Category: Events

Registration Open for *Free* Public Protest/Upstander Training Nov. 18

by Rev. Rob Gregson

Public Protest/Upstander *Free Training*

Have you ever given thought to how *best* to prepare for taking part in public protest?  Wondered what you could possibly do to help someone being harassed?  Ever considered taking part in an act of civil disobedience?

Knowledge = Power.  Come to find answers to these questions and more at our FREE two-part workshop on how to become a (better) social activist.

Date: Saturday, November 18th, 10:00 am-2:00 pm

Time: Part 1: 10 am–12 noon = Upstander Training

Part 2: 12:00 pm–2 pm = Protest and Civil Disobedience Training

 Working Lunch (Bring your own lunch & snack to share!)

Place:  Central Unitarian Church 156 Forest Avenue, Paramus, New Jersey 07652.  Parking is available on site; please consider carpooling to save space and Go Green!

Register: Registration required – Please indicate which training(s) you will be attending.  Space is limited to 60 participants per training so register now!

Click Here to Register

A two part training–come to both or choose the one that fits you best!  (You will indicate your choices on registration)

Part 1 10-12: How to go from being a “bystander” to an UPSTANDER!

What do you do if you see hate-based harassment?  Learn to better predict incidents *before* they happen; how to align with potential targets; de-escalation; safe escape, and much more.

Part 2: 12-2 (Working Lunch, see details above) Veteran activists and newly involved neighbors are invited to participate in an interactive training on how to be an effective and safe person of conscience in today’s political environment.  Topics include: Safety, safety, safety!; Rules of engagement; Finding the types of actions that are right for you; All the what-ifs; and yes, How to get arrested.  (Also, how NOT to get arrested!)

Hosted by UU FaithAction NJ, Central Unitarian Church in Paramus, Hudson Civic Action and American Friends Service Committee. Facilitated by Elena Waldman of Artemis Defense (www.artemisdefense.org) . Free will donations taken at the event.

2017 Annual Meeting – April 8th – 9am-3pm – Register Now

by UU FA Office


The “General Assembly” for UULMNJ and supporters from across New Jersey: Saturday, April 8 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, 113 Cottage Place, Ridgewood NJ

Keynote Speaker: 

The Rev. Charles Boyer, African Methodist Episcopal minister, inspirational speaker and NJ legislative activist 

Theme for the day: 

“All that UULMNJ CAN do to push for justice and stand against the inequities of Trump and Congress’ plan for America”

Task Force meetings: 

Immigration Reform, Gun Violence Prevention, Criminal Justice Reform, Environmental Justice, Reproductive Justice, and Economic Justice

Liaison and Newcomers Training Opportunity

Why come to the UULMNJ April Plenary?  

Simply put: because we already have a clear VISION, TRACK RECORD, and UU-inspired ORGANIZATION up and running, ready to champion our dearest values and hopes in the public square.  UULMNJ focuses entirely on the most important issues of the day that excite (and rile up) UUs and our allies across New Jersey.  So come on DOWN, share in that energy and spirit that draws us to this faith and will propel us forward, together, through whatever is to come.  

For questions about accessibility or to request an accommodation, please contact Regina: admin@uulmnj.org
There will be vegetarian and gluten-free lunch options.

3rd Annual New Jersey MUUsic Festival

by UU FA Office

 

Join in a celebration of our faith, equality, compassion and justice through song. Music ensembles from congregations across the state will showcase their finest and come together for a UU All-State performance! Our 3rd Annual event will be at the UU Congregation of Paramus.

You don’t want to miss this inspiring event!

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Tickets go on sale February 1st and seats are limited!