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HOT TOPIC: LIFE IN PALESTINE UNDER OCCUPATION

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.

 

A4SJ DIVERSITY PROJECT: TRANS 101

 


A4SJ DIVERSITY PROJECT PRESENTS: TRANS 101

 

 

The Diversity Project of Advocates of Social Justice invites all to a thought provoking and fun dialogue on topics of gender fluidity & transgender/queer identity.

Our dialogue is led by Elis Herman—Health Educator Planned Parenthood of Northern California. Elis earned BA’s in Sociology and Gender Studies, with a minor in music from Salem College in North Carolina. In the South, Elis did organizing and education around queer, feminist & other intersecting justice issues. Currently, Elis teaches health and sex ed for Planned Parenthood in Sonoma County, is a Certified Family Planning Health Specialist, and is endorsed thru San Francisco Sex Education (SFSI).

Light refreshments provided. Bring a bag lunch if desired

FREE A4SJ FILM: HUMAN FOOTPRINT

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JANUARY FILM:
THE HUMAN FOOTPRINT

Produced by National Geographic
Our 5th film the Human Footprint is the OMG! (Oh, My God!) movie in our Environmental Justice/Climate Change Series.  You will never see everyday life in quite the same way after you view National Geographic’s unique phase-by-phase journey through life to illustrate the enormous imprint every American makes during his or her time on Earth. Incorporating surprising facts with playful and really memorable visuals, this enlightening 2008 portrait reveals our levels of consumption, suggesting changes we can all make to reduce our negative impact on the world. 

Discussion as always follows viewing of the film.  Please bring whatever you wish to eat.  We will provide snacks, not lunch.

HOT TOPIC: Law Enforcement Review and Outreach

HOT TOPICS
 Presented by
Advocates for Social Justice

LAW ENFORCEMENT REVIEW AND OUTREACH


Presented by Jerry Threet, Director of the Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach (IOLERO)

IOLERO was established by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors in response to public demand for greater accountability and transparency in the practice of law enforcement in our area. Mr. Threet, a licensed attorney since 1988 and a member of the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE), was chosen to lead this new effort. In the first two years, along with a Community Advisory Council, IOLERO has worked to resolve citizen complaints against the Sheriff’s Office and to recommend changes to Sheriff’s Office policies, particularly in the area of immigration status and enforcement.

Please come to learn more about how this office works with the public and the Sheriff’s Office to build community trust. Questions and concerns are invited too!

Come join us in the board room after the 11 am service!
                                                                                                                

A Changing Climate for Ministry

Service Leaders: Rev. Lindi Ramsden, Susan Panttaja, Deb Mason
Music by: Sadie Sonntag & the Choir, Roger Corman

In an era of profound change in so many aspects of our lives, what will our ministry be?  How can we cultivate the ground of justice? A good farm builds soil over generations, yet also knows the urgency of the harvest.  Justice too, requires the long view, and powerful work in the ripe moment. 

 

Guest minister: Rev. Lindi Ramsden, Director of Partnerships and Emerging Programs at Starr King School for the Ministry.

Justice is a Warm Safe Bed

Service Leaders: Rev. Chris Bell, Izzy Fischer, Deb Mason
Music by: Robin Rogers & the UUsual Suspects, Roger Corman

The issue that won the greatest support at the North Bay Organizing Project’s Issues Assembly was housing. Particularly in the light of the fires, we must be vigilant in protecting tenant’s rights, advocating for low-income housing, and getting our most vulnerable citizens off the streets. There must be a roof and a bed everyone who wants one in the Kingdom of Love we are building together.

Justice for Immigrants

Service Leaders: Rev. Chris Bell, Veronica Jordan, Deb Mason
Music by: Sadie Sonntag & the Choir, Roger Corman

Continuing our series on the local social justice issues that the North Bay Organizing Project will focus on for the next 2-3 years, we’ll consider the realities of life as an immigrant in our county and our country. Their stories are often equally harrowing and inspiring. Come hear about the good work already underway to make our community as inclusive, safe, and free as possible for all our residents, and how you can help.

Justice for the Earth and Her Creatures

Service Leaders: Rev. Chris Bell, Joe Gabaeff, Deb Mason
Music by: John Ray & the UUsual Suspects, Roger Corman
Share the Basket: Redwood Empire Food Bank

In November the North Bay Organizing Project, of which our congregation is a prominent member, adopted three issues to focus our local work for a more just and sustainable society. Today we’ll look at the first of these, the protection and preservation of our natural environment and our collective response to the challenges of a changing climate, and consider what our congregation can do to help the cause. And we’ll sing love songs to the planet.

FREE A4SJ FILM: THE END OF SUBURBIA

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DECEMBER FILM:
THE END OF SUBURBIA 

 

The Advocates for Social Justice Film Project is pleased to present this important documentary as the 4th film in our Environmental Justice/ Climate Change series.  We are a society addicted to oil. The 2004 documentary, The End of Suburbia, tells us everything we need to know about our addictions to fossil fuels: the history, the science, the economics and politics, the implications, and the alternatives.   This film explores the intertwining histories of the energy industry and the suburbs which emerged after WWII enabled by the rapid growth of the automobile industry.  The End of Suburbia is a well-crafted work with engaging and frank discussions that may change our understandings of the future. Internationally known experts include Richard Heinberg of the Post Carbon Institute here in Santa Rosa.  Director:  Gregory Greene.

Discussion as always follows viewing of the film.  Please bring whatever you wish to eat.  We will provide snacks, not lunch.