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Come join the immigration justice team in closing out the year with updates, discussion, small group work, and actions! We will join together in conversation on how the year has gone, what is next, and Organizer Julia Kupferman will kick everything off with a discussion on the role of 'victory' and celebration in movement spaces. Julia Kupferman (she/her) is the organizer for the Massachusetts Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, which organizes the 39 Reform congregations across the state. She began her work in Massachusetts civic engagement in 2020 with the MA Voter Table. Julia grew up deeply involved in her Jewish community and is thrilled to bring her passion for statewide organizing to Jewish communities across the state.

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Experts say much of the US, including the Northeast, are at risk of brown-outs during peak demand this summer, in large part due to soaring electricity demand from data centers. In the midst of this, the legislature is contemplating cutting our state’s energy efficiency program. Join us to learn how to speak truth to power and ensure an equitable energy package this session.

Our guest speaker is Mary Wambui. Mary Wambui is a regional leader in housing and energy equity, serving as the Director of Asset Management, Residents, and Energy at the Planning Office for Urban Affairs (POUA), a social justice ministry of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston. A former Senior Greg Torres Fellow at MassINC, she brings deep expertise in community advocacy and policy design to her role as a Councilor on the Massachusetts Energy Efficiency Advisory Council (EEAC), where she represents residential consumers and co‑chairs the Energy Equity Working Group. Mary plays a key role in shaping Massachusetts’ clean energy transition through her work on the Grid Modernization Advisory Council’s Equity Working Group and her board service with the Massachusetts Energy Transformation Advisory Board, Green Energy Consumers Alliance, Climate Exchange, and the Coalition for a Better Acre. Her leadership has made her a trusted voice on issues of affordability, access, and justice. Outside of her policy work, Mary is a singer, songwriter, mentor, and active volunteer. Originally from Nairobi, Kenya, she is grounded in her faith and guided by the words, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

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Join a Conversation on Abolition, Dreaming beyond Prisons, and how UU Mass Action's decarceration work can grow!

RSVP above to receive the zoom link day of!

Tuesday May 12, 12-1pm
Optional Pre-Meeting Immigration Justice Skills Huddle 11:30-12

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Flyer to share here!

“A shift appears to be underway in how the federal government does immigration enforcement – away from the high-profile show of force seen during the Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in Minnesota and toward a less visible approach, relying more on local police.” ~NPR Article

Join UU Mass Action, BIJAN, and Rev Elizabeth Nguyen to learn about the current landscape of ICE nationally, and right here in New England. As ICE moves away from higher visibility activity to behind the scenes operations, we must remain just as aware and committed to resisting ICE and protecting immigrant communities. We will explore some of the findings of Citizens for Juvenile Justice’s April 2026 Report, ICE Out: Mapping and Resisting Local Law Enforcement Collusion with ICE in Massachusetts,. We will contextualize these findings on the national level, and discuss the implication for our local and statewide organizing. 

UU Mass Action’s Executive Director Rev. Jo Murphy will attend in Boston, RSVP here to join us!

May 9th, time tbd (likely 2:30 Boston // 4pm Framingham)

Beginning in Boston, ending in Framingham

Since 2020, we have held annual Mother's Day car rallies to show love and solidarity with incarcerated moms and caretakers in MA. Incarcerated women are counting on us as they continue to fight for their freedom and the well-being of their families. You can take further action to support the #FreeHer campaign here.

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The Senate released their version of the PROTECT Act last Thursday. While it has some provisions to reduce police collaborations with ICE, most of the People's PROTECT Act platform did not make it in.

The senate will vote this Thursday on the bill. The People's PROTECT Act coalition is advocating for two amendments to support strengthening the final senate version of the bill. Please join us this week to support passing these amendments!

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The Senate released their version of the PROTECT Act last Thursday. While it has some provisions to reduce police collaborations with ICE, most of the People's PROTECT Act platform did not make it in.

The senate will vote this Thursday on the bill. The People's PROTECT Act coalition is advocating for two amendments to support strengthening the final senate version of the bill. Please join us this week to support passing these amendments!

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The Senate released their version of the PROTECT Act last Thursday. While it has some provisions to reduce police collaborations with ICE, most of the People's PROTECT Act platform did not make it in.

The senate will vote this Thursday on the bill. The People's PROTECT Act coalition is advocating for two amendments to support strengthening the final senate version of the bill. Please join us this week to support passing these amendments!

Various times & dates are being offered throughout April and the beginning of May— click here to register for a training!

