Week Two: January 24 - January 30

Theme: Democracy & Voting Rights

READ

• Read along: "Granddaddy's Turn: A Journey to the Ballot Box," by Michael S. Bandy and Eric Stein read by Jennifer Beals (story starts around 5:00)

WATCH

• The History of Voting Rights in the United States from Pursuit of History

ACT

• All Ages: Imagine that your favorite park or playground is going to be torn down and replaced by a bowling alley. Some people like bowling and are happy, but others really prefer the playground. Who should have a say in this decision? Whose voices should be heard? Make a list of whose vote should count.

• Adult (Individual): Become a Poll Worker

• Collective: Phonebank for Voting Rights on January 30.

LISTEN

• "Local Government”, an episode from the podcast The Big Fib

WORSHIP

• Read and reflect: "Democracy," by Langston Hughes

• January 24: Chalice Lighting by Adrian Ballou, UUA LGBTQ Ministries and Gender Justice Fellow

• January 26: Meditation by Rev. Lisa Garcia-Sampson, Executive Director of Forward Together - UU Justice Ministry of North Carolina

• January 28: Friday Songs of Joy. Registration required.

POLITICAL EDUCATION

• January 27: Webinar: Building Power and Democracy. Watch now.