Social Justice Initiatives

Hands Off! Rally on Saturday in Chaska

April 3, 2025

Hands Off! is a nationwide mobilization for the pro-democracy, pro-worker movement. Be part of a massive, visible rejection of the billionaire power grab, corruption, and cruelty that goes against everything UUs are trying to build

Join us this Saturday, April 5th, from Noon–2 PM at Tom Emmer's office in Chaska.

🎨 Sign-making starts at 11 AM at Lake Fellowship (bring supplies!). Carpools available.

This rally is our chance to reject policies that harm our communities. Let's show up with love, solidarity, and nonviolent action!

Save the date: Tonka Pride Festival on June 14

March 18, 2025

The first annual Tonka Pride Festival is happening June 14, 2025, from 11 AM to 10 PM at Back Channel Brewing (4787 Shoreline Drive, Spring Park, MN). This free, family-friendly LGBTQIA+ Pride event is a vibrant celebration of community, unity, art, and expression. It's designed to inspire, educate, commemorate, and uplift our diverse community.

Enjoy live music and entertainment, local vendors, food trucks, a youth and family zone, educational programs, and more.

Did you miss the Equal Rights Amendment webinar?

March 6, 2025

MUUSJA has joined the Minnesotans for Equal Rights Coalition and the fight to adopt an Equal Rights Amendment in our state’s constitution! Did you know that the language of the ERA has been updated? It includes all people and offers protection against discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or sex, including pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation.

Rise & Repair Rally Day with MUUSJA on March 12

March 1, 2025

Community Event

Encourage state legislators to protect wild rice & clean water, oppose false climate solutions, and respect Indigenous & tribal sovereignty. Training at 10 am. Group photo at 12:45 pm. Rally in the Capitol Rotunda at 1:15 pm. Legislative meetings scheduled throughout the day. Join MUUSJA and other UUs for this Rally Day!

Event date: March 12, 2025 10:00 AM - 2:15 PM CT
Location: Minnesota State Capitol, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Saint Paul, MN 55155

Reproductive Freedom Lobby Day & Rally with MUUSJA on March 10

March 1, 2025

Tell state legislators they need to do everything they can to protect reproductive health, freedom, and abortion access in Minnesota. Rally in the Capitol Rotunda at 1:30 pm. Legislative meetings scheduled throughout the day. Rev. Terri will be in attendance and when you register, you'll get information about how to meet up with her and other UUs for greater impact and companionship. 

Event date: March 10, 2025 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CT 
Location: Minnesota State Capitol, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Saint Paul, MN 55155

Upcoming Adult OWL Facilitator Training in Minneapolis, April 25 - 27

February 17, 2025
Sex Ed is a social justice issue. Accurate information about our bodies, sexuality, and relationship dynamics helps combat systemic inequality related to gender, sexual orientation, ability, and race. Promoting bodily autonomy, consent, and respectful interactions across diverse identities, ultimately contributes to a more equitable society; it can also address issues like sexual violence prevention and reproductive justice by educating people on their rights and agency within sexual situations.
 

Help Host a UU Climate Justice Revival: Join Facilitator Training on Feb. 26

February 16, 2025

Across the nation, Unitarian Universalist congregations are hosting UU Climate Justice Revivals, which are powerful gatherings where we come together to re-imagine a future of climate justice and collective liberation. Through worship, conversations, and advocacy, we are working together to address the climate crisis and transform our communities.

Transforming Hearts Collective Workshop on Feb. 22

February 15, 2025

You are invited to attend a free workshop on Saturday, February 22 with Zr. Alex Kapitan of the Transforming Hearts Collective. It is hosted by First Unitarian in Madison, and you can attend for free. Due to the generosity of an endowed fund, there is no charge to attend, and members of our congregation can attend in person or virtually by Zoom. More information and a link to register.