Social Justice Action

ISRAELI OCCUPATION SEVERELY RESTRICTS PALESTINIAN EDUCATION The Israeli occupation severely restricts Palestinian education through infrastructure destruction, military raids, and movement restrictions. In Gaza, over 90% of schools are damaged or destroyed, affecting over 625,000 students and killing thousands. In the West Bank, settler violence, school demolitions, and checkpoints disrupt learning for tens of thousands, violating educational rights. Key Impacts on the Palest

Here’s a solution for climate anxiety: tune in to National Public Radio’s “Climate Solutions Week” May 18 - 26. This recurring editorial series focuses on practical responses to climate change. Reporters around the U.S. examine how communities, governments, scientists and individuals are adapting to a warming world. For example, this week you can listen to: *how a coalition of communities and towns in conservative Utah came together to bring renewable energy to the grid in a

Every week the SJA publishes a list of various justice actions that members and friends can take from the comfort of their homes. We ask you to add your name to at least one, that resonates with you. Climate Hawks Vote The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) just proposed new drilling leases in the most sensitive part of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: the Coastal Plain. Click here to sign on to our comment opposing this latest Arctic Oil Drilling boondoggle by Trump. "St

June 6, 2026 at 12-6pm - Off-Campus UUFSD will host an information booth at Pride by the Beach. Join for an hour of greeting visitors and letting folks know about our inclusive community. The event takes place from 12-6pm at the Oceanside Civic Center. Reach out to Emily Host at explore@uufsd.org with questions and use the Google Doc to sign up for a time slot. Thank you for your time in representing us at this lively event!

July 12th - Doors at 3 + Concert at 4 - Founders Hall, Core Area + Amphitheater UUFSD will be presenting Concerts With a Cause, a series of musical concerts starting in December 2026. Each performance is paired with a local nonprofit organization that will benefit from the proceeds. The season spans the full spectrum of live music: jazz, folk, Broadway, Irish, and blues — something to move every kind of soul. More details coming soon. The first note plays July 12, 2026, when

TAMIR PRADO, EX ISRAELI MOSSAD (INTELLIGENCE AGENCY) SPEAKS OUT ON OCCUPIED TERRITORIES Tamir Pardo, who served as the director of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency from 2011 to 2016, has recently made severe criticisms of Israeli actions in the occupied West Bank. In late April 2026, he described rising settler violence against Palestinians as an "existential threat" to Israel. Key statements and actions by Pardo regarding the West Bank occupation include: Comparison to th

Ocean temperatures from roughly San Francisco to the Mexican border have heated to highs not seen since the 2014-2016 incident named “the Blob.” The temperatures recorded at Scripps Pier have broken more than 25 daily temperature records so far this year. As it did then and with a high degree of certainty will do now, this new “blob” will affect weather and ecosystems for months into the future. Human activities associated with climate change are undoubtedly helping to push

Every week the SJA publishes a list of various justice actions that members and friends can take from the comfort of their homes. We ask you to add your name to at least one, that resonates with you. National Campaign for Justice Trump has signed an executive order that would give the federal government unprecedented control over the 2026 elections. It directs agencies like DHS and Social Security to build a federal list of “verified” voters, then forces the Postal Service

Did you ever wonder about the origin and history of the word, “treehugger?” It all began in India as early as 1730, when members of the Bishnoi community physically embraced trees to keep them from being cut down by British forces. Over 350 people were killed. Yet, this act became a powerful symbol of nonviolent resistance. Then, in the 1970s, this strategy was repeated in another Indian community to prevent the harvesting of hornbeam trees to manufacture tennis rackets of al

Every week the SJA publishes a list of various justice actions that members and friends can take from the comfort of their homes. We ask you to add your name to at least one, that resonates with you. National Campaign for Justice Trump has signed an executive order that would give the federal government unprecedented control over the 2026 elections. It directs agencies like DHS and Social Security to build a federal list of “verified” voters, then forces the Postal Service

