Meeting
Thursday, May 28, 7-8:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration via Zoom
In 2021, district lines will be redrawn. What can we expect in Ohio and nationally from the census delay and results, and their impact on #FairMaps?
Watch national and local experts share their concerns and perspectives.
This panel discussion will include the following people.
• Michael Li, Brennan Center For Justice
• Kathay Feng, National Redistricting Director, Common Cause
Wednesday, May 27, 7-8:15pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Join Rev. Joan VanBecelaere, Executive Director of UUJO [Unitarian Universalist Justice Ohio], Tadd Pinkston of Pinkston Law, and other guests to discuss what is happening this month at the Ohio Statehouse. We will discuss updates on key legislation, including the fight against COVID-19, voting rights, criminal justice reform, and more. The discussions can be very lively.
Thursday, May 21, 12noon-1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
The Ohio Council of Churches is putting top emphasis on racism this year.
The new leaders, the Rev. Jack Sullivan and the Rev. Brandi Slaughter, have put together a meaningful program of events, including a “lunch and learn” webinar series, “Feeding the Multitude.” This interactive webinar series will be held via Zoom the third Thursday of each month from 12noon to 1pm.
This series aims to do the following.
• Deepen your knowledge on social justice issues
Wednesday, May 13, 8-9pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
The Unitarian Universalist Climate Action Roundtable is a monthly opportunity for Unitarian Universalist Climate Action Teams [CATs], activists, and friends to come together online or by phone for conversation about spiritual resources, current events, stories, questions and struggles, and calls for action and solidarity towards climate justice.
Tuesday, May 5, 9:30-10:15am, this webinar requires advance registration
With nearly one million Ohioans applying for unemployment benefits within just a few short weeks, it is imperative that we put together a groundswell of community support for substantial emergency rental assistance. The next couple of weeks are critical in advancing our advocacy efforts and we need your help! Join us to learn about our call on Congress to include $100 billion for emergency rental assistance in the next coronavirus relief package.
Saturday, May 9, 1-3pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Join UUJO: Unitarian Universalist Justice Ohio, UU [Unitarian Universalist] The Vote, and the Ohio Nonpartisan Voter Outreach Committee at an online Community Conversation focused on issues that keep us up at night, including the fight for democracy and election protection.
Wednesday, May 6, 12noon-1:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
On March 9, the Montgomery County Jail Coalition hosted a Lunch ’n’ Learn addressing the poor conditions and overcrowding in the jail and different alternatives to building a new jail.
Montgomery County has hired a consultant to help it decide what should be done. An early draft of that consultant’s report recommended a new or renovated jail with 1,200 beds: a 50% increase over current use.
On May 6, we invite you to join us as we revisit this conversation.
Sunday, May 17, 2-4:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Are you an aspiring or new farmer planning your dream farm?
OEFFA’s popular half-day “Farm Vision” workshop is headed online this year!
It can help you map out your farm vision, clarify your goals and values, and assess your strengths, resources, and needs before beginning a farming enterprise.
Monday, May 11, 6-8pm, this event will be occurring via Zoom
In this month’s workshop, “Art and Quarantine: Legal Tips for Creatives,” Demetrius Robinson will be providing legal advice for creatives who have been adversely affected by the coronavirus.
Friday, May 8, 12noon-1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration via Zoom
The “2020 Census and COVID-19: Implications for Communities” panel discussion will be the first in a series of events on “Cities and Regions in the Post-Coronavirus Era,” initiating community conversations on what lessons we can learn from this crisis to create a more resilient and sustainable world.