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UU Men's Group - Zoom/Online Topic: In a recent New York Times article, columnist John McWhorter compared the current “wokeness” with the Black Power movement that arose after the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965: “…a general sense I have always had [is] that in 1966 something went seriously awry with what used to be called “The Struggle.” There is a natural human tendency in which action devolves into gesture, the concrete drifts into abstraction, and the outline morphs into shorthand. It’s true in language, in the arts, and in politics, and I think its effects distracted much Black American thought — as today’s wokeness as performance also leads us astray — at a time when there was finally the opportunity to do so much more.” What do you understand being “woke” to mean? In your opinion has the Woke movement or mindset had a net positive or negative effect on our politics and society?
The Men's Group offers a special opportunity to the men of the congregation and other like-minded individuals to join our welcoming group in provocative and stimulating discussion and to get to know others with UU perspectives in a more meaningful way.
We meet on the third Saturday of each month under the shade structure on the back patio, as well as the first Thursday of each month via Zoom.
Please contact Richard Mathias or Norm Richey in order to be included in the permitted attendees list and to acquire the Zoom link for the meeting.
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UU the Vote Host: UU the Vote Team Postcards under the Shade Structure. Bagels and supplies provided Bring your own beverage No RSVP needed More info uuthevote@uusm.org |
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UU the Vote Event - Sunday, September 13
Dear Friends:
The UUSM Board of Directors has committed that we will do all we can to fulfill our UUA’s #VoteLove pledge in November: we are fully committed to mobilizing the electorate and UUs in support of dignity and justice for all through our democratic process.
And we invite you to join us on Sunday, September 13th at 11:30 a.m. as we gather to organize for the remaining weeks before the election.
 Already ready to sign on? Join the Santa Monica UU the Vote Team today!
You don’t need to be told about the importance of the November election, or to mail back your ballot early. But you might be wondering what else can you do to move the needle on the election, and who are the people you can do it with?
Well right now, you can take #VoteLove pledge to mobilize the electorate and UUs. It states our faithful values, that we are unequivocally: Pro-Migrant, Pro-Democracy, Pro-Equity & Liberation Movements, Pro-Human & Civil Rights for All, Pro-Reparations, and Pro-Sustainability.
Then join UUSM as we:
Act alongside candidates and issues that have direct and material impacts on the communities in which we have declared political solidarity.
Get Out the Vote through phone banks, text banks, postcards, and voter registration.
Have values-based conversations with our UU community and networks about our values and what we are voting for in 2020.
Participate in learning and political education to responsibly and effectively engage and organize in anti-racist and pro-democracy movements.
Share our resources with people and communities most deeply impacted by the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and the decades-long campaign of voter suppression.
Turn out with resources, time & support to fight against authoritarianism and in support of communities of Color, poor people, people with disabilities, immigrants, Trans and Queer people in our congregation and community following the election.
Vote!
UUSMers are already phone banking, writing postcards, and working with civic and faith-based organizations like the League of Women Voters, Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice, and the UU Justice Ministry of California.
Now we’d like to invite you to join us as we plan to mobilize as a community in the precious remaining weeks before the election.
Please join us Sunday, September 13th after service at 11:30 a.m! RSVP here.
In solidarity,
Beth Brownlie
Board President
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UU The Vote Postcard Party UU the Vote organizes at state and local levels to advocate for fair elections, advance voting rights, protect abortion access, and resist the targeting and criminalization of Black, Indigenous, and people of color communities. At our meetings, we share updates on our campaigns and we work on becoming a “Good Trouble Congregation.” Please use the Contact link to RSVP; our team will email you with the Offsite meeting location. Contact UU the Vote for more information. Your inquiry is emailed directly to our team and we will respond promptly. |
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UU the Vote/Good Trouble Team Please join us as we cover opportunities to learn, lead, and get out the vote in the midterms. Bagels and cream cheese will be provided. Bring your own beverage. RSVP Here. Email Jacki Weber via justice@uusm.org for more information. |
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