HOT TOPICS
Presented by
Advocates for Social Justice 

REDEFINING SINGLE PAYER HEALTH CARE

The United States spends more than twice as much on health care per person as any other nation on earth and yet U.S. health care is ranked 37^th in the world.  Why?  Most Americans have no way of understanding the complexity of how our health services are provided and paid for.  How do other nations do it? 

The presenter on March 11 after the second service will be Rick Flinders, M.D. , family physician in Sonoma County for 40 years, Inpatient Director of Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Training Program and Clinical Professor at UCSF School of Medicine.  Come and hear this interesting discussion in the Board room following the 11 am service.

 

HOT TOPICS
Presented by
Advocates for Social Justice

LIFE IN PALESTINE UNDER OCCUPATION

PRESENTERS:
THERESE MUGHANNAM & SUSAN RAHMAN

One of the most troubling humanitarian and political dilemmas, in our world full of humanitarian and political dilemmas, is that of Palestinians who live under Israeli occupation. Depending on our source of news about the Middle East we may have little or no information about the conditions that Palestinians endure.

Our presenters will offer first hand descriptions in word and picture of these conditions. Therese has long been an active member and leader of North Coast Coalition for Palestine. Susan is a Sociologist and is a professor at College of Marin. Both have family connections in Palestine. Both have traveled to Palestine and have experienced for themselves the restrictions imposed under occupation. Susan, in her doctoral dissertation, examined Palestinian women’s resistance to occupation and will share some of what she learned. We are fortunate to have these two women, Therese and Susan, with us for this important Hot Topic.  Please join us after the 11 am service in the Board Room.

We invite you to bring whatever you would want to eat.

 

HOT TOPICS
Presented by
Advocates for Social Justice

LAW ENFORCEMENT REVIEW AND OUTREACH

HOT TOPICS
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Advocates for Social Justice

FENCE AT THE TOP

Fence at the Top is a mentoring program in Sonoma County providing youth with vital life skills that will foster the greatest success possible for them.  The program provides on and off campus mentoring sessions, sports and health programs, field trips, motivational speakers, tutoring, employment searches and community support.  These elements provide guidance to youth and encourages them to focus on their grades, what is possible and experience a taste of success.  Youth who are given opportunities and tools can become productive citizens. 

The Executive Director of the program is Honor Jackson, a former NFL football player for the New England Patriots and the New York Giants, and he will be present on the 10^th to discuss the program in detail.
Please join us in the board room after the 11 am service.
                                                                                                                

HOT TOPICS

Presented by
ADVOCATES FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE UUCSR

Are you wondering if you are enrolled in the best options for your
Medicare plan and/or medicare advantage, or supplemental plans?   

Advocates for Social Justices Hot Topic this Sunday 11/12 is about
Medicare Changes and Choices for 2018.  We are currently in the open
enrollment period when we can make changes to our plans just in the next
few weeks.  Our Speaker is Alan Piombo, an HICAP counselor at Senior
Advocacy Services  in Petaluma.  HICAP is a Medicare Health Insurance
Counseling and Advocacy Program providing free, unbiased advocacy as
well as community Education. 

Please Join us in the board room after the 11 am service and bring your
questions!! 

 

 

HOT TOPICS

Presented by
ADVOCATES FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE UUCSR 

Friends of North Bay Regional Center  supports and serves families with children who have special needs, including autism, intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy or epilepsy, and who are associated with North Bay Regional Center. Friends of NBRC meet families request for special items not otherwise funded by NBRC, such as special recreational activities, communication devices; and rental assistance and support for utilities for young adults who are striving to be independent.  This extra help is often pivotal in meeting people’s needs to sustain independence, “fit in” and have fun just like anybody else!

Our speaker will be Suzette Soviero, Volunteer Manager.

Please join us in the Board Room after the 11 am service.

HOT TOPICS
Presented by
ADVOCATES FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE UUCSR

WOMEN’S RECOVERY SERVICES

After the service in the Board Room on August 13

This wonderful program focuses on breaking addiction for women in a safe residential setting. This 120 day program (with an 8 month After Care Program and two years in a transition home) allows them and their young children to live together while learning the life skills necessary to become strong, responsible contributors in their communities.
Executive Director, Linda Carlson, will describe the program and bring with her a woman who has gone through the program. Please do attend to learn more about Women’s Recovery Services. Light snacks will be provided.

 

HOT TOPICS

Presented by
ADVOCATES FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE UUCSR

The Santa Rosa Southeast Greenway  refers to the vacant two-mile corridor of open space connecting Spring Lake Park and Farmers Lane. This property, currently owned by Caltrans, has been deserted and closed to the public for over 50 years. Transforming this land into a vibrant urban Greenway provides a tremendous opportunity to create our own ‘Central Park’ in the heart of Santa Rosa, bringing nature within a short walk of many city residents.  Proposed features of the Greenway plan include bicycle and walking trails, community gardens, neighborhood parks, art and educational displays, community gathering spaces and restoration of creeks and natural habitat.  Come and learn more about the many social and environmental benefits that the Greenway will offer our community.

Speaker: Our UUCSR member, Linda Proulx, Co-Chair Emeritus

Please Note:  This is our first Sunday back to our two service schedule.  The Hot Topic starts after the 11 am service at approximately 12:45 pm.

We will offer a light snack, not lunch.

HOT TOPICS
Presented by
ADVOCATES FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE UUCSR

THE LIVING ROOM

Our May Hot Topic will be an update on what has been happening at The Living Room, which provides day services for women and children who are homeless. This past year has been a big transition as The Living Room has moved from their old home across the street, at Church of the Incarnation, to their own campus on Cleveland near College.

Katie Phillips, volunteer coordinator and member of the Mother and Children Program staff will tell us about their new location and changes to the program that they have been able to make as a result of the move.  Please note we will be meeting on the first Sunday (May 7th), rather than our usual second Sunday.

We will offer a light snack, not lunch.    Please note earlier start time:  12:30 p.m.

 

HOT TOPICS
Presented by
ADVOCATES FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE UUCSR

THE LIVING ROOM

Our May Hot Topic will be an update on what has been happening at The Living Room, which provides day services for women and children who are homeless. This past year has been a big transition as The Living Room has moved from their old home across the street, at Church of the Incarnation, to their own campus on Cleveland near College.

Katie Phillips, volunteer coordinator and member of the Mother and Children Program staff will tell us about their new location and changes to the program that they have been able to make as a result of the move.  Please note we will be meeting on the first Sunday (May 7th), rather than our usual second Sunday.

We will offer a light snack, not lunch.    Please note earlier start time:  12:30 p.m.