[SRCAction] Upcoming Justice Events at UCM and Broader Community

[Rev. Joan Javier-Duval]

Hello, everyone,

I hope you each have been having a rejuvenating summer and finding ways to
tend your spirits amidst the challenge and heartache caused by far too many
injustices we have been witnessing these past months.

I wanted to share news of a few upcoming events that may be of interest (a
couple of which did not make it into the recent e-news).

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

In solidarity,
Rev. Joan

*Wednesday, August 14, 6-8PM, #NoPolimigra: End Police Collaboration with
Immigration in Montpelier! *
*Organizing Meeting sponsored by Showing up for Racial Justice and Vermont
Interfaith Action*

"PoliMigra" is a combination of the Spanish words for police and
immigration enforcement, and refers to the collaboration between agencies
that leads to detention and deportation of people that live here.

Come to this public meeting in order to learn more about the Fair &
Impartial Policing Policy, and what Montpelier residents are doing to push
for policies that strongly separate local police and ICE. We will hear from
Migrant Justice on the work they are doing on this issue, how Montpelier's
current policies fall short, and the solution that affected communities
have come up with that will fix these problems.

After the presentation, community members will have an opportunity to
engage with each other in order to build momentum towards strengthening the
Fair & Impartial Policing Policy. Please come with an open mind about how
you can participate in local government and take action to make change!

*Friday, August 16, Vermont Interfaith Action Statewide Convention,
9:30AM-3PM, Randolph*
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Join us on Friday, August 16 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm at Our Lady of the
Angels (43 Hebard Hill Road) in Randolph for the fourth annual Vermont
Interfaith Action Statewide Convention. We will hear reports from our
working groups on issues like immigration, the moral economy, and
affordable housing, and our keynote speaker will be former Rep. Kiah
Morris, addressing the topic of the intersection of race and class in
social justice. The day will also include remarks from Faith In Action
National Network’s Executive Director, Rev. Alvin Herring, time to talk
with new friends from around the state, an interfaith worship service, and
a light breakfast and lunch. To register, look for the link online at
www.viavt.org or contact Ann at office at viavt.org or (802) 651-8889. Cost
per person: $20, but no one will be turned away for lack of payment.

*August 21-24, VIA Solidarity Bike Tour for Immigrant Justice*
Frustrated at what’s happening at our borders but not sure what to do?
Vermont Interfaith Action is sponsoring a Solidarity Bike Tour from Wed to
Sat, Aug 21 to 24 – 160 miles total from Montpelier to Dover, NH. The ride
ends in a 5-mile walk to the Strafford County Jail in Dover, NH. Walkers
may join us for the last few miles of the journey. Immigrants arrested by
ICE and awaiting deportation are held at this jail. Cyclists will ride
40-50 miles each day, stopping in towns along the way and staying at
supportive faith communities in the evenings. Every morning will begin with
an overview of the route and a time of reflection on what our migrant
neighbors are facing. In the evenings we will hold educational or prayerful
discussions open to the public. For more information, contact Melissa
Battah, melissa at viavt.org. To register go to www.viavt.org.


*Rev. Joan Javier-Duval* | *Minister*
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Unitarian Church of Montpelier
ucm.revjoan at gmail.com | 802-223-7861 x1 | Facebook
<http://www.facebook.com/joaniemj> | Twitter <http://twitter.com/RevJoanUU>

*"We are each other's harvest; **we are each other's business; we are each
other's magnitude and bond." --Gwendolyn Brooks*
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