Social Justice Team News - Archived
- Our congregation donated $1128.58 via Share the Plate contributions for August to Mohala Mai.
- Our Share the Plate recipient for September is UU Caican Philippines, our sister church.
- Be an Election Volunteer for Common Cause – Common Cause Hawai’i is looking for volunteers to help ensure all Hawaiʻi voters have access to a fair and accessible voting experience. Volunteer opportunities include: in-person poll monitoring, poll shuttle driving, and drop box monitoring. Most volunteer roles require just a few hours of training and one or more shifts during the Election Day period, making it an accessible way to support democracy and protect the right to vote in Hawaiʻi. Please email Nicole at Common Cause Hawai’I to sign up, or with any questions!
- Next month is Pride Month on Oahu. Save the date for the Pride Parade and Pride Fest on October 17th.
- Tuesday, October 6th: Meet and Greet Jill Tokuda
| Kalama Beach Club
5:30pm – 7:30pm “Open House”
Pizza and drinks provided (donations welcomed), or bring a dish if you can.  Come meet our U.S. Congressional Representative Jill Tokuda, in person in an intimate, casual location. Come, talk with Jill about your concerns, ask how you could help her campaign, visit with old and new friends.
Plenty of parking. Please invite a friend to come too!
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- Get Ready for Charter Amendments
| Virtual informational session on the 20 proposed amendments to the Honolulu City Charter appearing on your ballot this General Election. Date: October 9, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Register Below This session will cover key ballot topics, including rank choice voting for city positions, establishing citywide data governance and ethical AI guidelines, and expanding grant funding for food security, climate resiliency, and cultural stewardship partnerships. To review the full list of proposed measures prior to the event, check out the Honolulu City Charter Amendments Questions. |
- Peacebuilding Workshop Series by Ceeds of Peace
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The Matsunaga Institute for Peace is pleased to share an upcoming opportunity from Ceeds of Peace: the Peacebuilding Workshop Series. This free, three-part workshop series brings educators, counselors, parents, caregivers, service providers, creatives, and community members together for in-person learning, connection, and practical peacebuilding. Participants will have the opportunity to learn alongside others, engage in hands-on activities, exchange ideas, hear from guest speakers, and develop practical tools that can be carried into classrooms, workplaces, families, and communities. Workshop Series: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Free Registration – Open to everyone: bit.ly/ceeds26 |
8:30 AM–3:30 PM
Pacific Buddhist Academy
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