Author: Karina Briseno

RE Weekly News 3/6

RE this Week This week in RE, we’ll continue our conversations about change and transformation, learn about Ramadan which starts on March 10, and continue working on weaving our bookmarks to sell later this spring to benefit Ohana (our shared offering recipient for May).  RE Subs needed for April Our amazing RE teacher, Rebecca Irwin, … Continue reading RE Weekly News 3/6

March Shared Plate Recipient – Caste Action Alliance

How can we each take a concrete and personal act toward reparations for long-standing systemic racial inequalities? Members of the small but growing group Caste Action Alliance (CAA), inspired by Isabel Wilkerson’s book Caste, have established a fund through the Community Foundation of Monterey County to award scholarships to the Black descendants of enslaved people. … Continue reading March Shared Plate Recipient – Caste Action Alliance

RE Weekly News 2/28

Last chance to check out the RE Bulletin Board before updates!  Be sure to check out the RE bulletin board (across from the restrooms) this Sunday, before it gets an update for March. There are learning opportunities for all ages, including a feature on “Picturing History” from the book “Do the Work!: An Antiracist Activity … Continue reading RE Weekly News 2/28

Social Justice Actions for March

Action Alerts:  Visit FCNL’s Action Center for a list of action alerts and pre-formatted/editable letters to members of Congress. Hosted by Friends Committee on National Legislation Action Center (FCNL).

Men’s I-HELP for March 10th  

On March 10th UUCMP will host and provide meals for Men’s I-HELP (Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program.)  We are planning for about 17 guests. We need your help to provide the donations of food for the meals.   We can also use your help with setting up, preparing food and greeting the men.  Please sign up on the link below.   Men’s I-Help … Continue reading Men’s I-HELP for March 10th