Gather, Inspire, Launch! Social Witness Convening of the Commission on Social Witness

Sep 7, 2021

Part One: Wednesday, Oct 6, 6-8 p.m.
Part Two: Wednesday, Oct 13, 6-8 p.m.

Across the world, we UUs find ourselves pulled in many directions for justice & health, humanitarian aid, and earth care. Amid this trying time, let us inspire one another through collective action!

At the UUA General Assembly this past June, the delegates voted to affirm three bold statements for healing action. The delegates also adopted a formal UUA Statement of Conscience on Undoing Systemic White Supremacy. Join these two meetings to find out what UU leaders around the country are doing, what you can do, and who you can partner with to carry forward these bold actions full of inspiring possibilities.

Gather, inspire, and launch your social witness action! The Commission on Social Witness invites you to the Fall Social Witness Convening in two parts. Attend both sessions to find out about all the statements and actions!

Part One: Wednesday, Oct 6, 6-8 p.m.    Register

“Defend and Advocate with Transgender, Nonbinary, and Intersex Communities” with guest speakers:
  • Shige Sakurai and Alex Kapitan, lead authors and members of TRUUsT (Transgender Religions professional Unitarian Universalists Together)
  • Rev. Michael Crumpler, UUA LGBTQ and Multicultural Programs Director
  • Janine Gelsinger, Executive Director of UU Justice Arizona (UUJAZ), with local partner TBA
“Stop Voter Suppression and Partner for Voting Rights and a Multiracial Democracy” with guest speakers:
  • Donna Sheidt, lead author & member of UUSJ (Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice) Democracy Action Team
  • Fred Van Deusen, Convener of UUSJ Democracy Action Team
  • Nicole Pressley, UUA Organizing Strategy Team Field & Programs Director

Part Two: Wednesday, Oct 13, 6-8 p.m.    Register

“The COVID-19 Pandemic: Justice. Healing. Courage.” with guest speakers:

  • Rev. Bob Murphy, Sally Gellert, and Terry Lowman, lead authors and members of UUJEC (Unitarian Universalists for a Just Economic Community)
  • Carey McDonald, Executive Vice President of the UUA
  • Susan Leslie, UUA Partnerships & Coalitions Organizer
“Undoing Systemic White Supremacy: A Call to Prophetic Action” with guest speakers:
  • Carey McDonald, Executive Vice President of the UUA
  • Susan Leslie, UUA Partnerships & Coalitions Organizer
  • Members of the Diverse & Revolutionary UU Multicultural Ministries Steering Committee
  • Members of the Allies for Racial Equity Leadership Collective

All UUs are invited to these meetings, and no prior experience or knowledge is necessary. You may review the statements in advance if you are able*. The meeting will take place via Zoom. In addition, the meeting will include minimal optional breakouts in order to promote meeting usability for all.

For questions, email socialwitness@uua.org

*defend-and-advocate-transgender-nonbinary-and-intersex-communities
*stop-voter-suppression-and-partner-voting-rights-and-multiracial-democracy
*2021-06/20210624_Proposed_AIW_COVID-19.pdf
*undoing-systemic-white-supremacy