Here it is: This week’s Americans of Conscience Checklist! We promised you an action this week to support Alaska Native communities who still have not received their COVID relief funds from the federal government. We’ve been in touch with a group that provides support and health monitoring kits to Alaska Native elders and other vulnerable […]

Speaking up makes a difference We know these are hard, scary times, so here’s a reminder that together our goals of respect, decency, and kindness are still moving forward because we keep showing up and speaking up. It matters. And it makes an impact. Impact 1: Empowering voters Over the past couple of years we […]

cont.  While there are many unknowns financially for all of us, our community, and the broader community, there is also some good news to share. First, our Emergency Appeal has already raised over $24,000! Thanks to all who have already contributed. Additional contributions are still needed and welcome.  Second, our congregation’s application for a federal loan, […]

172 weeks down, 35 weeks to the presidential election. The AoC Checklist features clear, well-researched actions for Americans who value democracy, equality, voting, and respect. To stay engaged through challenging times, we practice gratitude, self-care, and celebration. I value equality. Support the dignity of your rainbow of neighbors from every religion, race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, […]

We Make an Impact Progress updates on issues we’ve included in past Checklists. De-funding detention: As you are probably aware, prisons and detention centers are lucrative, but that profit comes at the expense of human rights and dignity. Our May 19, 2019 Checklist asked you to urge Bank of America and Sun Trust to join other lenders in […]

170 weeks down, 37 weeks to the presidential election. The AoC Checklist features clear, well-researched actions for Americans who value democracy, equality, voting, and respect. To stay engaged through challenging times, we practice gratitude, self-care, and celebration. Note: Every action on the AoC Checklist is now *clickable*. Help us track our collective impact by clicking any action […]

Americans of Conscience Checklist  -Submitted by Judy Sullivan, USH Social Justice Chair; Source: https://americansofconscience.com/    February  5th, 2020   168 weeks down, 39 weeks to the presidential election. The AoC Checklist features clear, well-researched actions for Americans who value democracy, equality, voting, and respect. To stay engaged through challenging times, we practice gratitude, self-care, and celebration. Note: Every […]

Dear ones- How grateful and excited we are to be taking our first sabbatical after a combined 23 years of ministry. We are your ministers not just when we are “at work” at USH but each day and each week—we hold you in our hearts, ruminate on sermons and strategic planning, and are on-call as needed. […]

This is just a sampling of the many soul-nourishing, community-building, justice-seeking things happening – mark your calendar, and see more on our Calendar. Nourishing Spirit Sunday, September 15th, with a hymn sing at 10:15am:  Wade in the Water: Ingathering and Water Ceremony Worship For All Ages: Bring some water to this service from wherever and however […]

This is my last Spiritual Life Blog as Peter Meny is now your Board chair for Spiritual Life. We are so fortunate to have Peter join the Board once again. I thank all of you who may have read these sharings over the past church year. Writing this blog has helped me feel closer to […]