This fall, UU Justice NC’s is excited to offer a six-part Congregational & Community Safety Series! These free workshops will help UUs upgrade safety and security for your congregations and justice outreach ministries through education from state and nationally recognized experts. Mondays from 6:30 to 8PM, 9/8 through 10/20.
Session #1 – Philosophical & Theological Grounding of Community Safety – 9/8 – Side with Love Organizing Strategy Director Nicole Pressley will lead us in an exploration of how our UU values, history, sources, and prophetic voices intersect with community safety. Register Here
Session #2 – De-escalation and Situational Awareness – 9/15 – Mitch Fryer, a safety consultant who has worked with UU congregations in NC, will teach participants basic skills for responding peacefully to heated situations. Register Here
Session #3 – Threat Assessment – 9/22 – Dr. Heather Redding of Blueprint NC and Dr. Tom Baker of Princeton’s Bridging Divides Initiative will team up to explain current threat groups and threats in North Carolina, as well as the resources they have for helping you stay safe. Register Here
Session #4 – Digital Security – 9/29 – Blueprint NC Chief of Staff Alanna Aviva will join us to explain strategies for digital security. This will include topics such as data protection, social media use, and police surveillance. Register Here
Session # 5 – Building & Campus Security – 10/6 – Mitch Fryer will return to discuss how we can keep our campuses safe during events, without sacrificing the UU reputation for hospitality and a welcoming environment. Register Here
Session #6 – Values-Based Risk Discernment – 10/20 (Congregational Leadership Only) – Rev. Ranwa Hammany from Side With Love and Rev. Tyler Coles from the Southern Region will join together to help leaders learn how to make the right decisions for their congregations, such as hosting specific events, in times of anxiety and crisis. Register Here