NOAH Stars for COVID-19 Victims: Can You Help?
NOAH Stars for COVID-19 Victims: Can You Help?

On Tuesday, Dec. 29, NOAH is holding a PUBLIC ACTION, calling on Governor Lee and our state government to do the following:

  • Issue a statewide mask mandate;

  • Immediately free up the surplus $740 million in federal TANF funds to help low-income families with children (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families).

This public action will pay tribute to lives lost to COVID-19.

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Social JusticeKris Thresher
Take Action! Oppose the appointment of Laurie Cardoza-Moore to the Tennessee Textbook Commission
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 A diverse group of interfaith leaders are uniting in opposition and asking for her appointment to be rescinded because of her anti-Muslim rhetoric and promotion of false historical narratives.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 2020 Board Updates
December 2020 Board Updates

So many activities of the congregation continue behind the scenes for many during this dramatic year – ministry, leadership, development, and outreach. The building may be quiet, but the newfound utilization of video conference has greatly expanded our meeting opportunities from Sunday afternoons.

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GovernanceKris Thresher
December Share the Plate: Unitarian Universalist Service Committee Guest at Your Table
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!
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