Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice
Social Justice Leaders Gathering
for networking, best practices, collaboration & more
Saturday, October 17, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
At Hinsdale Unitarian Church, 17 Maple St., Hinsdale, IL 60521
(driving directions below)
Schedule
10:00-10:15 Registration and light refreshments
10:15-11:15 Introductions and sharing of what social justice work is happening in each of our congregations.
11:15-12:15 Sharing of what is working well and problem areas regarding social justice at your congregation, with discussion, so other might learn from what you are doing well and offer suggestions to address problems.
12:15-1:00 Lunch (free will donation) with networking groupings
1:00– 1:30 U.U.s for Social Justice and what it has to offer
1:30– 2:00 Chicagoland Marketing Initiative and your congregation’s social justice work - Mike Murschel
2:00– 2:30 Chicago Area U.U. Council (CAUUC) and how it can help— Margaret Shaklee.
Driving Directions– From the Tri-State Tollway, exit west-bound onto Ogden Ave. (U.S. 34). Go to the second stop light, which is York Rd. Turn left (south). Follow York, which after a curve to the west becomes Garfield, south about one mile to Maple St. Turn right (west). Hinsdale Unitarian Church is in the second block, on your right.
Train Information—If you are thinking of traveling to and from Hinsdale on the Metra (Burlington Northern Santa Fe), such as from Chicago’s Union Station, you may write to uusj@sbcglobal.net for schedule information.