Posts in Social Justice
Take Action! Oppose the appointment of Laurie Cardoza-Moore to the Tennessee Textbook Commission

Recently, House Speaker Cameron Sexton appointed Laurie Cardoza-Moore, a notorious bigot, to the Tennessee Textbook Commission. A diverse group of interfaith leaders are uniting in opposition and asking for her appointment to be rescinded because of her anti-Muslim rhetoric and promotion of false historical narratives. And they are asking us to join them in signing on to their letter.

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Social JusticeKris Thresher
December Share the Plate: Unitarian Universalist Service Committee Guest at Your Table

Our December Share the Plate partner is the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee Guest At Your Table Program. UUSC works around the world to promote human rights and social justice, transforming UU values into action. This year marks GNUUC’s 26th year of participating in the Guest at Your Table program. Our primary fundraiser for UUSC is our Share the Plate program.

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Social JusticeKris Thresher
A recording of the Palmer Lecture with Rasheedat Fetuga of Gideon’s Army is available, plus ways to help with Gideon’s Army’s mission!

Some of us were able to attend the Palmer Lecture last Saturday, where we heard Rasheedat Fetuga, founder and CEO of Gideon’s Army, speak on Healing Justice. She described the inspiration driving her life’s work on behalf of children and the ongoing progress in bringing restorative justice practices to MNPS and the community. You can view the presentation here.

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Social JusticeKris Thresher
Share the Plate November: Room In The Inn

For the past several years, GNUUC has volunteered in RITI’s Winter Shelter program. We are sad that we aren’t able to do this during the pandemic. The pandemic is increasing homelessness, threatening the health of the homeless, and making providing services to the homeless more difficult. They can use our financial support all the more this year. Please give generously!

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Social JusticeKris Thresher
GNUUC Voter Challenge

GNUUC joined with NOAH organization members throughout Nashville to strive for 100% registration and voting among all eligible members. Thanks to everyone who participated in our GNUUC Voter Challenge. We will be reporting at the NOAH Public Meeting this Sunday that at least 96% of our people are committed to voting! Read more>>

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Social JusticeKris Thresher
GNUUC Voter Challenge: Take the Pledge Today!

GNUUC is joining NOAH organization members throughout Nashville to strive for 100% registration and voting among all eligible members. Please help us reach our goal by completing the pledge. “The vote is the most powerful nonviolent change agent you have in a democratic society. You must use it because it is not guaranteed. You can lose it.” (John Lewis)

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Social JusticeKris Thresher
Make a Plan for Voting! Only 55 Days to Go!

The deadline to register to vote in the November 3 election is October 5. To register or update your registration online, go here. (You must have voted in person at least one time or registered in person at the Davidson County Election Commission, in order to vote absentee.) To make sure you have not been purged, check your registration status. Early voting will start on October 14 and run through October 29. If you plan to vote in person, go early!

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