Campaign Tri-Chair David Guran to present at our next Zoom meeting on Monday February 26\, 2024\, 7-8:30pm. Dave will give an action overview and talk about how we can join or support the mass mobilization. Join us on Zoom. Email Laurie at sunnyskies2023@yahoo.com for the link. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/uus-together-features-the-poor-peoples-campaign/ CATEGORIES:Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T143000 DTSTAMP:20260513T154509 CREATED:20240212T162310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T173048Z UID:31508-1708682400-1708785000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Setting the Record Straight: Don't Believe the Hype — Hip Hop @ 50. DESCRIPTION:Setting the Record Straight: Don’t Believe the Hype — Hip Hop @ 50. Read More about this programThe events are free. However you must register. Click on the link above for information on the two day program and the link to register found on the website and/or below for in-person or virtual.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe hybrid virtual and in-person conference will take place Friday\, February 23rd and Saturday\, February 24th from 10:00am to 2:30pm. \n\n\n\nThis two-day conference will examine the contemporary challenges African Americans face\, highlighting the obstacles that have been overcome while identifying those that remain. The conference will examine the contributions\, contradictions\, and complexities of Hip Hop at its 50th anniversary as it coalesces with the structural and institutional burdens of misinformation and distortions in America’s present-day social and political discourse. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join the Diversity Institute and member organizations of the Project 400 Collaborative for our fifth annual conference which is part of our ongoing calendar of activities. Participants will gain a unique opportunity to connect to the ongoing conversation about race as the foundation of systemic inequities and ways in which we might address them. \n\n\n\nIn person registration: https://levin.csuohio.edu/di/project-400-2024-conference-in-person-registration-form \n\n\n\nVirtual registration: https://csuohio.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3n-LlLc9TSOlTx-SLohjaw#/registration \n\n\n\nWhere and WhenDate: Friday\, February 23 and Saturday\, February 24\, 2024Time: 10:00am-2:30pm (Both Days)Location: Cleveland State University Student Center Ballroom\, 3rd Floor\, 2121 Euclid Avenue\, Cleveland\, OH 44115 URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/setting-the-record-straight-dont-believe-the-hype-hip-hop-50/ CATEGORIES:Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T203000 DTSTAMP:20260513T154509 CREATED:20240205T112605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T161026Z UID:28731-1708455600-1708461000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:GCC: Forum for the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Candidates DESCRIPTION:GCC Next Action is On February 20th at 7pmHundreds of GCC leaders will host a forum for the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor candidates and the Juvenile Court Judge candidates. Part of the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Race\, this GCC Candidates Forum will be a huge opportunity for GCC to highlight the injustice of youth bindover to the adult justice system and how denying Cleveland’s youth the best representation available impacts their lives and the lives of their families. The action will require the candidates to react to our anger about this and other issues important to GCC. We are looking to pack the venue with our members to demonstrate our organizing power. \n\n\n\nWe need your help on February 20th Please sign up!The action will be hybrid with virtual options; in-person is highly preferred.The assembly will be held in person at:Antioch Baptist Church\,8869 Cedar AvenueCleveland.Please sign-up here for the February 20th live in-person action:Please register here if you plan on attending virtually: \n\n\n\nIf attending\, please inform your GCC core team when you register\, either in person in Fellowship Hall at coffee hour\, or by emailing Laurie Albright at sunnyskies2023@yahoo.com. \n\n\n\nThank you!UUCC GCC team URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/gcc-forum-for-the-cuyahoga-county-prosecutor-candidates/ CATEGORIES:GCC,Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T124500 DTSTAMP:20260513T154509 CREATED:20240201T003757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T003758Z UID:27214-1708256700-1708260300@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Film Discussion: Origin DESCRIPTION:Film Discussion at UUC:sponsored by the UUCC Racial Justice Leadership TeamSunday\, Feb 18\, 11:45-12:45 PM  Room 106 If people want to participate by Zoom\, they can email Suzanne at classaware@gmail.com   \n\n\n\nThe film “Origin” is both heartfelt and instructive about how caste systems have operated in the US\, Germany\, and India. It is a biographical film of the author Isabel Wilkerson’s process in researching and writing the book while coping with loss of loved ones in her life. \n\n\n\nIf you have not seen the film you are welcome to attend as we will be discussing the concept of caste in general.   URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/film-discussion-origin/ CATEGORIES:Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T114500 DTSTAMP:20260513T154509 CREATED:20240213T224533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T021524Z UID:31964-1708255800-1708256700@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Side with Love T-shirts available DESCRIPTION:Side with Love T-shirts: There are 3 extra-large and 3 small t-shirts left for sale at $15 a shirt or for free.  A congregant has offered to pay for any who cannot afford to buy them.  Come to room 106 between 11:30 and 11:45 to get your t-shirts on February 18 after service if interested. \n\n\n\nHelp wanted: Suzanne Zilber is wondering if anyone else wants to take over selling the Congregational “Side with Love” T-shirts twice a year.  She can provide all the materials and methods.  classaware@gmail.com.   URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/side-with-love-t-shirts-available/ CATEGORIES:Community,Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T154509 CREATED:20240122T152806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T173021Z UID:23453-1707577200-1707584400@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:FaCT Distinguished Speaker: “Confronting Climate Change in the Great Lakes Region" DESCRIPTION:A Watch Party at UUCC is scheduled at 3 PM in room 106 and 108. Join us to watch this zoom presentation live and engage in a lively conversation afterward. Popcorn will be provided\, bring something to drink and if you wish a snack to share. \n\n\n\nOr Register here and view the talk at home. \n\n\n\nDONALD J. WUEBBLES \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, February 10 at 3 PM ETZoom PresentationRegister for Zoom Link Here \n\n\n\nDr. Wuebbles was a Coordinating Lead Author on several international climate assessments led by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) that resulted in IPCC being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007. He led an assessment on the impacts of climate change on the Great Lakes that was published in March 2019 and co-led a special assessment of the impacts of climate change on the state of Illinois published in May 2021. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll participants in this Zoom event will be eligible to be a winner in our Book Drawing for at least two winners.  This time you will have your choice of books\, all relating to climate change and the environment in general \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDo you enjoy the Distinguished speaker Series?Help FaCT to keep bringing you outstanding Distinguished Speakers.Consider donating to FaCT \n\n\n\nFaCT’s ANNUAL CAMPAIGN: Donate Here \n\n\n\nWho is FaCT? Faith Communities Together for a Sustainable FutureCheckout out their new Website  factsustain.orgAbout FaCTWe believe In the moral imperative of addressing climate change – engaging Faith Communities and people of conscience in the interconnectedness and sacredness of the natural world and one another. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/fact-distinguished-speaker-confronting-climate-change-in-the-great-lakes-region/ CATEGORIES:Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T154509 CREATED:20240104T025528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T163638Z UID:20425-1707469200-1707498000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Creating Human Solidarity Workshop DESCRIPTION:Both sessions of the Creating Human Solidarity Workshop have been canceled (2/9 at UUCC and 2/10 at West Shore). The Soul Focused Group will be processing refunds for everyone who registered. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/creating-human-solidarity-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T123000 DTSTAMP:20260513T154509 CREATED:20240124T183818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T183819Z UID:24064-1707046200-1707049800@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:UUCC "Side with Love" T-shirts For Sale DESCRIPTION:We wear the yellow Side with Love t-shirts that have our congregational logo on the back to rallies and actions. If you missed pre-ordering a t-shirt\, there are extras in various sizes for sale now at $15 a peice. Find Suzanne Zilber in the Fellowship Hall after services to buy your shirt. January 28th and February 4th. