Unitarian Universalist FaithAction NJ
A Unitarian Universalist voice for justice, equity and compassion in NJ
March 11, 2022
Statement on Proposed Policy on Use of Facial Recognition
Unitarian Universalists are people of faith—a faith that celebrates the inherent worth and dignity of every person and that works for justice and compassion in the world. As Unitarian Universalists, FaithAction New Jersey confronts systemic injustice and seeks to build a New Jersey that is more compassionate, equitable and just.
This year’s gala will be a multi-platform event hosted in-person by the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood and streaming online via Zoom.
Please join us for this special celebration of our collective resiliency. The evening’s program will include a special presentation by each of our task forces of a micro-grant to a coalition partner in the spirit of collaboration and mutual flourishing. The Gala is a great opportunity to invite your friends to attend and become a part of this important social justice work.
The Freedom of Reproductive Choice Act (S49/A6260) was signed into law on January 13, 2022. This bill—separate from the Reproductive Freedom Act (S3030/A4848)—moves our state forward in protecting rights, but it notably leaves many communities without improved access to abortion and other reproductive healthcare services.
Registration is now open for for the six session Common Read of The Social Life of DNA by Alondra Nelson, sponsored by the UUFANJ Reparations Task Force!
Thrive NJ Coalition statement on new abortion rights bill, challenges legislators to take real action to expand access in next session
While protecting our rights, new bill still leaves the most vulnerable New Jerseyans behind
We are hiring a 30-40 hrs/wk Administrator to support the efficient operation of Unitarian Universalist FaithAction New Jersey. Starting salary range of between $20-25/hr. The position includes the option to work part of each week remotely.
Please help us to share this opportunity with your networks!
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2022 Spring Gala!
We find ourselves in a liminal legislative time: the November elections have been called, yet the current New Jersey Legislature holds office until January 11th, 2022. This unique window, called the “lame duck session,” can represent a window of opportunity for bills that struggled to progress during the regular legislative session.
The “lame duck” also represents a closing window of opportunity. January 12th, 2022 will mark the beginning of the new Legislature, and all bills that have not passed will go back to square one. A bill that is not passed by the 219th New Jersey Legislature (2020-2022) loses all progress and needs to be reintroduced in the 220th New Jersey Legislature (2022-2024).
Unitarian Universalists have a long history in the fight for racial justice, from advocating for the abolition of slavery, to supporting the Civil Rights movement, to participating in the Black Lives Matter movement. This history of combining hands-on work for social justice with the free search for truth and meaning continues in the work of our Reparations Task Force.
From our friends at NOW NJ/Thrive NJ Coalition, which includes our own UUFANJ Reproductive Justice Task Force, we urge you to participate in this Week of Action!
The clock is ticking on Reproductive Rights across the country! Take action NOW to help us pass the Reproductive Freedom Act and protect ALL New Jerseyans.
