GREETINGS TO ALL WANNA-BE OLYMPIC CROQUET-ers! On Saturday, August 7th, 2021, gathering at 1:00pm, we will be “Putt”-ing on” a Fundraising Croquet Social, to Sponsor a Hole at Habitat for Humanity’s 2021 Interfaith Alliance Golf Classic Habitat Interfaith Alliance. Our goal is to have lots and lots of FUN and raise at least $300–the price of a … Continue reading Updates from the Justice League – July 2021

PrairieUU Sponsors AWTN Lunch on July 6!  Aurora Warms the Night is not quite ready for in-person events, so like last year, instead of literally hosting a summer picnic for AWTN clients, we will sponsor lunch for our community members experiencing or at risk of homelessness. If you are able, please contribute to this event … Continue reading Updates from the Justice League – June 2021

It has been 100 years since the thriving African American community of Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, suffered the deadliest racial massacre in U.S. history. While the precise number of lives lost remains unknown, we know that on May 31 and June 1, 1921, mobs of white residents destroyed more than 35 blocks of Greenwood and … Continue reading Updates from the Justice League – May 2021

Hey everyone- in case you missed it, Prairie has recently partnered with the Douglas County Healthy Youth Coalition. They are focusing on building partnerships with the faith community and need our help. I have compiled a list of Faith Organizations and have started filling in some basic contact information. We need to contact these churches and fill … Continue reading Updates from the Justice League – April 2021

When our community calls, PrairieUU answers. In the wake of last week’s massacre targeting Asian women, our AAPI neighbors are asking for support. For info on how to help: Visit StopAAPIHate.org to report incidents and for updates on response efforts, action items, and ways to stand in unity with the AAPI community. On Instagram, follow … Continue reading Updates from the Justice League – March 2021

January 25, 2021 The Justice League needs YOU! With the pandemic continuing to impact unemployment, eviction rates, and homelessness, our community needs information of rights and resources. We’re creating an informational flyer to be distributed at apartment complexes and need volunteers to help distribute. If you are able to help, please contact Kim or Melissa. … Continue reading Updates from the Justice League – January 2021

Book Drive! Get RRRReady for Service Sunday: Book Drive! On 12/27 we will be collecting new books for library donation. Download guidelines here. More info soon, but contact Melissa or Kim for more details!! Contact Kim M. or Melissa B. with any questions. Prairie’s Family Christmas As is our tradition, Prairie is adopting a family … Continue reading Updates from the Justice League – December 2020

On November 4, the Supreme Court will hear a case that could allow private agencies that receive taxpayer-funding in order to provide government services — such as foster care, adoption, food banks, homeless shelters, and more — to deny services to people such as LGBTQ+, single women, Jewish, Muslim, or Mormon. They claim they have … Continue reading Updates from the Justice League – October 2020

Social Justice Creates Strong Community! From Melissa Bishop, Co-Chair Prairie UU Social Justice Committee Prairie Unitarian Universalist is committed to fostering a social justice focused community. We find value in deeply listening to each other’s stories and reflecting on our personal experiences with justice work, mental health, homelessness, law enforcement, gender discrimination, pink hats, and … Continue reading Prairie is a Strong Social Justice Community