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/uucc-side-with-love-t-shirts-for-sale-2/ CATEGORIES:Community,Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T210000 DTSTAMP:20260513T154509 CREATED:20240116T002200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T015409Z UID:22297-1706641200-1706648400@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:GCC: Meets with Mayor Justin Bibb DESCRIPTION:Greater Cleveland Congregations Update Battle for Democracy: It all Starts Now! Our City. Our County. Our State. The Fight for OUR Democracy. \n\n\n\n On January 30th at 7pm Greater Cleveland Congregations (GCC) leaders will host Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb. \n\n\n\nThe meeting with Mayor Bibb is about GCC’s Cleveland Neighborhoods Now campaign\, which addresses five targeted areas (Fairfax\, Central\, Lee Harvard\, Slavic Village and Mt. Pleasant). The action will highlight campaign successes and challenge the city about the work left to be done. The assembly will also be a kick-off to our Battle for Democracy 2024 campaign focusing on gerrymandering and voter turnout for the primary and general elections. This action will be the first opportunity this year to showcase GCC’s organizing. A large turnout of our members will be visible evidence of our power to organize. \n\n\n\nThe assembly will be held at:Shiloh Baptist Church5500 Scovill AvenueCleveland. OH(The action will be hybrid with virtual options; in-person is highly preferred.) \n\n\n\nUUCC is committed to this action and plans on having a strong presence at the meeting with Mayor Bibb: we want 30 congregants for the 30th! \n\n\n\nTo find out more or to register:Please see the GCC table on Sundays during coffee hour immediately following the service. You may also sign-up here for the January 30 action: or please register here if you plan on attending virtually: \n\n\n\nThank you.UUCC GCC Team URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/gcc-meets-with-mayor-justin-bibb/ CATEGORIES:GCC,Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T123000 DTSTAMP:20260513T154509 CREATED:20240124T183327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T183328Z UID:24058-1706441400-1706445000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:UUCC "Side with Love" T-shirts For Sale DESCRIPTION:We wear the yellow Side with Love t-shirts that have our congregational logo on the back to rallies and actions. If you missed pre-ordering a t-shirt\, there are extras in various sizes for sale now at $15 a peice. Find Suzanne Zilber in the Fellowship Hall after services to buy your shirt. January 28th and February 4th. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/uucc-side-with-love-t-shirts-for-sale/ CATEGORIES:Community,Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240122T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240122T203000 DTSTAMP:20260513T154509 CREATED:20240109T185809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T192317Z UID:21256-1705950000-1705955400@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:GCC Update! Start Your New Year With UUs Together! DESCRIPTION:Please join us virtually on Monday January 22 from 7-8:30pm. \n\n\n\nWhat is GCC planning in 2024? \n\n\n\nMeet GCC delegates and core team members from each of the UU Congregations. Keisha Krumm\, Lead Organizer for Greater Cleveland Congregations and Tyeson Douglas\, GCC Fellow\, will update us on the very impactful first quarter of 2024 Actions. Accountability with Mayor Bibb and meeting with judicial system candidates prior to the March 19 primary are but some of what is planned. \n\n\n\nThere will be time for questions and answers. Let’s get ready to participate in democracy at the local level! \n\n\n\n For a link to the meeting: Please email Laurie at sunnyskies2023@yahoo.com. \n\n\n\nWant to know more about Greater Cleveland Congregations or GCC?link here URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/gcc-update-start-your-new-year-with-uus-together/ CATEGORIES:GCC,Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T154509 CREATED:20240109T184358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T192425Z UID:21249-1705762800-1705770000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Play - Thurgood free January 20th DESCRIPTION:A dramatic reading of the play THURGOOD comes To: Forest Hill Church (3031 Monticello Blvd\, Cleveland Heights) Saturday afternoon\, January 20 at 3 PM. The accomplished actor Greg White\, who was understudy to the play Thurgood by George Stevens last fall at the Allen Theater in downtown Cleveland\, will give the dramatic reading. In 2014 Mr. White starred in the production of Thurgood that was put on by the Ensemble. \n\n\n\nThe play has Thurgood Marshall tell this own triumphant story of how a boy from the backstreets of Baltimore changed history. From arguing the 1954 landmark case Brown v. Board of Education to becoming the first African-American Supreme Court justice\, Thurgood Marshall’s tenacious advocacy broke open the civil rights movement\, paving the way for the young African-American leaders of our future. \n\n\n\nThe doors will open at 3 pm. Light refreshments will be offered before the performance. \n\n\n\nTo Attend Please email: racialequitybuddies@fhcpresb.