Join our first signature collection training next Wednesday, April 1 at 11 AM. We’ll cover how to gather signatures, talk to voters, and help grow the campaign. Please share with your networks and RSVP above!

On Tuesday, neighbors from across Massachusetts gathered at the State House to call for rent stabilization and housing stability. Renters, homeowners, students, and seniors came together to share their stories and demand action to keep our communities affordable. The rally showed the growing momentum behind rent stabilization and the power of people organizing across the state.

This movement is building because of all of you. In 2025, hundreds of volunteers collected 124,000 signatures to move rent stabilization toward the 2026 ballot and we’re continuing to grow that support every day.

Share Your Story
Why are we collecting stories? Because stories show the real impact of rising rents and displacement, center renters and families in the public debate, and strengthen our push for rent stabilization. Your story helps us build momentum, engage more people, and show legislators what’s at stake for their constituents.

We need to hear from as many people as possible. Add your voice and share with others affected by rising rents. You can share your story by submitting a response, video, or photos.

Share your story: hfama.us/tellyourstory

2:30 pm - LUCE Rally, 4:30 pm - Statewide May Day Rally

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 Join LUCE and immigrant leadership across Massachusetts to show our collective power on May 1st! May 1st is a historic day of solidarity, dignity, and the fight for the rights of workers and immigrant communities. May Day is an opportunity to demonstrate our power. You can learn more and RSVP on the main page here, and sign up to meet up with UU Mass Action above. 

Come Sing with Us!

We are gathering to sing at the State House as a way to call for stronger protections for our immigrant communities through the People's PROTECT Act Platform (see above). Learn more here!

Through song, we are choosing a form of protest that is both powerful and rooted in community. One that brings people together, and makes it impossible to ignore the voices of those most impacted. Our presence is a reminder that there is still time to strengthen this bill and ensure it meaningfully limits ICE’s ability to target people across Massachusetts.

We will be gathering in Nurse's Hall inside the State House to sing together for one hour on the following dates:

• Monday, April 27th @ 11am

• Tuesday, April 28th @11am

• Wednesday, April 29th @11am

• Thursday, April 30th @ 11am

• Friday, May 1st @11am

Check out videos from our singing from last week here and here for inspiration !

Come Sing with Us!

We are gathering to sing at the State House as a way to call for stronger protections for our immigrant communities through the People's PROTECT Act Platform (see above). Learn more here!

Through song, we are choosing a form of protest that is both powerful and rooted in community. One that brings people together, and makes it impossible to ignore the voices of those most impacted. Our presence is a reminder that there is still time to strengthen this bill and ensure it meaningfully limits ICE’s ability to target people across Massachusetts.

We will be gathering in Nurse's Hall inside the State House to sing together for one hour on the following dates:

• Monday, April 27th @ 11am

• Tuesday, April 28th @11am

• Wednesday, April 29th @11am

• Thursday, April 30th @ 11am

• Friday, May 1st @11am

Check out videos from our singing from last week here and here for inspiration !

Come Sing with Us!

We are gathering to sing at the State House as a way to call for stronger protections for our immigrant communities through the People's PROTECT Act Platform (see above). Learn more here!

Through song, we are choosing a form of protest that is both powerful and rooted in community. One that brings people together, and makes it impossible to ignore the voices of those most impacted. Our presence is a reminder that there is still time to strengthen this bill and ensure it meaningfully limits ICE’s ability to target people across Massachusetts.

We will be gathering in Nurse's Hall inside the State House to sing together for one hour on the following dates:

• Monday, April 27th @ 11am

• Tuesday, April 28th @11am

• Wednesday, April 29th @11am

• Thursday, April 30th @ 11am

• Friday, May 1st @11am

Check out videos from our singing from last week here and here for inspiration !

Come Sing with Us!

We are gathering to sing at the State House as a way to call for stronger protections for our immigrant communities through the People's PROTECT Act Platform (see above). Learn more here!

Through song, we are choosing a form of protest that is both powerful and rooted in community. One that brings people together, and makes it impossible to ignore the voices of those most impacted. Our presence is a reminder that there is still time to strengthen this bill and ensure it meaningfully limits ICE’s ability to target people across Massachusetts.

We will be gathering in Nurse's Hall inside the State House to sing together for one hour on the following dates:

• Monday, April 27th @ 11am

• Tuesday, April 28th @11am

• Wednesday, April 29th @11am

• Thursday, April 30th @ 11am

• Friday, May 1st @11am

Check out videos from our singing from last week here and here for inspiration !

Come Sing with Us!

