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August 2020
The Moral Imperative of Educational Equity
How, during an unprecedented pandemic, can we educate all children equitably—with closed schools, disruptions in food assistance, and lack of internet access for home-learning affecting some far more than others? Especially now, how can we not? Believing that educational equity is a moral imperative, Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church has asked Dr. John B. King, Jr., former US Secretary of Education in the Obama Administration, to address the needs and possibilities for accessible, equitable educational opportunities for low-income and otherwise disadvantaged children and youth, especially those…
Find out more »September 2020
Build a Loving and Just DMV: (Virtual) Unity Walk 2020
It's Time for our 2020 Virtual Unity Walk! Go To Our Program Page Against the backdrop of sadness and pain that we are witnessing in our country, many of us are experiencing a daily struggle to cling to the positive values of compassion and civility that we need to thrive as a nation. Join us as we lift up those around us and strive towards a more just and compassionate DMV at our 15th annual (virtual) Unity Walk, Sunday, September 13th,…
Find out more »Higher Ground: Developing Affordable Housing & Community Facilities in Partnership with Faith Communities
Recent analysis by the Urban Institute revealed there are 800 vacant parcels owned by houses of worship in just four jurisdictions in the region that could potentially catalyze the development of between 49,000 and 109,000 units of housing. Join HAND, Enterprise Community Partners, and Goldstein Hall PLLC for an interactive session featuring affordable housing practitioners, clergy and lay leaders who have successfully partnered to develop affordable housing and community facilities across the Washington Region. The agenda will include a sharing…
Find out more »Interfaith Ally Workshop
Our partners at Interfaith Philadelphia, in conjunction with Peace Day Philly, are hosting an interfaith workshop designed to help attendees combat discrimination and prejudice and to build peace. Co-facilitated by Anneke Kat and Liz Royer of Interfaith Philadelphia, the event is in honor of the upcoming United Nations International Day of Peace. The workshop will be on Thursday, September 17, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Eastern time. To register for the conversation, please click here. You can also click here…
Find out more »Spiritual and Moral Response to the Climate Crisis with Karenna Gore
The New York Avenue Presbyterian Church's McClendon Scholar Program presents a special online dialogue with Karenna Gore. Ms. Gore, Dir. of the Center for Earth Ethics at Union Seminary in NYC, will discuss moral and spiritual aspects of the climate crisis. You can register for the event by clicking here.
Find out more »International Day of Peace
On Monday evening, September 21st, you are invited to join in a time of reflection and meditation with millions of people around the world. To join with the 40 million people connecting around the world, click here. At 8 pm Eastern, there will be a reflection from thought leaders, entertainers, and peace-makers. You can watch the program at www.heartfulness.org/peaceday. At 9 pm Eastern, you are invited to join in a guided Heartfulness Relaxation and Meditation for world peace.
Find out more »Weekly BLM Vigils with Saint Stephen and the Incarnation
Join Saint Stephen and the Incarnation for weekly physically-distanced Black Lives Matter Vigils on the Corner of Newton and 16th Streets in Washington, DC on Fridays from 5:00-6:00pm. These Friday vigils are a meaningful hour to reflect on how we can be anti-racist and help build connections across communities. Signing-up is not necessary, but is welcome- Sign-up here. Contact Ryan at (707)834-8762 or [email protected] with any questions.
Find out more »October 2020
DMV Food Recovery Week 2020
Manna Food Center’s Community Food Rescue (CFR) and the DC Food Recovery Working Group (DCFRWG) are combining forces this year to co-host DMV Food Recovery Week. The global pandemic has revealed how much we need a more resilient food system – one that sustains the earth and provides sufficient, nutritious food for all who need it. Visit this link to see all of the wonderful events happening this week and to register: https://dmvfoodrecoveryweek.org/
Find out more »January 2021
Volunteers Wanted: Food Distribution
Turner Memorial AME Church and Sixth & I are partnering with the Capital Area Food Bank and Prince George's County to distribute groceries to those in need every other Friday. To volunteer to help direct traffic and distribute grocery boxes in a socially distant manner, please sign up here.
Find out more »February 2021
Register with the link below! The COVID-19 pandemic, the climate crisis, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the recent attack on the U.S. Capitol have left us in a changed world. Investors are questioning brands on their role in contributing to racial disparities. They are also pressing for paid sick leave as a standard benefit, as frontline workers -- including meat processing and retail workers -- continue to be at increased risk of exposure to COVID-19. Meanwhile, the global climate crisis…
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