UU Avl Events
UU Justice NC Zoom Action Hour: Two Part Anti-Semitism Workshop. Abby Lublin, Executive Director of Carolina Jews for Justice will offer a two-part antisemitism training.
Sept 1 – 11AM An introduction to antisemitism, white nationalism and how they intersect in our culture today.
Sept 8 – 11AM Training to help us learn how to talk about different forms of oppression.
Both workshops will frame our learning in the context of ongoing violent antisemitic attacks, and how antisemitism is emerging as a central narrative in the 2024 NC election cycle. Join via this Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/91029655107 and sign up for the weekly Friday Action Hour promo email here. NOTE: Every Friday, 11AM join our partner UU Justice Ministry NC: Zoom Action Hour
Sept. 15 – 7 p.m. In partnership with the Justice Film Ministry screening of “Eating Our Way To Extinction” the UU Animal Ministry Asheville Chapter will provide planet and animal friendly snacks. Click here for details.
Sept 25 – 9AM-5PM Registration still open for “Beyond Land Acknowledgement: Towards Reparations and Healing” UU Avl is co-sponsoring this event.
Community Events & Beyond
Sept.5 – 11:30am-1:00pm, virtual panel of Reparations Commission Facilitators moderated by Racial Justice Council Executive Director, Rob Thomas. View on the RJC YouTube Channel by clicking this link
Sept. 14 – OLLI Inclusion Committee offers a Just Conversation on “Reaching Across the Racial Divide”, 2 pm, both in person and via zoom. Details, register here
Sept. 14 – An advocate training titled “How to Achieve Racial Justice in Housing”, 2 pm, offered by YIMBY Action. Get details and register here.
Sept. 24 – Save the Date for this year’s Hunger Walk. Get details from this eblast sent out recently.
SAVE THE DATE:
Oct. 7 – UU Justice NC’s State-Wide Annual Gathering – UU Fellowship of Raleigh. Join UUs from across the state for this celebration of our work in 2023 and a look ahead to 2024. The day will include music, panel discussions with justice partners, opportunities to connect with fellow UUs. Registration Coming Soon!
October 11 – 6:30-8PM #UniteNC Tour: Accountability Town Halls hosted by Common Cause NC. Details and RSVP.
Oct. 17 – Pisgah Legal Services’ 13th Annual Justice Forum with Mathew Desmond.