While Governor Whitmer has declared a moratorium on water shutoffs in Detroit and ordered the City to restore water for those residents. unfortunately, the City is moving very slowly. As of March 18, the City has restored water to only 700 households compared to an estimated 9,500 households without water, water so needed to maintain healthy living.

The Michigan UU Social Justice Network (MUUSJN) is encouraging people to donate to the Peoples Water Board (PWB) to help them buy water to distribute to these high-risk low-income people in Detroit. Make your check out to the Eastern Michigan Environmental Action Council (PWB's fiscal agent), write “People's Water Board Water” in the memo line, and send it to Eastern Michigan Environmental Action Council, First Unitarian Universalist Church of Detroit, 4605 Cass Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201.

MUUSJN has two part time job opportunities: a Northern Michigan Justice Organizer ($600/month) and a LGBTQ Justice Organizer ($600/month), and the two positions could be combined. Both positions are ones what can be fulfilled by working at home, using phone and email communications for maximum safety during our current crisis. Click the links above for job descriptions. If you are interested or have questions, call Randy Block, MUUSJN Director, at 248-224-5572 by the end of March.

MUUSJN has provided information about two social justice actions that you can take – support for the Equality Act and protest against the “Gag Rule.” Click the links for information on how to raise your voice!

This Sunday a special plate collection will be taken to support the work of MUUSJN, the Michigan Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Network. MUUSJN is a very active state-wide network of Unitarian Universalists and allies who work together for progressive change. Its mission is to foster the worth and dignity of people by promoting social justice and community service. You can see a list of Highlights of 2018 MUUSJN Accomplishments to get a feel for what MUUSJN does. If you prefer to write a check, please address it to MUUSJN. If you wish to have your own membership, there are membership application materials in the Fellowship Hall.

The MUUSJN Environmental Task Force is looking for members from various UU congregations to complete an environmental survey, thus helping them focus on goals and set the direction for their work this church year. Please complete the survey by Monday, October 15.