BETTER NEWS FROM THE “HELPING OUR NEIGHBOR” SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTION GROUP We have BETTER news for all our members and friends who travel. We are CONTINUING our collection of travel toiletries that many of us accumulate from hotels, motels and ships. And, also for everyone who visits their dentist a few times a year and come away with baggies of toothbrushes, toothpaste and floss. Bring them to the fellowship on Sundays and look for our toiletries collection basket, on one of th

United Nations human rights officials and international monitors have expressed grave concerns that Israeli military operations and settlement expansion constitute ethnic cleansing in Gaza and the West Bank. Gaza Strip The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) reported in February 2026 that intensified attacks and the methodical destruction of neighborhoods appear aimed at a "permanent demographic shift" in the enclave. Conditions of Life: The blockade and denial of humanitarian a

One could argue that water is the most precious commodity in a warming climate. San Diego county is betting on that as it steps up to share its water surplus with neighboring, water starved neighbors. The desalination plant in Carlsbad is running at one-third capacity, so the utility is looking to make deals with Arizona, Nevada and Utah. Those states face water shortages due to little snow melt and drought. According to the NEW YORK TIMES, the San Diego County Water Authorit

ISRAEL’S DEATH PENALTY HANGING LAW How will the Israeli “Hanging Law” affect Palestinians defending their land against unauthorized settlements and settlers. Opinion from PIJG: This can be considered as legalized lynching Based on recent legislative developments in early 2026, the Israeli parliament passed a law permitting the death penalty by hanging for Palestinians in the occupied West Bank convicted of deadly attacks deemed to be acts of "nationalistic" murder or "terrori

The crew of Artemis II gave us a gift when they shared that picture of Earth. As stewards of this beautiful, blue space marble, we have much to be thankful for and much to do. Yes, we are in a climate emergency, but we can’t give up. Here are a few ideas: Attend tomorrow’s Earth Day service and Potluck Join the UUFSD Climate Action group the first Wednesday of the month via Zoom Download the Climate Action Now app Join and support the SurfRider Foundation of San Diego Count

Every week the SJA publishes a list of various justice actions that members and friends can take from the comfort of their homes. We ask you to add your name to at least one, that resonates with you. National Campaign for Justice Trump has signed an executive order that would give the federal government unprecedented control over the 2026 elections. It directs agencies like DHS and Social Security to build a federal list of “verified” voters, then forces the Postal Service

GAZA ANNEXATION AGENDA Several far-right Israeli ministers have publicly and repeatedly advocated for the annexation of the West Bank and the re-occupation/annexation of Gaza, along with policies that encourage Palestinian emigration. These calls are not official Israeli government policy but are pushed by key members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition. The remarks coincided with statements by Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen, who said Israel is effectively mov

April 19 from 10-12:30 - Amphitheatre + Core Area Our April 19 service is dedicated to Earth Day, first celebrated in 1970 after a massive oil spill prompted 20 million Americans to protest against environmental destruction. Our own Leslie Gomez will educate us on how to do home electrification. Most people assume that home electrification is only possible with a major panel upgrade—but a new study from Peninsula Clean Energy proves that that may not be the case. After conduc

Every week the SJA publishes a list of various justice actions that members and friends can take from the comfort of their homes. We ask you to add your name to at least one, that resonates with you. Climate Hawks Vote Click here to send a direct message to your Secretary of State demanding clear, public action to keep ICE away from polling places and protect voters from intimidation and violence now . Sign here to tell Congress to protect our voting rights and reject Trum

Somos Tías continues to serve our neighbors who are food insecure. We have three asks from our congregation: one and two-pound boxes of sugar, plastic grocery bags, and gently used children’s books, all ages. Please bring these items to the Core area Social Justice bin each Sunday. If you don't see the bin, just leave the items on the table and they will get to us. Another option is having the sugar delivered to Mary Anne Trause or Donna Gerhauser via Amazon, Walmart or Targe