“How to Deal With All The News,” a handout put together by the hard-working North Fork Action Center team, includes useful info for when your head is spinning from the daily barrage of “Breaking News” and offers hints on how to fact-check everything. If you can’t find it on one of the two tables by … Continue reading April 2026
Unitarian Universalist Association President Rev. Dr. Sofia Betancourt was arrested by Capitol Police on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at the Hart Senate Building in Washington, D.C., where several hundred people protested the actions of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) which oversees ICE and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). SAC has been working with Irma … Continue reading March 2026
The following words and closing ones at the end are from a communication I received from the Congregational Life Staff at the UUA: “Over the last few weeks, the nation and the world have watched in horror as violations of rights and care have been enacted by ICE agents. Communities are facing fear, disruption, and … Continue reading February 2026
Happy New Year! If you haven’t already broken out the long johns, this winter is going to get even colder yet we UUs will not be letting the weather slow us down. A tremendous thanks to all who contributed to our annual Fall/Winter Coat Collection, Holiday Mitten Tree and holiday food drive. A special thank … Continue reading January 2026
While we enjoy the end-of-year holidays, we invite you all to share in the vital work of our congregation. Join the Social Action Committee (SAC) and the 8th Principle Task Force in the following opportunities for engagement within our community. These collective efforts to foster connection, provide support, and inspire meaningful social change will continue … Continue reading December 2025
Over the past few months, as I have needed to stay even closer to home, I have had the wonderful opportunity to sit back and notice that our congregation is evolving. We’ve taken the challenge of living our values and the 8th Principle in everything we do. Social Action is not just one committee but … Continue reading November 2025
Per Board approval, donations to the August and September First Sunday STP benefitted NYUUJ (NY Unitarian Universalist Justice network). Thanks to the generous donations received, a third Board approved STP collection in October will instead be utilized for the UU’s operating budget. Additionally, we get to send in our annual member commitment early. BTW – NYUUJ … Continue reading October 2025
We are in the midst of an annual fund drive to fulfill our member commitment to the New York State Unitarian Universalist Advocacy Net. Our August Share The Plate collection was very generous – THANK YOU – and we should be able to reach our goal this month. A135/S138 – Medical Aid in Dying has long … Continue reading September 2025
The annual fund drive to fulfill our commitment to the New York State Unitarian Universalist Advocacy Network will be held this August thru October. Our member contribution is 1% of our 2025-26 operating budget. Your action is needed on the Medical Aid in Dying Act (also called the Death with Dignity act) ( A136 forward\ S138). … Continue reading August 2025
On Earth Day, we hosted a panel discussion “Gardening for Change,” moderated by North Fork Environmental Council President, Mark Haubner. The evening began with a fun leaf cleanup challenge pitting a leaf blower against tag team rakers Randy Wade and Margaret De Cruz. Randy and Margaret were “on a mission.” They have helped pass restrictions … Continue reading July 2025
