Important Things You Can Do…

Trust that LOVE is greater than hate.
Stay informed. Focus on what is real and share accurate, useful information. Guard and support your trusted sources of information.
Encourage democracy. Support democratic leaders and groups working for social justice and to preserve American values.
Resist evil. Speak up and Side With Love, every chance you get.
Provide help and support to those in need. Identify people and groups who need help, and seek ways to help as much as possible.
Expand skills and knowledge. Educate and train yourself and others in useful skills. Side With Love (see below) is a wonderful resource in this regard
SHARE 1U’s posts, events, etc. on your timelines to let others know about us and our offerings

Upcoming Events

Prayer Vigil for Immigrants Opportunity -Thursday:

Please join us, Abiding Presence Faith Community, Thursday, April 24 at 2 pm ET in Orlando to demonstrate our support for immigrant families and individuals. Together, we will refuse to comply in advance with injustice, offer spiritual and material support, and rise in solidarity to protect the dignity of all. We will have catering from Olive Garden (soup, salad, and breadsticks).

Location: 9495 Delegates Dr. Orlando, FL 32837

Please sign up here.

Plan on attending the Building Beloved Community Beyond the Binary event at First Unitarian Church of Orlando on Sat. April 26, 10 am-5 pm – a great way to learn and be a better ally. More information soon.

For Information and Action Steps

The UUSC launches the Resistance Network: a mobilization hub designed to take immediate action when civil liberties, democracy, and human rights are at risk. The threats we face are vast, but history shows us that resistance works when we act together. The Resistance Network is an opportunity to live our values as Unitarian Universalists and take collective action.

Democracy Forward – “The fight for democracy is the fight for people. Democracy Forward uses the law to build collective power and advance a bold, vibrant, democracy for all people.”

Community Resilience Hub: This is a UUA website page where information is curated for UUs to meet this moment.

Side With Love Action Center Weekly Update: This is our go-to place for analysis of critical issues in this political moment, immediate actions you can take, and helpful resources to deepen knowledge and practice of our collective work to side with love.

Other Important Things You Can Do –

Participate in our Democracy! Become a member of LWVOC. Or you can opt in to “alert lists” emails.

Pride Chamber of Commerce – “We are the LGBT Chamber of Commerce dedicated to the business equality movement in the Greater Orlando area and beyond. The Pride Chamber’s strategic focus is to serve as a resource to small businesses and large corporations, and bridge the gap between them. We welcome you to get engaged in our mission to strengthen equality in Greater Orlando’s business community.”

Join or support Greater Orlando NOW (National Organization for Women) – NOW focuses on six priority issues: • including reproductive rights • ending sex discrimination/constitutional equality • promoting diversity and ending racism • economic justice • stopping violence against women • LGBTQIA rights)

Connect with UUSJ (Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice) for actions, involvement, more.

And, Remember Your Community is Here –

Join our 1U Justice facebook group.

Read our blog at 1ublog

As You Show Up for Justice in-person or on line

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AT THE BORDER/AIRPORTS NEW
Emergency Planning – English NEW
Emergency Planning – Spanish NEW
Peaceful Protest Checklist
Take care of yourself and fellow travelers. Nurture yourself and your networks so you can stay balanced, strong, and safe.
Respect your limits and boundaries and those of others. Understand that each of us, individually and in groups, has to manage this turmoil in our own way and at our own pace.
Stay vigilant. Know that your actions and resistance may have a cost, and identify what risk you can tolerate.
Pace yourself. This is a marathon, not a sprint — a relay race.
Take precautionary measures such as:
- Delete Me makes it quick, easy and safe to remove your personal data online.
- Possibly moving away from X (Twitter) and WhatsApp, and toward Blue Sky social and Signal messaging apps as alternatives as a security measure.
- Keep in mind that your social media posts, comments, etc. will be recorded in history and can easily be found in an internet search. So, think beyond the heat of the moment before posting.

To suggest additions to the events listing or the organization listing, or to make corrections, please email minister@orlandouu.org.

First Unitarian Church of Orlando

First Unitarian Church of Orlando (1U)

In Person and online Sunday Services at 10:30am

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Important Things You Can Do…

First Unitarian Church of Orlando