Cafe Conversation-Immigration

“Newcomers in the Cradle of a Nation: Mexican and Central American Immigrants in Williamsburg, VA” Sociologist Jennifer Bickham Mendez (The College of William and Mary) will share some results from her ten-year, ethnographic study of Mexican and Central American immigration to Williamsburg, Virginia. Bickham Mendez places at the center of her work the lived realities of this latest group of …

Religious Intolerance in the Armed Forces: As Dangerous as it Gets

W&M, Commonwealth Auditorium of the Sadler Center Mr. Mikey Weinstein, founder and president of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation will present a lecture titled: “Religious Intolerance in the Armed Forces: As Dangerous as it Gets” on Feb. 10 from 5-7pm in the Commonwealth Auditorium of the Sadler Center. Sponsored by: W&M ROTC, the Reves Center for International Studies, the International …

Hands Together 2014

Quarterpath Recreation Center Help “Hands Together” 2014 serve the homeless and precariously housed in the Historical Triangle. This year’s event will be from 10 am – 5 pm at the Quarterpath Recreation Center. Find out how you can participate!

UUA Common Read – Beyond the Kitchen Door

WUU is participating in the Unitarian Universalist Association Common Read of “Behind the Kitchen Door.” Rev. Jennifer and Wayne Moyer will be leading a discussion of the book from 2-4 on February 23. Here’s a description of the book from the UUA website: “In Behind the Kitchen Door (Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press, 2013), author Saru Jayaraman reveals how restaurant …

Rainbow Potluck

Bring a dish to share and join a welcoming group of LGBTIQ, family members, friends, and other straight allies who gather together to share good food and supportive friendship.

Nonviolent Communication drop-in practice group

SpiritWorks A Nonviolent Communication drop-in practice group will meet at 3 pm at SpiritWorks, 5800 Mooretown Road. We look forward to reconnecting and enjoying the gift of compassionate communication.

Witness for LOVE with us on Valentine’s Day!

James City County Courthouse WUU “Witness for Love,” Friday, February 14, 12 noon at the Williamsburg-James City County Courthouse, 5201 Monticello Organized by POFEV: People of Faith for Equality in Virginia is organizing a public witness for marriage equality at dozens of courthouses across Virginia. These are celebrations of love with the intention of sharing a clear message: “We want …

Getting in to “Hot Water” – An informal talk presented by Dr. Braxton

Freedom Park A talk by Prof. Joanne M. Braxton, Ph.D., Frances L. and Edwin L. Cummings, Professor of English and the Humanities and Director of the College of William and Mary Middle Passage Project and 1619 Initiative. In collaboration with the College of William and Mary Middle Passage Project 1619 Initiative, Dr. Braxton will explore the importance of the Hot …

All Together Brown Bag Lunch

Williamsburg Baptist Church Join us Friday, February 7 at 12 noon for the monthly All Together Brown Bag Lunch Discussion, at Williamsburg Baptist Church, 227 Richmond Road. Please park in the rear parking lot. This month’s discussion Women Veterans: Meeting Their Special Needs. Talking about change is not enough. We need to take action, led by Shirley Smith. Ms. Smith …

Restoration of Voting Rights Assistance

Rising Sun Baptist Church –Lackey, 2300 Old Williamsburg Road Members of the York-James City-Williamsburg NAACP will conduct a walk-in session on the restoration of civil rights, including voting rights. Ex-felons who qualify will be assisted with their application to the governor for the restoration of their civil rights. If you are an ex-felon you may qualify for the restoration of …