Forward Together

“Forward Together” is the Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry of North Carolina–a progressive, faith-based, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to “give life the shape of justice” by
  • coordinating and supporting the social justice work of individual UUs and UU congregations in North Carolina,
  • building relationships with other groups who are working for social justice, and
  • giving voice to our Unitarian Universalist values with respect to important social, economic, environmental, and political issues in North Carolina.
Say "NO" to Restrictive New Voter ID Laws

Say "NO" to Restrictive New Voter ID Laws

The North Carolina General Assembly is returning to Raleigh on November 27th for a special "lame duck" session to enact legislation implementing the Voter ID constitutional amendment that (despite any evidence that voter impersonation is a real problem in North Carolina elections) was approved during the November 2018 general election. Previous Voter ID laws passed by the Republican super-majorities in the state Senate and House have been struck down by federal courts because they were too restrictive and adversely impacted students, elderly persons, persons with limited incomes, and people of color. As Unitarian Universalists, we have covenanted to affirm and promote justice, equity, and compassion in human relations and the use of the democratic process in our congregations, communities, state, and nation. For us, democracy is a religious, as well as a political, value. Now is the time to contact our state legislators and say "NO" to restrictive new voter ID laws!

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Monthly Conference Call for UU Justice Leaders & Activists

Monthly Conference Call for UU Justice Leaders & Activists

Are you a UU social justice leader or activist? Do you wish you could talk with social justice leaders and activists in other UU congregationsabout how social justice in your congregation is working or not working and find out how other congregations are doing their social justice work? Do you want to learn more about how UUJMNC can support your social justice work? Then you need to sign up for UUJMNC’s monthly conference call for North Carolina UU social justice leaders and activists (open to UU ministers, congregational social justice chairs, members of congregational social justice committees, and others involved in social justice work in their congregations or communities) on the third Sunday of most months from 7:30 to 8:30 pm.

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"Building a New Way" UUJMNC Progress Report 2017-18

"Building a New Way" UUJMNC Progress Report 2017-18

The UU Justice Ministry of North Carolina has been "building a new way" over the past year as we've been working to reorganize and recreate UUJMNC as a more visible, more connected, more viable, and more effective statewide organization that will "give life the shape of justice." We hope you'll take a few minutes to read about some of UUJMNC's accomplishments and activities over the past year and that reading our first progress report will inspire you to get involved with and support UUJMNC during the coming year.

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Giving Tuesday: Give for Good!

Giving Tuesday: Give for Good!

Giving Tuesday (November 27, 2018) s a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following the Thanksgiving holiday (after the post-Thanksgiving shopping frenzy on “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday”), Giving Tuesday kicks off the charitable season when many people focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving to organizations that are working to make the world a better place. This year, the UU Justice Ministry of NC is participating in the 2018 Giving Tuesday campaign and will be sending friends of Forward Together a series of Giving Tuesday email during November inviting you to “give life the shape of justice” by making a financial contribution to UUJMNC. We’re hoping that UUJMNC’s Giving Tuesday campaign will raise at least $1,000 from at least 30 friends and supporters of UUJMNC and that all new or increased donations of $25 or more will be matched dollar for dollar by a generous but anonymous donor up to a total of $1,000.

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