Emily Parker

NJ Wind Works Rally: Photos 🌊

by Emily ParkerJune 12, 2023July 28, 2023 Leave a comment

UU FaithAction NJ and coalition partners march and rally for offshore wind!

UU FaithAction NJ and coalition partners march and rally for offshore wind! Photo credit: NJ Sierra Club

UU FaithAction NJ and coalition partners march and rally for offshore wind!

UU FaithAction NJ and coalition partners march and rally for offshore wind! Photo credit: NJ Sierra Club

Wind Works Rally graphic with coalition partner logos

UU FaithAction NJ joined with a wide coalition of NJ-based environmental groups to rally for offshore wind.

On Saturday, June 10th, representatives of our UU FaithAction NJ Environmental Justice Task Force gathered with numerous coalition partners to march, sing and shout in support of offshore wind!

NJ Wind Works Rally: Important Updates 🌊

by Emily ParkerJune 8, 2023June 8, 2023 Leave a comment

2 days to go until we make a stand for clean energy in Long Branch at our NJ Wind Works Rally: Harnessing the Wind for a Lasting Renewable Future!

SAVE THE DATE | FaithAction Annual Gala Sept. 9th

by Emily ParkerJune 6, 2023June 6, 2023 Leave a comment

You are joyfully invited to our “Justice For All” Gala: September 9th, 12–3 pm, at the UU Congregation of Princeton.

Meeting with Rep. Rob Mendez

by Emily ParkerMay 20, 2023May 23, 2023 Leave a comment

At the invitation of state coalition partners for gun violence prevention, Rev. Charles Loflin represented UU FaithAction NJ in a meeting with Rep. Rob Mendez, Congressman for the 8th district of New Jersey.

“Except as punishment for a crime” | Amend the 13th in New Jersey

by Emily ParkerMay 15, 2023May 30, 2023 1 Comment

By Anne Houle, Criminal Justice Reform Task Force

Did you know that slavery is still legal in New Jersey?

BIRTHING JUSTICE in Summit

by Emily ParkerMay 11, 2023May 23, 2023 Leave a comment

On May 10th, Fountain Baptist Church in Summit hosted a free community screening and discussion of the documentary Birthing Justice.

The event was an interfaith collaboration between Fountain Baptist Church, Beacon UU Congregation in Summit, and UU FaithAction NJ.

FAIR (FaithAction Inclusivity Reps) Senior Send Off!

by Emily ParkerMay 9, 2023May 9, 2023 Leave a comment

Our three FAIR leaders (from left to right: Cory Gregson/Summit, Zoe Laffler/Hunterdon Co. and Abigail Rabbitt/Newton) are graduating after three years of impressive anti-racism workshops and organizing among high school students in NJ and PA.

No surprise that all three have been hired as General Assembly Pittsburgh Youth staff—UU FaithAction NJ is so proud to have helped nurture their activism and UU identity!

“BIRTHING JUSTICE” Screening: An interfaith event for Reproductive Justice

by Emily ParkerMay 9, 2023May 9, 2023 Leave a comment

The Reproductive Justice Task Force of UU FaithAction NJ is proud to be collaborating with Beacon UU and Fountain Baptist Church to sponsor a screening and discussion of the documentary BIRTHING JUSTICE. We are proud to be a part of this interfaith collaboration, promoting community dialogue and advocacy around Black maternal health.

Calling You, yes, YOU!

by Emily ParkerApril 25, 2023April 25, 2023 Leave a comment

By Rev. Charles Loflin, Executive Director

Over these last two years, one of the great opportunities my job as Executive Director for UU FaithAction NJ has been to meet with leaders of many of our coalition partners. Personally, I find those moments of connection to be among the most rewarding aspects of social justice advocacy—those relationships are everything. What makes me particularly proud is that on several occasions, some of those leaders have said, “Oh, we are so grateful for the UUs. You’re the folks who show up!”

Now Hiring: Summer Intern

by Emily ParkerApril 20, 2023April 20, 2023 Leave a comment

Are you, or do you know, a talented individual currently enrolled in bachelor’s or graduate program at an NJ college or university? We are seeking an intern to help map, reorganize, and update pages on our website. Our ideal candidate will be able to understand and articulate the UU FaithAction NJ vision and create web pages that reflect our core purpose.