LGBT/WELCOMING
A Place at the Table:
A gay grandson of a televangelist tells his story
Tuesday, October 25th, 7:00 pm
First Universalist Church
3400 Dupont Ave S, Minneapolis
Hear the message of Rand Roberts Potts, the grandson of televangelist Oral Roberts. Potts is a contributor to the It Gets Better book and working on an Off-Broadway play based on his memoir. He is driven to inspire with a message of hope and acceptance. Other dates and locations for his tour through Minnesota include Winona, Rosemount, and an AM950 appearance.
BUILDING THE UU MOVEMENT
Engaging Unitarian Universalist values as a blessing to the world:
An Appreciative Inquiry
Saturday, November 5th, 10:00am-3:00pm
First Universalist Church
3400 Dupont Ave S, Minneapolis
MUUSJA invites you to be our guest at an Appreciative Inquiry into the future of Unitarian Universalist collective action for justice in Minnesota. Come experience the power of connecting with other Unitarian Universalist!
- What makes collective action for social justice effective and rewarding?
- How might we build on our strengths to create an exciting, dynamic future for collective UU social justice work in Minnesota?
Come provide input that will help MUUSJA develop our strategic plan for the future you imagine is possible. You'll leave this event knowing more about how our collective dreams for justice can become plans of action, reflection and engagement.
UUs FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY
Faith-Based Strategic Storytelling for the Minnesota Marriage Moment
Monday, November 7th, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
700 Snelling Ave. S., St. Paul, MN
Strategic storytelling is one of the most powerful methods of faith-based community organizing. It is the lynchpin of efforts to help the "movable middle" to understand how marriage matters to same-sex couples and to all of us as families and as faith communities. Participants will learn to 
* put faces on abstract concepts, making them personal* begin new relationships* communicate values through emotions
* teach, inspire, and motivate others to action
This event is designed for members of ALL faith communities. Free event, but please RSVP to Lissa Messner: lissam@lcna.org / 651-665-0861
Even if you've already been trained in storytelling, please consider participating. You'll have further opportunity to practice, and will be focused specifically toward defeating the anti-LGBT marriage amendment. BUILDING THE UU MOVEMENT 
Northern PSD Cluster Conference on Why Social Justice Matters
Saturday, November 12th, 9:00am-4:30 pm
UU Congregation of Duluth
835 W College St.
UUCD in Duluth, MN is hosting a conference to help Unitarian Universalists in the northern part of the Prairie Star District understand and learn new skills of advocacy within their own congregations. The goal will be to show why social justice matters to their congregation and how it can have a successful effect in the larger community. Duluth area advocacy leaders as well as UU state social justice reps will be on hand to help in workshops and to pass on tools to make your UU social justice efforts
successful. Contact
Tom Starke for more information or to register. Conference is free, lunch is available for $5-7.
Dance! After the conference, stick around for a dance party/fundraiser benefitting MUUSJA at the UU Congregation of Duluth. Everyone welcome! 7:00-10:00 pm, featuring Doug & his dance machine. Suggested donation $5.
Organizing our UU voice for marriage equality and against the 2012 anti-LGBT marriage amendment is under way. At least 55 UUs attended the Faith Organizing Kick-off, and nearly 600 people of many faiths packed the sanctuary of Hennepin Avenue United Methodist on September 19th. Thank you to all who joined us from far (Rochester, St. Cloud, Mankato and more...) and near. There are plenty of ways to 
