[Lekooks] SOCIAL ACTION OPPORTUNITIES - APRIL 14, 2025

[Cathy Wendorf Peterson]

SOCIAL ACTION OPPORTUNITIES – APRIL 14, 2025 EDITION
Brought to you by the Lake Country Unitarian Universalist Church Social Action Committee

RESILIENCE & RESISTANCE

THE GATHERING – APRIL 14 at 7pm TONIGHT
The Gathering is a new monthly virtual event from the UUA Side With Love, created to ground, inform, and mobilize UUs and partners in this critical moment. Each month, we come together for:
·       Spiritual Grounding – Strengthening our hearts and spirits for the work ahead
·       Political Analysis – Understanding the threats to democracy and justice
·       Collective Action – Organizing with others to counter anti-democratic forces and build a just and loving world
🔗 Register now and be part of the movement here.<https://click.everyaction.com/k/104249496/534761643/1392315450?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwNS8xLzc5MDg1IiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogIjZjZGM5MGMzLTVjMDYtZjAxMS05MGNkLTAwMjI0ODJhOWZiNyIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAiY2F0aHltYXJpZTc3NTVAaG90bWFpbC5jb20iDQp9&hmac=cTAyDwyAlBBhkB89986yley9KWgt8R2nUHM4zWVvs2U=&emci=87c1405b-f304-f011-90cd-0022482a9fb7&emdi=6cdc90c3-5c06-f011-90cd-0022482a9fb7&ceid=33897710>
Like those who came before us, we must be ready—ready to resist injustice, protect democracy, and create a future where love and dignity prevail. The Gathering is a space to find inspiration, connect with others, and take action that matters.

RESISTANCE LAB 201 – Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 1pm
28 LCUUC Members & Friends Participated in the first lab on April 13!!!
We’re hoping to host this second session at LCUUC.  If you missed the first session, watch it using this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xMpZmLwdHw.

RESISTANCE NERVE CENTER IN MADISON: The Minocqua Brewing Company’s Madison taproom at 2927 East Washington Avenue is now a Resistance Nerve Center by day, Monday through Friday from 11am to 4pm, and will remain a tap room at night. Education and training will be offered on what a resistance movement entails. Here’s a sign up sheet to volunteer.<https://substack.com/redirect/b614a019-4d9a-4b02-a821-df0716173591?j=eyJ1IjoiYWJwdzcifQ.LdBE8iLX3LBbLyrauYMcwZ8PbUMXOgKpDmh6QgR69TI> We will take the email addresses you give us and send volunteer-specific updates to let you know when we will have trainings, meet-ups, zoom calls, etc. [Source: www.minocquabrewingcompany.com<http://www.minocquabrewingcompany.com/>]

DEMOCRACY
Taking Stock: UW-Madison Elections Research Center – Thursday, April 24 from 1:15-5pm, in-person or virtual  The Fragility and Performance of Democracy in the U.S.: Taking Stock After the First 100 Days of the Trump Administration will explore the first 100 days of Trump’s presidency. Intense partisanship, public distrust in institutions, and concerns about government accountability have raised doubts about the sustainability of U.S. democracy.  At the 100-day mark of the Trump presidency, this event evaluates both the current situation and the overall health of the American political system. Hear scholars share their insights on the new politicization of the administrative state, presidential messaging, and the state of democracy and governance in America.
Details HERE<https://elections.wisc.edu/trump-100/>

HOUSING
 Family Promise Giving Day – April 22 - $125 IN ONE DAY!
Your gift will provide a hand up to families at risk of homelessness. Family Promise was able to support 138 families through core programs in 2024, but the need continues to rise. The Giving Day online platform<https://www.fpgives.org/organizations/family-promise-of-waukesha-county> opens on April 15 and closes April 29.

Make a Meal for Sheltered Families
Volunteer to make a Wednesday evening meal for families sheltered by Family Promise. You can do it totally on your own – or get a family or friend group together to cook. Meals need to be dropped off at Family Promise by noon. Go to this webpage<https://www.familypromisewaukeshawi.org/volunteer-portal> to access the Family Promise Volunteer Portal and volunteer. You’ll find all the details there. You can contact Gina Markson Magnus at gmarksonmagnus at gmail.com<mailto:gmarksonmagnus at gmail.com> if you have questions. She has a lot of experience making and delivering meals!

IMMIGRATION

May Day Without Immigrants and Workers: Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9:30am
Voces de la Frontera is holding a “Day Without Immigrants and Workers” protest on Thursday, May 1, 2025. MICAH (Milwaukee Inner-City Congregations Allied for Hope), a WISDOM affiliate like SOPHIA, is supporting this protest. Gather at the SE corner of 7th Street and Mitchell at 9:30am. Bring banners, signs, snacks, and water. The march will go from Voces’ office at 733 W. Historic Mitchell St<https://www.google.com/maps/search/733+W.+Historic+Mitchell%0D%0ASt?entry=gmail&source=g>. to the Federal Courthouse (517 E. Wisconsin Ave<https://www.google.com/maps/search/517+E.+Wisconsin+Ave?entry=gmail&source=g>.), a 2.6 mile walk with big crowds. If that is not accessible to you, go to the Courthouse at 10:30am, and consider being a driver who will help shuttle marchers back to the starting point after the march is over. First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee (FUSM) is one of MICAH’s member congregations participating. If you’d like to be a driver, please contact Dr. Shaw at pastorrdshaw at gmail.com<mailto:pastorrdshaw at gmail.com> You can also bring snacks for hungry marchers! For general march questions, email FUSM’s Senior Minister, Rev. Jennifer at jennifer.nordstrom at uumilwaukee.org<mailto:jennifer.nordstrom at uumilwaukee.org>

SOPHIA Annual Community Breakfast: Saturday, May 3 from 8:30am to Noon
SOPHIA, an affiliate of WISDOM, works every day advocating for the rights of all migrants and building efforts to inform the creation of safe, humane, and inclusive migration systems. The keynote speaker is Darryl Morin, president of Forward Latino and an advocate for Latino immigrants and their value to our communities. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at www.sophiawaukesha.org<http://www.sophiawaukesha.org/>  If you cannot attend, but would like to sponsor the attendance of an LCUUC member, please contact John Prestby. The Social Justice Committee is hoping to get a full table of LCUUC members to attend this event!

 LCUUC COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Hartland Parade – Sunday, June 29
The Hartland Chamber of Commerce recently announced their annual weekend celebration for June 27-29. The parade is on the 29th and we have participated in years past. Rev. Matt has encouraged everyone in the congregation to participate this year. Even if you can’t be there or can’t march, you can help plan!!! Please contact Claire Johnson at theaussiefish at yahoo.com<mailto:theaussiefish at yahoo.com>.

Spring Work Day – Saturday, May 17 from 9am to 12 Noon
The Grounds Committee invites you to join us for our Spring Work Day. We’ll focus on retiring the children's play area and removal of overgrown juniper bushes. Snacks will be provided. Thanks in advance for your help. Contact Laurie with questions. at mailto:prestby at att.net


Please contact LCUUC Social Action Committee chairperson Cathy Wendorf Peterson at cathymarie7755 at hotmail.com<mailto:cathymarie7755 at hotmail.com> if you have comments, questions, or suggestions for items to be included in future postings of Social Action Opportunities.

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