When we organize, we build power in our communities for justice, accountability, and healing. In the last four years, UU the Vote has built new networks of spiritual and political communities to #VoteLove and #DefeatHate. In 2024, DUUC is pursuing the “Good Trouble Congregation” designation.
UU the Vote
We, the DUUC Good Troublemakers, are answering the call of our faith to organize and mobilize our congregation toward empowered democratic action. To this end, as “ordinary people with extraordinary vision”, we commit to:
- “stand up, speak up, and speak out” in pursuit of collective liberation, and
- contribute to building an inclusive, multi-racial democracy.
We invite you to join us in this work! Complete our interest form.
Voter Contact Goals
Community Organizing Goals
Our Actions
Postcards with Reclaim Our Vote
DUUC’s UU the Vote team is working with the Center for Common Ground’s Reclaim Our Vote (ROV) campaign. ROV is a grassroots, primarily volunteer-run campaign that focuses on increasing BIPOC voter turnout through post-carding, texting, and phone banking. Join the 50+ DUUC members writing postcards with our take-home postcarding packets! Packets include all the materials and instructions you need to write 20 postcards, postage is provided by DUUC! Pick up and drop off available in Kreves Hall on Sundays after service through October 2024. “Postcarding Party” bins are also available with all the materials needed to write 100 postcards. Request your bin at the UU the Vote table!
- More about our partner: https://www.
centerforcommonground.org/ reclaim-our-vote
Postcards with MomsRising
MomsRising is a network of people united by the goal of building a more family-friendly America. Here’s all the details: Complete the request form linked below. MomsRising will send a packet of pre-addressed, pre-stamped postcards in early September along with some brief instructions. All you’ll need to do is write a quick note of encouragement on each and drop them in the mail.
- More about our partner: https://www.momsrising.org/blog/postcards-request-your-packet-today
- Share the number of postcards you completed with DUUC: https://forms.gle/
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Phonebanking with UU the Vote
Every phone bank will include a brief training on the phone banking system and support throughout the call for any questions / situations that arise as you help to UU the Vote. We stay gathered on zoom during calls and use an auto dialer through our computers which only puts us through to people who answer their phones. Our own phone numbers aren’t involved. Those who volunteer describe the phonebanks as faithful, fulfilling, and fun!
Weekly Phonebanks on Tuesdays starting August 27, 2024: https://uuthevote.org/events/
- Aug 27, North Carolina Abortion Rights Interfaith Phone Bank
- Sept 3, UU the Vote 2024 Weekly Phonebank (TX Get Out the Vote)
- Sept 10, UU the Vote 2024 Weekly Phonebank (MI Get Out the Vote)
- Sept 17, UU the Vote 2024 Weekly Phonebank (PA Get Out the Vote)
- Sept 24, North Carolina Abortion Rights Interfaith Phone Bank
- Oct 1, UU the Vote 2024 Weekly Phonebank
- Oct 8, UU the Vote 2024 Weekly Phonebank
- Oct 15, UU the Vote 2024 Weekly Phonebank
- Oct 22, UU the Vote 2024 Weekly Phonebank
- Oct 25, TXUUJM Final Friday Bonus Action Hour – Democracy Edition!
- Oct 29, UU the Vote 2024 Weekly Phonebank (MI Get Out the Vote)
In-Person Mobilizations with UU the Vote & Partners
This Fall, we’re hitting the road! UU the Vote is supporting and traveling to many of our priority states to build relationships, knock doors and grow our collective power. Our Fall Mobilization is an effort to provide meaningful in person voter contact in collaboration with State Action Networks and grassroots partner organizations. We see these events as opportunities to nourish and back up local organizing infrastructure by providing boots on the ground and bringing our people into deeper community with each other and folks’ we partner with.