We are gathering to sing at the State House as a way to call for stronger protections for our immigrant communities through the People's PROTECT Act Platform (see above). Learn more here!

Through song, we are choosing a form of protest that is both powerful and rooted in community. One that brings people together, and makes it impossible to ignore the voices of those most impacted. Our presence is a reminder that there is still time to strengthen this bill and ensure it meaningfully limits ICE’s ability to target people across Massachusetts.

We will be gathering in Nurse's Hall inside the State House to sing together for one hour on the following dates:

• Monday, April 27th @ 11am

• Tuesday, April 28th @11am

• Wednesday, April 29th @11am

• Thursday, April 30th @ 11am

• Friday, May 1st @11am

Check out videos from our singing from last week here and here for inspiration !

RSVP here! 

Approximately 70 percent of American Indians and Alaska Natives live in urban areas. Urban Indian Centers provide a wide range of cultural, social, educational, and professional services to Native peoples- and have also played a significant role in the American Indian Movement. Join us to learn more and support our local North American Indian Center of Boston in their goal to raise 100k.

We invite you to gather with the UU Mass Action Indigenous Solidarity Team. We organize with the MA Indigenous Legislative Agenda (a statewide grassroots Indigenous led coalition) to win collective political victories for Indigenous justice while also connecting and building community. 

Add your voice to the chorus for the People’s Protect Act Platform!

Time and RSVP coming soon!

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The Massachusetts legislature is working to provide greater protections in the state for immigrants at risk of ICE enforcement through a bill called the Protect Act - but the version passed by the House is weakened, still allows for versions of information sharing and collaboration with ICE, and lacks many known provisions that could have a greater impact! The Senate will release its version for a vote any day now, and we need them to hear loud and clear that MA residents want them to do all they can to stop law enforcement collaboration with ICE and reduce risks for our immigrant neighbors! Join us on Wednesday to learn more about the current Protect Act (and our “People’s Protect Act” Platform!), hear testimony from the grassroots partners, and take time to call our Senators, urging them to advocate for a strengthened version of the bill.

La legislatura de Massachusetts está trabajando para ofrecer mayores protecciones en el estado a los inmigrantes que corren el riesgo de ser detenidos por el ICE a través de un proyecto de ley denominado «Protect Act»; sin embargo, la versión aprobada por la Cámara de Representantes está debilitada, sigue permitiendo ciertas formas de intercambio de información y colaboración con el ICE, ¡y carece de muchas disposiciones conocidas que podrían tener un mayor impacto! El Senado dará a conocer su versión para someterla a votación en cualquier momento, y necesitamos que escuchen alto y claro que los residentes de Massachusetts quieren que hagan todo lo posible para detener la colaboración de las fuerzas del orden con el ICE y reducir los riesgos para nuestros vecinos inmigrantes. Únete a nosotros el miércoles para conocer más sobre la actual Ley Protect (¡y nuestra plataforma «People’s Protect Act»!), escuchar los testimonios de nuestros socios de base y dedicar un tiempo a llamar a nuestros senadores para instarlos a que aboguen por una versión más sólida del proyecto de ley.

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Update: We will have a live captioner for the 10-11 gathering and the 11-12 gathering!

We are excited to share our full agenda for UU Advocacy Day 2026! Participants do not need to join every part, but are invited to participate in the parts of the day that are most meaningful to you. Below is the full agenda: 

• 10-11: Community Gathering with live music from Soren Austenfeld

• 11-12: Panel: The Faith Pillar - Interfaith Coalitions Against Authoritarianism 

• 12-1: Lunch break/final prep

• 1-2: Relationship Building Across Congregations

• 2-3:30: Rep Meetings

• 3:30-4:30: Senate Meetings

• 4:30-5: Closing Celebration 

More about UU Advocacy Day: 

At this annual event, we come together as UUs from across the state to build power for our movements. Participants will meet with legislators about our key areas of Immigrant Justice, Climate & Environmental Justice, Economic  & Housing Justice, Indigenous Justice and Decarceration & Ending Solitary Confinement. This will be a critical moment to show up together as UUs, grounded in our faith, to let our legislators know which bills - out of the thousands that are filed - we care the most about. Learn more about the event here, and register here. 

More about our Panel: The Faith Pillar - Interfaith coalitions Against Authoritarianism

To heal our democracy, we must not cooperate with authoritarianism- and faith is a critical pillar of power. On this panel, we will hear from UU Ministers working across faith to build our power and be in solidarity with immigrants, labor and all those targeted by fascism. Speakers coming soon!

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Optional pre-gathering skill share 11:30 - 12:00

May 1st - International Workers’ Day - is a historic day of solidarity, dignity, and the fight for the rights of workers and immigrant communities. Join us to learn more about the importance of this day, and how you can organize your congregation and support MA’s upcoming big May Day mobilization this May 1st!

This event will feature guest speaker Claire Karl Miller of UU Mass Action!

Learn more and RVSP!

Rent is rising. Families are being pushed out. And the legislature has the power to act right now.

Join us to demand that our leaders take action to support housing justice and keep people in their homes!

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Building Power around No Kings 3

It’s eight months till election day- and Team Democracy needs more power. For November elections, for Immigrant justice, for stopping unconstitutional wars, for trans rights and more- we need more power.

Join this gathering to connect, get inspired, and get easy to use tools for getting the most out of No Kings 3 on March 28th.

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Join us to learn about the the PROTECT Act (a new immigration justice bill), the strengths and limitations of this proposed bill, and write testimony in support of passing stronger, more impactful, and bold immigration legislation this session! As this bill has its hearing this week, we will unpack this bill with guest speaker Javier Luengo-Garrido, Deputy Field Director ACLU MA.. Together, we will take action by writing testimony to advocate for strong immigration legislation this session. 

UU Action Hours are an opportunity to learn about our campaigns and take actions together, with UU Mass Action staff compiling action opportunities and guiding participants through each action. We hope this makes taking actions more accessible, and provides a space to stay accountable to taking important actions!

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Ever been intimidated or confused by the Statehouse? You’re not alone. This month we break through barriers that hold us back from meeting with our legislators and advocating strategically for the best climate policy. Our guest speaker this month is climate leader Senator Michael Barrett.

The UU Mass Action Climate Justice Team organizes with Mass Power Forward (a statewide grassroots climate coalition) to win collective political victories for climate and environmental justice while also connecting and building community.

More details and RSVP link coming soon!

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Join our UU Mass Action Immigration Justice Team’s monthly meeting to learn about the new proposed legislation (the PROTECT ACT), and Gov Healey’s Executive Order and proposed bill. We will unpack the contents, understand their limitations, and share other ways that our state can truly have an impact to protect immigrant communities. This event is hosted by UU Mass Action, but open to all!  

 Guest speakers include: 

• Mallory Hanora, Executive Director at Families for Justice as Healing

• Mario Paredes, Policy Advisor 

• Leah Hastings, Immigrant Detention Conditions Project Legal Fellow and Staff Attorney at Prisoner Legal Services

There will be Spanish interpretation!

*RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 4TH*

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Join us as we gear up for our annual UU Advocacy Day for a training to deepen your advocacy! In this training, we will discuss how to level up your advocacy meetings with your legislators, demonstrate power, and navigate spaces of negotiation. 

You can learn more about Advocacy Day here and register here! This year it will be on Thursday, April 16, 10-4pm. 

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UU Mass Action has been personally invited to recruit participants to join two upcoming canvassing events to support passing the Prison Moratorium bill. We hope you will consider joining for one of the opportunities ! If you can't make these, you take action on your own using this guide or during our Action Hour this week!

Join an in-person canvass with leaders from Standing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) Boston and Harvard Divinity School (HDS) to support FJAH's policy priorities! This canvass will be a door knocking canvass in Framingham, Senate President Karen Spilka's district, in support of the FreeHer Policy Platform. Let's talk to our neighbors and build people power! Exact location and all needed details will be provided to you by your canvass captain before the event.

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We are in the homestretch of the Massachusetts legislative session- these last months till July 31st are when many actual decisions get made. Join us this hour to stay grounded in the kind of social action that nourishes us, brainstorm how we want to show up for the last 5 months of MA climate work, while keeping it spiritually sustainable. 

The UU Mass Action Climate Justice Team organizes with Mass Power Forward (a statewide grassroots climate coalition) to win collective political victories for climate and environmental justice while also connecting and building community. 

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UU Mass Action has been personally invited to recruit participants to join two upcoming canvassing events to support passing the Prison Moratorium bill. We hope you will consider joining for one of the opportunities ! If you can't make these, you take action on your own using this guide or during our Action Hour this week!

Join an in-person canvass in support of our policy priorities! This canvass will be in South End/Bay Village in Boston to speak with Rep Michelwitz's constituents. Rep Michelwitz is House Chair of Ways and Means, and this canvass will focus on the moratorium bill, which is in his committee. Let's urge him to ensure the Prison Moratorium is passed by the House, and talk to our neighbors and build people power! Exact location and all needed details will be provided to you by your canvass captain before the event.