Two-Part Webinar
Combating Fascisms Without & Within: An Organized UU Response
PRE-REQUISITE: Read or watch the 2023 Berry Street essay, “My Little Pony Was Right: Reflections on Fascism Without & Within,” by the Rev. Cecilia Kingman
Session One
In her 2023 Berry Street essay, the Rev. Cecilia Kingman reflects upon the rise of authoritarianism, right-wing ideology, and fascism both within Unitarian Universalism and in the wider world. In this first session, join Rev. Kingman and the Side With Love team for an interactive opportunity to engage with this essay and the kinds of faithful responses it demands on behalf of our UU faith.
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Resources from the Training
Book: Jason Stanley, How Fascism Works
Book: Jason Stanley, How Propaganda Works
Training: How to Respond to Far-Right/Christian Nationalist Threats
Training: Prophetic, Not Partisan: IRS Rules for Congregations
Organization: Western States Center
Closing reading: Marge Piercy, “The Low Road"
Session Two
Building upon the reflections generated in Session 1, join the Side With Love team and special guests to discuss concrete organizing responses that congregations can take to counter fascism and build democracy and liberation in their own communities and across the country.
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Resources from the Training
Reflection by James Luther Adams from "Guiding Principles for a Free Faith"
Congregational Asset Mapping tool (2023 Combating Fascism Edition)
A Community Guide for Opposing Hate (Bard/WSC/MT Human Rights Network)
Hate Map from Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC)
Responding to Far Right/White Christian Nationalist Threats (Side With Love training + resources)
Toolkits and Resources from Western States Center
It Starts With Faith: Organizing School for Teams: Side With Love’s 9 session training to help congregations build organizing teams committed to dismantling white supremacy and taking action.