Mobilization Dates & Locations
- September 6-7: Philadelphia, PA
- September 21-22: Pittsburgh, PA
- September 28: Athens, GA
- October 4-6: Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
- October 25-27: Phoenix, AZ
- October 25-27: Raleigh, NC*
- November 1-3: Denver, CO
- November 1-3: Orlando, FL*
- November 1-3: Milwaukee, WI
August 22 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT: Virtual Info Session for People Traveling to In-person Mobilizations
August 29 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT: Virtual Huddle for In-Person Canvassers
Canvassing with Racine Interfaith Coalition
We have a lot at stake in 2024 and greatly appreciate your interest in volunteering. We’re excited to announce FIVE upcoming canvassing dates and we need YOUR help to make a difference!
- Sign up: https://ricracine.org/canvassing
Dates: July 20, August 3, August 10, September 7, October 19
Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
Location: RIC Office, 2302A DeKoven Avenue Racine, WI 53403
Why Volunteer?
- Meet like-minded individuals
- Gain valuable experience
- Make a real difference
- Snacks and refreshments provided!
One hour prior to the shift, we will host a training for new volunteers. Please indicate which date you are available. Your responsibilities may include, setting up a table at a local store and handing out voter information materials to people that walk in, or going door-to-door to houses and handing out materials. For any questions, email us at ricracine1993@gmail.com or call 262-635-9532
Election Defenders UU the Vote Training
Election Defenders is gearing up again for 2024 and UU the Vote is excited to partner with them. This year, Election Defenders will offer safety and deescalation training with a heavy emphasis on joy and voter safety. Trainings will happen in person and virtually in eight key states.
If you are located in one of those states and interested, please sign up: https://secure.everyaction.com/5cSfGiTXPEu6hef3sYqTsw2
- Arizona
- Florida
- Georgia
- Michigan
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Wisconsin
Milwaukee Voter Project – Voter Registration
The Milwaukee Voter Project is a grassroots group of non-partisan volunteers who are working to ensure that all citizens, especially those in underserved communities, are registered to vote and are aware of upcoming elections. We register voters in warm, indoor offices (DMV’s) in Milwaukee disadvantaged neighborhoods and give citizens the opportunity to register to vote. You do not have to be a Wisconsin citizen to help register voters. Many of our volunteers live in the north suburbs of Chicago and drive up for a few hour shift. DMV sites are about an hour’s drive. Training is simple, just a one hour Zoom meeting, tailored to meet your scheduling availability. Shifts registering voters are flexible.
- Learn More & Sign Up: Milwaukee Voter Project
Upcoming DUUC Events
September 8, 2024 – UU the Vote Service – Good Trouble
September 9, 2024 – Monthly DUUC Good Troublemakers Meeting
September 15, 2024 – National Voter Registration Day UU the Vote Event & Postcarding Party, Kreves Hall
September 22, 2024 – UU the Vote Info Tables & Postcarding Party, Kreves Hall
September 29, 2024 – Climate Justice & UU the Vote Event, Kreves Hall
October 7, 2024 – Monthly DUUC Good Troublemakers Meeting
November 4, 2024 – Monthly DUUC Good Troublemakers Meeting
December 2, 2024 – Monthly DUUC Good Troublemakers Meeting
Past Events
June 2, 2024 – North Carolina Postcarding Campaign Launch at the Annual Meeting
July 1, 2024 – Florida Postcarding Campaign Launch
July 1, 2024 – Monthly DUUC Good Troublemakers Meeting
July 11, 2024 – Postcarding at Monthly Craft Night
July 13, 2024 – Women’s Wisdom event featuring UU the Vote
August 1, 2024 – Georgia Postcarding Campaign Launch
August 5, 2024 – Monthly DUUC Good Troublemakers Meeting
September 1, 2024 – Texas Postcarding Campaign Launch
September 5, 2024 – Postcarding at Monthly Craft Night
Sharing our Impact
Are you a DUUC member already getting into “good trouble”? Complete our reporting form, we’d love to include your efforts in our collective impact!