Are you looking for an experience that will change your life? Join the WES/Global Connections’ 2023 delegation to El Rodeo, our sister community in El Salvador. Each annual delegation involves cross-cultural and social justice work, exploring lush, green hills, and getting to know the amazing people of El Rodeo. The Global Connections team has led delegations … Continue reading Join the 2023 El Rodeo Delegation
From the WES Immigration Support Team After almost 3 years, Title 42 is near its end. Here in D.C., we’ll likely be seeing a massive uptick in the numbers of buses and people arriving from the border in the dead of winter. This is already happening. While WES can’t readily repair the underlying problems that … Continue reading Ethical Action Opportunity in the New Year
Since last April, more than 8,500 migrants seeking asylum have been bused to Washington, D.C. from Texas and Arizona. Although these folks are being used as a political ploy by Governors Abbott and Ducey, they are human beings who are in harm’s way. Most are fleeing gang violence and hunger. While many are now … Continue reading Update: Migrant Buses & WES’ Support
From Building Team Member Richard Reis Solar at WES The Washington Ethical Society (WES) has valuable, but somewhat neglected solar photovoltaic system (PV system for short). History About a decade ago, a group of WES members realized an opportunity to get a PV system to reduce climate and health-harming pollution. However, WES, as a non-profit … Continue reading Solar Power Update
Dear WES friends, I hope you have marked your calendars for the WES Auction on November 5. I’m writing to share important reminders and updates. There is a lot of information here but it’s essential for Auction night to run smoothly for everyone, so please take a look: The Auction website is https://auctria.events/WESauction2022 You will … Continue reading WES Auction Update!
Greetings WES Members, The Fall Membership Meeting is coming up on Sunday, October 30, 2022, from 12:20 pm to 2:00 pm in person and via Zoom. The meeting will provide an opportunity for a board update and to hear our first Senior Leader Report from KC! Plus, it will be preceded by the Golden Spoon Cookie Contest! … Continue reading Fall Membership Meeting 2022 — Details!
Getting started in a healthy relationship with a new Senior Leader requires intention, time, and working together. To help get our work with WES’ new Senior Leader, KC Slack, keep developing positively, UUA Central East Region Lead, Rev. Dr. Megan Foley will join us for a few Zoom-based conversations. The first of these will be … Continue reading Start-up Session 1 with the New Senior Leader
We are excited to share that some SEEK classes will start on October 16th! This program year we will have 3 cohorts of classes until we are able to recruit more volunteers and expand. Pre K-5th Grade- Utilizing the Soul Matters Curriculum in a School House format in the double classrooms (meeting on the 1st Sunday … Continue reading 2022-2023 Sunday Ethical Education for Kids (SEEK) Plan!
Opening Our Minds, Hearts and Doors The Community Relations Committee (CRC) invites you to take part in our upcoming workshop grounded in the WES Community Relations Pact. WHEN: Saturday, 22 OCTOBER 2022 – 10 am – 2 pm (virtual only) Together we will – Explore what it means to be welcoming and the … Continue reading Save the Date — CRC Upcoming Workshop
