Forum
Bruce Neuburger: Lay Coordinator, Forum Planning Group
Email: uuforum@uusf.org
Phone: 415-235-6918
FORUM PURPOSE STATEMENT
The forum brings together Unitarian Universalists of San Francisco and fellow citizens together to gain a deeper understanding of the issues of our time and to hear powerful presentations that both inform and inspire. We welcome you to join us for food, fellowship, and conversation every Sunday morning at 9:30 AM in the Martin Luther King room at UUSF.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Anyone who respects and supports the goals of social justice and education illustrated by our Unitarian Universalist Principles.
MEETING DATES
Presently most communication is done by e-mail with occasional scheduled meetings.
FORUM UPDATE (2019-2020 Begins September 15!)
Sunday Forum Calendar (2019-2020)
November
Trump, Turkey and the Kurds -
signs of a crumbling US empire
Sunday, November 10, 9:30 AM, MLK Room
Journalist Reese Erlich, author of five books on foreign affairs, recently returned from Istanbul where he wrote about the current Middle East crisis. Trump gave the green light for Turkey’s invasion of Syria. The Kurds of have switched sides.
What are the future roles of Russia, Iran and the Syrian government? Will the Kurds and Assad be able to reach a political settlement? And what are the implications of this for power relations in the world? Erlich received a Peabody Award in 2006 and best depth reporting” awards in 202 and 2006 from the Society of Professional Journalists (Northern California).
His most recent book is The Iran Agenda: The Real Story from Inside Iran and What’s Wrong with U.S. Policy.
Insights from Tim Redmond: Elections, housing and the state of affairs in S.F.
Sunday, November 17, 9:30 AM, MLK Room
Tim Redmond, former editor of the S.F. Bay Guardian and founder of 48hills, the progressive online newspaper, will provide an up-to-date account of national, state and local election news.
He will also give us insight and a sharp analysis, along with insider scoops on the implications of the City's recent election and crucial questions questions like the housing and houseless crisis, as well as city politics and local (and not so local) political leaders.
Free: All are Invited - Light Breakfast Available - Wheelchair Accessible.
A morning with author and educator Arlie Russell Hochschild
Sunday, November 24, 9:30 AM, MLK Room
University of California, Berkeley sociologist emerita, Arlie Russell Hochschild is the author of the nine books concerning the emotional aspect of work, family, and market culture.
Her most recent book, Strangers in Their Own Land: anger and mourning on the American Right focuses on the challenges and importance of crossing a cross-partisan “empathy wall” and was a National Book Award finalist and a New York Times best seller.
In 2019, PBS News Hour Report, recently recorded a revisit with Louisianans she interviewed for her book. She’s twice been invited to speak to Democratic Members of Congress. Her work appears in seventeen languages.
Free: All are Invited - Light Breakfast Available - Wheelchair Accessible.
CLOSE THE CAMPS!
Our UUSF Sunday FORUM on September 15 presentation featured Professor Bill Hing, Professor of Law and Migration Studies at the University of San Francisco.
He spoke about his recent visit to the Texas Border Center where he worked as part of a legal team to inspect the Clint facility, and interviewed the children and attendants there, which he will describe.
He also explained the legal aspects of these facilities and the current laws affecting immigration practices. His talk was very informative and the audience was very appreciative of his presentation. (click on the video below to watch)
