CELEBRATING OUR WORK: Calling for Pictures – On Friday December 30th, our partner UU Justice Ministry NC will be celebrating the work of UUs across the state in 2022 during Friday Action Hour. (I hope you’ll consider coming if you don’t work at that time!) As part of that gathering, there will be an end of year slideshow showcasing the work of UU congregations across the state. If you have any pictures that you would like to contribute to that slideshow, please send them to Rev. Lisa Garcia-Sampson lisa@uujusticenc.org
REPARATIONS: Learn about the Reparations Commissions most recent recommendations to the City of Asheville
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.rjcavl.org/call_to_action/authorize_the_audit?source%3Ddirect_link%26&source=gmail&ust=1671052019629000&usg=AOvVaw3_defEYGZvuEG8MdeiqaMy
The Reparations Stakeholders Authority of Asheville has created the RSAA Reparations Fund. Here is information on how people can learn and support this effort organized by the Tzedek Social Justice Fund.
HOMELESSNESS: Winter Safe Shelter is a collaborative effort of Trinity United Methodist, Grace Covenant Presbyterian, Grace Episcopal, and Counterflow Asheville. They are seeking to serve and partner with our neighbors experiencing homelessness. The shelter is prioritizing intact families, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and LGBTQ individuals. They currently have raised roughly half the budget needed to staff the shelter through the winter and are seeking donations from the community. You can find more information about the shelter as well as a place to donate here.
New to UU Asheville? Click below to learn about our on-going Anti-Racism Initiative
https://uuasheville.org/uu-ashevilles-on-going-anti-racism-initiative-how-will-you-get-involved-dec-7/