So You Want to Host an Event with UUJAZ?
The UUJAZ Network consists of congregations and individuals across the state of Arizona who are passionate about social justice. Our five focus issue areas are Immigration, Education, Water, Racial Justice, and Economic Justice. Want to host an event on one of these issues, in partnership with UUJAZ? Here’s how!
Reach out to UUJAZ. We'll need this information from you:
- Name of the person or people offering the presentation, workshop, etc.
- A brief description of the content of the event
- Do people need to register?
- Is there a cost for the event?
- Time and location details
- How does this event fit in with UU values?
- Do you have a flyer already created for the event?
What can UUJAZ offer?
- If the event requires registration, we can manage that through our online database system
- We’ll promote the event over facebook and with a geographically targeted email broadcast(s).
- We can make a flyer to send out if you don’t already have one.
- As appropriate, UUJAZ staff can be present for the event.
Ideal Timeline*
*Timeline may be compressed if registration is not required, but keep in mind that more promotion over a longer time will increase attendance
- Ten weeks before event - Conversation between UUJAZ staff and congregation to share information and finalize details
- Eight weeks before event - send flyer to UUJAZ or UUJAZ will send you flyer
- Six weeks before the event - UUJAZ sends out email broadcast and facebook post, flyers sent to congregational contacts and Issue Action Teams
- Four weeks before event - UUJAZ facebook post, reminders to congregational contacts
- One week before event - UUJAZ facebook post and reminder email
*Timeline may be compressed if registration is not required, but keep in mind that more promotion over a longer time will increase attendance