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfterward\, tables of six to eight will discuss the dramatic reading\, the life of Thurgood Marshall\, and his relevance today. \n\n\n\nThis free event is made possible by sponsors:Racial Equity Buddies\, The Social Justice Advocacy Ministry of Federated Church in Chagrin Falls\, The Community Church of Chesterland\, and the Ensemble and in part\, by a grant from the Outreach Ministry of the PRESBYTERY OF THE WESTERN RESERVE URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/play-thurgood-free-january-20th/ CATEGORIES:Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T200000 DTSTAMP:20260513T154509 CREATED:20240108T003913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T214117Z UID:20987-1705429800-1705435200@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Care Not Cages III: Care Response & Abolition DESCRIPTION:About the eventJoin REACH Ohio and The Cuyahoga County Jail Coalition to learn about non-police care response and carceral abolition\, and how they work together.WhereTuesday\,January 16th 6:30-8:00pmUnitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland21600 Shaker Blvd\, Shaker Heights\, OH 44122 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by: Bree Easterling (they/them)Clevelander and disabled Air Force veteran Bree Easterling has a rich background in social justice\,working for the Cuyahoga County Veterans Service Commission\, the LGBT Center of Greater Cleveland\,& Policy Matters Ohio. Bree is also a founding member of REACH\, who are working towards bringing a nonpolice care response program to Cleveland. \n\n\n\nSponsored by:Cuyahoga County Jail Coalition Care Not Cages Cuyahoga Reach Responding with Empathy\, access and Community Healing URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/care-not-cages-iii-care-response-abolition/ CATEGORIES:Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T130000 DTSTAMP:20260513T154509 CREATED:20231213T164735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T183910Z UID:18142-1702720800-1702731600@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Signature Drive to Help End Partisan Ohio Gerrymandering DESCRIPTION:As a congregation\, UUCC has experience serving as a staging site for petitions to protect democracy and individual worth and dignity. \n\n\n\nNow another proposed constitutional amendment regarding fundamental fairness in the democratic process is underway. Volunteer with UUCC\, Citizens Not Politicians and Fair Districts Ohio to create a more fair redistricting process in our state. \n\n\n\nUUCC will again serve as a staging site for petition pickup and drop off: \n\n\n\n\nWednesday from noon to 3 pm\n\n\n\nSaturdays from 9 am to 12 pm\n\n\n\n\nWe will also be a site for a couple of Drive through signature events. The first will be this Saturday December 16 from 10am to 1pm. Consider showing up during this time to help collect signatures! \n\n\n\nFor more information\, email Laurie at sunnyskies2023@yahoo.com URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/volunteer-for-people-not-politicians/ CATEGORIES:Justice,News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2023-gerry-mandering-petition-signing.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T213000 DTSTAMP:20260513T154509 CREATED:20231120T220024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T220026Z UID:17823-1702411200-1702416600@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Recognizing and Resisting Fascism as People of Faith DESCRIPTION:Zoom Presentation Register Here:Rev. Cecilia Kingman has been studying authoritarian systems for most of her life and is currently doing doctoral work at the Pacific School of Religion on the responses of faith communities to fascist and totalitarian regimes. After the collapse of the communist dictatorship in Romania\, she spent two decades working with the Unitarians of Transylvania to strengthen civil society and support sustainable agricultural and community development. \n\n\n\nPlease join UUs for Social Justice on December 12 at 8:00 PM ET\, when Rev. Kingman will share her thoughts on how to recognize the less well-known characteristics of rising fascism\, as well as her conviction that our faith as Unitarian Universalists compels us to resist it in all its forms. Several of us from UUCC have already attended a presentation of hers and it was excellent. \n\n\n\nWhere: Via ZoomCost: FREE or purchase a ticket as a donation to UUSJRegister Here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Rev. Cecilia Kingman has been studying authoritarian systems for most of her life and is currently doing doctoral work at the Pacific School of Religion on the responses of faith communities to fascist and totalitarian regimes. After the collapse of the communist dictatorship in Romania\, she spent two decades working with the Unitarians of Transylvania to strengthen civil society and support sustainable agricultural and community development.