HOT TOPICS
Presented by
ADVOCATES FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE, UUCSR

Getting to Know American Muslims and Their Faith

Stereotypes and misinformation about Islam abound. This presentation covers basic facts about the background, beliefs and practices of Islam and its place in the Abrahamic prophetic tradition. To help people understand more about the religion practiced by one quarter of the world, Aisha Jill Morgan volunteers as a speaker on American Muslims and as an organizer in the interfaith community of Sonoma County. She shares personal stories of living as a Muslim and her visits to the Middle East and the Hajj pilgrimage to Makkah. She has a MA in Education and works with Santa Rosa City Schools as District Assessment Data Specialist. 

Bring your questions.

A light lunch will be available for a donation.

HOT TOPIC BONUS
Presented by
ADVOCATES FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE, UUCSR 

 MEMORY LOSS AND THE BRAIN II

Sunday, June 26, 2016, 11:45 PM, Sanctuary

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
The Advocates for Social Justice are delighted to invite you all to a second presentation by Dr. Allan Bernstein on this fascinating, important topic.

Dr. Bernstein is a well known neurologist, with decades of experience teaching, conducting research and treating patients.  He will report on current research, most particularly on Alzheimer’s disease, help us understand brain health and discuss the importance of early recognition of problems so that intervention can begin with the greatest expectation of effectiveness.

Dr. Bernstein’s presentation, at UUCSR on April 10, was so popular that many were turned away. We are so pleased that Dr. Bernstein was able to schedule another time to speak with us.  We will be in the Sanctuary with room for all.

There will be no light lunch provided this time.  You may wish to bring something to eat or be sure to pick up something at coffee hour but, of course, food may not be consumed on the carpeted area of the Sanctuary and water is the only permitted beverage.

Again, Sunday, June 26, following the 10 AM service (11:30ish), in the
Sanctuary:  MEMORY LOSS AND OUR BRAIN II, DR. ALLAN BERNSTEIN, PRESENTER.

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HOT TOPICS
Presented by
ADVOCATES FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE, UUCSR

 

North Bay Chamber of Commerce and their Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow Program
Sunday,  June 19, 2016, 11:45 PM, Board Room  

The Black Chamber supports local businesses and potential business owners in developing alliances to promote and support their businesses, particularly black owned.  The Chamber sponsors the Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow program which was launched in 2006 and is specifically designed to provide support to local youth programs, mentoring and scholarships for high school and college students.  Recipients of grants have been Youth Business Week, Rites of Passage, Sonoma County YMCA, Roseland University Prep Charter School, Camp Fame, Fence at the top and scholarships given to African American high school and college students. This financial support is accomplished through an annual fundraiser.

Speaker: Nancy Rogers, President

Snacks will be available for a donation.
Please note our summer starting time of 11:45 PM

HOT TOPICS
Presented by
ADVOCATES FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE, UUCSR 

 

MEMORY LOSS AND THE BRAIN
Sunday, April 10, 2016, 12:45 PM, Board Room  

Our presenter for this important HOT TOPIC is Allan Bernstein, M.D., a neurologist with decades of experience teaching, conducting research and treating patients.  Dr. Bernstein’s innovative approaches and drug trials have led to new treatments than can arrest further damage in Alzheimers, Parkinson’s, and other memory disorders.  Currently focused on Alzheimer’s disease in his research, he is able to report that “…the newer diagnostic tools and the newer medicines in trial have created an opportunity to finally see progress in slowing, possible stopping and maybe even reversing the devastation of this illness.”  Dr. Bernstein will include a discussion of how to keep our brains healthy and how to recognize when something is starting to go wrong.  “The earlier we can spot the ‘first slip’ the more likely some of our newer treatments will be effective.”  This presentation promises to be informative and timely for all of us, either personally or as related to those we know and love.  A light lunch will be available for a donation.                                           

                                                                        Jeanie Bates, for Advocates for Social Justice

HOT TOPICS
Presented by
ADVOCATES FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE UUCSR 

 

Factor XX ~ Critically Missing from the Criminal Justice Debate  Has had to be rescheduled.

Instead we will be showing the film: 

The 800 Mile Wall
The 800 Mile Wall highlights the construction of the new border walls along the U.S. -Mexico border as well as the effect on migrants trying to cross into the U.S.  This powerful 90 minute film is an unflinching look at a failed U.S. border strategy.  

The film was made in 2009 and at that time already well over 5000 migrant bodies have been recovered in the U.S. deserts, mountains and canals. Unofficial reports at that time put the death toll as high as 10,000 men, women and children.  As a direct result of U.S. border policy, migrants are forced to cross more treacherous terrain in search of low skilled jobs in the United States.

This film is timely considering the current political rhetoric of some of our candidates for President. 

As always, there will be time for discussion after the film. 

Our usual custom of offering a light lunch for a donation at our Hot Topics will be altered a little as one of our TIE groups will be providing a soup and bread lunch for a donation to benefit our Breakfast Program.

You are invited to get your soup and bread and bring it to the Board Room so that we can start our film as punctually as possible.

 

HOT TOPICS

Presented by

ADVOCATES FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE UUCSR 

HEART IN THE HOOD

a portrait of life in West Oakland

performed by actor and writer Mike Sommers 

Advocates for Social Justice happily presents HEART in the HOOD, a true story, a love story between a man and his adopted neighborhood.  Eight years ago Mike Sommers,  a small town Vermonter, bought a house in a notoriously rough neighborhood in West Oakland…and came to love it.  Sommers plays all 16 beloved characters who run the gamut from poignant to hilarious.  Through Mike and his harmonica, we hear their words, laugh with their optimism and begin to understand the misunderstood and beautiful people of  22nd Street.  We will have time for conversation following Mike’s performance.  I think this promises to be one of those specially memorable experiences for all of us attending.  A light lunch will be available for a donation.                                        

— Jeanie Bates, Advocates for Social Justice

HOT TOPICS
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ADVOCATES FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE UUCSR 

 

HOT TOPICS
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HOT TOPICS
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ADVOCATES FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE UUCSR