News from CRS, UU Prison Ministry, UUANI

Actions you can participate in with CRS, UU Prison Ministry, and UUANI:

CRS (Community Renewal Society) – This year’s actions will focus on employment opportunities for people with records, violence prevention, implementing the Fair Cops Ordinance in Chicago, and resolving the budget impasse fairly.  Join Community Renewal Society for our annual mass trip to the capitol on May 9, 2017 to advocate for these issues.   Contact Dale Griffin or Doug Erickson for more information or to RSVP!

The UU Prison Ministry of Illinois is planning a teach-in on supporting legislation reducing the use of solitary confinement in Illinois, in April, date TBD.  Scheduled is a workshop on “Radical Hospitality” April 22 at UCE, on welcoming returning citizens at church and partnering with them to transition into life outside of prison.  RSVP Dale Griffin or Steve Serikaku.

UUANI (UU Advocacy Network of Illinois) has begun an “action of the week” in this time of rapid change due to the recent election.  This week’s issue is the new executive order on immigration.  To receive notifications please contact Scott Aaseng or Dale Griffin. Thank you.

UUANI will lead a workshop in conjunction with the MidAmerica Regional UUA Assembly at the Unitarian Church of Hinsdale on Friday, April 28, 1-5 p.m. 

For more information on any of these please contact Dale Griffin or other participants.  DaleCGriffin@comcast.net