Author: Deva Jones

Reflections on the Mississippi Civil Rights Journey

August 14, 2014 | Deva Jones | Congregational Trip, Racial Justice
The following reflection was written by Gordon Gibson, a civil rights leader and organizer. This was originally posted in The Memphis Commercial Appeal here. Why would people from around the country go to Mississippi, especially in the heat of July? 50 years ago hundreds of people went to Mississippi in June, July, and August to […]

Statement at Interfaith Prayer Service for Immigration Justice

August 1, 2014 | Deva Jones | Immigration
The following statement was written by Rev. Kathleen McTigue, Director at the UU College of Social Justice (UUCSJ), on July 31, 2014 following her arrest during a protest at the White House. We’re gathered together here as people of faith, as well as conviction. We come from many different faiths, so I wouldn’t presume to […]

Justice is What Love Looks Like in Public – MLK

June 20, 2014 | Deva Jones | General Assembly
The following post was written by Rev. Kathleen McTigue, Director at the UU College of Social Justice (UUCSJ). Our General Assembly starts in just a few days, and it’s built around the theme, “Love Reaches Out.” For the UU College of Social Justice, this raises the natural question: What does love have to do with […]

Come meet us at General Assembly!

May 23, 2014 | Deva Jones | General Assembly
General Assembly (GA) is a special opportunity for Unitarian Universalists to worship, witness, learn, connect, and join together in advancing human rights. The UU College of Social Justice has planned some exciting workshops and events in Providence, R.I. Also, you can stop by the UUA Expressway to say hello. We would love a chance to […]

Lessons from the Border

April 16, 2014 | Deva Jones | Congregational Trip, Immigration
The following post was written by Rev. Kathleen McTigue, Director at the UU College of Social Justice (UUCSJ). The long morning walk in the desert that stretches along the Arizona-Mexico border was eye-opening and heartbreaking. I was there a few weeks ago with a group of seminary students on our program with BorderLinks called “Theology […]

Moral March in Raleigh Showcases Power of New Fusion Coalition

February 24, 2014 | Deva Jones | Congregational Trip, Racial Justice
The following post was written by Evan Seitz, Senior Associate for Service-Learning Programs at the UU College of Social Justice (UUCSJ). On February 8th, I, along with thousands of others, participated in the Moral March in Raleigh, North Carolina. Many say this march, organized by the North Carolina NAACP and a broad coalition of progressive […]

The Second Time Around: A Return Visit to Haiti

June 6, 2013 | Deva Jones | Haiti
The following post was written by Kim Duncan, a return participant on the May 2013 UUCSJ service-learning trip to Haiti. While they say you can’t go home again, that’s only partly true as most of us know. So, my second trip to visit the Papaye Peasant Movement (MPP) and its eco-village project in the Central […]

Insight for a Lifetime

April 3, 2013 | Deva Jones | Youth
The following post was written by Carly Moulis, age 17. A student at Albemarle High School, in Charlottesville, Va., Moulis was a participant in the 2012 UUCSJ summer youth program. Carly Moulis, far left, and other participants in the 2012 Youth Justice Training, Rosie Cohen, Hannah Brennan, and Jamey Harman. All my life, I have […]

A Complicated Reality

February 19, 2013 | Deva Jones | Immigration
The following post was written by Rev. Lisa Bovee-Kemper, assistant minister of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville, N.C. She recently took part in the February 2013 BorderLinks: Immigration Justice Tour with the UU College of Social Justice. Today is day three of our delegation. Our group hails from as close as Phoenix, Ariz., and […]

Fundraising for Your Youth Program

February 1, 2013 | Deva Jones | Youth
Though it may seem overwhelming at first, you can afford to take part in youth programs with the UU College of Social Justice (UUCSJ)! How? Fundraising — a key skill for social justice work. Being able to talk about money and how it can express your UU values will serve you in your endeavors now […]