\n\n\n\nCecilia is a 2003 graduate of Starr King School for the Ministry and has served congregations in Oregon and Washington\, most recently serving as the Minister for Faith and Justice at the Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Edmonds\, Washington until last year. Cecilia lives in the greater Seattle area\, where she is active in interfaith organizing. She is the mother of four children\, two of whom are still in school. Cecilia nourishes her spirit by caring for a number of animals and a very large vegetable garden. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/recognizing-and-resisting-fascism-as-people-of-faith/ CATEGORIES:Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T163000 DTSTAMP:20260513T154509 CREATED:20231114T220151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T221436Z UID:17770-1701529200-1701534600@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Fact Distinguished Speaker: "The Power of Scenery: Fredrick Law Olmsted and the Origin of National Parks" DESCRIPTION:Next Distinguished Speaker via Zoom: Dennis Drabelle – December 2\, 3 PM ET via Zoom\n\n\n\nRegister Here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrederick Law Olmsted saw city parks as vital to the pursuit of happiness and wanted them to be established for all to enjoy. When he wrote down his philosophy for managing Yosemite\, a new and different kind of park\, one that preserves a great natural site in the wilds\, he had no idea that he was creating a visionary blueprint for national parks to come. \n\n\n\nDennis Drabelle provides a history of the national park concept\, adding to our understanding of American environmental thought and linking Olmsted with three of the country’s national treasures. The Power of Scenery tells the fascinating story of how the national park movement arose\, evolved\, and has spread around the world. \n\n\n\nParticipants in this Zoom event will be eligible to win a copy of The Power of Scenery. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/fact-distinguished-speaker-the-power-of-scenery-fredrick-law-olmsted-and-the-origin-of-national-parks/ CATEGORIES:Justice,News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PowerofScenery.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T203000 DTSTAMP:20260513T154509 CREATED:20231115T135006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T010955Z UID:17776-1701111600-1701117000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:What is Our Connection to the Crisis in Israel/Palestine?" DESCRIPTION:Join Mark Weber and Don Bryant virtually on Zoom with UUs from UUCC\, West Shore\, and SouthWest. \n\n\n\nThree topics to be addressed: \n\n\n\n\nMar and Don will begin with\, “How I got involved” ; \n\n\n\nWhat is missing from the dominant narrative – historical perspective? \n\n\n\nWhat local communities and organizations they have worked with. \n\n\n\n\nFor the link\, please email Laurie at sunnyskies2023@yahoo.com. We look forward to seeing you! URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/what-is-our-connection-to-the-crisis-in-israel-palestine/ CATEGORIES:Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uucleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/UUs-Together-Nov23-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T203000 DTSTAMP:20260513T154509 CREATED:20231024T194407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T194409Z UID:17590-1699552800-1699561800@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Exploring Restorative Justice for Cleveland DESCRIPTION:Exploring Restorative Justice for ClevelandJoin Us!MOVIE NIGHT & COMMUNITY DIALOGUEAt The Urban Community SchoolThursday\, November 9th\, 20236:00-8:30PMFREE ADMISSIONDoors open at 6PM with Light Refreshments & PizzaIntroductory Short Video:“Why Do We Need Restorative Justice” from Brave New FilmsFeature Film:“Healing Justice” from World TrustHosted by the Restorative Justice Working Group with support from Neighborhood ConnectionsCommunity Co-Sponsors:Neighborhood Connections\, Cleveland Peace Makers\, Case Western Reserve University Schubert Center for Child Studies \n\n\n\nLocation & Public Transportation DirectionsThe Urban Community School4909 Lorain AvenueCleveland\, OhioFree Parking off of West 50th\, Use Back EntranceRTA 22 bus stop (2 min walk) / W.65 train stop (12 min walk) \n\n\n\nSponsored by: URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/exploring-restorative-justice-for-cleveland/ CATEGORIES:Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T200000 DTSTAMP:20260513T154509 CREATED:20231031T025211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T025907Z UID:17651-1698949800-1698955200@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:Care Not Cages: Care Response 101 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night on Care Response 101\, with Josiah Quarles from REACH. Learn about non-police response for those experiencing a mental health crisis\, and how this promising new approach to safety could work in Cleveland. Food and drinks will be provided! We’ll be at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland\, 21600 Shaker Blvd. \n\n\n\nThe event is free and all are welcome – please RSVP so we know how much food to bring: https://tinyurl.com/care101Nov2 URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/care-not-cages/ CATEGORIES:Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T203000 DTSTAMP:20260513T154509 CREATED:20231018T111811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T185842Z UID:17544-1698346800-1698352200@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:GCC Launches Medical Debt Relief Campaign DESCRIPTION:EngageGCC Assembly Is Thursday\, October 26 at 7pm B’nai Jeshurun Congregation27501 Fairmount Blvd\, Cleveland\, OH 44124 \n\n\n\nIf you’re interested in attending\, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/SeHrRzAZdkCPdgnz7At the September EngageGCC Assembly hosted by UUCC\, medical debt as an action issue was discussed. RIP Medical Debt has been engaged to relieve unpaid medical debt in Cleveland. They have negotiated a deal to retire $6 million in debt for $40 thousand. RIP Medical Debt uses your donations to purchase bundled medical debt portfolios on the secondary debt market and then forgives that debt at pennies to the dollar. When debt relief recipients open the yellow envelope from RIP\, they are told that their debt has been bought by a third party and erased with no strings attached. They owe nothing on the debt and face no tax penalty. \n\n\n\nGCC is launching a medical debt relief campaign that is open to GCC member congregations and supporters to contribute toward a goal of eliminating millions of dollars of medical debt for persons in the city of Cleveland and throughout Cuyahoga County. \n\n\n\nTo learn more about how you and your congregation can donate to the medical debt relief campaign visit this website: https://ripmedicaldebt.org/campaign/gcc-color-of-health-campaign/ \n\n\n\nWe can really make a difference! Thank you! \n\n\n\nThe next EngageGCC Assembly Is Thursday\, October 26 at 7pm at B’nai Jeshurun Congregation on Fairmount Blvd. If you’re interested in attending\, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/SeHrRzAZdkCPdgnz7 \n\n\n\nIf you’re interested in finding out more about Greater Cleveland Congregations (GCC)\, please visit:Learn About Who GCC is at Greater Cleveland Congregations;orIf you would like to receive GCC’s email updates\, please visit: Join our Mailing List the sign up sheet is located at the bottom of the page URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/gcc-launches-medical-debt-relief-campaign/ LOCATION:B’nai Jeshurun Congregation\, 27501 Fairmount Blvd\,\, Beachwood\, Ohio\, 44124\, United States CATEGORIES:GCC,Justice,News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T203000 DTSTAMP:20260513T154509 CREATED:20231018T114535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T114537Z UID:17548-1698087600-1698093000@uucleveland.org SUMMARY:UU Together: Bathroom Bill and more DESCRIPTION:Join UUs from West Shore UU\, Southwest UU\, as well as fellow UUCCers virtually Monday October 23 from 7-8:30pm. An important and urgent topic is LGBTQ+ rights\, in particular the impact of right-wing hate speech and discriminatory state legislation now being directed at the transgender community and their families. We would like to gain more insight into how this culture war activity is affecting families with transgender members\, and steps we can take to encourage safety for ALL of us. \n\n\n\nPeople directly affected have graciously offered to share their perspectives\, followed by a Q and A session. To request a link to the meeting\, please email Laurie at sunnyskies2023@yahoo.com. URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/uu-together-bathroom-bill-and-more/ CATEGORIES:GCC,Justice,News END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR