Scottsdale Becomes 8th City in Arizona to Pass LGBTQ Inclusive Anti-Discrimination Ordinance
It's official: Scottsdale City Council voted 7-0 to adopt a Non-Discrimination ordinance, No. 4497. This ordinance will fully protect LGBTQ families and individuals from discrimination in public accommodations, employment, and housing in the City of Scottsdale. Huge "thank yous" to the Equality Arizona team who has worked on this for years and years, and to all of YOU in Scottsdale who called Mayor David Ortega and City Council to fight for LGBTQ+ people to live and work free from discrimination.
Special shout out to our UUJAZ Board member Dr. Stuart Rhoden, a Scottsdale Human Relations Commissioner, for all of the important equity conversations he's leading in Scottsdale.
Special shout out to our UUJAZ Board member Dr. Stuart Rhoden, a Scottsdale Human Relations Commissioner, for all of the important equity conversations he's leading in Scottsdale.
Hear updates from Michael Soto with Equality Arizona
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Gov. Ducey vetoes SB1456
The harmful and discriminatory Senate Bill, 1456, would erase LGBTQ+ history and experiences from public schools by requiring kids to get a permission slip signed before they can learn about important historical events like the Stonewall Riots or the history and science of AIDS. Sex ed saves lives. Our kids need to understand consent to stay safe, and to speak up when something is wrong. They need to know how to make healthy decisions, and to make safe choices. LGBTQ+ people are a part of our history, present and future, and kids need to learn from all the stories and struggles and triumphs of the LGBTQ+ community in our schools. We are proud of Governor Doug Ducey for vetoing SB1456, protecting Arizona children by rejecting anti-LGBTQ extremism. |
Read Equality Arizona's full statement on the vetoing of the bill here.
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UUs showing up virtually to testify
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so grateful to Karen and Elisabeth and Elizabeth and Rev. Christine and Marianne for your testimony, and the amazing leadership from Secular Coalition for Arizona and Equality Arizona and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona and every one of YOU who called their legislators, and then the Governor on this bill.
LGBTQ+ Days of Observance Posters
Remember when your congregation became a Welcoming Congregation? Maybe it was before you started attending... maybe it was so long ago it's hard to remember... maybe it was before you were born!
For most Congregations in Arizona, it was the late 90's or early 2000's. A lot has changed since then. That's why since 2019, the UUA is requiring congregations to renew their Welcoming Congregation status every year.
To support the AZ Congregations in this endeavor, UUJAZ's talented graphics whiz, and Communications Coordinator, Phoebe Dubisch, has put together graphics for each day of Observance, and we'll send them out to congregational administrators, communications folks, and ministers monthly. If there's anyone else you want us to add to the list, just let Phoebe know at UUJAZcomms@gmail.com
For most Congregations in Arizona, it was the late 90's or early 2000's. A lot has changed since then. That's why since 2019, the UUA is requiring congregations to renew their Welcoming Congregation status every year.
To support the AZ Congregations in this endeavor, UUJAZ's talented graphics whiz, and Communications Coordinator, Phoebe Dubisch, has put together graphics for each day of Observance, and we'll send them out to congregational administrators, communications folks, and ministers monthly. If there's anyone else you want us to add to the list, just let Phoebe know at UUJAZcomms@gmail.com
- National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
- International Transgender Day of Visibility
- Day of Silence
- Lesbian Visibility Day
- International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
- LGBTQ Pride Month
- Pulse Night of Remembrance
- Stonewall Riots Anniversary
- Celebrate Bisexuality Day
- LGBTQ History Month (USA)
- National Coming Out Day
- Intersex Awareness Day
- Transgender Day of Remembrance/Resiliance (TDOR)
- World AIDS Day
UUJAZ is thrilled to provide access to this online course on radical welcoming for all AZ UUs, thanks to a generous grant from the UU Funding panel. Sign up for your free login code.
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UUJAZ Service with Zr. Alex Kapitan
Alex is a trainer, speaker, consultant, editor, and anti-oppression activist. A transgender and queer lifelong Unitarian Universalist, Alex grounds radical social justice work in a place of faith and love, and also does interfaith ministry to help queer and trans people connect to religion and spirituality.
The service includes chalice lighting, interactive activities, quests, and more.
Email us to screen the sermon at your congregation.
The service includes chalice lighting, interactive activities, quests, and more.
Email us to screen the sermon at your congregation.
Welcoming Congregation RenewalDid you know your "Welcoming Congregation" status must be renewed each year, starting in 2019? Let UUJAZ help you track your completion towards that annual goal!
For resources related to the LGBTQ+ Days of Observation visit our subpages. |
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From Equality Arizona:
Town Hall: Ending Conversion "Therapy" in Arizona
Hear from Mathew Shurka, Katrina Kalb, Troy Stevenson, and special guest, Casey Pick.
Casey Pick (she/her) is the Senior Fellow for Advocacy and Government Affairs for The Trevor Project, the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people. She works to advance state and federal policies that support LGBTQ youth in crisis, educating policymakers and the public about LGBTQ youth/mental health issues, especially the need to end the dangerous and discredited practice of conversion therapy. She also writes and coordinates amicus briefs, collaborates with state and local advocates, and testifies in support of legislation to protect LGBTQ youth.
Casey Pick (she/her) is the Senior Fellow for Advocacy and Government Affairs for The Trevor Project, the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people. She works to advance state and federal policies that support LGBTQ youth in crisis, educating policymakers and the public about LGBTQ youth/mental health issues, especially the need to end the dangerous and discredited practice of conversion therapy. She also writes and coordinates amicus briefs, collaborates with state and local advocates, and testifies in support of legislation to protect LGBTQ youth.
Town Hall: Faith and the LGBTQ+ Community
Hear from faith leaders, including our very own Janine Gelsinger, about the importance of inclusion in theology, practice, and community of different faith traditions for LGBTQ+ individuals and communities. This conversation will explore the invitation of inclusive and affirming faith in a time that is full of opportunities to face deep seated divisions in our society and an opportunity to change ourselves and our communities through inclusion, affirmation, and love.
UU Day at the Legislature 2021: Gender, Sexuality, and the AZ Legislature
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What can we do to ensure LGBTQ+ folks cannot be fired from jobs, discriminated against in healthcare, excluded from sports, or denied adoptions because of their sexuality and gender? What will happen in Arizona if Roe v. Wade falls, considering there are anti-abortion laws already in place? Hear from our partners at Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona, and Equality Arizona, about what you can do to defend LGBTQ+ and gender justice.
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Our Whole Lives: Lifespan Sexuality Education
to save lives. For these reasons and more, UUs are proud to offer Our Whole Lives (OWL), a comprehensive, lifespan sexuality education curricula for use in both secular settings and faith communities.
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Due to the privacy concerns that come with online learning, it is suggested not to move OWL curriculum to a virtual space during the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you have questions about this, please contact owl@uua.org.
If you have questions about this, please contact owl@uua.org.