Dear Friends of Justice,

We are trying something new this week with the action, Please let us know what you think.

In faith,
Susan, Rob, Orelia, Rowan, Audra, Kat, and Meg

ACTION: Urge SunTrust Bank to Address Climate Change

In 2007, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change found man-made greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to be the cause of climate warming with over 90% certainty.

SunTrust Bank has not made public a plan to reduce direct or indirect GHG emissions. However, their industry peers are implementing substantial new policies, programs and objectives related to climate change and GHG emissions. Due to this, UUA filed a resolution at SunTrust Bank that requests a sustainability report be prepared annually describing strategies to address the environmental and social impacts of SunTrust's business.

UUA's shareholder advocacy program has made positive change on issues like climate warming, human rights, executive compensation and sexual orientation/gender identity non-discrimination. A new partnership with Moxy Vote now allows each Unitarian Universalist member to automatically vote on these important issues alongside UUA.

If you own shares in SunTrust bank or any other publicly traded company, you can make a difference by joining with the UUA and taking action on Moxy Vote. Watch this video and see how easy change can be.

SUCCESS: Sexuality Education Advocacy Training!

This year's Sexuality Education Advocacy Training (SEAT) was a resounding success. An interfaith group of 40 youth, young adult and allied advocates from across the country visited over 60 Congressional offices to lobby for comprehensive sexuality education. During their lobby visits, hundreds of calls were coming in from the national interfaith call-in day. Our message was heard loud and clear. Thank you to everyone who participated. Read more on our blog, "Inspired Faith, Effective Action."

NEWS: 40th Anniversary of Earth Day!

For the 40th anniversary of Earth Day this year, the Unitarian Universalist Association, the UU Ministry for Earth, and the Ethical Eating Core Team are inviting UU congregations to join in lifting up the role our faith can play in making the production and consumption of food more just.

Join the 40/40/40 Campaign! Resources for congregations to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day through joyful commitment to Ethical Eating for 40 days. Check out worship resources, suggested actions, and register your event on the UU Ministry for Earth Earth Day pages.

Every congregation to register their event will be entered into a raffle for a $50 gift certificate to the UUA Bookstore. Congregations who share stories after their events will be entered a second time!

RESOURCE: Revised "Welcoming Our Neighbors: A Unitarian Universalist Guide to Immigrant Justice"

The new edition includes a statement from UUA President Rev. Peter Morales entitled "We Are One" and updates on legislation for comprehensive immigration reform. Click here to download (pdf).

Immigration as a Moral Issue is one of the five Congregational Study Action Issues that congregations will be voting on a our upcoming General Assembly. Congregations are encouraged to use this updated guide as part of the process for casting an educated vote.