UU Avl & UU Justice Events
March 8 – UU Justice NC’s Friday Action Hour – 11:00 AM. Understanding the Forces of White Christian Nationalism – This Friday, we will watch and discuss the recent Laura Flanders Show episode examining the “toxic brew of patriarchal White Nationalism and messianic faith” with the creators of the new documentary, “God & Country”. Join us for this important gathering that will help us become more skilled in recognizing and combatting white christian nationalism in our communities, and during the 2024 Election. Sign up for the Zoom link & weekly Friday Action Hour promo email here.
March 6– Reproductive Justice Vespers. Details & RSVP
March 8 – Justice Ministry Film Night: Union Maids, 7PM Sandburg Hall; Zoom option, Contact Charlie Wussow at mnpopi@icloud.com. Check out the trailer and find more details here.
March 12 – Justice Ministry Council, Monthly meeting; 6:00-7:15 PM, Sandburg Hall. All are welcome.
March 14 – Revs. Audette & Claudia will host a “UU the Vote Launch” watch party. 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET We enter the work of UU the Vote 2024 grounded in the current political and spiritual conditions of our faith and national community. The work that is needed in 2024 will require us to anchor in our power and connect authentically to mobilize UUs, voters, and our local communities. You’ll learn about the electoral work of State Action Networks (like North Carolina!), their partners in key states, and more! Rev. Lisa Garcia-Sampson, Executive Director of UU Justice Ministry NC will be a featured speaker at this event. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to Rev. Claudia faithdev@uuasheville.org
March 20 – Blood Drive @UUAvl. Details here.
March 26 – Reproductive Justice Ministry team meeting. 6:00 PM; RSVP Contact Rev. Claudia faithdev@uuasheville.org
March 13 – Lunchtime Webinar: Organizing for Reproductive Freedom. Details here.
March 19 – The NC Justice Center offers its “2024 Legislative Agenda Briefing”, noon. Get details and register here for this virtual event.
March 23 – Indivisible Asheville WNC offers its monthly canvassing event, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. Get details and register here.
Planning Ahead
April 13 – Clothing Swap to support Reproductive Justice. Details TBA.
April 25 – This is the date for this year’s “Dining Out for Life” to support the WNC AIDS Project. Get details about this important fundraiser for WNCAP here. Learn about being an Ambassador at one of the many participating restaurants here.